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A method for the production of a filter element, comprising the steps: a) providing a filter medium which surrounds an inner filter cavity in the form of an annular body and contains a hot-sealable material; b) providing at least one end cap (9, 13) made of thermoplastic, laser-permeable material and which forms a closure of the filter cavity on at least one end; c) forming a laser-impermeable barrier layer between the end cap (9, 13) and the bordering end of the filter medium, and d) welding the end cap (9, 13) and the filter medium by irradiating a laser-permeable material bordering the barrier layer with laser energy such that by heating the region bordering the barrier layer a welding volume is made available as a joining element for the welded joint produced by laser transmission welding, characterised in that a support body is provided as a fluid-permeable cylinder jacket into which the filter medium is inserted; to form the barrier layer a laser-impermeable welding film is inserted into an enclosure for the filter medium formed by the end cap (9, 13) and between the end cap (9, 13) and the bordering end of the filter medium, the welding film extending over the end of the annular body and an end edge of the support body, resting against inside of the end cap (9, 13) running in a radial plane; and a welded joint is produced in one go between the end of the annular body, the end edge of the support body and the bordering surface, a radial plane to the longitudinal axis, the enclosure of the end cap (9, 13). a) providing a filter medium which surrounds an inner filter cavity in the form of an annular body and contains a hot-sealable material; b) providing at least one end cap (9, 13) made of thermoplastic, laser-permeable material and which forms a closure of the filter cavity on at least one end; c) forming a laser-impermeable barrier layer between the end cap (9, 13) and the bordering end of the filter medium, and d) welding the end cap (9, 13) and the filter medium by irradiating a laser-permeable material bordering the barrier layer with laser energy such that by heating the region bordering the barrier layer a welding volume is made available as a joining element for the welded joint produced by laser transmission welding,
A dental cutting zirconia blank, wherein the dental cutting zirconia blank has at least one layer consisting of zirconia powder containing 4 to 15 mol% of yttria and erbium oxide as a stabilizer, the dental cutting zirconia blank is used in the oral cavity by perfect sintering to a usable state in the oral cavity after cutting and machining which are performed after pre-sintering, and a relationship among Pre-sintering density which indicates density of the dental cutting zirconia blank after pre-sintering, Perfect-sintering density which indicates density of the dental cutting zirconia blank in use in the oral cavity and Relative density satisfies the following relation: 54 ≤ Relative density % = Pre-sintering density / Perfect-sintering density × 100 ≤ 70.
A current switching device (8, 8'), comprising: an integrated gate-commutated thyristor with an anode, a cathode, and a gate, wherein a current between the anode and the cathode is interruptible by applying a switch-off voltage to the gate; and a gate unit for generating the switch-off voltage, the gate unit, and a connection of the gate unit to the gate establishing a gate circuit having a stray impedance; characterised in that the gate unit is adapted for generating a spiked switch-off voltage with a maximum above a breakdown voltage ( VGR MAX) between the cathode and the gate, such that the switch-off voltage at the gate stays below the breakdown voltage ( VGR MAX) due to the stray impedance of the gate circuit. an integrated gate-commutated thyristor with an anode, a cathode, and a gate, wherein a current between the anode and the cathode is interruptible by applying a switch-off voltage to the gate; and a gate unit for generating the switch-off voltage, the gate unit, and a connection of the gate unit to the gate establishing a gate circuit having a stray impedance; characterised in that the gate unit is adapted for generating a spiked switch-off voltage with a maximum above a breakdown voltage ( VGR MAX) between the cathode and the gate, such that the switch-off voltage at the gate stays below the breakdown voltage ( VGR MAX) due to the stray impedance of the gate circuit.
An active medical implant, in particular a medical electronic device, comprising a power supply, which has a mechanical vibrator (10, 10a, 10b), which is induced to vibrate (401-403, 406) by movements of a patient wearing the implant and/or by external excitation (410, 411, 521) and is energetically connected to an implant electronics unit and/or an energy store, such that a portion of the kinetic energy generated with the vibration is coupled into the consumer and/or energy store, characterised in that the vibrator or a vibrator consists in part of electrical components of the implant electronics unit or of the energy reservoir.
