mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A system, comprising: a headend system configured for: receiving a request to issue a global token (1004, 1108) for a plurality of meters, the request specifying a time duration for the global token (1004, 1108); determining the global token (1004, 1108) based on the time duration, wherein the global token (1004, 1108) is applicable to the plurality of meters; and causing the global token (1004, 1108) to be broadcast via a broadcast network; and a plurality of meters installed at a plurality of geographical locations and in communication with the headend system through at least a mesh network in a normal condition, wherein the broadcast network is distinct from the mesh network, each meter (112A-H) of the plurality of meters configured for: receiving and verifying the global token (1004, 1108); determining the time duration associated with the global token (1004, 1108); and applying the global token (1004, 1108) by connecting premises associated with the meter to a resource distribution network for at least the time duration associated with the global token (1004, 1108). a headend system configured for: receiving a request to issue a global token (1004, 1108) for a plurality of meters, the request specifying a time duration for the global token (1004, 1108); determining the global token (1004, 1108) based on the time duration, wherein the global token (1004, 1108) is applicable to the plurality of meters; and causing the global token (1004, 1108) to be broadcast via a broadcast network; and receiving a request to issue a global token (1004, 1108) for a plurality of meters, the request specifying a time duration for the global token (1004, 1108); determining the global token (1004, 1108) based on the time duration, wherein the global token (1004, 1108) is applicable to the plurality of meters; and causing the global token (1004, 1108) to be broadcast via a broadcast network; and a plurality of meters installed at a plurality of geographical locations and in communication with the headend system through at least a mesh network in a normal condition, wherein the broadcast network is distinct from the mesh network, each meter (112A-H) of the plurality of meters configured for: receiving and verifying the global token (1004, 1108); determining the time duration associated with the global token (1004, 1108); and applying the global token (1004, 1108) by connecting premises associated with the meter to a resource distribution network for at least the time duration associated with the global token (1004, 1108). receiving and verifying the global token (1004, 1108); determining the time duration associated with the global token (1004, 1108); and applying the global token (1004, 1108) by connecting premises associated with the meter to a resource distribution network for at least the time duration associated with the global token (1004, 1108).
A transducer attachment body for a probe, having at least one transducer and one lens, of an acoustic microscope, in particular an ultrasound scanning microscope, having a receiving space for receiving the probe, wherein a supply line for supplying a liquid coupling medium, in particular water, is fluidically connected with the receiving space, wherein the receiving space comprises an outlet opening facing a sample to be examined for the discharge of the liquid coupling medium from the receiving space, characterized in that a suction chamber, which is or can be applied with negative pressure, is provided outside of the receiving space and laterally at the outlet opening of the receiving space, for suction of the coupling medium escaping from the outlet opening.
A population of genetically engineered T cells, comprising: (i) a disrupted Regnase-1 gene; and (ii) a disrupted Transforming Growth Factor Beta Receptor II (TGFBRII) gene; wherein the T cells are further engineered to express a chimeric antigen receptor, wherein the CAR comprises an extracellular antigen binding domain specific to a tumor antigen. (i) a disrupted Regnase-1 gene; and (ii) a disrupted Transforming Growth Factor Beta Receptor II (TGFBRII) gene; wherein the T cells are further engineered to express a chimeric antigen receptor, wherein the CAR comprises an extracellular antigen binding domain specific to a tumor antigen.
A roasting pan including at least one first part with at least one first open end and at least one second part with at least one second open end, wherein the first part includes a bottom and at least one side face connected to the bottom and to an upper edge, where the second part includes a bottom and at least one side face connected to the bottom and to an upper edge, wherein the two parts (1, 2) are arranged such that the second part can be displaced in parallel relative to the first part in at least one direction when the two parts (1, 2) are assembled, wherein the edge of the first part includes at least one first stop device arranged near the first open end, and wherein the edge of the second part includes at least one second stop device arranged near the second open end, and wherein at least the first stop device includes an abutment face for abutting against the second stop device at an outer position, characterised in that a sealing means is arranged in a depression at a side on the bottom, and at least on a part of a side on the side face of one of the two parts (1, 2), the sealing means including an abutment face for abutting against a side on the corresponding bottom and against at least part of a corresponding side on the side face of the other part (1, 2), and that the sealing means is configured to fit tightly against the corresponding bottom when the two parts (1, 2) are assembled.
