mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Method for the qualitative determination of the operational state of a test object in the form of a battery with the aid of the measurement of the magnetic field, wherein the magnetic field B is produced only by the internal current flow of the test object itself, with the steps: a. An electrical contact is established with the test object, b. at least one magnetic field sensor, which can detect at least one component of a magnetic field, is arranged in the proximity of the test object, and fixed in relation to the test object, in such a way that the magnetic field sensor is capable of measuring the magnetic field produced by the test object, characterized in that c. the test object is displaced for a measuring point in at least two different states i = 1, 2,..., which differ from one another in the total current I i, and for each state i of the current I i at least one magnetic field component of the magnetic field B i is determined with the aid of the magnetic field sensor, d. for each state i the quotient Q i from the magnetic field or magnetic field component B i respectively is formed to the total current I i, which is approximately proportional to the magnetic susceptibility χ, e. that additionally the gradient from two value pairs in each case is determined as follows: m ij = Δ Qi, Qj / Δ I i, I j with i ≠ j and 1, j = individual current states, and f. from the gradients m ij obtained in this way, conclusions can be drawn with regard to the operational state of the test object. a. An electrical contact is established with the test object, b. at least one magnetic field sensor, which can detect at least one component of a magnetic field, is arranged in the proximity of the test object, and fixed in relation to the test object, in such a way that the magnetic field sensor is capable of measuring the magnetic field produced by the test object, characterized in that c. the test object is displaced for a measuring point in at least two different states i = 1, 2,..., which differ from one another in the total current I i, and for each state i of the current I i at least one magnetic field component of the magnetic field B i is determined with the aid of the magnetic field sensor, d. for each state i the quotient Q i from the magnetic field or magnetic field component B i respectively is formed to the total current I i, which is approximately proportional to the magnetic susceptibility χ, e. that additionally the gradient from two value pairs in each case is determined as follows: m ij = Δ Qi, Qj / Δ I i, I j with i ≠ j and 1, j = individual current states, and f. from the gradients m ij obtained in this way, conclusions can be drawn with regard to the operational state of the test object.
A reusable connection device for a sterile single-use fluid conduit of a single-use bioreactor, comprising a receptable in which a portion of a fluid conduit can be detachable arranged, and a coupling member having a coupling face for connecting the connection device to a temperature control device, characterized in that the receptable has a contact surface which is arranged and adapted such that the contact surface abuts a fluid conduit arranged in the receptable, and characterized in that a portion of a fluid conduit can be introduced into the receptable in a direction running substantially orthogonal to a longitudinal axis of the connection device.
A beverage dispensing system for mounting on a container, the container having a longitudinal axis, the system comprising: at least one conduit to deliver gas into the container holding a beverage and to receive beverage from the container for dispensing in a user's cup; at least one valve (36, 37) to control gas flow into the container or beverage flow out of the container via the at least one conduit; a container orientation sensor to detect rotation of the container about the longitudinal axis while in a pour orientation; characterized by a controller arranged to control the at least one valve to prohibit gas or beverage flow in response to rotation of the container about the longitudinal axis while in the pour orientation. at least one conduit to deliver gas into the container holding a beverage and to receive beverage from the container for dispensing in a user's cup; at least one valve (36, 37) to control gas flow into the container or beverage flow out of the container via the at least one conduit; a container orientation sensor to detect rotation of the container about the longitudinal axis while in a pour orientation; characterized by a controller arranged to control the at least one valve to prohibit gas or beverage flow in response to rotation of the container about the longitudinal axis while in the pour orientation.
A solid state battery (100; 200; 250), comprising: a first cell stack (102 1; 202 1; 252 1) including a first solid-electrolyte separator (108 1; 208 1; 258 1) positioned between a first cathode (110 1; 210 1; 250 1) and a first anode (106 1; 206 1; 256 1); a first base layer (112 1; 212 1; 262 1) including a first base portion positioned directly beneath the first anode (106 1; 206 1; 256 1), and including a first lateral extension extending laterally beyond the first anode (106 1; 206 1; 256 1); a second cell stack (102 2; 202 2; 252 2) beneath the first base layer (112 1; 212 1; 262 1) and including a second solid-electrolyte separator (108 2; 208 2; 258 2) positioned between a second cathode (110 2; 210 2; 250 2) and a second anode (106 2; 206 2; 256 2); a second base layer (112 2; 212 2; 262 2) including a second base portion positioned directly beneath the second anode (106 2; 206 2; 256 2), and including a second lateral extension extending laterally beyond the second anode (106 2; 206 2; 256 2), wherein the second base portion extends laterally beyond the first lateral extension; and a multiplexor (114; 214; 264) which is (i) in electrical communication with the first base portion through the first lateral extension, and (ii) in electrical communication with the second base portion through the second lateral extension. a first cell stack (102 1; 202 1; 252 1) including a first solid-electrolyte separator (108 1; 208 1; 258 1) positioned between a first cathode (110 1; 210 1; 250 1) and a first anode (106 1; 206 1; 256 1); a first base layer (112 1; 212 1; 262 1) including a first base portion positioned directly beneath the first anode (106 1; 206 1; 256 1), and including a first lateral extension extending laterally beyond the first anode (106 1; 206 1; 256 1); a second cell stack (102 2; 202 2; 252 2) beneath the first base layer (112 1; 212 1; 262 1) and including a second solid-electrolyte separator (108 2; 208 2; 258 2) positioned between a second cathode (110 2; 210 2; 250 2) and a second anode (106 2; 206 2; 256 2); a second base layer (112 2; 212 2; 262 2) including a second base portion positioned directly beneath the second anode (106 2; 206 2; 256 2), and including a second lateral extension extending laterally beyond the second anode (106 2; 206 2; 256 2), wherein the second base portion extends laterally beyond the first lateral extension; and a multiplexor (114; 214; 264) which is (i) in electrical communication with the first base portion through the first lateral extension, and (ii) in electrical communication with the second base portion through the second lateral extension.
