mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An auto-zero offset buffer amplifier, comprising: a main amplifier having differential inputs, an auxiliary nulling input and an output; a nulling amplifier having differential inputs, an auxiliary nulling input and an output; a first field effect transistor switch coupled to the differential inputs of the main and nulling amplifiers (102, 104); a second FET switch coupled to the output of the nulling amplifier and the auxiliary nulling inputs (118, 116) of the main and nulling amplifiers (102, 104); a first storage capacitor coupled to the second FET switch and the auxiliary nulling input of the nulling amplifier; a second storage capacitor coupled to the second FET switch and the auxiliary nulling input of the main amplifier; an oscillator having a clock output; a level shifting circuit having an input coupled to the clock output of the oscillator and an output coupled to and controlling the first and second switches (108, 106); and a voltage regulator (222, 224, 226) coupled to the level shifting circuit; the level shifting circuit provides a control signal to the first and second FET switches (108, 106), wherein the control signal has a voltage amplitude that is slightly greater than a gate-source turn-on voltage of the first and second FET switches (108, 106). a main amplifier having differential inputs, an auxiliary nulling input and an output; a nulling amplifier having differential inputs, an auxiliary nulling input and an output; a first field effect transistor switch coupled to the differential inputs of the main and nulling amplifiers (102, 104); a second FET switch coupled to the output of the nulling amplifier and the auxiliary nulling inputs (118, 116) of the main and nulling amplifiers (102, 104); a first storage capacitor coupled to the second FET switch and the auxiliary nulling input of the nulling amplifier; a second storage capacitor coupled to the second FET switch and the auxiliary nulling input of the main amplifier; an oscillator having a clock output; a level shifting circuit having an input coupled to the clock output of the oscillator and an output coupled to and controlling the first and second switches (108, 106); and a voltage regulator (222, 224, 226) coupled to the level shifting circuit; the level shifting circuit provides a control signal to the first and second FET switches (108, 106), wherein the control signal has a voltage amplitude that is slightly greater than a gate-source turn-on voltage of the first and second FET switches (108, 106).
1. A spirit level having a profile body and a vial inserted into the profile body, in particular a block vial, the vial comprising: - a marker body - in particular a bubble, - a first region, wherein the marker body is in the first region in a levelled condition of the vial, - a second region, wherein the second region directly adjoins the first region and is of a width which corresponds to at least a quarter of the width of the first region - a third region, wherein the third region is of a width which corresponds to at least a quarter of the width of the first region and wherein the second region and the third region are darkened, namely they are opaque or translucent, and wherein the vial is inserted into the profile body in such a way that the second region and the third region can be seen by a viewer, characterized in that - the vial does not have a marking ring (11, 21) and in that - the second region and the third region directly adjoin the first region and the marker body is at least partially in the second region or the third region outside the levelled condition of the vial, thus the marker body is partially visible outside the levelled condition of the vial so that a viewer can more easily see whether the marker body is entirely in the first region and thus the vial is in the levelled condition, wherein a vial that is accurately leveled off ensures that the marker body is disposed entirely in the first region. - a marker body - in particular a bubble, - a first region, wherein the marker body is in the first region in a levelled condition of the vial, - a second region, wherein the second region directly adjoins the first region and is of a width which corresponds to at least a quarter of the width of the first region - a third region, wherein the third region is of a width which corresponds to at least a quarter of the width of the first region - the vial does not have a marking ring (11, 21) and in that - the second region and the third region directly adjoin the first region and the marker body is at least partially in the second region or the third region outside the levelled condition of the vial, thus the marker body is partially visible outside the levelled condition of the vial so that a viewer can more easily see whether the marker body is entirely in the first region and thus the vial is in the levelled condition, wherein a vial that is accurately leveled off ensures that the marker body is disposed entirely in the first region.
A freeze-drying apparatus, comprising: a vacuum chamber to be capable of being exhausted; an injection mechanism to inject a raw material fluid including a raw material and a solvent into the exhausted vacuum chamber; and a collection mechanism to collect the solvent in the vacuum chamber, the collection mechanism including a cooling portion (21, 22) arranged in the vacuum chamber, characterised in that the cooling portion includes an opening provided in a center of the cooling portion, and wherein the injection mechanism includes a nozzle to inject the raw material fluid through the opening in a lower direction. a vacuum chamber to be capable of being exhausted; an injection mechanism to inject a raw material fluid including a raw material and a solvent into the exhausted vacuum chamber; and a collection mechanism to collect the solvent in the vacuum chamber, the collection mechanism including a cooling portion (21, 22) arranged in the vacuum chamber, characterised in that the cooling portion includes an opening provided in a center of the cooling portion, and wherein the injection mechanism includes a nozzle to inject the raw material fluid through the opening in a lower direction.
