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A nuclear reactor seismic isolation assembly for coupling a nuclear reactor containment vessel to a reactor bay, comprising at least one embedment that extends in use from an interior surface of the reactor bay; an enclosure; characterized by further comprising a cylindrical plastically-deformable member comprising a first portion mounted within the enclosure and a second portion that extends through a die member formed on an exterior of the enclosure to the embedment; and a conical stretching member movable within the enclosure such that the conical stretching member is moved into the cylindrical plastically-deformable member toward the embedment in response to forces exerted in a horizontal plane, which forces are dissipated by the deformation of the cylindrical plastically-deformable member.
An electroacoustic conversion chain comprising at least one loudspeaker, this loudspeaker comprising means for generating a magnetic field in a magnetic circuit (10; 90) having an air gap and a membrane secured to the turns of conducting material which may be moved in this air gap, the electroacoustic conversion chain comprising at least one control module comprising at least one input for conveying a signal to be broadcast and at least one output (81A, 81B, 81C) connected to a turn, the control module being able to apply to said or each output (81A, 81B, 81C) an excitation signal depending on the position of at least one turn relatively to the air gap, characterized in that the control module is able to apply on each turn, an excitation signal all the weaker when this turn is moved away from the air gap.
An intravascular nerve modulation system (100; 300; 400; 500), comprising: an outer elongate shaft (102; 302; 402; 502) having a proximal end, a distal end (108; 308; 408; 508), and a lumen (106; 306) extending therebetween; an inner elongate shaft (104; 304; 404; 504) having a proximal end and a distal end (110; 310; 410; 510); an expandable basket (114; 314; 414; 514) having a proximal end (116; 316; 416; 516) and a distal end (118; 318; 418; 518), the proximal end (116; 316; 416; 516) of the expandable basket (114; 314; 414; 514) affixed adjacent to the distal end (108; 308; 408; 508) of the outer elongate shaft (102; 302; 402; 502); an electrode assembly (124a, 124b; 424) affixed adjacent to the expandable basket (114; 314; 414; 514), wherein the electrode assembly (124a, 124b; 424) comprises a flexible circuit (202, 204, 206) comprising one or more electrodes (126a, 126b; 212; 326; 426; 526); and an outer cover (130; 330; 430; 530) disposed over the outer surface of the expandable basket (114; 314; 414; 514). an outer elongate shaft (102; 302; 402; 502) having a proximal end, a distal end (108; 308; 408; 508), and a lumen (106; 306) extending therebetween; an inner elongate shaft (104; 304; 404; 504) having a proximal end and a distal end (110; 310; 410; 510); an expandable basket (114; 314; 414; 514) having a proximal end (116; 316; 416; 516) and a distal end (118; 318; 418; 518), the proximal end (116; 316; 416; 516) of the expandable basket (114; 314; 414; 514) affixed adjacent to the distal end (108; 308; 408; 508) of the outer elongate shaft (102; 302; 402; 502); an electrode assembly (124a, 124b; 424) affixed adjacent to the expandable basket (114; 314; 414; 514), wherein the electrode assembly (124a, 124b; 424) comprises a flexible circuit (202, 204, 206) comprising one or more electrodes (126a, 126b; 212; 326; 426; 526); and an outer cover (130; 330; 430; 530) disposed over the outer surface of the expandable basket (114; 314; 414; 514).
A viscosity regulating composition comprising a polymer, said polymer containing an internal hydrophobic unit located within the polymer's backbone; and one or more terminal hydrophobic units covalently connected to said internal hydrophobic unit, wherein said internal hydrophobic unit has multiple hydrophobic segments, wherein said multiple hydrophobic segments are not linked to each other by one or more polyether polyol linking units; wherein the internal hydrophobic unit contains connected segments derived from a diisocyanate compound and a linear aliphatic diol, wherein said one or more terminal hydrophobic units contain from 12 to 29 carbon atoms exclusive of the linking group carbon atoms; wherein the terminal hydrophobic unit contains connected segments derived from a diisocyanate compound and a mono-functional compound having one isocyanate reactive functional reactive moiety; and wherein at least a portion of the terminal hydrophobic units are connected to one end of the internal hydrophobic unit by one or more hydrophilic linking units.
