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A device for compressing the chest of a patient while imaging the patient in an imaging system, said imaging system defining an imaging area which encompasses a portion of the patient's thorax, said device comprising: a platform adapted to be disposed beneath the patient's thorax while the patient is disposed within a gantry of the imaging system; a belt (3R, 3L) operably connected to the platform and adapted to extend at least partially around the chest of the patient, the belt (3R, 3L) comprising a load distributing portion (4R, 4L) adapted to extend across the patient's chest, and tensioning portions (5R, 5L) extending from the load distributing portion (4R, 4L), and posteriorly relative to the patient; a tensioning means, disposed relative to the load distributing portion (4R, 4L) of the belt (3R, 3L) such that it is located outside of the imaging area when the patient is disposed on the platform with the belt (3R, 3L) extending around the chest of the patient, wherein the tensioning means comprises an actuator disposed on the platform superior to, or inferior to, the transverse plane transecting the patient's body at a left-to-right centreline of the load distributing portion (4R, 4L) of the belt (3L, 3R) when extending across the patient's chest; translating means (9R, 9L, 35R, 35L, 36R, 36L) for translating motion of the tensioning means (28, 29) into anterior / posterior tension in the tensioning portions (5R, 5L). a platform adapted to be disposed beneath the patient's thorax while the patient is disposed within a gantry of the imaging system; a belt (3R, 3L) operably connected to the platform and adapted to extend at least partially around the chest of the patient, the belt (3R, 3L) comprising a load distributing portion (4R, 4L) adapted to extend across the patient's chest, and tensioning portions (5R, 5L) extending from the load distributing portion (4R, 4L), and posteriorly relative to the patient; a tensioning means, disposed relative to the load distributing portion (4R, 4L) of the belt (3R, 3L) such that it is located outside of the imaging area when the patient is disposed on the platform with the belt (3R, 3L) extending around the chest of the patient, wherein the tensioning means comprises an actuator disposed on the platform superior to, or inferior to, the transverse plane transecting the patient's body at a left-to-right centreline of the load distributing portion (4R, 4L) of the belt (3L, 3R) when extending across the patient's chest; translating means (9R, 9L, 35R, 35L, 36R, 36L) for translating motion of the tensioning means (28, 29) into anterior / posterior tension in the tensioning portions (5R, 5L).
Field device (1a, 1b, 1c) for a process plant, such as a chemical plant, for example a refinery, a power plant, for example a nuclear power plant, a food processing plant comprising: a power-distributing data communication device in the form of an APL field switch, having an electrical primary connection configured for power intake at a first power level greater than 10W and at least two electrical secondary connections (7, 8) for combined data communication and power delivery at a second power level less than 10W per secondary connection (7, 8), and a housing (11a, 11b, 11c) for dust- and/or water-protected accommodation of electrical components, forming a first housing compartment, wherein the first housing compartment is configured for pressure-resistant encapsulation of electrical components for an environment with explosive or flammable atmosphere and accommodates the primary connection, and wherein the at least two secondary connections (7, 8) are arranged outside the first housing compartment, wherein at least one protective bridge leads out of the first housing compartment to connect the primary connection with the at least two secondary connections (7, 8), wherein the protective bridge for each secondary connection (7, 8) has at least one data coupler for data communication from the primary connection to the respective secondary connection (7, 8) and a secure power coupler for power delivery from the primary connection to the respective secondary connection (7, 8) and is configured such that each electrical secondary connection (7, 8) is provided with a power level of no more than 10W for data communication and power delivery. a power-distributing data communication device in the form of an APL field switch, having an electrical primary connection configured for power intake at a first power level greater than 10W and at least two electrical secondary connections (7, 8) for combined data communication and power delivery at a second power level less than 10W per secondary connection (7, 8), and a housing (11a, 11b, 11c) for dust- and/or water-protected accommodation of electrical components, forming a first housing compartment, wherein the first housing compartment is configured for pressure-resistant encapsulation of electrical components for an environment with explosive or flammable atmosphere and accommodates the primary connection, and wherein the at least two secondary connections (7, 8) are arranged outside the first housing compartment, wherein at least one protective bridge leads out of the first housing compartment to connect the primary connection with the at least two secondary connections (7, 8), wherein the protective bridge for each secondary connection (7, 8) has at least one data coupler for data communication from the primary connection to the respective secondary connection (7, 8) and a secure power coupler for power delivery from the primary connection to the respective secondary connection (7, 8) and is configured such that each electrical secondary connection (7, 8) is provided with a power level of no more than 10W for data communication and power delivery.