An anti-jackknife steering system for an articulated bus, the anti-jackknife steering system comprising: a joint base installed on a front frame of the articulated bus; a hydraulic turntable installed on the joint base for adjusting a joint angle between the front frame and a trailer frame of the articulated bus in response to a control torsion force; a hydraulic pump for driving a small gear that is coupled with the hydraulic turntable; characterized by two accelerometers installed on the trailer frame and the front frame of the articulated bus for detecting an acceleration message of the trailer frame and an acceleration message of the front frame, respectively; and a control unit for judging whether a target joint angle of the hydraulic turntable matches a detected position of a steering wheel and detecting whether an unexpected lateral acceleration exists comparing the detected acceleration message of the trailer frame with the detected acceleration message of the front frame, thereby judging whether a jackknife event occurs, wherein if the jackknife event occurs, wherein if the unexpected lateral acceleration exists, the jackknife event occurs, and the control unit increases a damping force of the hydraulic turntable and adjusts a joint angle of the hydraulic turntable to the target joint angle so as to stabilize the trailer frame. a joint base installed on a front frame of the articulated bus; a hydraulic turntable installed on the joint base for adjusting a joint angle between the front frame and a trailer frame of the articulated bus in response to a control torsion force; a hydraulic pump for driving a small gear that is coupled with the hydraulic turntable; characterized by two accelerometers installed on the trailer frame and the front frame of the articulated bus for detecting an acceleration message of the trailer frame and an acceleration message of the front frame, respectively; and a control unit for judging whether a target joint angle of the hydraulic turntable matches a detected position of a steering wheel and detecting whether an unexpected lateral acceleration exists comparing the detected acceleration message of the trailer frame with the detected acceleration message of the front frame, thereby judging whether a jackknife event occurs, wherein if the jackknife event occurs, wherein if the unexpected lateral acceleration exists, the jackknife event occurs, and the control unit increases a damping force of the hydraulic turntable and adjusts a joint angle of the hydraulic turntable to the target joint angle so as to stabilize the trailer frame.
An apparatus, comprising at least one processor and at least one memory comprising computer program code, the at least one memory and the computer program code being configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus to: provide, to an output, code phase time signalling representing an offset time of a synchronisation code from a reference time, wherein: the reference time is associated with the time of transmission of a particular reference portion of a modulation code of direct sequence spread spectrum signalling; and the offset time is associated with the time of transmission of a subsequently transmitted offset portion of the modulation code of the direct sequence spread spectrum signalling. provide, to an output, code phase time signalling representing an offset time of a synchronisation code from a reference time, wherein: the reference time is associated with the time of transmission of a particular reference portion of a modulation code of direct sequence spread spectrum signalling; and the offset time is associated with the time of transmission of a subsequently transmitted offset portion of the modulation code of the direct sequence spread spectrum signalling. the reference time is associated with the time of transmission of a particular reference portion of a modulation code of direct sequence spread spectrum signalling; and the offset time is associated with the time of transmission of a subsequently transmitted offset portion of the modulation code of the direct sequence spread spectrum signalling.
A soluble neuropilin-1 polypeptide trap comprising an amino acid sequence having at least 90% identity with the sequence of the al, a2 and b1 domains of native human NRP1, wherein said NRP1 polypeptide trap lacks the b2 domain of native human NRP1.