A building material comprising: - from 10% to 60% (w/w) of a prompt natural cement made of a clinker containing: • from 0% to 35% (w/w) of C 3 S; • from 10% to 60% (w/w) of C 2 S; • from 1% to 12% (w/w) of C 4 AF; • from 1% to 10% (w/w) of C 3 A; • from 5% to 50% (w/w) of CaCO 3 (calcite); • from 10% to 15% (w/w) of Ca 5 (SiO 4) 2 CO 3 (spurrite); • from 3 to 10% (w/w) of sulphate phases: yee'limite (C 4 A 3 $), Langbeinite (K 2 Mg 2 (SO 4) 3, anhydrite (C$); and • from 10 to 20% (w/w) of lime, periclase, quartz and/or one or more amorphous phase(s); - from 17% to 50% (w/w) of a plant aggregate chosen from cotton, hemp fiber, hemp chaff, flax shives, wood chips, cork balls, miscanthus, sisal and/or coconut; - from 0.05% to 5% (w/w) of a water-retaining agent; and - from 10% to 50% (w/w) of water. - from 10% to 60% (w/w) of a prompt natural cement made of a clinker containing: • from 0% to 35% (w/w) of C 3 S; • from 10% to 60% (w/w) of C 2 S; • from 1% to 12% (w/w) of C 4 AF; • from 1% to 10% (w/w) of C 3 A; • from 5% to 50% (w/w) of CaCO 3 (calcite); • from 10% to 15% (w/w) of Ca 5 (SiO 4) 2 CO 3 (spurrite); • from 3 to 10% (w/w) of sulphate phases: yee'limite (C 4 A 3 $), Langbeinite (K 2 Mg 2 (SO 4) 3, anhydrite (C$); and • from 10 to 20% (w/w) of lime, periclase, quartz and/or one or more amorphous phase(s); • from 0% to 35% (w/w) of C 3 S; • from 10% to 60% (w/w) of C 2 S; • from 1% to 12% (w/w) of C 4 AF; • from 1% to 10% (w/w) of C 3 A; • from 5% to 50% (w/w) of CaCO 3 (calcite); • from 10% to 15% (w/w) of Ca 5 (SiO 4) 2 CO 3 (spurrite); • from 3 to 10% (w/w) of sulphate phases: yee'limite (C 4 A 3 $), Langbeinite (K 2 Mg 2 (SO 4) 3, anhydrite (C$); and • from 10 to 20% (w/w) of lime, periclase, quartz and/or one or more amorphous phase(s); - from 17% to 50% (w/w) of a plant aggregate chosen from cotton, hemp fiber, hemp chaff, flax shives, wood chips, cork balls, miscanthus, sisal and/or coconut; - from 0.05% to 5% (w/w) of a water-retaining agent; and - from 10% to 50% (w/w) of water.
Device for treating a product with microwaves, wherein the device comprises a treatment chamber, in which the product can be transported along a transport path in a transport direction through the treatment chamber, and comprises a microwave-radiation apparatus arranged in the treatment chamber, by means of which microwaves coupled into the microwave-radiation apparatus which act on the product can be radiated, wherein the microwave-radiation apparatus comprises at least one coaxial conductor which protrudes into the treatment chamber or is arranged therein and has an electrically conductive internal conductor and an electrically conductive external conductor, wherein the external conductor surrounds the internal conductor so as to be spaced apart therefrom and arranged coaxially and comprises at least one opening, which enables microwaves to be emitted from the coaxial conductor through the opening onto the product, and wherein the microwave-radiation apparatus comprises a plurality of coaxial conductors, which are arranged so as to be spaced apart from one another in the transport direction and each have at least one opening in the relevant external conductor, characterised in that, in a coaxial conductor arranged consecutively in the transport direction, the at least one opening is arranged to be offset, transversely to the transport direction, from the at least one opening in a preceding coaxial conductor, and wherein the individual coaxial conductors can be adapted, in respect of the microwave power that is emitted by each coaxial conductor, to the microwave power that is desired or predetermined overall.