Fluid power pack, comprising: a manifold block comprising at least one fluid port, a first housing detachably mounted on the manifold block and enclosing a first tank configured to hold a liquid, an electric motor mounted on the manifold block and disposed within the first tank so that the electric motor is configured to be submerged in a liquid held within the first tank for cooling the electric motor, a second housing mounted on the manifold block and enclosing a second tank configured to hold a liquid, and a hydraulic pump mounted on the manifold block and drivingly engaged with the electric motor, the hydraulic pump comprising a low pressure port and a high pressure port, wherein the high pressure port of the hydraulic pump is in fluid communication with the fluid port of the manifold block and the low pressure port of the hydraulic pump is in fluid communication with the second tank, and a support structure supporting the electric motor and mounted on the manifold block, characterised in that the electric motor is mounted on the manifold block by means of the support structure in such a way that the support structure supports the electric motor both when the first housing is mounted on the manifold block and when the first housing is detached from the manifold block. a manifold block comprising at least one fluid port, a first housing detachably mounted on the manifold block and enclosing a first tank configured to hold a liquid, an electric motor mounted on the manifold block and disposed within the first tank so that the electric motor is configured to be submerged in a liquid held within the first tank for cooling the electric motor, a second housing mounted on the manifold block and enclosing a second tank configured to hold a liquid, and a hydraulic pump mounted on the manifold block and drivingly engaged with the electric motor, the hydraulic pump comprising a low pressure port and a high pressure port, wherein the high pressure port of the hydraulic pump is in fluid communication with the fluid port of the manifold block and the low pressure port of the hydraulic pump is in fluid communication with the second tank, and a support structure supporting the electric motor and mounted on the manifold block,
A device for shaking a clinical thermometer, of the type having a longitudinal body with a graduated scale thereon, a bulb located at the end of the body, a measuring tube which extends along the body, said bulb and said tube containing a material that expands under heat along the tube, said device comprising a longitudinal housing in which the body of the thermometer can be placed, means (16, 17, 18) for firmly retaining the body of the thermometer, in both longitudinal and transversal directions, within said housing, and an appendage that is flexibly connected to the end of the housing, opposite to the end in which the bulb is located when it is placed in the housing, characterized in that said appendage has a longitudinal slot which defines, by its longitudinal sides, a pair of braces (22, 23) connecting the appendage to the housing.
A locking nut and sealing washer for use with a threaded bolt, where: the locking nut has a tool engaging portion, a threaded aperture, and a collar; and the sealing washer has an external lower side, a channel of size and dimension to securely receive the collar and an aperture; a bonded elastomer attached to the external lower side, the bonded elastomer acting to seal the sealing washer against a surface; where, when the collar engages the channel, the threaded aperture and the aperture align to be at least substantially concentric so as to receive the threaded bolt, wherein when torque is applied to the tool engaging portion in a first direction, an axial force is applied by the collar to an internal upper side of the channel, the axial force thereby causing the sealing washer to move along the threaded bolt in the first direction along with the locking nut, and when torque is applied to the tool engaging portion in a second, opposite, direction, an axial force is applied by the collar to an internal lower side of the channel, the axial force thereby causing the sealing washer to move along the threaded bolt in the second direction along with the locking nut, the sealing washer capable of disengagement from the locking nut when not in receipt of the threaded bolt. the locking nut has a tool engaging portion, a threaded aperture, and a collar; and the sealing washer has an external lower side, a channel of size and dimension to securely receive the collar and an aperture; a bonded elastomer attached to the external lower side, the bonded elastomer acting to seal the sealing washer against a surface;
A vacuum cleaner device for operation on a floor area, comprising: - a suction duct and an actuator arranged and configured to generate an underpressure in the suction duct so that air is sucked into the suction duct, and - a temperature sensor configured to sample an air temperature in the vicinity of the device, characterized in that said temperature sensor is arranged in the suction duct or adjacent an opening of the suction duct, and wherein the vacuum cleaner device further comprises an analyzing unit configured to detect a wet spot on said floor area using said sampled air temperature. - a suction duct and an actuator arranged and configured to generate an underpressure in the suction duct so that air is sucked into the suction duct, and - a temperature sensor configured to sample an air temperature in the vicinity of the device,
