mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Method for operating a measuring device that is used to determine a fluid variable relating to a fluid and/or a fluid flow of the fluid and that comprises a measurement container, which receives the fluid and/or through which the fluid flows, and an oscillation transducer arranged on the measurement container, wherein a control device of the measuring device actuates the oscillation transducer to excite a wave in the fluid using a test excitation signal, wherein the wave is returned along a propagation path to the oscillation transducer or to at least one further oscillation transducer, arranged on the measurement container, of the measuring device, as a result of which the or the further oscillation transducer (5, 6) is excited to produce an oscillation, wherein the control device detects an output signal relating to this oscillation and determines a frequency of that portion of the output signal that is in an evaluation interval, the evaluation interval beginning after the actuation of the oscillation transducer to excite the wave has concluded and/or after a maximum of the amplitude of the oscillation has been reached or exceeded, wherein the fluid variable is determined using a measurement excitation signal on the basis of the determined frequency, and/or wherein if a trigger condition is met, the meeting of said trigger condition being dependent on the determined frequency, an error message or advice is output to a user and/or a device that is external to the measuring device and/or the measuring device is put into an error state in which, in particular, the fluid variable is not determined, wherein a measuring device for which the amplitude of the output signal has a local maximum (43, 44) for at least one resonant frequency (34, 35) at a given amplitude of the test excitation signal is used in all cases, wherein the test excitation signal is a periodic signal amplitude-modulated by an envelope, wherein firstly the resonant frequency (34, 35) and the excitation frequency of the periodic signal differ by at least 1% or at least 3% of the resonant frequency (34, 35), and wherein secondly the excitation frequency and the envelope are chosen such that the minima of the power spectral density (22, 23, 24) of the test excitation signal are spaced apart from the resonant frequency (34, 35) by at least 1% or at least 3% thereof.
A method for quantification of an adeno-associated virus genome, comprising the steps of: (a) preparing a composition comprising a sample, at least one primer pair for use in amplification of only a nucleotide sequence contained in inverted terminal repeats of an adeno-associated virus, and an intercalating dye; (b) performing nucleic acid amplification reaction using the composition prepared in the step (a); and (c) detecting an amplified product obtained in the step (b), wherein the primer pair consists of a primer consisting of a nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 1 or 2 of the Sequence Listing, and a primer consisting of a nucleotide sequence as shown in SEQ ID NO: 7 or 8 of the Sequence Listing. (a) preparing a composition comprising a sample, at least one primer pair for use in amplification of only a nucleotide sequence contained in inverted terminal repeats of an adeno-associated virus, and an intercalating dye; (b) performing nucleic acid amplification reaction using the composition prepared in the step (a); and (c) detecting an amplified product obtained in the step (b),
Method for the underground placement of a pipe system for obtaining heat from the ground, in which a second wall is installed on the inner side of a first wall of a sewer, in which a pipe system is installed in said second wall, the sewer having a height, characterised in that the pipe system is installed over at least 75% of said height, said second wall being made of concrete.
A method of inertial motion capture calibration with respect to a subject having N segments connected by joints, wherein N>1 and each segment has affixed at least one sensing unit (301, 303, 305, 307), each sensing unit containing at least a 3D gyroscope and a 3D accelerometer, the method comprising: defining unknown 3D orientations between sensing units and the corresponding segments the sensing units (301, 303, 305, 307) are attached to; collecting 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope data from the sensing units (301, 303, 305, 307); estimating 3D position and 3D orientation trajectories of the sensing units by integration of the 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope data; deriving 3D joint center positions from the estimated 3D position and 3D orientation trajectories of the sensing units (301, 303, 305, 307); generating 3D joint position constraints by equating pairs of 3D joint center positions derived from sensing units (301, 303, 305, 307) on adjoining segments; updating the sensing unit trajectories by applying the 3D joint position constraints; characterized by: generating a set of at least 3N independent segment orientation constraints, each constraint being a scalar function operating on a 3D orientation of a segment at one or more time instants; and estimating the unknown 3D orientations by applying the segment orientation constraints. defining unknown 3D orientations between sensing units and the corresponding segments the sensing units (301, 303, 305, 307) are attached to; collecting 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope data from the sensing units (301, 303, 305, 307); estimating 3D position and 3D orientation trajectories of the sensing units by integration of the 3D accelerometer and 3D gyroscope data; deriving 3D joint center positions from the estimated 3D position and 3D orientation trajectories of the sensing units (301, 303, 305, 307); generating 3D joint position constraints by equating pairs of 3D joint center positions derived from sensing units (301, 303, 305, 307) on adjoining segments; updating the sensing unit trajectories by applying the 3D joint position constraints; characterized by: generating a set of at least 3N independent segment orientation constraints, each constraint being a scalar function operating on a 3D orientation of a segment at one or more time instants; and estimating the unknown 3D orientations by applying the segment orientation constraints. generating a set of at least 3N independent segment orientation constraints, each constraint being a scalar function operating on a 3D orientation of a segment at one or more time instants; and estimating the unknown 3D orientations by applying the segment orientation constraints.