A thermoacoustic apparatus, comprising: a generally hollow, sealed body containing a working gas; a regenerator disposed within said body; a first heat exchanger disposed within said body and proximate said regenerator at a first longitudinal end thereof; a second heat exchanger disposed within said body and proximate said regenerator at a second longitudinal end thereof; an electromechanical driver disposed within said body proximate said first heat exchanger such that acoustic energy from said electromechanical driver is directed into said body; a temperature sensor for measuring a local temperature of said thermoacoustic apparatus and providing a temperature data signal; a controller, communicatively connected to said temperature sensor for determining and providing a control signal based on said temperature data signal; and a variable frequency driver communicatively coupled to said electromechanical driver and said controller, for receiving a control signal from said controller, and at least in part as a function of said control signal providing a variable drive signal to said electromechanical driver; characterized in that said temperature sensor is disposed proximate the body and adapted to measure temperature outside of said thermoacoustic apparatus in a space to which heat is rejected by the thermoacoustic apparatus, and to provide an ambient temperature data signal corresponding to said temperature. a generally hollow, sealed body containing a working gas; a regenerator disposed within said body; a first heat exchanger disposed within said body and proximate said regenerator at a first longitudinal end thereof; a second heat exchanger disposed within said body and proximate said regenerator at a second longitudinal end thereof; an electromechanical driver disposed within said body proximate said first heat exchanger such that acoustic energy from said electromechanical driver is directed into said body; a temperature sensor for measuring a local temperature of said thermoacoustic apparatus and providing a temperature data signal; a controller, communicatively connected to said temperature sensor for determining and providing a control signal based on said temperature data signal; and a variable frequency driver communicatively coupled to said electromechanical driver and said controller, for receiving a control signal from said controller, and at least in part as a function of said control signal providing a variable drive signal to said electromechanical driver; characterized in that said temperature sensor is disposed proximate the body and adapted to measure temperature outside of said thermoacoustic apparatus in a space to which heat is rejected by the thermoacoustic apparatus, and to provide an ambient temperature data signal corresponding to said temperature.
An oligonucleotide capable of inducing a type I IFN production for use in inducing apoptosis of tumor cells through binding to RIG-I in the treatment of a tumor in a vertebrate animal, wherein the oligonucleotide comprises at least 1, preferably at least 3, more preferably at least 6 ribonucleotide(s) at the 5' end, wherein the oligonucleotide comprises a triphosphate group at the 5' end, and wherein the triphosphate group is free of any cap or modification, wherein the oligonucleotide is at least 21 nucleotides in length, and wherein the oligonucleotide is a ligand of RIG-I. wherein the oligonucleotide comprises at least 1, preferably at least 3, more preferably at least 6 ribonucleotide(s) at the 5' end, wherein the oligonucleotide comprises a triphosphate group at the 5' end, and wherein the triphosphate group is free of any cap or modification, wherein the oligonucleotide is at least 21 nucleotides in length, and wherein the oligonucleotide is a ligand of RIG-I.
A method of controlling the operation of a mobile terminal configured to be connected to an audio output device via short-range communication, the method comprising: receiving a command via a first key signal from the audio output device, the first key signal configured to control an audio playback operation and a first profile configured to play audio data; determining if the mobile terminal is connected to the audio output device using the first profile (S305, S315); connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the first profile if it is determined that the mobile terminal is not connected to the audio output device using the first profile (S310; S325); and suspending the processing of a command corresponding to the first key signal for a predetermined amount of time after connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device using the first profile; characterized by: initiating a timer upon connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the first profile, wherein the predetermined amount of time for which the process of a command corresponding to the first key signal is suspended is preset by said timer. receiving a command via a first key signal from the audio output device, the first key signal configured to control an audio playback operation and a first profile configured to play audio data; determining if the mobile terminal is connected to the audio output device using the first profile (S305, S315); connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the first profile if it is determined that the mobile terminal is not connected to the audio output device using the first profile (S310; S325); and suspending the processing of a command corresponding to the first key signal for a predetermined amount of time after connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device using the first profile; characterized by: initiating a timer upon connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the first profile, wherein the predetermined amount of time for which the process of a command corresponding to the first key signal is suspended is preset by said timer. initiating a timer upon connecting the mobile terminal to the audio output device via the short-range communication using the first profile, wherein the predetermined amount of time for which the process of a command corresponding to the first key signal is suspended is preset by said timer.
