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A method of manufacturing a hollow component comprising the steps of: (a) providing first and second panels and a membrane; (b) providing a stop-off material on at least one surface to define regions where no diffusion bonding is to take place; (c) assembling the panels and the membrane together so the membrane is between the panels; (d) diffusion bonding the panels and the membrane together; the method characterised in that when assembled in step (c) the membrane extends beyond a boundary of an internal cavity so that it is bonded between the panels, and in the region of at least one edge of the first and second panels, the first and second panels are diffusion bonded directly to each other. (a) providing first and second panels and a membrane; (b) providing a stop-off material on at least one surface to define regions where no diffusion bonding is to take place; (c) assembling the panels and the membrane together so the membrane is between the panels; (d) diffusion bonding the panels and the membrane together;
Modular passive refrigeration container comprising at least: (i) a cooling element, suitable for binary ice as coolant, comprising at least one plate-shaped hollow cooling segment (10a-10c), wherein the plate-shaped cooling segment (10a-10c) defines at least a portion of the refrigeration space, (ii) any insulating material in plate shape, (iii) a housing, suitable to receive, said cooling element and said insulating material in plate shape, wherein said cooling element is removably surrounded by said housing, and wherein a space between said cooling element and said housing is at least partially filled with said insulating material which is reversibly connected (i.e. connectable and disconnectable) with either said housing, or said cooling element, or both; and wherein the cooling element comprises at least a first connector for providing binary ice in the hollow cooling segment (10a-10c); characterized in that the cooling element comprises at least a second connector provided with an air- and liquid-permeable, but ice-withholding compartment, forming a partition between the second connector and the rest of the cooling segment (10a-10c). (i) a cooling element, suitable for binary ice as coolant, comprising at least one plate-shaped hollow cooling segment (10a-10c), wherein the plate-shaped cooling segment (10a-10c) defines at least a portion of the refrigeration space, (ii) any insulating material in plate shape, (iii) a housing, suitable to receive, said cooling element and said insulating material in plate shape,
Signalling device for displaying warnings or traffic signs, arranged for attaching on a vehicle or trailer, wherein the signalling device comprises a screen with a display surface for a graphical indication, the screen extending between a lower cross beam and an upper cross beam, wherein the screen is rollable, and the signalling device comprises a pair of vertical arms connecting the lower cross beam and the upper cross beam, wherein the vertical arms are extendible and retractable in a vertical direction, so as to alter the signalling device between a collapsed state in which the screen is rolled up and the display surface is hidden, and a folded out state in which the screen is unfolded and the display surface is fully shown, wherein each vertical arm comprises a lower arm segment laterally pivotably interconnected with an upper arm segment, and wherein the vertical arm is extendible and retractable between a retracted state and an extended state, wherein each vertical arm is provided with a biasing mechanism, arranged for exerting an upward total force (Fz) in the vertical direction on the upper cross beam, wherein the biasing mechanisms exert a sufficiently large vertical force for counteracting the combined gravitational pull on the screen, the cross beams, and the vertical arms, and sufficiently large for lifting the upper beam with both vertical arms, characterized in that the biasing mechanism is provided on inner sides (220, 222) of the lower arm segment and/or upper arm segment, the biasing mechanism comprising a strain cable connected to one of the lower arm segment and the upper arm segment, and comprising a gas spring in the other one of the lower arm segment and the upper arm segment, the gas spring being arranged for exerting a tensile force on the strain cable, thereby forcing the vertical arm in the extended state.