An implantable device having a coating comprising a polymer having non-fouling pendant groups, wherein the polymer comprises repeating units of Formula I: wherein R 1, R 2, R 3, R 4 and R 5 are independently selected from H, C1-C4 alkyl groups, silyl groups, siloxy groups, and phenyl; and wherein either: (a) Z is NH, and X is absent, O, or S; or (b) Z is O, and X is S. (a) Z is NH, and X is absent, O, or S; or (b) Z is O, and X is S.
A steerable introducer comprising a shaft comprising a proximal end portion and a distal end portion; and a steerable distal tip section attached to the distal end portion of the shaft, the steerable distal tip section comprising an articulation support member comprising a plurality of elongated apertures arranged in a pattern; wherein each pair of adjacent apertures defines a rib therebetween; characterized in that a shape of each aperture of the plurality of apertures comprises a first arc defining a central section of the aperture, a second arc defining an outboard section of the aperture, and a third arc defining an inboard section of the aperture between the first arc and the second arc; wherein the first arc has a first radius, the second arc has a second radius, and the third arc has a third radius, the first radius being greater than the third radius, and the third radius being greater than the second radius; and wherein, when the introducer is steered to a maximum angle of deflection, and the steerable distal tip section defines a curve portion comprising an inner surface and an outer surface, contact between the ribs is maximized along the inner surface.
Method of electronically assisted facial identification comprising: displaying, on at least one display, at least two facial images (104, 204) near one other; electronically maintaining, by a processor and storage, a predefined list of facial components to be examined when the two facial images (104, 204) on the at least one display are analyzed by a human facial examiner to determine whether the facial images (104, 204) are of different persons or of a same person; and automatically guiding the human facial examiner through the facial identification process in response to the electronically maintained list of facial components, wherein the automatic guiding includes providing one or more of instructions, guidelines and anatomical definitions to the human facial examiner and keeping track of which facial components have been examined. displaying, on at least one display, at least two facial images (104, 204) near one other; electronically maintaining, by a processor and storage, a predefined list of facial components to be examined when the two facial images (104, 204) on the at least one display are analyzed by a human facial examiner to determine whether the facial images (104, 204) are of different persons or of a same person; and automatically guiding the human facial examiner through the facial identification process in response to the electronically maintained list of facial components, wherein the automatic guiding includes providing one or more of instructions, guidelines and anatomical definitions to the human facial examiner and keeping track of which facial components have been examined.
A polymeric composition, comprising: (i) a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha olefin comonomer, the copolymer having a density of 0.945 g/cc to 0.960 g/cc; (ii) an ethylene-based polymer; and (iii) polyethylene glycol, wherein the combination of (i) and (ii) has a High Mw Comonomer Content of 3.2 wt% or greater based on a total weight of the combined (i) and (ii) over the weight average molecular weight range of 10 5 g/mol to 10 5.5 g/mol as measured by GPC, wherein 15 wt% or greater of the total weight of the polymeric composition is the combined (i) and (ii) having a molecular weight in the range of 10 5 g/mol to 10 5.5 g/mol as measured by GPC, wherein the polymeric composition has a Relevant Comonomer Content of 0.6 wt% or greater, and wherein the polymeric composition has a density of 0.945 g/cc or greater as measured according to ASTM D792. (i) a copolymer of ethylene and an alpha olefin comonomer, the copolymer having a density of 0.945 g/cc to 0.960 g/cc; (ii) an ethylene-based polymer; and (iii) polyethylene glycol, wherein the combination of (i) and (ii) has a High Mw Comonomer Content of 3.2 wt% or greater based on a total weight of the combined (i) and (ii) over the weight average molecular weight range of 10 5 g/mol to 10 5.5 g/mol as measured by GPC, wherein 15 wt% or greater of the total weight of the polymeric composition is the combined (i) and (ii) having a molecular weight in the range of 10 5 g/mol to 10 5.5 g/mol as measured by GPC, wherein the polymeric composition has a Relevant Comonomer Content of 0.6 wt% or greater, and wherein the polymeric composition has a density of 0.945 g/cc or greater as measured according to ASTM D792.