A method of producing an expanded population of hematopoietic stem cells ex vivo, said method comprising contacting a population of hematopoietic stem cells with: (i) one or more agents that reduce the level of an ikaros family member transcription factor in a cell, wherein the one or more agents are selected from the group consisting of pomalidomide and lenalidomide, and (ii) one or more agents that inhibit TGFβ signaling, wherein the one or more agents that inhibit TGFβ signaling comprise a TGFβ receptor inhibitor, and wherein said TGFβ receptor inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of ALK5 inhibitor II, LY364947, DMH1, and A83-01, wherein the one or more agents are present in amounts that are sufficient to produce an expanded population of hematopoietic stem cells. (i) one or more agents that reduce the level of an ikaros family member transcription factor in a cell, wherein the one or more agents are selected from the group consisting of pomalidomide and lenalidomide, and (ii) one or more agents that inhibit TGFβ signaling, wherein the one or more agents that inhibit TGFβ signaling comprise a TGFβ receptor inhibitor, and wherein said TGFβ receptor inhibitor is selected from the group consisting of ALK5 inhibitor II, LY364947, DMH1, and A83-01,
A reaction system for making a polyurethane foam material having a compression hardness at 10% according to ISO 3386/1 higher than 60 kPa and lower than 120 kPa; a free rise density in the range 40-80 kg/m 3 according to ISO 845, a flexural modulus according to ISO 1209-2 in range 0.95-2 MPa, said reaction system comprising at least: - a polyisocyanate composition with isocyanate functionality between 2.2 and 2.7, and - an isocyanate reactive composition comprising a) at least one polyoxyethylene based polyether, polyester or polyether polyester polyol having an average nominal hydroxyl functionality in the range 2.5-3.5, an hydroxyl value above 350 and an ethylene oxide content > 85% by weight, and b) at least one polymer polyetherpolyol having a molecular weight in the range 2000-7000 and having solid particles in the range of 20-45 wt % calculated on the total weight of the polymer polyol wherein the amount of the polymer polyetherpolyol is 50-70 wt % calculated on the total weight of the isocyanate reactive composition (a) + b)); and - optional chain extenders, and - catalysts, and - water and/or other blowing agents. - a polyisocyanate composition with isocyanate functionality between 2.2 and 2.7, and - an isocyanate reactive composition comprising a) at least one polyoxyethylene based polyether, polyester or polyether polyester polyol having an average nominal hydroxyl functionality in the range 2.5-3.5, an hydroxyl value above 350 and an ethylene oxide content > 85% by weight, and b) at least one polymer polyetherpolyol having a molecular weight in the range 2000-7000 and having solid particles in the range of 20-45 wt % calculated on the total weight of the polymer polyol wherein the amount of the polymer polyetherpolyol is 50-70 wt % calculated on the total weight of the isocyanate reactive composition (a) + b)); and a) at least one polyoxyethylene based polyether, polyester or polyether polyester polyol having an average nominal hydroxyl functionality in the range 2.5-3.5, an hydroxyl value above 350 and an ethylene oxide content > 85% by weight, and b) at least one polymer polyetherpolyol having a molecular weight in the range 2000-7000 and having solid particles in the range of 20-45 wt % calculated on the total weight of the polymer polyol - optional chain extenders, and - catalysts, and - water and/or other blowing agents.
An oil removal apparatus that is capable of removing oil particles contained in blow-by gas flowing through a blow-by gas passage of an internal combustion engine, comprising: a parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62) having an anode (61a, 62a) and a cathode (61b, 62b) between which said blow-by gas flows; a filter which is disposed between said anode (61a, 62a) and said cathode (61b, 62b) of said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62), and in which dielectric polarization occurs when a voltage is applied to said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62); and a voltage application unit that is configured to apply a voltage to said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62) in such a manner that dielectric polarization is generated in said filter and the oil particles are collected in said filter using a dielectric polarization force that acts between the filter and uncharged oil particles and Coulomb force acting on charged oil particles; and a water blocking layer (80; 81) that is sandwiched either between said filter and said anode (61a, 62a) or said cathode (61b, 62b) of said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62), or within said filter so as to prevent condensed water generated when moisture in said blow-by gas condenses from connecting said anode (61a, 62a) and said cathode of said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62), the water blocking layer being formed from an insulator. a parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62) having an anode (61a, 62a) and a cathode (61b, 62b) between which said blow-by gas flows; a filter which is disposed between said anode (61a, 62a) and said cathode (61b, 62b) of said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62), and in which dielectric polarization occurs when a voltage is applied to said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62); and a voltage application unit that is configured to apply a voltage to said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62) in such a manner that dielectric polarization is generated in said filter and the oil particles are collected in said filter using a dielectric polarization force that acts between the filter and uncharged oil particles and Coulomb force acting on charged oil particles; and a water blocking layer (80; 81) that is sandwiched either between said filter and said anode (61a, 62a) or said cathode (61b, 62b) of said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62), or within said filter so as to prevent condensed water generated when moisture in said blow-by gas condenses from connecting said anode (61a, 62a) and said cathode of said parallel plate bipolar electrode (61, 62), the water blocking layer being formed from an insulator.