Oil tank, having: - an outer wall comprising a lateral delimitation, - a tank interior, which is enclosed by the outer wall, and - a viewing passage, which extends starting from the lateral delimitation into the tank interior of the oil tank and makes it possible to visually read the filling level of the oil- filled oil tank in the tank centre, in which filling level changes of the oil- filled oil tank that are caused by inclined orientations of the oil tank are minimum, from the outside, - wherein the viewing passage has: o a passage start, formed in the region of the lateral delimitation and comprising a first optically transparent window, o a passage end in the tank centre, characterized in that - the passage end comprises a second optically transparent window, which shows the filling level in the tank centre, - the viewing passage furthermore comprises a passage wall, which extends between the passage start and the passage end and delimits the viewing passage with respect to the tank interior, - the viewing passage extends rectilinearly between the passage start and the passage end, wherein a filling level height that is visible at the second optically transparent window is visually readable via the first optically transparent window, and - the viewing passage is filled with air or another transparent gas. - an outer wall comprising a lateral delimitation, - a tank interior, which is enclosed by the outer wall, and - a viewing passage, which extends starting from the lateral delimitation into the tank interior of the oil tank and makes it possible to visually read the filling level of the oil- filled oil tank in the tank centre, in which filling level changes of the oil- filled oil tank that are caused by inclined orientations of the oil tank are minimum, from the outside, - wherein the viewing passage has: o a passage start, formed in the region of the lateral delimitation and comprising a first optically transparent window, o a passage end in the tank centre, o a passage start, formed in the region of the lateral delimitation and comprising a first optically transparent window, o a passage end in the tank centre, - the passage end comprises a second optically transparent window, which shows the filling level in the tank centre, - the viewing passage furthermore comprises a passage wall, which extends between the passage start and the passage end and delimits the viewing passage with respect to the tank interior, - the viewing passage extends rectilinearly between the passage start and the passage end, wherein a filling level height that is visible at the second optically transparent window is visually readable via the first optically transparent window, and - the viewing passage is filled with air or another transparent gas.
A method of sensing a fingerprint pattern of a finger using a fingerprint sensing device comprising: an array of sensing elements for sensing said fingerprint pattern; an electrically conductive finger detecting structure; finger detecting circuitry connected to said finger detecting structure for providing a finger detection signal (S d) indicative of a capacitive coupling between said finger detecting structure and said finger; and operation control circuitry connected to said sensing elements for activating said sensing elements to sense said fingerprint pattern, and connected to said finger detecting circuitry for evaluating said finger detection signal (S d), wherein said method comprises the step of: activating, when said finger detection signal (S d) changes from a first value indicating a capacitive coupling weaker than a predetermined first capacitive coupling to a second value indicating a capacitive coupling stronger than a predetermined second capacitive coupling stronger than the first capacitive coupling, at least a subset of said sensing elements to sense at least a portion of said fingerprint pattern, wherein said step of activating is only carried out when said finger detection signal (S d) changes from said first value to said second value within a time duration shorter than a first predefined time duration. an array of sensing elements for sensing said fingerprint pattern; an electrically conductive finger detecting structure; finger detecting circuitry connected to said finger detecting structure for providing a finger detection signal (S d) indicative of a capacitive coupling between said finger detecting structure and said finger; and operation control circuitry connected to said sensing elements for activating said sensing elements to sense said fingerprint pattern, and connected to said finger detecting circuitry for evaluating said finger detection signal (S d), wherein said method comprises the step of: activating, when said finger detection signal (S d) changes from a first value indicating a capacitive coupling weaker than a predetermined first capacitive coupling to a second value indicating a capacitive coupling stronger than a predetermined second capacitive coupling stronger than the first capacitive coupling, at least a subset of said sensing elements to sense at least a portion of said fingerprint pattern, wherein said step of activating is only carried out when said finger detection signal (S d) changes from said first value to said second value within a time duration shorter than a first predefined time duration.