A door safety system comprising: a plurality of light curtains (140a/145a, 140b/145b) on either side of a centerline of a door, wherein at least one light curtain (140a/145a, 140b/145b) is positioned on each side of the centerline, each light curtain (140a/145a, 140b/145b) comprising at least one light emitting device and at least one light receiving device, each light emitting device comprising a plurality of light emitters (140a, 140b), and each light receiving device comprising a plurality of light detectors (145a, 145b) for detecting a presence or a lack of presence of one or more of the plurality of beams from the plurality of light emitters (140a, 140b), and either or both of the light emitting device and the at least one light receiving device of each light curtain (140a/145a, 140b/145b) comprising at least one warning light for providing visual warning of movement of the door.
A rear frame for a thrust reverser structure with cascade vane of a nacelle of an aircraft, the nacelle comprising at least two longitudinal beams, the rear frame being configured to be fastened to the two beams and to hold one or several cascade vane(s) in cooperation with a front frame, characterized in that it includes a common section with a substantially headband-like shape, the substantially headband-like shape being a substantially flat, and generally narrow shape.
A method of making a biodegradable intraocular implant, comprising the step of extruding a mixture of an alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist and a biodegradable polymer component to form a biodegradable material that releases drug at a rate effective to sustain release of an amount of the alpha-2 adrenergic receptor agonist from the implant for a time effective to reduce ocular vascular occlusion in an eye in which the implant is placed, the time being at least about one week after the implant is placed in the eye, wherein the polymer component comprises a mixture of two different biodegradable polymers, one biodegradable polymer having an inherent viscosity of about 0.3 dl/g and the other biodegradable polymer having an inherent viscosity of about 1.0 dl/g.
A drive device comprising; a housing in which a gas is sealed, wherein density of the gas is lower than density of air; a phosphor wheel housed inside the housing; a driver configured to rotate the phosphor wheel; a current detector configured to detect a value of a current flowing into the driver while the phosphor wheel is rotated by the driver; and a determinator configured to determine a concentration of the gas inside the housing based on the value of the current detected. a housing in which a gas is sealed, wherein density of the gas is lower than density of air; a phosphor wheel housed inside the housing; a driver configured to rotate the phosphor wheel; a current detector configured to detect a value of a current flowing into the driver while the phosphor wheel is rotated by the driver; and a determinator configured to determine a concentration of the gas inside the housing based on the value of the current detected.
A fall arrester for reducing injuries of a user when falling comprising a rotatable spool with a length of flexible connecting member including one of a length of webbing or string or wire wound thereon, the member being protracted from and retracted back upon the spool, a torsion bar operationally connected to the flexible member through the spool and is configured to generate a generally constant reaction force on the spool as the torsion bar and spool rotate to absorb kinetic energy of the fall, wherein the torsion bar has a first end secured to one side of the spool and rotatable with the spool and a second end connected to a first lock wheel (324, 326) capable of selectively being locked from rotation when the device is in a locked mode of operation.
Apparatus for scaling a desired velocity of a tool of a surgical robot comprising a processing unit configured for: receiving an input signal including a desired velocity of movement of a tool; determining the position of the tool relative to a boundary of a surgical site and the direction of movement of the tool relative to the boundary; and scaling the desired velocity of movement of the tool when the tool is within a predetermined distance of the boundary of the surgical site, wherein scaling includes applying a velocity scaling factor to the desired velocity of movement, characterized in that scanling is only applied when the direction of movement of the tool is towards the boundary, the velocity scaling factor being one when the determined position of the tool relative to the boundary is beyond a predetermined distance and being reduced from one to a minimum value when the determined position is below a predetermined distance relative to the boundary. receiving an input signal including a desired velocity of movement of a tool; determining the position of the tool relative to a boundary of a surgical site and the direction of movement of the tool relative to the boundary; and scaling the desired velocity of movement of the tool when the tool is within a predetermined distance of the boundary of the surgical site, wherein scaling includes applying a velocity scaling factor to the desired velocity of movement,