A gasket molded product constructed by a combination of a rubber only type gasket main body, and a film carrier which is made of a resin film retaining the gasket main body in a non-bonded state, the gasket molded product comprising: the film carrier having a temporal tacking portion which temporally tacking the gasket main body to the film carrier and is formed by a surface treatment, in addition to a gasket retaining portion which retains the gasket main body; and the gasket main body having a temporal tacked portion which is temporally tacked to the temporal tacking portion; characterized in that the temporal tacked portion has a tongue piece shape at a longitudinal or short side edge portion of the gasket main body and in that the temporal tacking portion and the temporal tacked portion are cuttable and removable after the formation of the gasket constructed by the combination of the gasket main body and the film carrier. the film carrier having a temporal tacking portion which temporally tacking the gasket main body to the film carrier and is formed by a surface treatment, in addition to a gasket retaining portion which retains the gasket main body; and the gasket main body having a temporal tacked portion which is temporally tacked to the temporal tacking portion; characterized in that the temporal tacked portion has a tongue piece shape at a longitudinal or short side edge portion of the gasket main body and in that the temporal tacking portion and the temporal tacked portion are cuttable and removable after the formation of the gasket constructed by the combination of the gasket main body and the film carrier.
An adjustable treadmill, comprising: a base; a platform movably coupled to the base; a drive roller rotatably coupled to the base; an endless belt movably coupled to the drive roller and extending over a top surface of the platform; characterized by a resistance/rebound mechanism (300a; 300b) coupled to the base and to the platform and capable of providing displacement resistance in a first direction by resisting downward movement of the platform and rebound responsiveness in an opposite second direction by applying an upward force to the platform; and a control system capable of applying input control signals to the resistance/rebound mechanism.
A method for transmitting Channel State Information-Reference Signals, CSI-RSs, in an Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiple Access, OFDMA, system, the method comprising: determining a CSI-RS pattern type among a plurality of CSI-RS pattern types based on a Physical Resource Block, PRB, index of a subframe (340 - 351); assigning, when the subframe (340, 345, 350) is supposed to carry the CSI-RS, CSI-RSs of a plurality of antenna ports to a plurality of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, OFDM, symbols of a PRB based on the determined CSI-RS pattern type; and transmitting the subframe including the PRB in which CSI-RSs (331, 332, 333, 334) of the plurality of antenna ports are mapped, characterized in that the plurality of CSI-RS pattern types are defined so that the CSI-RSs of each of the plurality of antenna ports are assigned to one OFDM symbol within two PRBs, and wherein the plurality of CSI-RS pattern types map the CSI-RSs of the plurality of antenna ports to the plurality of OFDM symbols between the PRBs in an alternate manner. determining a CSI-RS pattern type among a plurality of CSI-RS pattern types based on a Physical Resource Block, PRB, index of a subframe (340 - 351); assigning, when the subframe (340, 345, 350) is supposed to carry the CSI-RS, CSI-RSs of a plurality of antenna ports to a plurality of Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing, OFDM, symbols of a PRB based on the determined CSI-RS pattern type; and transmitting the subframe including the PRB in which CSI-RSs (331, 332, 333, 334) of the plurality of antenna ports are mapped, characterized in that the plurality of CSI-RS pattern types are defined so that the CSI-RSs of each of the plurality of antenna ports are assigned to one OFDM symbol within two PRBs, and wherein the plurality of CSI-RS pattern types map the CSI-RSs of the plurality of antenna ports to the plurality of OFDM symbols between the PRBs in an alternate manner.
A ball guide retainer (3, 3A) for a ball bearing which bearing includes: an inner ring; and an outer ring; and balls interposed between the inner ring and the outer ring, the retainer comprising an annular body formed with pockets (Pt) at a plurality of portions thereof in a circumferential direction, the pockets (Pt) holding the respective balls, wherein the annular body includes annular parts and pillar parts, the annular parts being disposed on both sides in an axial direction, the pillar parts being disposed at a plurality of portions spaced in the circumferential direction and connecting between the annular parts, the pockets (Pt) are formed by the annular parts on both the sides in the axial direction and the pillar parts adjacent to each other in the circumferential direction, and first contact portions of the pillar portions, which contact portions contact with the balls in the circumferential direction, are formed by first planes that extend along the axial direction, and the balls are guided by the first planes, characterized in that the two first planes in each pocket (Pt) extend radially inward from portions adjacent to a mid-position of the respective pillar parts in a thickness direction, over a predetermined distance, such that a distance between the two first planes in the circumferential direction is gradually reduced toward the distal ends thereof.
