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A bristle material for an antibacterial cosmetic brush made of a polyester resin filament containing inorganic particles and having a tapered tip, the bristle material being characterized in that the polyester resin filament is a resin composition comprising 70.0 to 90.0 percent by weight of polytrimethylene terephthalate and 29.2 to 9.9 percent by weight of polybutylene terephthalate, the inorganic particles constitute 0.8 to 0.1 percent by weight of soluble glass that contains silver, and the tapered tip has irregularities over its entire surface.
Device for simultaneously measuring the opacity and the content of nitrogen oxides of an exhaust gas of a motor vehicle with a combustion engine, the device comprising an enclosure having a tubular wall of determined length Le, sealed at its ends (14, 15), having an inlet duct and at least one outlet duct for the circulation of said gas in the enclosure, comprising: a) means for emitting a light beam that passes through the enclosure along its length, means for receiving said light beam that has passed through the enclosure, and means for converting this light beam into a first electrical signal proportional to the light intensity received, in order to give a measurement of the opacity of the gas present in the enclosure, the device being characterized in that it comprises: b) means for detecting nitrogen oxides NOx lodged at least partially in a cavity made in the wall of the enclosure, out of the path of said light beam, that deliver a second electrical signal proportional to the amount of nitrogen oxides detected, in order to give a measurement of the content of nitrogen oxides of the gas present in the enclosure, and c) means for transmitting said first and second electrical signals to a central processing unit. a) means for emitting a light beam that passes through the enclosure along its length, means for receiving said light beam that has passed through the enclosure, and means for converting this light beam into a first electrical signal proportional to the light intensity received, in order to give a measurement of the opacity of the gas present in the enclosure, the device being characterized in that it comprises: b) means for detecting nitrogen oxides NOx lodged at least partially in a cavity made in the wall of the enclosure, out of the path of said light beam, that deliver a second electrical signal proportional to the amount of nitrogen oxides detected, in order to give a measurement of the content of nitrogen oxides of the gas present in the enclosure, and c) means for transmitting said first and second electrical signals to a central processing unit.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive composition comprising; an acrylic polymer, comprising, as polymerized units, 60 to 89.9 parts by weight of (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer and 10 to 30 parts by weight of (meth)acrylic acid alkylene oxide monomer; an ionic compound that is in a liquid phase at room temperature; and a metal salt that is in a solid phase at room temperature, wherein the (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer is an alkyl (meth)acrylate, the pressure-sensitive adhesive composition satisfying the following General Relations 1 and 2: B + C ≤ 15 0.05 ≤ B; and 0 < C ≤ 10 wherein the "B" is a weight ratio of the ionic compound relative to 100 parts by weight of the acrylic polymer, and the "C" is a weight ratio of the metal salt relative to 100 parts by weight of the acrylic polymer. an acrylic polymer, comprising, as polymerized units, 60 to 89.9 parts by weight of (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer and 10 to 30 parts by weight of (meth)acrylic acid alkylene oxide monomer; an ionic compound that is in a liquid phase at room temperature; and a metal salt that is in a solid phase at room temperature, wherein the (meth)acrylic acid ester monomer is an alkyl (meth)acrylate,
A nucleic acid molecule having a promoter activity consisting of any one nucleotide sequence selected from the group consisting of SEQ ID NOS: 1 to 3.
A spiral forming method comprising: monitoring a first edge region of a rolled material in a rolling direction; monitoring a second edge region of the rolled material in the rolling direction, the second edge region adjacent to the first edge region along a spiral joint formed in the rolled material; detecting a deviation from a target relationship between the first edge region and the second edge region in the rolling direction; adjusting a shape of the first edge region and a shape of the second edge region relative to one another to reduce the deviation from the target relationship of the first edge region and the second edge region in the rolling direction; and with the first edge region and the second edge region adjusted relative to one another, joining the first edge region to the second edge region along the spiral joint, wherein detecting the deviation includes detecting whether the first edge region matches the second edge region to within a predetermined tolerance in the rolling direction, and adjusting the shape of the first edge region and the second edge region relative to one another includes introducing an out-of-plane gap between the first edge region and the second edge region if the first edge region and the second edge region in the abutting relationship do not match one another to within the predetermined tolerance in the rolling direction. monitoring a first edge region of a rolled material in a rolling direction; monitoring a second edge region of the rolled material in the rolling direction, the second edge region adjacent to the first edge region along a spiral joint formed in the rolled material; detecting a deviation from a target relationship between the first edge region and the second edge region in the rolling direction; adjusting a shape of the first edge region and a shape of the second edge region relative to one another to reduce the deviation from the target relationship of the first edge region and the second edge region in the rolling direction; and with the first edge region and the second edge region adjusted relative to one another, joining the first edge region to the second edge region along the spiral joint, wherein detecting the deviation includes detecting whether the first edge region matches the second edge region to within a predetermined tolerance in the rolling direction, and adjusting the shape of the first edge region and the second edge region relative to one another includes introducing an out-of-plane gap between the first edge region and the second edge region if the first edge region and the second edge region in the abutting relationship do not match one another to within the predetermined tolerance in the rolling direction.
