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An apparatus, comprising: first and third layers formed above a substrate and adjacent each other, the first and third layers being formed of a first material having a first index of refraction; a second layer formed between the first and third layers, the second layer being formed of a second material having a second index of refraction that is larger than the first index of refraction; and a plurality of organo-functional siloxane based resin or polymer waveguides formed in the second layer and in the plane defined by the adjacent first and third layers, each organo-functional siloxane based resin or polymer waveguide having an input on one edge of the second layer and an output on one edge of the second layer so that the input and output are on different line-of-sight paths, the plurality of organo-functional siloxane based resin or polymer waveguides being formed such that intersections of the plurality of organo-functional siloxane based resin or polymer waveguides occur at approximately right angles; wherein the second index of refraction of the second material used to form the second layer is lower than the index of refraction of the material used to form the waveguides. first and third layers formed above a substrate and adjacent each other, the first and third layers being formed of a first material having a first index of refraction; a second layer formed between the first and third layers, the second layer being formed of a second material having a second index of refraction that is larger than the first index of refraction; and a plurality of organo-functional siloxane based resin or polymer waveguides formed in the second layer and in the plane defined by the adjacent first and third layers, each organo-functional siloxane based resin or polymer waveguide having an input on one edge of the second layer and an output on one edge of the second layer so that the input and output are on different line-of-sight paths, the plurality of organo-functional siloxane based resin or polymer waveguides being formed such that intersections of the plurality of organo-functional siloxane based resin or polymer waveguides occur at approximately right angles; wherein the second index of refraction of the second material used to form the second layer is lower than the index of refraction of the material used to form the waveguides.
An apparatus, comprising: a base; a swing arm mounted to the base and rotatable about a first axis; and a locking assembly, responsive to a rotation of a shaft about a second axis, different from the first axis, coupled to the swing arm, to selectively lock the swing arm to the base, characterised in that the locking assembly comprises: a pin moveable between a first position in which the swing arm is locked in a fixed position relative to the base and a second position in which the swing arm can rotate relative to the base about the first axis; a mount (250,252) coupled to the shaft connected to the swing arm; and a cam adjacent the mount and coupled to a follower arm such that rotating the shaft moves the pin between the first position and the second position. a base; a swing arm mounted to the base and rotatable about a first axis; and a locking assembly, responsive to a rotation of a shaft about a second axis, different from the first axis, coupled to the swing arm, to selectively lock the swing arm to the base, characterised in that the locking assembly comprises: a pin moveable between a first position in which the swing arm is locked in a fixed position relative to the base and a second position in which the swing arm can rotate relative to the base about the first axis; a mount (250,252) coupled to the shaft connected to the swing arm; and a cam adjacent the mount and coupled to a follower arm such that rotating the shaft moves the pin between the first position and the second position. a pin moveable between a first position in which the swing arm is locked in a fixed position relative to the base and a second position in which the swing arm can rotate relative to the base about the first axis; a mount (250,252) coupled to the shaft connected to the swing arm; and a cam adjacent the mount and coupled to a follower arm such that rotating the shaft moves the pin between the first position and the second position.