Framework for the modular construction of an offshore framework structure comprising a first bar functioning as a floating body, a second bar, two posts for substantially parallel support of the bars (51, 52) and with two bands for tensioning the framework, whereby at each end of the two bars (51, 52) a connection element is arranged, which exhibits: - a single flange for connecting only one bar (51, 52) in its longitudinal direction to the connection element; - receiving areas for joining the posts to the bars (51, 52) transversely to the longitudinal direction of the bars (51, 52); - securing means for fastening bands provided with tensioning devices so that the framework can be held in shape respectively diagonally tensioned by means of the tensioning devices, characterized in that the connection elements are constructed with respect to the longitudinal direction of the bars (51, 52) in such a way that an extension is configured on one side and a holder can be arranged on the opposite side so that the extension of a connection element of a framework can be connected by means of the holder of another connection element of a further framework. - a single flange for connecting only one bar (51, 52) in its longitudinal direction to the connection element; - receiving areas for joining the posts to the bars (51, 52) transversely to the longitudinal direction of the bars (51, 52); - securing means for fastening bands provided with tensioning devices so that the framework can be held in shape respectively diagonally tensioned by means of the tensioning devices,
A method of operating a fuel cell system (100, 300, 400, 500) comprising a fuel cell stack (102, 302, 402, 502), a coolant reservoir (104, 304, 404, 504) and a coolant flow path (106, 306, 406, 506), between the coolant reservoir (104, 304, 404, 504) and the fuel cell stack (102, 302, 402, 502), the method comprising: providing an antimicrobial patterned surface (108, 110, 112, 200, 308, 408, 508) in one or more of the fuel cell stack (102, 302, 402, 502), the coolant reservoir (104, 304, 404, 504), and the coolant flow path (106, 306, 406, 506); wherein the antimicrobial patterned surface comprises microscale corrugations for inhibiting microbial growth, wherein the microscale corrugations each have a width of between 10 and 100 μm and are separated across their width by a spacing of between 10 and 100 μm and supplying coolant from the coolant reservoir (104, 304, 404, 504) to the fuel cell stack (102, 302, 402, 502) via the coolant flow path (106, 306, 406, 506) whilst operating the fuel cell system (100, 300, 400, 500) to generate electrical power. providing an antimicrobial patterned surface (108, 110, 112, 200, 308, 408, 508) in one or more of the fuel cell stack (102, 302, 402, 502), the coolant reservoir (104, 304, 404, 504), and the coolant flow path (106, 306, 406, 506); wherein the antimicrobial patterned surface comprises microscale corrugations for inhibiting microbial growth, wherein the microscale corrugations each have a width of between 10 and 100 μm and are separated across their width by a spacing of between 10 and 100 μm and supplying coolant from the coolant reservoir (104, 304, 404, 504) to the fuel cell stack (102, 302, 402, 502) via the coolant flow path (106, 306, 406, 506) whilst operating the fuel cell system (100, 300, 400, 500) to generate electrical power.
Method for producing a base structure of a fabric for use in a machine which produces and/or processes a fibrous web, wherein the fabric base structure has a laminate which is formed from at least two layers, and the layers are formed substantially from polymer material, wherein the method comprises the following steps: - locally melting the polymer material of the two layers by irradiation from a radiation source, and - pressing the molten polymer material of the two layers together, wherein, for this purpose, the polymer material of the two layers is guided, forming a run-in gap, into a press nip formed by two pressing rolls (14, 16), characterized in that the radiation is directed directly into the run-in gap in such a way that said radiation does not first have to penetrate the polymer material of one of the two layers in order to reach the polymer material of the other layer. wherein the method comprises the following steps: - locally melting the polymer material of the two layers by irradiation from a radiation source, and - pressing the molten polymer material of the two layers together, wherein, for this purpose, the polymer material of the two layers is guided, forming a run-in gap, into a press nip formed by two pressing rolls (14, 16), - locally melting the polymer material of the two layers by irradiation from a radiation source, and - pressing the molten polymer material of the two layers together, wherein, for this purpose, the polymer material of the two layers is guided, forming a run-in gap, into a press nip formed by two pressing rolls (14, 16), characterized in that the radiation is directed directly into the run-in gap in such a way that said radiation does not first have to penetrate the polymer material of one of the two layers in order to reach the polymer material of the other layer.
