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An in vitro method for determining the binding of a competing antibody with a Fc receptor expressed in cell membranes or intact cells present in a measurement medium, by competition with a reference antibody, comprising the following steps: (i) direct labeled of said Fc receptor with the first member of a pair of FRET partners, or else introducing, into the medium, cell membranes or intact cells whose Fc receptors were labeled beforehand directly with the first member of a pair of FRET partners; (ii) adding the competing antibody to the measurement medium; (iii)adding a reference antibody, labeled directly with the second member of said pair of FRET partners, to the measurement medium; (iv)measuring the FRET signal, a decrease in the signal measured in the presence of the competing antibody relative to that measured in its absence being representative of the binding of this antibody to the Fc receptor; characterized in that the Fc receptor is labeled directly via a suicide enzyme, i.e. in that it is expressed in the form of a fusion protein comprising the Fc receptor and the suicide enzyme, and that the labeling is carried out by adding the substrate of the enzyme, conjugated with one of the FRET partners, to the measurement medium. (i) direct labeled of said Fc receptor with the first member of a pair of FRET partners, or else introducing, into the medium, cell membranes or intact cells whose Fc receptors were labeled beforehand directly with the first member of a pair of FRET partners; (ii) adding the competing antibody to the measurement medium; (iii)adding a reference antibody, labeled directly with the second member of said pair of FRET partners, to the measurement medium; (iv)measuring the FRET signal, a decrease in the signal measured in the presence of the competing antibody relative to that measured in its absence being representative of the binding of this antibody to the Fc receptor;
An electrical circuit comprising: a first functional block comprising an electrical load to produce an external result; a second functional block comprising a voltage isolator; a third functional block comprising a current controller; and a fourth functional block comprising a current steering block; wherein the first, second, and third functional blocks are connected such that the external result of the electrical load is configured to be determined by the current controller acting through the voltage isolator; wherein the voltage isolator is configured to limit a maximum voltage across the current controller; and wherein the current steering block comprises: a diode network; at least n source nodes connected to the diode network, wherein n is three or greater; an input node (aa) connected to the first functional block 801), wherein current sourced from any source node is steered to the first functional block through the input node; and an output node (bb) connected to the third functional block, wherein current from the third functional block is sinked into the output node and is steered to a source node connected to a current sink. a first functional block comprising an electrical load to produce an external result; a second functional block comprising a voltage isolator; a third functional block comprising a current controller; and a fourth functional block comprising a current steering block; wherein the first, second, and third functional blocks are connected such that the external result of the electrical load is configured to be determined by the current controller acting through the voltage isolator; wherein the voltage isolator is configured to limit a maximum voltage across the current controller; and wherein the current steering block comprises: a diode network; at least n source nodes connected to the diode network, wherein n is three or greater; an input node (aa) connected to the first functional block 801), wherein current sourced from any source node is steered to the first functional block through the input node; and an output node (bb) connected to the third functional block, wherein current from the third functional block is sinked into the output node and is steered to a source node connected to a current sink. a diode network; at least n source nodes connected to the diode network, wherein n is three or greater; an input node (aa) connected to the first functional block 801), wherein current sourced from any source node is steered to the first functional block through the input node; and an output node (bb) connected to the third functional block, wherein current from the third functional block is sinked into the output node and is steered to a source node connected to a current sink.
A method of decoding an encoded audio bitstream and generating frequency bandwidth extension at a decoder, the method comprising: decoding (1001, 1210) the audio bitstream to produce a decoded low band audio signal and generate a low band excitation spectrum corresponding to a low frequency band; selecting (1003, 1220) a sub-band area from within the low frequency band using a parameter which indicates energy information of a spectral envelope of the decoded low band audio signal; generating (1005, 1230) a high band excitation spectrum for a high frequency band by copying a sub-band excitation spectrum from the selected sub-band area to a high sub-band area corresponding to the high frequency band; using the generated high band excitation spectrum to generate an extended high band audio signal by applying a high band spectral envelope; and adding the extended high band audio signal to the decoded low band audio signal to generate an audio output signal having an extended frequency bandwidth; wherein selecting a sub-band area from within the low frequency band using the parameter which indicates energy information of the spectral envelope comprises identifying a sub band from within the low band by using parameters reflecting a highest energy of the spectral envelope or spectral formant peak and selecting the identified sub band. decoding (1001, 1210) the audio bitstream to produce a decoded low band audio signal and generate a low band excitation spectrum corresponding to a low frequency band; selecting (1003, 1220) a sub-band area from within the low frequency band using a parameter which indicates energy information of a spectral envelope of the decoded low band audio signal; generating (1005, 1230) a high band excitation spectrum for a high frequency band by copying a sub-band excitation spectrum from the selected sub-band area to a high sub-band area corresponding to the high frequency band; using the generated high band excitation spectrum to generate an extended high band audio signal by applying a high band spectral envelope; and adding the extended high band audio signal to the decoded low band audio signal to generate an audio output signal having an extended frequency bandwidth; adding the extended high band audio signal to the decoded low band audio signal to generate an audio output signal having an extended frequency bandwidth; wherein selecting a sub-band area from within the low frequency band using the parameter which indicates energy information of the spectral envelope comprises identifying a sub band from within the low band by using parameters reflecting a highest energy of the spectral envelope or spectral formant peak and selecting the identified sub band.