A battery charge limit prediction method comprising: (a) fabricating a three-electrode cell comprising a unit cell and a reference electrode; (b) measuring a negative electrode potential based on a state of charge while charging the three-electrode cell; and (c) determining a point at which the negative electrode potential is not dropped but starts to be constant and at which a negative electrode potential gradient is changed in a graph of the negative electrode potential based on the SOC, as a lithium (Li)-plating occurrence point, and setting the Li-plating occurrence point as a charge limit; wherein the charging rate is reduced to a subsequent charging rate when the charge limit is reached during charging. (a) fabricating a three-electrode cell comprising a unit cell and a reference electrode; (b) measuring a negative electrode potential based on a state of charge while charging the three-electrode cell; and (c) determining a point at which the negative electrode potential is not dropped but starts to be constant and at which a negative electrode potential gradient is changed in a graph of the negative electrode potential based on the SOC, as a lithium (Li)-plating occurrence point, and setting the Li-plating occurrence point as a charge limit;
A storage unit structure for a saddle riding vehicle, including a box-shaped storage member removably disposed on a side of a vehicle body and a rotary operator that is disposed in the storage member and that is rotationally operated, in which a locked state and an unlocked state of the storage member with respect to the side of the vehicle body are switched through an operation of the rotary operator, the storage unit structure comprising: a lid operator that operates to open or close a lid of the storage member; an open/close control mechanism that imposes or releases restriction on opening or closing of the lid by the lid operator; and an open/close control mechanism operation restriction portion that imposes or releases restriction on an operation of the open/close control mechanism, wherein a state of restriction on the open/close control mechanism by the open/close control mechanism operation restriction portion is switched in response to the operation of the rotary operator; characterized in that the open/close control mechanism includes an operating knob that is rotationally operated, the operating knob includes a lid operation restriction portion that restricts an operation by the lid operator, and the rotational operation of the operating knob is restricted by a stopper portion provided in the operating knob abutting on the open/close control mechanism operation restriction portion. a lid operator that operates to open or close a lid of the storage member; an open/close control mechanism that imposes or releases restriction on opening or closing of the lid by the lid operator; and an open/close control mechanism operation restriction portion that imposes or releases restriction on an operation of the open/close control mechanism, wherein a state of restriction on the open/close control mechanism by the open/close control mechanism operation restriction portion is switched in response to the operation of the rotary operator; characterized in that the open/close control mechanism includes an operating knob that is rotationally operated, the operating knob includes a lid operation restriction portion that restricts an operation by the lid operator, and the rotational operation of the operating knob is restricted by a stopper portion provided in the operating knob abutting on the open/close control mechanism operation restriction portion.
A method of effectuating a signal carrier configuration in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: receiving (1610, 1810) an order having a number of bits; identifying a signal carrier on which the order was received; determining (1630, 1830) a signal carrier configuration indicative of a state of each of a number of supplemental signal carriers based at least in part on the order and the identity of the signal carrier on which the order was received, the order having a number of bits less than the number of supplemental signal carriers; and changing a state of one or more of the supplemental signal carriers to effectuate (1640, 1840) the signal carrier configuration. receiving (1610, 1810) an order having a number of bits; identifying a signal carrier on which the order was received; determining (1630, 1830) a signal carrier configuration indicative of a state of each of a number of supplemental signal carriers based at least in part on the order and the identity of the signal carrier on which the order was received, the order having a number of bits less than the number of supplemental signal carriers; and changing a state of one or more of the supplemental signal carriers to effectuate (1640, 1840) the signal carrier configuration.
A shaping method for shaping a laminated body of multi-layered sheet materials containing reinforcing fibers by using a shaping die, wherein the shaping die has a curved portion formed in a convex shape over a predetermined direction, the shaping method comprising: a fixing step of fixing, to the shaping die, a holding member configured to cover the laminated body over the predetermined direction so as to maintain a state where the laminated body is pressed against the curved portion; a sealing step of sealing the laminated body and the holding member to the shaping die by a sealing member to form an enclosed space; a depressurizing step of depressurizing the enclosed space to thin the laminated body by sucking air of the enclosed space formed in the sealing step; and further comprising an arrangement step of arranging a first region in the predetermined direction of the laminated body on the shaping die; wherein the fixing step fixes the holding member to the shaping die such that the holding member does not come into contact with an end face on one side in the predetermined direction of the laminated body and does not come into contact with an end face in a second region of the laminated body, the second region being different from the first region in the predetermined direction characterized in that the shaping method further comprises a bending step of bending the laminated body along a surface shape of the curved portion by pressing the second region of the laminated body against the shaping die, the first region of the laminated body being arranged on the shaping die in the arrangement step. a fixing step of fixing, to the shaping die, a holding member configured to cover the laminated body over the predetermined direction so as to maintain a state where the laminated body is pressed against the curved portion; a sealing step of sealing the laminated body and the holding member to the shaping die by a sealing member to form an enclosed space; a depressurizing step of depressurizing the enclosed space to thin the laminated body by sucking air of the enclosed space formed in the sealing step; and further comprising an arrangement step of arranging a first region in the predetermined direction of the laminated body on the shaping die; wherein the fixing step fixes the holding member to the shaping die such that the holding member does not come into contact with an end face on one side in the predetermined direction of the laminated body and does not come into contact with an end face in a second region of the laminated body, the second region being different from the first region in the predetermined direction characterized in that the shaping method further comprises a bending step of bending the laminated body along a surface shape of the curved portion by pressing the second region of the laminated body against the shaping die, the first region of the laminated body being arranged on the shaping die in the arrangement step.