A component carrier, wherein the component carrier comprises: a stack comprising at least one electrically conductive layer structure and at least one electrically insulating layer structure; a component embedded in the stack; a first thermally conductive block above and thermally connected with the component; and a second thermally conductive block below and thermally coupled with the component; wherein heat generated by the component during operation is removed via at least one of the first thermally conductive block and the second thermally conductive block; wherein at least one of the first and the second thermally conductive blocks (103, 104) is electrically conductive and connected to the component for transmitting electric signals between the component and said at least one of the first and the second thermally conductive blocks (103, 104); wherein at least one of the at least one electrically insulating layer structure comprises a top insulating layer structure, said top electrically insulating layer structure having a cavity for accommodating the first thermally conductive block; characterized in that at least one electrically insulating layer (106, 114) of the at least one electrically insulating layer structure is arranged on both the first thermally conductive block and the entire top insulating layer structure. a stack comprising at least one electrically conductive layer structure and at least one electrically insulating layer structure; a component embedded in the stack; a first thermally conductive block above and thermally connected with the component; and a second thermally conductive block below and thermally coupled with the component; wherein at least one of the first and the second thermally conductive blocks (103, 104) is electrically conductive and connected to the component for transmitting electric signals between the component and said at least one of the first and the second thermally conductive blocks (103, 104); wherein at least one of the at least one electrically insulating layer structure comprises a top insulating layer structure, said top electrically insulating layer structure having a cavity for accommodating the first thermally conductive block; characterized in that at least one electrically insulating layer (106, 114) of the at least one electrically insulating layer structure is arranged on both the first thermally conductive block and the entire top insulating layer structure.
A method for estimating permeability properties of a porous material from a sample thereof, comprising: making a three dimensional tomographic image of the sample of the material; segmenting the image into pixels each representing pore space or rock grain to form a segmented image; determining components of a permeability tensor through use of the segmented image; calculating principal permeability values using the components of the permeability tensor; calculating permeability directions using the components of the permeability tensor; and at least one of storing and displaying the permeability values and permeability directions, characterized in that the step of determining components of a permeability tensor comprises digitally or numerically subdividing the original segmented image at different angles to obtain subsamples of different orientation, and performing fluid transport simulations on the subsamples. making a three dimensional tomographic image of the sample of the material; segmenting the image into pixels each representing pore space or rock grain to form a segmented image; determining components of a permeability tensor through use of the segmented image; calculating principal permeability values using the components of the permeability tensor; calculating permeability directions using the components of the permeability tensor; and at least one of storing and displaying the permeability values and permeability directions, characterized in that the step of determining components of a permeability tensor comprises digitally or numerically subdividing the original segmented image at different angles to obtain subsamples of different orientation, and performing fluid transport simulations on the subsamples.
A coated substrate comprising: a substrate; and, coated on said substrate an optional corner-fill layer deposited directly on the substrate; a washcoat layer comprising iron-exchanged zeolite particles comprising 2 - 5% iron by weight, and optionally further comprising metal-oxide particles and boehmite particles; and a washcoat layer comprising catalytically active Nano-on-Nano-on-micro (NNm) particles, the catalytically active Nano-on-Nano-on-micro (NNm) particles comprising composite nanoparticles bonded to micron-sized carrier particles, and optionally further comprising a filler material comprising micron-sized metal-oxide particles, wherein the composite nanoparticles comprise a support nanoparticle and a catalytic nanoparticle. a substrate; and, coated on said substrate an optional corner-fill layer deposited directly on the substrate; a washcoat layer comprising iron-exchanged zeolite particles comprising 2 - 5% iron by weight, and optionally further comprising metal-oxide particles and boehmite particles; and a washcoat layer comprising catalytically active Nano-on-Nano-on-micro (NNm) particles, the catalytically active Nano-on-Nano-on-micro (NNm) particles comprising composite nanoparticles bonded to micron-sized carrier particles, and optionally further comprising a filler material comprising micron-sized metal-oxide particles, wherein the composite nanoparticles comprise a support nanoparticle and a catalytic nanoparticle.
A wet type dust collecting apparatus for a vacuum cleaner, comprising: a dust bin (310, 350) comprising at least two dust collecting areas (310c, 350c), on each of which at least one water inflow hole (313, 353) is formed, and a water distribution passage part (300a, 400b) to connect the water inflow holes in communication with each other; characterized by a dust bin cover coupled to the dust bin (310, 350) and having a sealing member to open and close up at least one of the water inflow holes (313, 353). a dust bin (310, 350) comprising at least two dust collecting areas (310c, 350c), on each of which at least one water inflow hole (313, 353) is formed, and a water distribution passage part (300a, 400b) to connect the water inflow holes in communication with each other; characterized by a dust bin cover coupled to the dust bin (310, 350) and having a sealing member to open and close up at least one of the water inflow holes (313, 353).