A spray head, comprising: a body portion that receives a supply of fluid; and a head portion in fluid communication with the body portion, wherein the head portion includes an outer surface; a plurality of spray nozzles and a plurality of spray holes formed within the head portion, the spray nozzles being arranged within a central portion of the head portion, and the spray holes being arranged as an outer ring within the head portion, so that the spray holes surround the spray nozzles; wherein the spray nozzles are configured to direct a first spray therefrom and the spray holes are configured to direct a second fluid flow in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body portion, the first spray being of a higher velocity than the second fluid flow; characterized in that a combined fluid flow rate for the spray holes is less than a combined fluid flow rate for the spray nozzles such that the second fluid flow from the spray holes effectively reduces splashing that may result from the first spray and the second fluid flow impinging on a surface when the supply of fluid is in fluid communication with both the spray holes and the spray nozzles. a body portion that receives a supply of fluid; and a head portion in fluid communication with the body portion, wherein the head portion includes an outer surface; a plurality of spray nozzles and a plurality of spray holes formed within the head portion, the spray nozzles being arranged within a central portion of the head portion, and the spray holes being arranged as an outer ring within the head portion, so that the spray holes surround the spray nozzles; wherein the spray nozzles are configured to direct a first spray therefrom and the spray holes are configured to direct a second fluid flow in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the body portion, the first spray being of a higher velocity than the second fluid flow; characterized in that a combined fluid flow rate for the spray holes is less than a combined fluid flow rate for the spray nozzles such that the second fluid flow from the spray holes effectively reduces splashing that may result from the first spray and the second fluid flow impinging on a surface when the supply of fluid is in fluid communication with both the spray holes and the spray nozzles.
A method to form a rail joint, in which method staggerings (6, 7) corresponding to each other are made in joinable solid-profile rail ends (4, 5) of parts (2, 3) of a rail in such a manner that when a completed rail joint is seen from above the rail ends (4, 5) bond; both rail ends (4, 5) are secured to corresponding mountings (8, 9); the rail ends (4, 5) secured to the mountings (8, 9) are brought against each other whereby said bonding is established; and the mountings (8, 9) opposite each other are secured to each other, characterised in that the staggerings (6, 7) are made in such a manner that the lower edges (4a, 5a) of the rail ends (4, 5) are substantially left unstaggered whereby the staggerings (6, 7) extend from these substantially unstaggered lower edges (4a, 5a) of the rail ends (4, 5) towards the top surfaces or the rail ends (4, 5); and in that the rail ends (4, 5) are welded by their lower edges (4a, 5a) at their full width to their mountings (8, 9).