A compound having the formula M x (L 1) y (L 2) z: wherein L is wherein L 1 is wherein L 2 is wherein L 1 and L 2 can be the same or different; wherein M is a metal having an atomic number greater than 40; wherein x is 1, 2 or 3, y is 0, 1 or 2, z is 0, 1 or 2; wherein x+y+z is the oxidation state of the metal M; wherein A is a 6-membered heterocyclic ring; B, C, D, E and F are each independently a 5 or 6-membered carbocyclic or heterocyclic ring; wherein R is a 6-membered heterocyclic ring that contains at least one nitrogen atom; wherein R is attached to A at a position para to the metal M; wherein R A, R B, R C, R D, R E and R F may represent mono, di, tri, tetra, or penta substitutions; wherein each of R A, R B, R C, R D, R E and R F is independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, alkyl, alkoxy, amino, alkenyl, alkynyl, arylkyl, aryl, and heteroaryl; and wherein the ligand L is coordinated bidentately to the metal M.
Container for a beverage or foodstuff preparation machine, the container for containing beverage or foodstuff preparation material and comprising an arrangement of separate codes encoding preparation information, whereby each code encodes preparation information for a distinct phase of a preparation process.
A method of hyperpolarisation of nuclear spins in particles moving relatively to a polarisation structure, wherein the polarisation structure is a crystal lattice containing vacancy centres and a polarisation of electron spins in the polarisation structure is transferred to the nuclear spins in the particles, wherein a. the electron spins in the polarisation structure are polarised above thermal equilibrium; and b. the polarisation transfer is performed resonantly, characterised in that c. a diffusion coefficient of the moving particles is small enough that for moving particles within 20 nm from a surface of the polarisation structure, the correlation time of the interaction between the nuclear spins and a nearest polarisation structure electron spin due to the motion of the particles is larger than the inverse of the nuclear Larmor frequency. a. the electron spins in the polarisation structure are polarised above thermal equilibrium; and b. the polarisation transfer is performed resonantly, characterised in that c. a diffusion coefficient of the moving particles is small enough that for moving particles within 20 nm from a surface of the polarisation structure, the correlation time of the interaction between the nuclear spins and a nearest polarisation structure electron spin due to the motion of the particles is larger than the inverse of the nuclear Larmor frequency.
An image processing apparatus for processing multivalued image data corresponding to a pixel area of-a recording medium so as to form an image on the unit area with a plurality of relative movements between a recording head and the recording medium, the image processing apparatus comprising: a selecting unit capable of selecting a first processing mode configured to segment the multivalued image data into a plurality of segmented multivalued data corresponding to the plurality of relative movements and then quantize each of the plurality of segmented multivalued data, or a second processing mode configured to quantize the multivalued image data into quantization data, and then segment the quantization data into a plurality of segmented quantization data corresponding to the plurality of relative movements; wherein the selecting unit selects the first processing mode or the second processing mode based on the number of the relative movements to the pixel area. a selecting unit capable of selecting a first processing mode configured to segment the multivalued image data into a plurality of segmented multivalued data corresponding to the plurality of relative movements and then quantize each of the plurality of segmented multivalued data, or a second processing mode configured to quantize the multivalued image data into quantization data, and then segment the quantization data into a plurality of segmented quantization data corresponding to the plurality of relative movements; a first processing mode configured to segment the multivalued image data into a plurality of segmented multivalued data corresponding to the plurality of relative movements and then quantize each of the plurality of segmented multivalued data, or a second processing mode configured to quantize the multivalued image data into quantization data, and then segment the quantization data into a plurality of segmented quantization data corresponding to the plurality of relative movements; wherein the selecting unit selects the first processing mode or the second processing mode based on the number of the relative movements to the pixel area.