A method for shutting down and storing a fuel cell system, the fuel cell system comprising a fuel cell stack that is producing power and an energy supply for heating the fuel cell stack, the method comprising: stopping power production from the fuel cell stack; monitoring the temperature of the fuel cell stack; performing an initial warming operation if the stack temperature falls to an initial threshold temperature; and repeatedly performing the following steps: monitoring the temperature of the fuel cell stack; and performing a predetermined warming operation if the stack temperature falls to a normal threshold temperature; characterized in that the initial warming operation differs from the predetermined warming operation, such that the initial warming operation heats the stack to an initial target temperature, the predetermined warming operation heats the stack to a predetermined target temperature, and the initial target temperature is greater than the predetermined target temperature, wherein the predetermined target temperature is increased as the performance of the fuel cell stack degrades over time. stopping power production from the fuel cell stack; monitoring the temperature of the fuel cell stack; performing an initial warming operation if the stack temperature falls to an initial threshold temperature; and repeatedly performing the following steps: monitoring the temperature of the fuel cell stack; and performing a predetermined warming operation if the stack temperature falls to a normal threshold temperature; monitoring the temperature of the fuel cell stack; and performing a predetermined warming operation if the stack temperature falls to a normal threshold temperature; the initial warming operation differs from the predetermined warming operation, such that the initial warming operation heats the stack to an initial target temperature, the predetermined warming operation heats the stack to a predetermined target temperature, and the initial target temperature is greater than the predetermined target temperature, wherein the predetermined target temperature is increased as the performance of the fuel cell stack degrades over time.
A suitcase with collapsible structure, capable of assuming an expanded configuration of normal use and a collapsed configuration, comprising: a front shell provided with a perimetral edge; a rear shell provided with a perimetral edge that can be associated to the edge of the front shell; a perimetral side for distancing said front and rear shells, comprising a plurality of distancing walls (12, 13, 14, 15) defined between a first edge that in the configuration of use extends at the edge of the front shell and a second edge that extends at the edge of the rear shell, said walls being connected by foldable articulated angular portions (30, 31, 32, 33); a first reversible linear joining element for connecting at least one stretch of the first edge of the side to at least one stretch of the edge of the front shell; and a second reversible linear joining element for connecting at least one stretch of the second edge of the side to at least one stretch of the edge of the rear shell; wherein at least one wall (12, 13, 14, 15) of the side is provided with at least one intermediate folding line orthogonal to the edges (6, 7) of the side, wherein said side comprises a wall defined by a first side that can be articulated along a stretch of articulation with respect to a side of the edge of the front shell and a second side that can be articulated along a stretch of articulation with respect to a side of the edge of the rear shell; and said wall comprises a first intermediate articulation line comprised between and parallel to said articulation stretches (16, 17) of the wall. a front shell provided with a perimetral edge; a rear shell provided with a perimetral edge that can be associated to the edge of the front shell; a perimetral side for distancing said front and rear shells, comprising a plurality of distancing walls (12, 13, 14, 15) defined between a first edge that in the configuration of use extends at the edge of the front shell and a second edge that extends at the edge of the rear shell, said walls being connected by foldable articulated angular portions (30, 31, 32, 33); a first reversible linear joining element for connecting at least one stretch of the first edge of the side to at least one stretch of the edge of the front shell; and a second reversible linear joining element for connecting at least one stretch of the second edge of the side to at least one stretch of the edge of the rear shell; wherein at least one wall (12, 13, 14, 15) of the side is provided with at least one intermediate folding line orthogonal to the edges (6, 7) of the side, wherein said side comprises a wall defined by a first side that can be articulated along a stretch of articulation with respect to a side of the edge of the front shell and a second side that can be articulated along a stretch of articulation with respect to a side of the edge of the rear shell; and said wall comprises a first intermediate articulation line comprised between and parallel to said articulation stretches (16, 17) of the wall.
A filtration module comprising a stack of at least two spacers, wherein at least one spacer in the stack comprises a first and a second outer plate and at least one internal permeate channel arranged in between the first and second outer plates such that the outer plates (4,5) form two of the walls that define said at least one internal permeate channel, and further wherein said at least one internal permeate channel extend between two opposite sides (7,8), other than the first and second outer plates, of the spacer; wherein the first and second outer plates (4,5) of at least one spacer are porous or perforated and a filtration membrane is attached to said first and second outer plate (4,5) of at least one spacer such that liquid transferred across the membrane is further transported through the pores or perforations to said at least one internal permeate channel; and further wherein the spacers of the stack are separated by separate elongated distance-pieces that are attached to the outer plates along the edge to the opposite sides (7,8) between which the internal permeate channels extend, thereby forming channels for fluid to be treated between adjacent spacers in the stack, wherein the channels for fluid to be treated extend in a direction other than the direction of the internal permeate channels and wherein the distance-pieces are arranged such that they are in contact with the first outer plate of a spacer and the second outer plate of an adjacent spacer, characterised in that the separate elongated distance-pieces are single separate elongated distance-pieces.