Filtration system for the cleaning of the intake air of a gas turbine, with a flow channel surrounded by walls with an inflow opening and an outflow opening, a partition wall which is positioned between the inflow opening and the outflow opening and limited by the walls of the flow channel with at least two openings, a first opening and a second opening, between a dirty side and a clean side, and at least two filters for the cleaning of a fluid which flows through the flow channel, wherein one first filter is mounted at a first opening on the dirty side of the partition wall and one second filter is mounted at a second opening on the clean side of the partition wall, and the filters are arranged directly adjacent in at least one row at the partition wall, characterised in that the filters directly adjacent of the one row are alternately affixed to the dirty side and the clean side of the partition wall each filter congruent to one of the openings.
Storage unit for storing electrical energy comprising at least one energy store (3, 5, 6, 7), wherein the storage unit comprises a contact area for dissipating heat to a heat sink, and the storage unit comprises at least one heat pipe that is connected to the heat sink and connected to the energy store (3, 5, 6, 8) in such a manner that heat losses that are generated inside the energy store (3, 5, 6, 8) can be dissipated to the heat sink by way of the heat pipe, wherein the heat conductor (60, 63, 64) is connected in a heat conducting manner to the heat pipe on a longitudinal section of the heat pipe by means of a guide bushing (52, 54, 56), characterized in that the guide bushing (52, 54, 56) is embodied to hold the heat pipe in place in a resilient and heat conducting manner in such a manner that the guide bushing (52, 54, 56) can be moved back and forth along a longitudinal extension of the heat pipe.
Method of operating a blowing lance, which blows out a gas, into a metallurgical vessel, wherein the lance head of the blowing lance comprises at least one supersonic nozzle and the current entry pressure (p 0t) of the gas in the lance head at the at least one supersonic nozzle is detected and/or measured by means of at least one detector or senor (9a, 9b), which is arranged in the lance head in the region of the supersonic nozzle, during operation of the blowing lance and the measurement signal obtained in that case during operation of the blowing lance is supplied to an evaluating and/or process control unit, which is connected with the at least one detector or sensor (9a, 9b), and is provided for control of the operation of the blowing lance, characterised in that at least the current entry pressure (p 0t) of the gas and, by means of at least one detector or sensor (9a, 9b), the current entry temperature (T 0t) of the gas are detected and/or measured in the lance head at the at least one supersonic nozzle and the current entry pressure (p 0t) of the gas is so regulated and set by dynamic adaptation of the feed pressure or pre-pressure (P VS) of the gas fed to the blowing lance that the current entry pressure (p 0t) corresponds with the rated pressure (p 0) of the at least one supersonic nozzle).
A method of applying or measuring the force applied to a sample tube comprising the steps of: driving a plurality of gripping fingers from an open position to a gripping position against a tube; measuring the movement of first and second coaxial gears while driving the fingers before the fingers grip the tube; stopping the movement of the first coaxial gear when the fingers grip the tube; and allowing and measuring a further limited movement of the second coaxial gear after the fingers grip the tube. driving a plurality of gripping fingers from an open position to a gripping position against a tube; measuring the movement of first and second coaxial gears while driving the fingers before the fingers grip the tube; stopping the movement of the first coaxial gear when the fingers grip the tube; and allowing and measuring a further limited movement of the second coaxial gear after the fingers grip the tube.
A coupling member for securing first corner fittings of a first container (23, 43) with second corner fittings of a second container at least against horizontal displacement relative to each other, characterized by: a distance sensor, which is configured to detect a distance to the first corner fitting and/or second corner fitting, and a transmitting unit configured to transmit an identification signal for identifying the sensor and a distance signal representative of the detected distance to the first corner fitting and/or second corner fitting. a distance sensor, which is configured to detect a distance to the first corner fitting and/or second corner fitting, and a transmitting unit configured to transmit an identification signal for identifying the sensor and a distance signal representative of the detected distance to the first corner fitting and/or second corner fitting.