A method for the diagnosis of rosacea, comprising a step of measuring the amount or the concentration of mRNA of GAL gene and/or GALR2 in a skin sample from a patient, wherein an overexpression of mRNA of GAL gene, compared to a control, is indicative of rosacea and/or wherein the detection of mRNA of GALR2 in the sample is indicative of rosacea.
Apparatus for the pretreatment and subsequent conveying, plastification or agglomeration of plastics, in particular of thermoplastics waste for recycling purposes, with a container for the material to be processed, where the arrangement has, in the container, at least one mixing and/or comminution implement which rotates around an axis of rotation and which is intended for the mixing, heating and optionally comminution of the plastics material, where an aperture through which the pretreated plastics material can be removed from the interior of the container is formed in a side wall of the container in the region of the level of the, or of the lowest, mixing and/or comminution implement that is closest to the base, where at least one conveyor, in particular one extruder, is provided to receive the pretreated material, and has at least one screw which rotates in a housing and which in particular has plastifying or agglomerating action, where the housing has, located at its end or in its jacket wall, an intake aperture for the material to be received by the screw, and there is connection between the intake aperture and the aperture, where the imaginary continuation of the central longitudinal axis of the conveyor or of the screw closest to the intake aperture, in a direction opposite to the direction of conveying of the conveyor, passes, and does not intersect, the axis of rotation, characterized in that on the outflow side or in the direction of rotation or of movement of the mixing and/or comminution implement, an offset distance between the longitudinal axis of the conveyor or of the screw closest to the intake aperture, and the radius of the container that is parallel to the longitudinal axis and that proceeds outwards from the axis of rotation of the mixing and/or comminution implement in the direction of conveying of the conveyor, and in that the diameter D of the container has the following relationship to the diameter d of the screw: D = 10. ⁢ K. d 2 3, where D is the internal diameter in mm of a circular-cross-section cylindrical container or the internal diameter in mm of an imaginary circular-cross-section cylindrical container which has the same height and is calculated to have the same volume capacity, d is the diameter in mm of the screw or of the screw closest to the intake aperture and K is a constant which is in the range from 60 to 180. D is the internal diameter in mm of a circular-cross-section cylindrical container or the internal diameter in mm of an imaginary circular-cross-section cylindrical container which has the same height and is calculated to have the same volume capacity, d is the diameter in mm of the screw or of the screw closest to the intake aperture and K is a constant which is in the range from 60 to 180.
Device for reinforcing a floor of a vehicle against the explosion effects of mines, the vehicle comprising at least one torsion bar arranged under said floor, the device comprising at least one retaining means designed to be secured to the lower face of the floor, the retaining means formed by a flange comprising at least one opening designed to surround a lower part of at least one torsion bar, the device being characterized by the fact that the flange is fixed directly to the lower face of the floor so that the one or more torsion bars oppose to a distortion of the floor towards the interior of the passenger compartment.
An artificial antigen presenting cell (aAPC) comprising a polymeric nanoparticle having attached polypeptide ligands suitable for activating antigen-specific T cells, the nanoparticle having a size in the range of 20 to 200 nm, and comprising: a polylactic acid polymer core, and a hydrophilic shell formed of polyethylene glycol, wherein the polymeric nanoparticle comprises PLA-PEG and PLA-methoxyPEG (mPEG) block co-polymers with the PLA portion having molecular weights of from about 10 kDa to about 30 kDa and the PEG portion having molecular weight(s) of from about 2 kDa to about 10 kDa, with the PEG portion forming the hydrophilic shell, wherein the PLA-PEG and PLA-mPEG block co-polymers are present at a ratio of 1:10 to 2:1 by mass; and wherein a portion of the PLA-PEG polymers have a terminal attachment of a polypeptide ligand; wherein the polypeptide ligands comprise peptide-HLA ligands and one or more of anti-CD28 and anti-4-1BB ligands. a polylactic acid polymer core, and a hydrophilic shell formed of polyethylene glycol, wherein the polymeric nanoparticle comprises PLA-PEG and PLA-methoxyPEG (mPEG) block co-polymers with the PLA portion having molecular weights of from about 10 kDa to about 30 kDa and the PEG portion having molecular weight(s) of from about 2 kDa to about 10 kDa, with the PEG portion forming the hydrophilic shell, wherein the PLA-PEG and PLA-mPEG block co-polymers are present at a ratio of 1:10 to 2:1 by mass; and wherein a portion of the PLA-PEG polymers have a terminal attachment of a polypeptide ligand; wherein the polypeptide ligands comprise peptide-HLA ligands and one or more of anti-CD28 and anti-4-1BB ligands.