A method for producing an aluminide coating (56, 60) on interior and exterior surfaces of a hollow article, comprising the steps of: furnishing an article having a hollow interior and an access opening to the hollow interior; placing an aluminide coating tape into the hollow interior through the access opening; wherein the method further comprises: vapor phase aluminiding the hollow article using an external aluminum vapor source external to the hollow article and separate from the aluminide coating tape, wherein the external aluminum vapor source comprises pellets comprising an aluminum containing alloy; wherein the step of vapor phase aluminiding includes the steps of: placing the hollow article having the aluminide coating tape in the hollow interior into an interior of an aluminiding container, placing the pellets in communication with the interior of the aluminiding container; heating the hollow article having the aluminide coating tape in the hollow interior and the pellets to a temperature of at least about 1024°C (1875°F) such that aluminum vapor from the pellets thereby diffuses onto the exterior surface of the hollow article to form an aluminum deposit thereon, whereby the step of heating further induces production of aluminum vapor from the aluminide coating tape for thereby diffusing onto the interior surface of the hollow article to form an aluminum deposit thereon. furnishing an article having a hollow interior and an access opening to the hollow interior; placing an aluminide coating tape into the hollow interior through the access opening; wherein the method further comprises: vapor phase aluminiding the hollow article using an external aluminum vapor source external to the hollow article and separate from the aluminide coating tape, wherein the external aluminum vapor source comprises pellets comprising an aluminum containing alloy; vapor phase aluminiding the hollow article using an external aluminum vapor source external to the hollow article and separate from the aluminide coating tape, wherein the external aluminum vapor source comprises pellets comprising an aluminum containing alloy; placing the hollow article having the aluminide coating tape in the hollow interior into an interior of an aluminiding container, placing the pellets in communication with the interior of the aluminiding container; heating the hollow article having the aluminide coating tape in the hollow interior and the pellets to a temperature of at least about 1024°C (1875°F) such that aluminum vapor from the pellets thereby diffuses onto the exterior surface of the hollow article to form an aluminum deposit thereon, whereby the step of heating further induces production of aluminum vapor from the aluminide coating tape for thereby diffusing onto the interior surface of the hollow article to form an aluminum deposit thereon.
Lifting and tipping device for a refuse collection vehicle, comprising at least one electric drive (2,5), at least one electrically driven lifting truck and characterized in that the lifting and tipping device has at least one hydraulically operated load (9, 10) which is supplied with a hydraulic fluid by an electrohydraulic drive system, the electrohydraulic drive system having a pump which is operated by an electric drive and having a tank for the hydraulic fluid.
Fibre application head for producing composite material parts, comprising a compacting system comprising a compacting roller (2,102, 202, 302, 402, 502) for the application of one or more fibres onto an application surface, a heating system capable of emitting thermal radiation towards the fibre(s), and a blowing system comprising an air blowing nozzle, said nozzle being arranged upstream of the roller with respect to the movement direction, characterized in that the blowing nozzle is capable of forming an air knife, parallel to the axis of the roller, having a length at least equal to half the length of the roller, towards the nip zone between the compacting roller and the layup surface.
A load sensor (10, 20, 30) disposed between a first member and a second member to detect a load applied to the first member in an up-down direction, the load sensor (10, 20, 30) comprising: a strain body including a strain gauge (G1, G2); a first fixation member fixing the strain body and the first member to each other; a second fixation member fixing the strain body and the second member to each other; and a restriction portion (18c, 31, 24, 21) restricting a displacement of the strain body in a state where the first member is displaced upward by a predetermined distance (Δ1, Δ2, Δa, Δb) relative to the second member based on the upward load applied to the first member; characterized in that the restriction portion includes a first restriction member disposed between the strain body and the first member and including a first folding-back portion and a second restriction member disposed between the strain body and the second member and including a second folding-back portion, the first folding-back portion and the second folding-back portion being positioned in an alternating manner so that the second folding-back portion makes contact with the first folding-back portion in a case where a relative position of the second folding-back portion in the up-down direction relative to the first folding-back portion is displaced by the predetermined distance (Δa, Δb) by a load applied to the first member in the up-down direction. a strain body including a strain gauge (G1, G2); a first fixation member fixing the strain body and the first member to each other; a second fixation member fixing the strain body and the second member to each other; and a restriction portion (18c, 31, 24, 21) restricting a displacement of the strain body in a state where the first member is displaced upward by a predetermined distance (Δ1, Δ2, Δa, Δb) relative to the second member based on the upward load applied to the first member; characterized in that the restriction portion includes a first restriction member disposed between the strain body and the first member and including a first folding-back portion and a second restriction member disposed between the strain body and the second member and including a second folding-back portion, the first folding-back portion and the second folding-back portion being positioned in an alternating manner so that the second folding-back portion makes contact with the first folding-back portion in a case where a relative position of the second folding-back portion in the up-down direction relative to the first folding-back portion is displaced by the predetermined distance (Δa, Δb) by a load applied to the first member in the up-down direction.