A catheter (100, 220, 260, 270, 280, 290, 300) comprising: an elongate body (102, 221) comprising: a proximal portion including a proximal end; and a distal tip portion, wherein the distal tip portion comprises: an inner liner (104, 226); a marker band circumferentially surrounding the inner liner (104, 226) and extending from a marker band proximal end to a marker band distal end; an outer jacket (106, 228) circumferentially surrounding a first portion of the inner liner (104, 226) and ending proximal of the marker band proximal end; and a tip outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a second portion of the inner liner (104, 226) and the marker band, wherein the tip outer jacket extends distally past the marker band distal end to a distal tip of the elongate body (102, 221), and wherein a proximal end of the tip outer jacket is laterally adjacent to a distal end of the outer jacket (106, 228); and further comprising an elongate push member mechanically coupled to a proximal end of the elongate body (102, 221), and wherein the elongate body (102, 221) defines at least one lumen extending from adjacent to or at the proximal end to adjacent to or at the distal tip. a proximal portion including a proximal end; and a distal tip portion, wherein the distal tip portion comprises: an inner liner (104, 226); a marker band circumferentially surrounding the inner liner (104, 226) and extending from a marker band proximal end to a marker band distal end; an outer jacket (106, 228) circumferentially surrounding a first portion of the inner liner (104, 226) and ending proximal of the marker band proximal end; and a tip outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a second portion of the inner liner (104, 226) and the marker band, wherein the tip outer jacket extends distally past the marker band distal end to a distal tip of the elongate body (102, 221), and wherein a proximal end of the tip outer jacket is laterally adjacent to a distal end of the outer jacket (106, 228); and an inner liner (104, 226); a marker band circumferentially surrounding the inner liner (104, 226) and extending from a marker band proximal end to a marker band distal end; an outer jacket (106, 228) circumferentially surrounding a first portion of the inner liner (104, 226) and ending proximal of the marker band proximal end; and a tip outer jacket circumferentially surrounding a second portion of the inner liner (104, 226) and the marker band, wherein the tip outer jacket extends distally past the marker band distal end to a distal tip of the elongate body (102, 221), and wherein a proximal end of the tip outer jacket is laterally adjacent to a distal end of the outer jacket (106, 228); and
Method for forming flow channels between two neighboring plates, characterized by the steps of: Applying brazing material having a melting point range in a pattern corresponding to the desired flow channel pattern on either or both of the plates, the height of the pattern exceeding the height of the desired flow channel; Arranging the plates on a distance from one another corresponding to the desired height of the flow channel; Heating the plates and the applied brazing material to a temperature exceeding an initial melting point of the applied brazing material while being lower than a temperature at which the brazing material is completely melted; and Allowing the plates and the brazing material to cool down. Applying brazing material having a melting point range in a pattern corresponding to the desired flow channel pattern on either or both of the plates, the height of the pattern exceeding the height of the desired flow channel; Arranging the plates on a distance from one another corresponding to the desired height of the flow channel; Heating the plates and the applied brazing material to a temperature exceeding an initial melting point of the applied brazing material while being lower than a temperature at which the brazing material is completely melted; and Allowing the plates and the brazing material to cool down.
Polymer-based, extrudable, unexpanded, uncalcined pencil lead comprising graphite, characterized in that 25 to 100% by weight relative to the total weight of graphite, preferably 50 to 100% by weight, of said graphite consists of expanded graphite.
An elongate steerable device (100,200) for insertion into a subject's body, the device extending from a bendable distal tip region (102, 201) to a proximal handle region (105, 209), the device comprising: a plurality of tendons, wherein each tendon of the plurality of tendons is attached to the distal tip region (102, 201) and extends from the distal tip region to the proximal handle region (105, 209); and a plurality of axial translation regions sequentially arranged along an outer surface of the proximal handle region (105, 209), wherein each axial translation region of the plurality of axial translation regions is coupled to a tendon of the plurality of tendons; wherein each axial translation region is configured to move in a proximal to distal line to axially translate the tendon coupled to the axial translation region and thereby deflect the distal tip (102, 201); characterized in that the proximal handle region (105, 209) is configured to permit passage of another device over the elongate steerable device. a plurality of tendons, wherein each tendon of the plurality of tendons is attached to the distal tip region (102, 201) and extends from the distal tip region to the proximal handle region (105, 209); and a plurality of axial translation regions sequentially arranged along an outer surface of the proximal handle region (105, 209), wherein each axial translation region of the plurality of axial translation regions is coupled to a tendon of the plurality of tendons; wherein each axial translation region is configured to move in a proximal to distal line to axially translate the tendon coupled to the axial translation region and thereby deflect the distal tip (102, 201); characterized in that the proximal handle region (105, 209) is configured to permit passage of another device over the elongate steerable device.