A calibration arrangement (100,100') for calibration of an analysing or measuring instrument, e.g. a Vector Network Analyzer, comprising a number of calibrator connector elements (20A,20B;20A',20B';20A 1;20") allowing an analysing or measuring instrument to be connected thereto, characterized in that it comprises a plate element (10;10';10") comprising a plurality of calibration waveguide structures (11 1, 11 2, 11 3, 11 4, 11 5; 11 1 ',11 2 ',11 3 ',11 4 ',11 5 ',11 6 ') comprising a number of different calibration standards, that the plate element (10;10';10") on a number of sides thereof is provided with a conductive surface (12;12';12"), that each calibrator connector element (20A,20B;20A',20B',20") and/or the conductive surface of the plate element (10") comprises a surface with a periodic or quasi-periodic structure (27;27';27 1 ",27 2 ";27 1), that each calibrator connector element (20A,20B;20A',20B'; 20";20A 1) is connectable to the plate element (10;10';10") such that a waveguide interface is formed by a said conductive surface (12;12';12") and the surface of a calibrator connector element (20A,20B;20A',20B'; 20";20A 1) when it is positioned at a calibration waveguide structure (11 1,11 2,11 3, 11 4,11 5; 11 1 ',11 2 ',11 3 ',11 4 ',11 5 ',11 6 '), the plate element (10;10';10") and a calibrator connector element (20A,20B;20A',20B';20";20A 1) then being so disposed with respect to one another that a gap or gaps (29;29';29") is/are formed there between, allowing the calibrator connector element (20A,20B;20A',20B'; 20";20A 1) and the plate element (10;10';10") to be movable with respect to one another, and in that the calibration arrangement (100;100') further preferably comprises or is adapted to communicate with a driving unit and a control function for controlling the movement of the plate element (10;10';10") and/or the calibrator connector element (20A,20B;20A',20B';20";20A 1) and connection of the calibrator connector element to different calibration waveguide structures (11 1,11 2,11 3,11 4,11 5;11 1 ',11 2 ',11 3 ',11 4 ',11 5 ',11 6 '), hence allowing interconnection of a waveguide of an analysing or measuring instrument connected to a calibrator connector element (20A,20B;20A',20B';20";20A 1) comprising a waveguide to the different calibration standards.
A digital circuit comprising: combinational logic receiving first digital bits representing an input mantissa of an input value and second digital bits representing an input exponent of the input value, the combinational logic generating a plurality of output mantissas and plurality of output exponents corresponding to an approximate value of a power of two raised to a power of the input value when the input value is positive and negative and when the input exponent is above and below a first value; and two or more selection circuits configured to receive the plurality of output mantissas and the plurality of output exponents, the selection circuits comprising selection control inputs coupled to the input exponent and an input sign bit of the input value to select one of the plurality of output mantissas and one of the plurality of output exponents. combinational logic receiving first digital bits representing an input mantissa of an input value and second digital bits representing an input exponent of the input value, the combinational logic generating a plurality of output mantissas and plurality of output exponents corresponding to an approximate value of a power of two raised to a power of the input value when the input value is positive and negative and when the input exponent is above and below a first value; and two or more selection circuits configured to receive the plurality of output mantissas and the plurality of output exponents, the selection circuits comprising selection control inputs coupled to the input exponent and an input sign bit of the input value to select one of the plurality of output mantissas and one of the plurality of output exponents.
A knitted upper for an article of footwear, formed essentially as a single piece in a three-dimensional knitting process and comprising at least one activated shrink yarn; a first region comprising a first number of knitted layers, and a second region comprising a second number of knitted layers and a double-layer Jacquard knit portion, wherein the second number of knitted layers is larger than the first number of knitted layers.
A method for automatically selecting an algorithm for use in processing hyperspectral data to detect an observed object in the hyperspectral data, the method comprising: providing a set of algorithms, each having qualities for processing certain characteristics of hyperspectral data; accessing frame characteristics corresponding to tracked objects in the hyperspectral data, the frame characteristics comprising spectral and spatial parameters; selecting at least one characteristic corresponding to a candidate target of the tracked objects in the hyperspectral data; establishing a tolerance for variations in the at least one characteristic from a reference sample of the at least one characteristic corresponding to known targets; comparing (20,22) the at least one characteristic in the hyperspectral data to the tolerance; and if the at least one characteristic exceeds the tolerance, selecting an algorithm from the set best associated with the at least one characteristic to process the hyperspectral data. providing a set of algorithms, each having qualities for processing certain characteristics of hyperspectral data; accessing frame characteristics corresponding to tracked objects in the hyperspectral data, the frame characteristics comprising spectral and spatial parameters; selecting at least one characteristic corresponding to a candidate target of the tracked objects in the hyperspectral data; establishing a tolerance for variations in the at least one characteristic from a reference sample of the at least one characteristic corresponding to known targets; comparing (20,22) the at least one characteristic in the hyperspectral data to the tolerance; and
Device for cutting a cuttable material with the aid of a fluid, in particular for water-jet cutting, wherein the device comprises a pressure-generating unit and an outlet nozzle fluidically connected to the pressure-generating unit via a fluid line, wherein the pressure-generating unit is provided for pressurizing the fluid in the fluid line, and wherein the device also comprises a pulsation damper for damping pressure fluctuations occurring in the fluid line, characterized in that the device comprises at least one switching valve such that, depending on the switching position of the switching valve, the pulsation damper is couplable to the fluid line and uncouplable from the fluid line.