A method of tracking data associated with a creping process, the method comprising: measuring process data, wherein the process data includes vibration data, and wherein measuring process data includes measuring vibration data of a creping blade using one or more vibration sensors; assigning a score for the process data, including assigning a vibration score for the vibration data; and generating an index score based on the score for the process data and the vibration score for the vibration data; and optionally wherein the process data further comprises product quality data. measuring process data, wherein the process data includes vibration data, and wherein measuring process data includes measuring vibration data of a creping blade using one or more vibration sensors; assigning a score for the process data, including assigning a vibration score for the vibration data; and generating an index score based on the score for the process data and the vibration score for the vibration data; and optionally wherein the process data further comprises product quality data.
A radial fan housing device for ventilation devices, in particular for ventilation devices of motor vehicles, having at least one boundary wall, which at least partially delimits a radial fan receiving space; wherein at least one boundary wall is at least partially formed as an adjustable boundary wall (12, 20, 23, 25), characterised in that the at least one adjustable boundary wall is at least partially adjustable and the at least one adjustable boundary wall (12, 20, 23, 25) is formed as a wall construction which can be pivoted about an axis of rotation.
Floor panel, which comprises a substrate and a top layer provided above, and preferably directly above, the substrate, wherein the top layer comprises a decor layer, a thermoplastic wear layer, and a lacquer layer provided above, and preferably directly above, the wear layer, and wherein the floor panel has an upper surface showing a relief, characterized in that the relief has a maximum relief depth which is larger than 200 microns, and that the wear layer and the lacquer layer are embossed together in order to form the relief.
Abutment for the manufacturing of the internal structure of dental prostheses, said prosthesis being of the type which are fixed on dental implants or transepithelial pillars through the use of screws, where said abutment has two functional parts constituted by: a base (2, 2b, 2c) whose lower face is connectable with the implant or transepithelial pillar head and in whose interior there are housing means for the screw head; and a coping (3, 3b, 3c) joined to the base (2, 2b, 2c) through which the prosthesis orifice is established allowing access to the screw head; characterized in that: the coping (3, 3b, 3c) comprises: a first section (4, 4b, 4c) to connect with the base (2, 2b, 2c); a second curved section which connects with the first section (4, 4b, 4c); and a third straight section which connects with the second section, whose inclination angle β with respect to the base (2, 2b, 2c) is determined by the curvature of the second section; where: the assembly formed by the base (2, 2b, 2c) and the coping (3, 3b, 3c) defines an external surface which has a uniform continuity. a base (2, 2b, 2c) whose lower face is connectable with the implant or transepithelial pillar head and in whose interior there are housing means for the screw head; and a coping (3, 3b, 3c) joined to the base (2, 2b, 2c) through which the prosthesis orifice is established allowing access to the screw head; characterized in that: the coping (3, 3b, 3c) comprises: a first section (4, 4b, 4c) to connect with the base (2, 2b, 2c); a second curved section which connects with the first section (4, 4b, 4c); and a third straight section which connects with the second section, whose inclination angle β with respect to the base (2, 2b, 2c) is determined by the curvature of the second section; where: the assembly formed by the base (2, 2b, 2c) and the coping (3, 3b, 3c) defines an external surface which has a uniform continuity.