Dye scavenging textile material, preferably a nonwoven, woven or knitted fabric, a braided rope or ball, comprising (a) 30 to 95 % by weight, preferably 50 to 90% by weight, more preferably 65 to 80 % by weight, absorbent fibers made of a cellulosic material, preferably comprising or consisting of cellulose, more preferably regenerated cellulose fibers, said fibers comprising at least one dye scavenging compound selected from: (i) a N-trisubstituted ammonium-2-hydroxy-3-halopropyl compound having the general formula: X'-CH 2 -CHOH-CH 2 -N + (R 1 R 2 R 3) Y' - wherein R 1, R 2, R 3 are each independently methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, benzyl or a hydroxyl substituted derivative thereof, X' is a halogen atom, and Y' - is chloride, bromide, sulfate or sulfonate; (ii) a salt of epoxy propyl ammonium having the general formula: wherein R 4, R 5, R 6 and Y" - have the same meaning as R 1, R 2, R 3 and Y' -, respectively, as defined above, or (iii) a combination thereof; and (b) 5 to 70 % by weight, preferably 10 to 50 % by weight, more preferably 20 to 35 % by weight, polymeric fibers, said fibers not comprising a dye scavenging compound according to formula or, preferably not comprising any dye scavenging compound. (a) 30 to 95 % by weight, preferably 50 to 90% by weight, more preferably 65 to 80 % by weight, absorbent fibers made of a cellulosic material, preferably comprising or consisting of cellulose, more preferably regenerated cellulose fibers, said fibers comprising at least one dye scavenging compound selected from: (i) a N-trisubstituted ammonium-2-hydroxy-3-halopropyl compound having the general formula: X'-CH 2 -CHOH-CH 2 -N + (R 1 R 2 R 3) Y' - wherein R 1, R 2, R 3 are each independently methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, benzyl or a hydroxyl substituted derivative thereof, X' is a halogen atom, and Y' - is chloride, bromide, sulfate or sulfonate; (ii) a salt of epoxy propyl ammonium having the general formula: wherein R 4, R 5, R 6 and Y" - have the same meaning as R 1, R 2, R 3 and Y' -, respectively, as defined above, or (iii) a combination thereof; and (i) a N-trisubstituted ammonium-2-hydroxy-3-halopropyl compound having the general formula: X'-CH 2 -CHOH-CH 2 -N + (R 1 R 2 R 3) Y' - wherein R 1, R 2, R 3 are each independently methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl, benzyl or a hydroxyl substituted derivative thereof, X' is a halogen atom, and Y' - is chloride, bromide, sulfate or sulfonate; (ii) a salt of epoxy propyl ammonium having the general formula: wherein R 4, R 5, R 6 and Y" - have the same meaning as R 1, R 2, R 3 and Y' -, respectively, as defined above, or (iii) a combination thereof; and (b) 5 to 70 % by weight, preferably 10 to 50 % by weight, more preferably 20 to 35 % by weight, polymeric fibers, said fibers not comprising a dye scavenging compound according to formula or, preferably not comprising any dye scavenging compound.