Stairlift for moving a load, such as a person or goods, along a staircase, which stairlift comprises: a curved rail configured to extend along the staircase and having a centre line, a load bearing surface, such as a seat of a chair or a platform, to carry the load, a carriage for moving the load along the rail, which carriage comprises a first and a second guiding unit (11, 12) engaging the rail, wherein the first and the second guiding unit engage the rail at a distance from each other when seen in a direction along the rail, the first and the second guiding unit are connected to each other by a connecting unit, the first guiding unit is connected to the connecting unit via a first rotation joint having a first degree of freedom about a first axis and a second rotation joint having a second degree of freedom about a second axis, the second guiding unit is connected to the connecting unit via a third rotation joint having a third degree of freedom about a third axis and a fourth joint having a fourth degree of freedom about a fourth axis, the connection unit comprises a fifth rotation joint having a fifth degree of freedom about a fifth axis allowing the first guiding unit and the second guiding unit to rotate relative to each other, characterised in that the fifth joint is being constructed and arranged with the fifth axis extending transverse to the centre line from outside the rail to an area close to or on the centre line of the rail in a first plane close to or on the third and the fourth axis (22, 24). a curved rail configured to extend along the staircase and having a centre line, a load bearing surface, such as a seat of a chair or a platform, to carry the load, a carriage for moving the load along the rail, which carriage comprises a first and a second guiding unit (11, 12) engaging the rail, wherein the first and the second guiding unit engage the rail at a distance from each other when seen in a direction along the rail, the first and the second guiding unit are connected to each other by a connecting unit, the first guiding unit is connected to the connecting unit via a first rotation joint having a first degree of freedom about a first axis and a second rotation joint having a second degree of freedom about a second axis, the second guiding unit is connected to the connecting unit via a third rotation joint having a third degree of freedom about a third axis and a fourth joint having a fourth degree of freedom about a fourth axis, the connection unit comprises a fifth rotation joint having a fifth degree of freedom about a fifth axis allowing the first guiding unit and the second guiding unit to rotate relative to each other, characterised in that the fifth joint is being constructed and arranged with the fifth axis extending transverse to the centre line from outside the rail to an area close to or on the centre line of the rail in a first plane close to or on the third and the fourth axis (22, 24).
A biological analysis system comprising at least one inlet and one outlet, at least two biological analysis devices (4, 6, 8) connected to one another by a conveyor defining a closed circuit, and a controller, each biological analysis device (4, 6, 8) comprising a region (30, 32, 34) for the exchange of tube -holding racks with the conveyor, the conveyor comprising at least one reader (50, 52, 54) of an identifier of a tube -holding rack, each inlet of the biological analysis system comprising a reader of an identifier of a tube -holding rack, each reader (50, 52, 54) of the conveyor and each reader or the at least one inlet of the biological analysis system being designed to communicate an identifier it has read to a controller of the biological analysis system, which controller is designed to apply a specific treatment to a tube -holding rack identified by a reader (50, 52, 54) of the conveyor and the identifier of which has not previously been read by a reader of the at least one inlet of the biological analysis system.
Syringe defining a reservoir for containing a liquid and comprising an end-piece having a longitudinal axis A, the said end-piece encompassing a channel aligned with the said longitudinal axis A and providing a passageway for the transfer of the said liquid, the said channel comprises at least two portions, a first portion and a second portion, the said first portion extending from a free distal end of the end-piece in the direction of the reservoir, and the said second portion extending between the first portion of the channel and a proximal end of the end-piece and connecting the said first portion to the reservoir, the said first portion having an average diameter that is greater than the average diameter of the said second portion, each of said first and second portions having the shape of a cylinder so that, for each portion, the average diameter is substantially constant, wherein a transition zone connects the said first portion and the said second portion together, the said transition zone having a length along the longitudinal axis A of the said end-piece greater than 0, characterized in that the diameter of the said transition zone varying along the said length within a range defined by the average diameter of the said first portion and the average diameter of the said second portion, and wherein the syringe and the end-piece are made in a single piece out of glass.
An access system for a vehicle, the access system comprising: a door moveably coupled to a portion of a fuselage, wherein the door is configured to be moved between an open position in which an opening of an internal chamber is opened, and a closed position in which the opening of the internal chamber is closed; one or more actuators secured to the door, wherein the one or more actuators are configured to move the door between the open position and the closed position; and wherein the one or more actuators are secured to a mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is mounted on an internal surface of the door, characterized in that the mounting of the mounting plate on the internal surface of the door is through a plurality of brackets (184, 161). a door moveably coupled to a portion of a fuselage, wherein the door is configured to be moved between an open position in which an opening of an internal chamber is opened, and a closed position in which the opening of the internal chamber is closed; one or more actuators secured to the door, wherein the one or more actuators are configured to move the door between the open position and the closed position; and wherein the one or more actuators are secured to a mounting plate, wherein the mounting plate is mounted on an internal surface of the door, characterized in that the mounting of the mounting plate on the internal surface of the door is through a plurality of brackets (184, 161).