Method for making an electromagnetic radiation detecting device comprising at least one thermal detector, the latter comprising an absorbent membrane suitable for absorbing the radiation to be detected, suspended above a substrate, the thermal detector being intended to be located in a sealed cavity, said method comprising at least the following steps: - depositing, on the substrate, a so-called gettering metallic layer comprising a metallic material with a gettering effect; - depositing, so as to cover the gettering metallic layer, a so-called carbonaceous sacrificial layer comprising a carbonaceous material of amorphous carbon that can be etched selectively with respect to the gettering metallic layer by a second chemical etching; - depositing, on the carbonaceous sacrificial layer, at least one sacrificial mineral layer (60A, 60B) comprising a mineral material that can be etched selectively with respect to the carbonaceous sacrificial layer by a first chemical etching; - production of vertical holes passing through the sacrificial mineral layer as well as the carbonaceous sacrificial layer, which are intended for forming anchoring pillars of the thermal detector, and production of the anchoring pillars by filling the holes with one or more electrically conducting materials; - chemical-mechanical planarization of the sacrificial mineral layer providing planarization of a surface formed by the sacrificial mineral layer and the anchoring pillars; - fabricating the thermal detector so that the absorbent membrane is produced on the sacrificial mineral layer; - removing the sacrificial mineral layer (60A, 60B) by said first chemical etching; - removing the carbonaceous sacrificial layer by said second chemical etching. - depositing, on the substrate, a so-called gettering metallic layer comprising a metallic material with a gettering effect; - depositing, so as to cover the gettering metallic layer, a so-called carbonaceous sacrificial layer comprising a carbonaceous material of amorphous carbon that can be etched selectively with respect to the gettering metallic layer by a second chemical etching; - depositing, on the carbonaceous sacrificial layer, at least one sacrificial mineral layer (60A, 60B) comprising a mineral material that can be etched selectively with respect to the carbonaceous sacrificial layer by a first chemical etching; - production of vertical holes passing through the sacrificial mineral layer as well as the carbonaceous sacrificial layer, which are intended for forming anchoring pillars of the thermal detector, and production of the anchoring pillars by filling the holes with one or more electrically conducting materials; - chemical-mechanical planarization of the sacrificial mineral layer providing planarization of a surface formed by the sacrificial mineral layer and the anchoring pillars; - fabricating the thermal detector so that the absorbent membrane is produced on the sacrificial mineral layer; - removing the sacrificial mineral layer (60A, 60B) by said first chemical etching; - removing the carbonaceous sacrificial layer by said second chemical etching.
Apparatus for generating an enhanced audio signal from an input signal, wherein the enhanced audio signal has spectral values for an enhancement spectral region, the spectral values for the enhancement spectral regions not being contained in the input signal, comprising: a mapper for mapping a source spectral region of the input signal to a target region in the enhancement spectral region, the source spectral region comprising a noise-filling region; and a noise filler configured for generating second noise values for a noise region in the target region, wherein the second noise values are decorrelated from first noise values in the source region, or for generating first noise values for the noise-filling region in the source spectral region of the input signal and for generating second noise values for a noise region in the target region, wherein the second noise values are decorrelated from the first noise values, wherein the noise filler is configured for: identifying the noise-filling region having the first noise values in the input signal; copying at least a region of the input signal to a source tile buffer, the region comprising the source spectral region; replacing the first noise values as identified by the second noise values; and wherein the mapper is configured to map the source tile buffer having decorrelated noise values to the target region. a mapper for mapping a source spectral region of the input signal to a target region in the enhancement spectral region, the source spectral region comprising a noise-filling region; and a noise filler configured for generating second noise values for a noise region in the target region, wherein the second noise values are decorrelated from first noise values in the source region, or for generating first noise values for the noise-filling region in the source spectral region of the input signal and for generating second noise values for a noise region in the target region, wherein the second noise values are decorrelated from the first noise values, wherein the noise filler is configured for: identifying the noise-filling region having the first noise values in the input signal; copying at least a region of the input signal to a source tile buffer, the region comprising the source spectral region; replacing the first noise values as identified by the second noise values; and wherein the mapper is configured to map the source tile buffer having decorrelated noise values to the target region. identifying the noise-filling region having the first noise values in the input signal; copying at least a region of the input signal to a source tile buffer, the region comprising the source spectral region; replacing the first noise values as identified by the second noise values; and wherein the mapper is configured to map the source tile buffer having decorrelated noise values to the target region.