A safety handgrip for a Venetian blind pull cord, comprising: - a frame which has a first end in which an input and output recess (7, 9) are present for a pull cord, as well as - a redirection element for the pull cord, which redirection element is present in and on the frame and movable in a direction to and from the input and output recesses and, when applied to the safety handgrip in a Venetian blind, redirects the pull cord so as to form the pull cord into a loop having two cord sections (11A, 11B) extending between the input and output opening respectively and the redirection element and a loop-forming section present between the two cord sections, - a spring which is present between the frame and the redirection element and retains the redirection element in a rest position, and - a cutting blade which, when the safety handgrip is used in a Venetian blind, is located within the loop of the pull cord redirected in the redirection element, which cutting blade has a cutting edge which is directed towards the loop-forming section of the pull cord, where the cutting blade is movable to a cutting position against the spring force if pressure is exerted on the front side of the safety handgrip while the pull cord is being held, in which cutting position the cutting blade is moved towards the loop-forming section of the pull cord and has cut through the pull cord, characterized in that the redirection element is provided with a recess in which the spring is accommodated and in that the frame is provided with a support element which is also accommodated in the recess, where the spring is locked in between the support element and a recess bounding wall facing the support element, and in that the cutting blade is fixed to the frame. - a frame which has a first end in which an input and output recess (7, 9) are present for a pull cord, as well as - a redirection element for the pull cord, which redirection element is present in and on the frame and movable in a direction to and from the input and output recesses and, when applied to the safety handgrip in a Venetian blind, redirects the pull cord so as to form the pull cord into a loop having two cord sections (11A, 11B) extending between the input and output opening respectively and the redirection element and a loop-forming section present between the two cord sections, - a spring which is present between the frame and the redirection element and retains the redirection element in a rest position, and - a cutting blade which, when the safety handgrip is used in a Venetian blind, is located within the loop of the pull cord redirected in the redirection element, which cutting blade has a cutting edge which is directed towards the loop-forming section of the pull cord,
An audio processing method, comprising: - receiving information from one or more users suitable to derive an indication of hearing ability of the one or more users, wherein the information suitable to derive an indication of hearing ability comprises hearing test results of the one or more user; - determining a representative indication of hearing ability for the one or more users, wherein the representative indication of hearing ability is determined based upon the hearing test results of the one or more user by comparing the hearing test results with prototype hearing test results for different indications of hearing abilities and determining a closest match; - determining a set of audio processing parameters for the representative indication of hearing ability; - configuring a sound personalisation signal processing algorithm based on the set of audio processing parameters; - receiving an audio signal on an entertainment system; - processing the audio signal using the sound personalisation signal processing algorithm; and - outputting the processed audio signal from the entertainment system. - receiving information from one or more users suitable to derive an indication of hearing ability of the one or more users, wherein the information suitable to derive an indication of hearing ability comprises hearing test results of the one or more user; - determining a representative indication of hearing ability for the one or more users, wherein the representative indication of hearing ability is determined based upon the hearing test results of the one or more user by comparing the hearing test results with prototype hearing test results for different indications of hearing abilities and determining a closest match; - determining a set of audio processing parameters for the representative indication of hearing ability; - configuring a sound personalisation signal processing algorithm based on the set of audio processing parameters; - receiving an audio signal on an entertainment system; - processing the audio signal using the sound personalisation signal processing algorithm; and - outputting the processed audio signal from the entertainment system.
Hand tool comprising two tool halves (2, 3) which are arranged so as to cross one another in a hinge region and are optionally connected to one another via a hinge pin so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis (x), in particular in the form of pliers, scissors or the like, one tool half (2, 3) forming a jaw (7, 8) on one side of the hinge and a handle on the other side of the hinge, the tool halves (2, 3) also extending so as to overlap one another in an overlap region in the region of the hinge, and a return spring being arranged between the legs (5, 6) of the tool halves (2, 3) on the handle-side side of the tool halves (2, 3), which return spring acts in a plane spanned by the handle-side legs (5, 6) of the tool halves (2, 3), supports the opening movement, and has spring arms comprising spring ends, the return spring also extending in part in the overlap region between an upper tool half (2, 3) and a lower tool half (3, 2) and the pivot axis (x) being outside the contours of the return spring, characterised in that a pocket-like recess (9, 10) is provided between the tool halves (2, 3), which recess is formed by a depression which is provided in the region of one tool half (2, 3) in the overlap region and directed in an extension direction of the pivot axis (x), in which recess a part of the return spring is located which can also be inserted into the pocket-like recess (9, 10) from the handle side for assembly when the tool halves (2, 3) are connected to one another, and the spring ends are shaped such that they are held on corresponding counter-formations of the tool halves (2, 3) via a force fit and/or form fit.