Vent valve for a liquid tank comprising an enclosed space incorporating: - means (22, 24, 26) for performing a function of automatically closing the valve if the tank rolls over, hereinafter referred to as the "ROV" function; - means (44, 46) for performing a function of preventing the tank from being filled beyond a predetermined level, hereinafter referred to as the "ISR" function; - means (28, 30, 32) for allowing the release of pressure in the tank to the external atmosphere in the event of an overpressure exceeding a predetermined threshold, hereinafter referred to as the "OPR" function; - means (36, 38, 40, 42) for allowing air to enter the tank when the pressure obtaining in the tank is below atmospheric pressure, hereinafter referred to as the "bypass" function. characterized in that the said "OPR" function being able to operate when the "ROV" function closes the valve. - means (22, 24, 26) for performing a function of automatically closing the valve if the tank rolls over, hereinafter referred to as the "ROV" function; - means (44, 46) for performing a function of preventing the tank from being filled beyond a predetermined level, hereinafter referred to as the "ISR" function; - means (28, 30, 32) for allowing the release of pressure in the tank to the external atmosphere in the event of an overpressure exceeding a predetermined threshold, hereinafter referred to as the "OPR" function; - means (36, 38, 40, 42) for allowing air to enter the tank when the pressure obtaining in the tank is below atmospheric pressure, hereinafter referred to as the "bypass" function.
A turbine ventilator comprising: a first valve connectable to at least one breathing orifice of a subject; an inspiratory reservoir having an adjustable volume, said inspiratory reservoir being fluidically connectable to said first valve; a turbine unit being fluidically connectable to the inspiratory reservoir, and said turbine unit being fluidically connectable via said first valve to the at least one breathing orifice of the subject; characterized by a sensor for measuring a fill ratio of the inspiratory reservoir; and a control unit configured to determine the fill ratio of the inspiratory reservoir based on a volume signal from the sensor, and to control said first valve for controlling a flow or pressure from the inspiratory reservoir and/or turbine unit to the subject based on setpoints. a first valve connectable to at least one breathing orifice of a subject; an inspiratory reservoir having an adjustable volume, said inspiratory reservoir being fluidically connectable to said first valve; a turbine unit being fluidically connectable to the inspiratory reservoir, and said turbine unit being fluidically connectable via said first valve to the at least one breathing orifice of the subject; characterized by a sensor for measuring a fill ratio of the inspiratory reservoir; and a control unit configured to determine the fill ratio of the inspiratory reservoir based on a volume signal from the sensor, and to control said first valve for controlling a flow or pressure from the inspiratory reservoir and/or turbine unit to the subject based on setpoints.
Process for the preparation of a flower extract enriched in polyphenols and/or substantially free of simple sugars, comprising a step of fermentation of a flower extract with a yeast belonging to the variety Saccharomyces cerevisiae var. bayanus.
A device configured for introducing a second ion beam into a primary ion path, comprising: an electrical lens comprising: a) a primary ion passageway; and b) a secondary ion passageway that merges with said primary ion passageway, wherein said electrical lens comprises a first part and a second part that, together, form said primary ion passageway and wherein said first part comprises said secondary ion passageway, characterized in that the electrical lens further comprises ion stream focusing devices (38, 42) at ion exit and ion entrance ends of said primary ion passageway. an electrical lens comprising: a) a primary ion passageway; and b) a secondary ion passageway that merges with said primary ion passageway, wherein said electrical lens comprises a first part and a second part that, together, form said primary ion passageway and wherein said first part comprises said secondary ion passageway, characterized in that the electrical lens further comprises ion stream focusing devices (38, 42) at ion exit and ion entrance ends of said primary ion passageway. a) a primary ion passageway; and b) a secondary ion passageway that merges with said primary ion passageway, wherein said electrical lens comprises a first part and a second part that, together, form said primary ion passageway and wherein said first part comprises said secondary ion passageway, characterized in that the electrical lens further comprises ion stream focusing devices (38, 42) at ion exit and ion entrance ends of said primary ion passageway.