A method used in a standard automated perimetry perimeter or campimeter with a visible fixation point, the method comprising at least the following steps: - producing a fixation point having a first visual appearance to be shown to a patient; - producing a stimulus shown to the patient at a stimulus time-point at a pre-defined location; - activating a response device by the patient upon noticing the stimulus at a response time-point; characterized in - changing the fixation point to have a second visual appearance for a fixation point second visual appearance time interval near the stimulus time-point by starting the fixation point second visual appearance time interval not earlier than 1 second before the stimulus time-point; and - changing the fixation point back to have the first visual appearance after the fixation point second visual appearance time interval has ended or after patient has responded. - producing a fixation point having a first visual appearance to be shown to a patient; - producing a stimulus shown to the patient at a stimulus time-point at a pre-defined location; - activating a response device by the patient upon noticing the stimulus at a response time-point; - changing the fixation point to have a second visual appearance for a fixation point second visual appearance time interval near the stimulus time-point by starting the fixation point second visual appearance time interval not earlier than 1 second before the stimulus time-point; and - changing the fixation point back to have the first visual appearance after the fixation point second visual appearance time interval has ended or after patient has responded.
Front loading washing machine comprising a cabinet containing a wash unit comprising a tub and a drum rotatably mounted within the tub and having a front opening aligned with a front opening of the cabinet, characterized in that the front opening of the tub of the wash unit (16, 18, 20) is closed by a foldable watertight component, access means (24, 24a) comprising watertight zip-fastener being provided for opening/closing such component in order to load/unload laundry.
A polynucleotide encoding a polypeptide that comprises: (i) a first polypeptide sharing at least 80% similarity with the human TREX2 exonuclease protomer (SEQ ID NO: 26); (ii) a second polypeptide sharing at least 80% similarity with the human TREX2 exonuclease protomer (SEQ ID NO: 26); (iii) a peptidic linker connecting said first and second polypeptides, and wherein said polypeptide has exonuclease activity. (i) a first polypeptide sharing at least 80% similarity with the human TREX2 exonuclease protomer (SEQ ID NO: 26); (ii) a second polypeptide sharing at least 80% similarity with the human TREX2 exonuclease protomer (SEQ ID NO: 26); (iii) a peptidic linker connecting said first and second polypeptides, and wherein said polypeptide has exonuclease activity.
An exhaust aftertreatment filter for filtering engine exhaust flowing along an axial direction, said filter being composed of monolithic regenerable material and comprising an axially extending filter element having wall segments extending axially between upstream and downstream ends, said wall segments defining axial flow channels therebetween, said wall segments being alternately sealed to each other by a first set of plugs to define a first set of flow channels closed by said plugs and having open downstream ends, and a second set of flow channels interdigitated with said first set of flow channels and having open upstream ends, said wall segments being alternately sealed to each other by a second set of plugs closing said second set of flow channels, said wall segments further define a third set of channels having open flow, said third set of channels having selected positions in said filter for reducing back pressure on said filter during operation while maintaining filtering efficiency and/or for reducing high temperature in said filter during operation while maintaining filtering efficiency and/or for increasing velocity of exhaust flow through said filter during operation while maintaining filtering efficiency, characterized in that said wall segments further define a fourth set of flow channels having closed downstream ends and closed upstream ends, said fourth set of flow channels forming a peripheral ring in said filter.