A medical container for storing red blood cells comprising: one or more container walls defining an interior chamber, wherein each of said one or more container walls is made of a composition comprising (a) one or more polymeric materials comprising polyvinyl chloride; (b) at least one extractable agent comprising a di-2-ethyl hexyl terephthalate in an amount effective to suppress hemolysis in red blood cells; and (c) one or more additional extractable agents selected from the plasticizer group of citrate esters, wherein the at least one extractable agent and the one or more additional extractable agents comprises approximately 20%-45%, by weight of said composition, and preferably of which at least approximately 5% by weight is said di-2-ethyl hexyl terephthalate. (a) one or more polymeric materials comprising polyvinyl chloride; (b) at least one extractable agent comprising a di-2-ethyl hexyl terephthalate in an amount effective to suppress hemolysis in red blood cells; and (c) one or more additional extractable agents selected from the plasticizer group of citrate esters,
A method for receiving a composite signal with adjustable processing delay placement, the method comprising steps of: receiving a composite signal having multiple signal images corresponding to multiple reception delays; ascertaining a root-mean-square delay spread for the multiple reception delays corresponding to the multiple signal images of the composite signal; and producing a grid having a set of temporal points responsive to the root-mean-square delay spread; and placing multiple processing delays based on the set of temporal points characterized in, that the step of producing a set of temporal points comprises a combination of: adjusting a spacing of the set of temporal points, adjusting a number of temporal points in the set of temporal points, and adjusting the center of the set of temporal points. receiving a composite signal having multiple signal images corresponding to multiple reception delays; ascertaining a root-mean-square delay spread for the multiple reception delays corresponding to the multiple signal images of the composite signal; and producing a grid having a set of temporal points responsive to the root-mean-square delay spread; and placing multiple processing delays based on the set of temporal points characterized in, that the step of producing a set of temporal points comprises a combination of: adjusting a spacing of the set of temporal points, adjusting a number of temporal points in the set of temporal points, and adjusting the center of the set of temporal points. adjusting a spacing of the set of temporal points, adjusting a number of temporal points in the set of temporal points, and adjusting the center of the set of temporal points.
A method of forming an integrated circuit, comprising: forming a first level sacrificial structure on a first level over a substrate; forming a first set of spacers along sidewalls of the first level sacrificial structure, wherein the first set of spacers are formed of a conductor; forming a first level filler material at sides of spacers of the first set of spacers, the first level filler material and the first level sacrificial structure defining a first level spacer volume therebetween; forming a second level sacrificial structure on a second level above the first level sacrificial structure and the first level spacer volume, the second level sacrificial structure crossing a width of the first level sacrificial structure; forming a second set of spacers along sidewalls of the second level sacrificial structure; forming a second level filler material at sides of spacers of the second set of spacers; selectively removing the second set of spacers to expose portions of the first level spacer volume; selectively removing the exposed portions of the first level spacer volume to form openings on the first level; filling the openings with a phase change material; forming a top electrode on a third level over the second level, the top electrode extending directly over one or more of the filled openings on the first level, providing a bottom electrode underlying the first set of spacers, wherein the first set of spacers electrically interconnect the phase change material in the openings to the bottom electrode. forming a first level sacrificial structure on a first level over a substrate; forming a first set of spacers along sidewalls of the first level sacrificial structure, wherein the first set of spacers are formed of a conductor; forming a first level filler material at sides of spacers of the first set of spacers, the first level filler material and the first level sacrificial structure defining a first level spacer volume therebetween; forming a second level sacrificial structure on a second level above the first level sacrificial structure and the first level spacer volume, the second level sacrificial structure crossing a width of the first level sacrificial structure; forming a second set of spacers along sidewalls of the second level sacrificial structure; forming a second level filler material at sides of spacers of the second set of spacers; selectively removing the second set of spacers to expose portions of the first level spacer volume; selectively removing the exposed portions of the first level spacer volume to form openings on the first level; filling the openings with a phase change material; forming a top electrode on a third level over the second level, the top electrode extending directly over one or more of the filled openings on the first level, providing a bottom electrode underlying the first set of spacers, wherein the first set of spacers electrically interconnect the phase change material in the openings to the bottom electrode.