A delay circuit, comprising: a first, a second, a third and a fourth transistor (306, 308, 310, 312); a first inverter coupled to the first transistor and the second transistor, wherein the first transistor is connected to the second transistor in parallel, the first inverter is configured to receive a first intermediate delayed clock signal from the parallel first and second transistors and generate a positive delayed clock signal to be received by a first negative-AND NAND gate of a comparator; a second inverter coupled to the third transistor and the fourth transistor, wherein the third transistor is connected to the fourth transistor in parallel, the second inverter configured to receive a second intermediate delayed clock signal from the parallel third and fourth transistors and generate a negative delayed clock signal to be received by a second NAND gate of the comparator; wherein the delay circuit is arranged such that the resistance of the first transistor in parallel with the second transistor determines a delay in the positive delayed clock signal; and the resistance of the third transistor in parallel with the fourth transistor determines a delay in the negative delayed clock signal; characterized by a pair of cross-coupled capacitors (326, 328) cross coupling the first and second inverters (322, 324). a first, a second, a third and a fourth transistor (306, 308, 310, 312); a first inverter coupled to the first transistor and the second transistor, wherein the first transistor is connected to the second transistor in parallel, the first inverter is configured to receive a first intermediate delayed clock signal from the parallel first and second transistors and generate a positive delayed clock signal to be received by a first negative-AND NAND gate of a comparator; a second inverter coupled to the third transistor and the fourth transistor, wherein the third transistor is connected to the fourth transistor in parallel, the second inverter configured to receive a second intermediate delayed clock signal from the parallel third and fourth transistors and generate a negative delayed clock signal to be received by a second NAND gate of the comparator; wherein the delay circuit is arranged such that the resistance of the first transistor in parallel with the second transistor determines a delay in the positive delayed clock signal; and the resistance of the third transistor in parallel with the fourth transistor determines a delay in the negative delayed clock signal; characterized by a pair of cross-coupled capacitors (326, 328) cross coupling the first and second inverters (322, 324).
Mixing apparatus, in particular associable with a dosing machine, for mixing plastic products made of granules and/or flakes, comprising a containing element arranged for receiving and containing said plastic products, a mixing element provided with a first end and with a second end, housed in said containing element and rotatable around a rotation axis so as to move and mix said plastic products, and first coupling means and second coupling means fixed opposite each other to a side wall of said containing element and arranged for receiving and coupling reversibly respectively with said first end and with said second end of said mixing element in such a manner as to enable the latter to be assembled or dismantled, characterised in that said side wall comprises a bottom portion having a substantially hemispherical shape, in particular said bottom portion comprising an outflow opening for exiting said plastic products after mixing, and said mixing element comprises a supporting shaft to which a plurality of mixing blades are fixed which are angularly spaced apart from one another, which mixing blades extend almost radially from said supporting shaft, wherein said mixing blades have a flat shape and comprise a peripheral edge having a curved shape and dimensions that are such as to engage said bottom portion with reduced clearance during rotation of said mixing element, wherein each of said mixing blades comprises a through opening and a shaped and arched appendage facing said second end of said supporting shaft, wherein said mixing element further comprises a ring that is substantially coaxial to said supporting shaft and connects said mixing blades, said ring having a circular shape and dimensions that are such as to engage said bottom portion with reduced clearance during the rotation of said mixing element.
An air vehicle comprising: a primary structure; a movable structure configured to be controllably moved relative to the primary structure; and an actuator assembly characterized in that said actuator assembly is integrated within the primary and movable structures (14, 18) and is configured to cause the movable structure to be positioned relative to the primary structure, wherein the integrated actuator assembly comprises an actuator housing and an actuation mechanism at least partially disposed within the actuator housing and configured to provide for relative movement between the primary structure and the movable structure, wherein the actuator housing and all of the actuation mechanism are built into, and positioned between, the primary structure and the movable structure, and wherein the integrated actuator assembly further is manufactured and built into the primary structure and the movable structure so as to be within an outer mold line of the air vehicle, preferably so that the actuator housing is within the outer mold line. a primary structure; a movable structure configured to be controllably moved relative to the primary structure; and an actuator assembly characterized in that said actuator assembly is integrated within the primary and movable structures (14, 18) and is configured to cause the movable structure to be positioned relative to the primary structure, wherein the integrated actuator assembly comprises an actuator housing and an actuation mechanism at least partially disposed within the actuator housing and configured to provide for relative movement between the primary structure and the movable structure, wherein the actuator housing and all of the actuation mechanism are built into, and positioned between, the primary structure and the movable structure, and wherein the integrated actuator assembly further is manufactured and built into the primary structure and the movable structure so as to be within an outer mold line of the air vehicle, preferably so that the actuator housing is within the outer mold line.