Elastic coupling for steering columns comprising: - a first half-shell having a first seat; - a second half-shell having a second seat; - an elastic element arranged between the first half-shell and the second half-shell and adapted to dampen the vibrations transmitted between the two half-shells (11, 12), - a first axial extension and a second axial extension adapted to be respectively inserted in the first seat of the first half-shell and in the second seat of the second half-shell, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell are each connected to the elastic element by means of a corresponding pin which is mounted transversely relative to the axis (X-X) of the elastic coupling, characterized in that the first half-shell and the second half-shell have a cylindrical shape and each comprise a segment that protrudes from the base surface of the cylindrical half-shell facing the elastic element, and in that said elastic element comprises a plurality of radial extensions which are formed as one piece with the first axial extension and with the second axial extension and which extend radially around the axis (X-X) of the elastic coupling, the segments being adapted to cooperate with the radial extensions so as to keep the elastic element in the working position. - a first half-shell having a first seat; - a second half-shell having a second seat; - an elastic element arranged between the first half-shell and the second half-shell and adapted to dampen the vibrations transmitted between the two half-shells (11, 12), - a first axial extension and a second axial extension adapted to be respectively inserted in the first seat of the first half-shell and in the second seat of the second half-shell, wherein the first half-shell and the second half-shell are each connected to the elastic element by means of a corresponding pin which is mounted transversely relative to the axis (X-X) of the elastic coupling,
A steel cord for rubber reinforcement, said steel cord comprising a first group of core filaments having a number of m core filaments and a second group of sheath filaments having a number of n sheath filaments, said m being three or four, said core filaments being forming a helix, wherein said core filaments being not twisted together and being substantially parallel or having a twist pitch of more than 300 mm, said second group and said first group being twisted with each other, and said sheath filaments being forming a flattened helix in the same direction of said helix of said core filaments, said sheath filaments having a cord twist pitch, characterized in that, at any cross-section of said steel cord, at least one interstice between two adjacent core filaments is present. said core filaments being forming a helix, wherein said core filaments being not twisted together and being substantially parallel or having a twist pitch of more than 300 mm, said second group and said first group being twisted with each other, and said sheath filaments being forming a flattened helix in the same direction of said helix of said core filaments, said sheath filaments having a cord twist pitch, characterized in that, at any cross-section of said steel cord, at least one interstice between two adjacent core filaments is present.
Steering column for a motor vehicle, with a steering shaft which is mounted in a casing tube in a bearing such that it can be rotated about its longitudinal axis, which bearing comprises at least one inner ring which is connected fixedly to the steering shaft so as to rotate with it, and one outer ring which is attached coaxially with respect thereto and fixedly to the casing tube so as to rotate with it, and at least one friction element (90, 91, 92, 93) which is arranged in a frictional contact between the inner ring and the outer ring, characterized in that the bearing has at least one intermediate element (44, 92, 93) which is mounted in a floating manner in the circumferential direction between the inner ring and the outer ring, and to which the friction element (92, 93) is attached over the surface area.
A kit for analyzing a macromolecule covalently joined to a solid support, wherein the macromolecule comprises a polypeptide, a lipid, a carbohydrate, a macrocycle, or a combination or complex thereof, the kit comprising: i. a recording polymer configured to associate directly or indirectly with the macromolecule; ii. two or more binding agents each comprising (i) a binding moiety capable of binding to the macromolecule covalently joined to the solid support; and (ii) a coding polymer attached to the binding moiety and comprising a barcode sequence that comprises identifying information regarding the binding moiety; and iii. the solid support, wherein the solid support comprises a plurality of nucleic acid hairpins attached on the solid support and configured to capture the recording polymer associated with the macromolecule via nucleic acid hybridization, wherein the recording polymer and each of the coding polymers of the two or more binding agents are configured to allow transfer of information between them by ligation or primer extension, upon binding between corresponding binding agent and the macromolecule covalently joined to the solid support, and wherein the recording polymer and the coding polymer are nucleic acids. i. a recording polymer configured to associate directly or indirectly with the macromolecule; ii. two or more binding agents each comprising (i) a binding moiety capable of binding to the macromolecule covalently joined to the solid support; and (ii) a coding polymer attached to the binding moiety and comprising a barcode sequence that comprises identifying information regarding the binding moiety; and iii. the solid support, wherein the solid support comprises a plurality of nucleic acid hairpins attached on the solid support and configured to capture the recording polymer associated with the macromolecule via nucleic acid hybridization,
Optical microsensor (201, 301) for interpretation of characteristics of biological agents and for identification of a biological agent in a fluidic environment using spectral changes of whispering gallery modes and/ or changes of a fluorescence spectrum depending on the biological agent to be identified, the sensor (201, 301) comprising an array of sensor cells formed by a plurality of wells within a frame structure arranged on a glass substrate, the frame structure being covered by a glass plate so that each sensor cell is bordered to every side, and each sensor cell comprising at least one optical microresonator, characterized in that the microresonators each having a predetermined size, shape and position with regard to the cell borders (7a, 7b) of the respective well and in that the microresonators are additively manufactured from photosensitive polymer material.