Power supply device for providing an output voltage and an output current, wherein the power supply device has a first operating state and a second operating state, comprising: a measuring arrangement for detecting a current amplitude of the output current of the power supply device; and a signal generator for generating the output voltage and the output current, wherein the signal generator is configured to reduce a voltage amplitude of the output voltage of the power supply device in the first operating state of the power supply device to transition into the second operating state, if the detected current amplitude falls below a first current threshold value, and wherein the signal generator is configured to increase a voltage amplitude of the output voltage of the power supply device in the second operating state of the power supply device to transition to the first operating state, if the detected current amplitude exceeds a second current threshold value, characterized in that the signal generator is configured to reduce the voltage amplitude of the output voltage of the power supply device in the first operating state after an adjustable or pre-stored first delay time interval has elapsed, and the signal generator is configured to increase the voltage amplitude of the output voltage of the power supply device in the second operating state after a pre-stored second delay time interval has elapsed after detecting the exceeding of the second current threshold value of the current amplitude. a measuring arrangement for detecting a current amplitude of the output current of the power supply device; and a signal generator for generating the output voltage and the output current, wherein the signal generator is configured to reduce a voltage amplitude of the output voltage of the power supply device in the first operating state of the power supply device to transition into the second operating state, if the detected current amplitude falls below a first current threshold value, and wherein the signal generator is configured to increase a voltage amplitude of the output voltage of the power supply device in the second operating state of the power supply device to transition to the first operating state, if the detected current amplitude exceeds a second current threshold value, characterized in that the signal generator is configured to reduce the voltage amplitude of the output voltage of the power supply device in the first operating state after an adjustable or pre-stored first delay time interval has elapsed, and the signal generator is configured to increase the voltage amplitude of the output voltage of the power supply device in the second operating state after a pre-stored second delay time interval has elapsed after detecting the exceeding of the second current threshold value of the current amplitude.
A method of sterilizing a cartridge, said cartridge having a side wall and a medicant therein, the method comprising: placing said cartridge within an outer sleeve; sealing said sleeve to said side wall of said cartridge with a wiper seal to form a hermetic microbial barrier; providing a breathable microbial membrane over one end of said sleeve; subjecting said cartridge and said outer sleeve to a gas sterilization; providing a gas passageway between said breathable microbial membrane and said wiper seal to permit sterilizing gas to pass from said breathable microbial membrane to said wiper seal; passing the sterilising gas through the porous membrane, and removing any sterilizing gas remaining after sterilization. placing said cartridge within an outer sleeve; sealing said sleeve to said side wall of said cartridge with a wiper seal to form a hermetic microbial barrier; providing a breathable microbial membrane over one end of said sleeve; subjecting said cartridge and said outer sleeve to a gas sterilization; providing a gas passageway between said breathable microbial membrane and said wiper seal to permit sterilizing gas to pass from said breathable microbial membrane to said wiper seal; passing the sterilising gas through the porous membrane, and removing any sterilizing gas remaining after sterilization.
An aircraft wing having a fuel tank vent, the vent terminating at an opening in a wing surface, the fuel tank vent having a liquid separation nozzle, the liquid separation nozzle extending from an inside surface of the fuel tank vent at a position inward of the opening, and terminating substantially in line with the opening, a gap being defined between the nozzle and the inside surface of the fuel tank vent at the opening such that migration of fuel escaping from the vent from the liquid separation nozzle to the wing surface, is inhibited.
A fiber optic connector, comprising: a housing comprising a rear end and a front end, and a longitudinal passageway extending from the rear end to the front end, wherein a part of the rear portion of the housing comprises a round cross-section and a part of the front portion of the housing comprises a non-round cross-section (NRCS) with a transition region disposed between the rear portion and the front portion, and the transition region comprises a threaded portion, and the housing comprises a locking feature integrally formed in the rear portion of the housing; and a multifiber ferrule comprising a plurality of fiber bores. a housing comprising a rear end and a front end, and a longitudinal passageway extending from the rear end to the front end, wherein a part of the rear portion of the housing comprises a round cross-section and a part of the front portion of the housing comprises a non-round cross-section (NRCS) with a transition region disposed between the rear portion and the front portion, and the transition region comprises a threaded portion, and the housing comprises a locking feature integrally formed in the rear portion of the housing; and a multifiber ferrule comprising a plurality of fiber bores.
A temporary transfer bus to transfer a power load between adjacent first and second conductors (25, 27) comprising: rigid first and second conductive sections (34, 36) rigidly mounted to, and separated by, a rigid bus insulator, wherein the first conductive section has a distal end and a proximal end and the proximal end of the first conductive section is connected to a first end of the bus insulator, and the second conductive section has a distal end and a proximal end and the proximal end of the second conductive section is connected a second end of the bus insulator, and a selectively operable transfer bus closing device (37, 38, 80) in electrical contact with the first and second conductive sections (34, 36), wherein said conductive sections are adapted to be suspended from the first and second conductors (25, 27), and wherein the distal ends of the conductive sections (34, 36) are electrically connected to the first and second conductors (25, 27), and wherein the closing device (37, 38, 80) is adapted to be closed across the bus insulator to transfer the power load between the first and second conductors (25, 27).