A system for treating a tissue site having an articulation area, wherein the articulation area is a moveable joint, the system comprising: a dressing, comprising: a base layer including a periphery surrounding a central portion, a sealing member including a periphery and a central portion, the periphery of the sealing member positioned proximate to the periphery of the base layer, wherein the central portion of the sealing member and the central portion of the base layer define an enclosure, and a fluid management assembly disposed in the enclosure and including a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first zone is a movable joint for positioning at the articulation area of the tissue site, wherein the first zone is coplanar to the second zone and is for positioning substantially parallel to a treatment surface at the tissue site, the first zone includes a first absorbent capacity that is less than a second absorbent capacity of the second zone, and wherein the second zone is configured to offload fluid away from the first zone by having a greater absorbent capacity than the first zone; and a reduced-pressure source coupled in fluid communication with the enclosure. a dressing, comprising: a base layer including a periphery surrounding a central portion, a sealing member including a periphery and a central portion, the periphery of the sealing member positioned proximate to the periphery of the base layer, wherein the central portion of the sealing member and the central portion of the base layer define an enclosure, and a fluid management assembly disposed in the enclosure and including a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first zone is a movable joint for positioning at the articulation area of the tissue site, wherein the first zone is coplanar to the second zone and is for positioning substantially parallel to a treatment surface at the tissue site, the first zone includes a first absorbent capacity that is less than a second absorbent capacity of the second zone, and wherein the second zone is configured to offload fluid away from the first zone by having a greater absorbent capacity than the first zone; and a base layer including a periphery surrounding a central portion, a sealing member including a periphery and a central portion, the periphery of the sealing member positioned proximate to the periphery of the base layer, wherein the central portion of the sealing member and the central portion of the base layer define an enclosure, and a fluid management assembly disposed in the enclosure and including a first zone and a second zone, wherein the first zone is a movable joint for positioning at the articulation area of the tissue site, wherein the first zone is coplanar to the second zone and is for positioning substantially parallel to a treatment surface at the tissue site, the first zone includes a first absorbent capacity that is less than a second absorbent capacity of the second zone, and wherein the second zone is configured to offload fluid away from the first zone by having a greater absorbent capacity than the first zone; and a reduced-pressure source coupled in fluid communication with the enclosure.
A method for preparing a modified Fab fragment bearing a molecule at the C-terminus of its heavy chain comprising the steps of: (a) Addition of a molecule consisting of GlyGlyGlyGlySer or (GlyGlyGlyGlySer) 2 to the C-terminus of the heavy chain of the Fab fragment; (b) Production of the modified Fab fragment in an appropriate system; and (c) Purification of the modified Fab fragment, wherein the addition prevents recognition of the modified Fab fragment by anti-Fab antibodies preexisting in a patient. (a) Addition of a molecule consisting of GlyGlyGlyGlySer or (GlyGlyGlyGlySer) 2 to the C-terminus of the heavy chain of the Fab fragment; (b) Production of the modified Fab fragment in an appropriate system; and (c) Purification of the modified Fab fragment,
Trough for an ironing device, comprising: - a first heat-conducting plate; and - a second heat-conducting plate, wherein both heat-conducting plates (2, 3) are coupled to one another, preferably by means of weld spots and/or weld seams, and wherein the first heat-conducting plate and/or the second heat-conducting plate are/is deformed in such a way that a cavity is provided between both heat-conducting plates (2, 3), characterized in that the surface of the first heat-conducting plate facing the cavity is convex; and is provided with recessed elements, wherein the recessed elements are blind holes. - a first heat-conducting plate; and - a second heat-conducting plate, wherein both heat-conducting plates (2, 3) are coupled to one another, preferably by means of weld spots and/or weld seams, and wherein the first heat-conducting plate and/or the second heat-conducting plate are/is deformed in such a way that a cavity is provided between both heat-conducting plates (2, 3), characterized in that the surface of the first heat-conducting plate facing the cavity is convex; and is provided with recessed elements, wherein the recessed elements are blind holes.