A heel retainer for a ski binding, comprising: a base; an automatic heel mechanism; a ski brake; a pedal which can be moved from a first position, in which the ski brake protrudes downwards from the ski and exerts a braking effect, to a second position in which the ski brake lies next to the ski and exhibits no braking effect, wherein the heel retainer comprises a latch for the ski brake, by means of which the ski brake can be latched in the second position, wherein the latch comprises a latching element, which is connected to the pedal, and a complementary latching element which is movably mounted in the base, wherein the latching element is connected to the lower side of the pedal and protrudes from the lower side of the pedal towards the surface of the ski, and the complementary latching element is biased in the direction of travel of the ski by means of a spring element, characterised in that the complementary latching element extends in the base in a longitudinal direction of the ski from the latching element up to below the automatic heel mechanism and, in a region beneath the automatic heel mechanism, comprises a protrusion which protrudes perpendicularly upwards towards the heel retainer, the end of the protrusion which points away from the complementary latching element comprises a contact area which co-operates with a complementary contact area of a peg, which is connected to the automatic heel mechanism, when the automatic heel mechanism is pivoted into the downhill position. a base; an automatic heel mechanism; a ski brake; a pedal which can be moved from a first position, in which the ski brake protrudes downwards from the ski and exerts a braking effect, to a second position in which the ski brake lies next to the ski and exhibits no braking effect, wherein the heel retainer comprises a latch for the ski brake, by means of which the ski brake can be latched in the second position, wherein the latch comprises a latching element, which is connected to the pedal, and a complementary latching element which is movably mounted in the base, wherein the latching element is connected to the lower side of the pedal and protrudes from the lower side of the pedal towards the surface of the ski, and the complementary latching element is biased in the direction of travel of the ski by means of a spring element, characterised in that the complementary latching element extends in the base in a longitudinal direction of the ski from the latching element up to below the automatic heel mechanism and, in a region beneath the automatic heel mechanism, comprises a protrusion which protrudes perpendicularly upwards towards the heel retainer, the end of the protrusion which points away from the complementary latching element comprises a contact area which co-operates with a complementary contact area of a peg, which is connected to the automatic heel mechanism, when the automatic heel mechanism is pivoted into the downhill position.
A method of detecting water within a pit of an elevator shaft, the method comprising: emitting an electromagnetic wave from an electromagnetic wave source towards a bottom of an elevator shaft, wherein the electromagnetic wave (222a, 22b) is light; detecting a reflected electromagnetic wave of the electromagnetic wave using an electromagnetic wave detector; and determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the reflected electromagnetic wave; characterized by: determining a circularity of a spot of light reflection; and determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the circularity of the spot of light reflection. emitting an electromagnetic wave from an electromagnetic wave source towards a bottom of an elevator shaft, wherein the electromagnetic wave (222a, 22b) is light; detecting a reflected electromagnetic wave of the electromagnetic wave using an electromagnetic wave detector; and determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the reflected electromagnetic wave; characterized by: determining a circularity of a spot of light reflection; and determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the circularity of the spot of light reflection. determining a circularity of a spot of light reflection; and determining whether water is present within the pit of the elevator shaft in response to the circularity of the spot of light reflection.
A rim protector, for use on a wheel having a central hub and a rim, comprising: a main body, including a front edge and a rear edge, and a raised strip comprising an elevated stripe bordering a recessed portion which comprises an inclined channel which extends in a direction from said front edge to said rear edge outwardly from a central hub of a wheel, when the protector is in use, for guiding a tyre iron, wherein the rear edge has a hooked lip having a curved portion and a lip edge. a main body, including a front edge and a rear edge, and a raised strip comprising an elevated stripe bordering a recessed portion which comprises an inclined channel which extends in a direction from said front edge to said rear edge outwardly from a central hub of a wheel, when the protector is in use, for guiding a tyre iron, wherein the rear edge has a hooked lip having a curved portion and a lip edge.
Connecting device between two parts that are connected at a junction plane, more particularly suited for connecting an air intake and a power plant of an aircraft nacelle, said connecting device comprising at the parts to be connected a large number of through holes (38, 44) that are perpendicular to the junction plane and that empty out at the junction plane, arranged facing one another and connecting elements housed in the through holes (38, 44), each comprising a rod with supports (50, 52) at each end that make it possible to keep said parts to be connected flattened, characterized in that said through holes (38, 44) comprise for each at least one small cross-section that is adjusted to the rod of the connecting element close to the corresponding support (50, 52), said through holes (38, 44) comprising a tapered shape and a curvature radius R1 at the junction plane in such a way that said rod only undergoes very weak shear forces at the junction plane during the relative deformation of the assembled parts.
A humidification breathing apparatus for generating and delivering humidified air to a patient at a desired humidity proximate the patient, the apparatus comprising: an air flow path, and a controller for controlling operation of the humidification breathing apparatus, wherein the controller is configured to operate the humidification breathing apparatus to control a humidity at a target point in the flow path to a target humidity to achieve a desired delivered humidity at a patient delivery point in the flow path downstream of the target point and proximate the patient, wherein the target humidity is determined based on patient exhaled humidity and flow (19f, 42a, 42b). an air flow path, and a controller for controlling operation of the humidification breathing apparatus, wherein the controller is configured to operate the humidification breathing apparatus to control a humidity at a target point in the flow path to a target humidity to achieve a desired delivered humidity at a patient delivery point in the flow path downstream of the target point and proximate the patient, wherein the target humidity is determined based on patient exhaled humidity and flow (19f, 42a, 42b).