A flip-top dispensing closure (10, 110), the closure comprises a base and a lid, the base is attachable to a container neck and includes an integral spout, the lid comprises a fixing ring and a cap, the fixing ring is attachable to the base and the cap is hingedly attached to the ring, the closure is provided with tamper-evident means comprising first and second parts which are initially frangibly connected to each other, and upon first opening of the cap the first and second parts (85, 90) are separated, one of the parts being retained by the cap and the other of the parts dropping onto the base, characterised in that the first and second parts (85, 90) of the tamper-evident means are initially located within the lid.
A method of preparing acrylic acid from glycerol, comprising: (a) preparing products including allyl alcohol from reactants including glycerol and formic acid; (b) adding a heterogeneous catalyst and a basic solution to the product including allyl alcohol and then performing oxidation, thus preparing a mixture comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and acrylic acid; (c) dehydrating 3-hydroxypropionic acid of the mixture comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and acrylic acid, thus producing acrylic acid. (a) preparing products including allyl alcohol from reactants including glycerol and formic acid; (b) adding a heterogeneous catalyst and a basic solution to the product including allyl alcohol and then performing oxidation, thus preparing a mixture comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and acrylic acid; (c) dehydrating 3-hydroxypropionic acid of the mixture comprising 3-hydroxypropionic acid and acrylic acid, thus producing acrylic acid.
A direct accumulation tank, defining a closed volume for containing a fluid to be heated by exposing an upper surface thereof to solar rays, the tank comprising an inlet for filling the tank with a fluid, and an outlet for emptying the tank of the fluid, and exhibiting an upper surface exposed to solar rays; wherein the upper surface exhibits a plurality of reliefs (5,...5 n) for defining a greater surface extension exposed to the solar rays; the tank comprises a plurality of conduits (6,.... 6 n) hydraulically located in series, the plurality of conduits (6,... 6 n) delimiting the closed volume of the tank and determining a reciprocal hydraulic communication between the inlet and the outlet, each conduit belonging to the plurality (6,.... 6 n) being raised with respect to a contiguous and external conduit and exhibiting a convex upper portion defining a respective relief of the plurality of reliefs (5,.... 5 n), wherein each conduit superiorly exhibits, at each relief of the plurality of reliefs (5,..... 5 n), a corrugated progression defined by a plurality of ribs; characterized in that the plurality of conduits (6,....6 n) comprises: a first conduit in hydraulic communication with the inlet via a first opening; a final conduit (6 n), in hydraulic communication with the outlet via a final opening (7 n); a series of intermediate conduits (6',... 6 n-1), each contiguous and in hydraulic communication with a preceding and a successive intermediate conduit (6',... 6 n-1) via a respective intermediate opening (7,.... 7 n-1); and in that the first opening, the final opening and the intermediate openings (7,....7 n) are alternately arranged with respect to a separating wall crossing the plurality of conduits (6,.... 6 n) in order to define a circulation of the water, from the inlet to the outlet, with a spiral progress in concentric alternating directions. a first conduit in hydraulic communication with the inlet via a first opening; a final conduit (6 n), in hydraulic communication with the outlet via a final opening (7 n); a series of intermediate conduits (6',... 6 n-1), each contiguous and in hydraulic communication with a preceding and a successive intermediate conduit (6',... 6 n-1) via a respective intermediate opening (7,.... 7 n-1); and in that the first opening, the final opening and the intermediate openings (7,....7 n) are alternately arranged with respect to a separating wall crossing the plurality of conduits (6,.... 6 n) in order to define a circulation of the water, from the inlet to the outlet, with a spiral progress in concentric alternating directions.
A method for determining a calibration parameter of a vehicle, in particular a driverless transport vehicle, the vehicle having at least a first and a second sensor (12, 13), and the calibration parameter determining a position of at least one which enables sensors relative to a coordinate origin of the vehicle, the method comprising the following steps: - detecting structures (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) by means of the at least two sensors (12, 13); - determining whether the detected structures (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) match at least partially; - calculating a relative position of at least the first sensor to the second sensor based on the detected matching patterns, and thereafter - determining the calibration parameter using at least the calculated relative position from the first sensor to the second sensor characterized by the calculating a motion of the vehicle based on the detected structures (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26), wherein determining the calibration parameter considers these calculated motion of the vehicle. - detecting structures (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) by means of the at least two sensors (12, 13); - determining whether the detected structures (21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26) match at least partially; - calculating a relative position of at least the first sensor to the second sensor based on the detected matching patterns, and thereafter - determining the calibration parameter using at least the calculated relative position from the first sensor to the second sensor