mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method of sizing a reduced-pressure treatment device (10, 102, 302, 502) for placement within a body cavity of a patient, the method comprising: providing the reduced-pressure treatment device (10, 102) for disposing within the body cavity, wherein the reduced-pressure treatment device (10, 102, 302, 502) comprises: a manifold member (160,508), a first encapsulating member (168, 510) having a first side and a second, patient-facing side (189, 589), a second encapsulating member (170, 304, 512) having a first side (190, 590) and a second, patient-facing side, wherein fenestrations (116, 305) are formed in the second encapsulating member, wherein the first encapsulating member and second encapsulating member encapsulate the manifold member, and a first reduced-pressure interface fluidly coupled to the manifold member (160, 508) for delivering reduced pressure to the manifold member; and characterised by sizing the reduced-pressure treatment device (10, 102) to form a fitted treatment device that fits the body cavity using a sizing tool, the sizing step comprising: sealing the treatment device (10, 102, 302) along an adjustment edge and simultaneously cutting the treatment device (10, 102, 302) along the adjustment edge., providing the reduced-pressure treatment device (10, 102) for disposing within the body cavity, wherein the reduced-pressure treatment device (10, 102, 302, 502) comprises: a manifold member (160,508), a first encapsulating member (168, 510) having a first side and a second, patient-facing side (189, 589), a second encapsulating member (170, 304, 512) having a first side (190, 590) and a second, patient-facing side, wherein fenestrations (116, 305) are formed in the second encapsulating member, wherein the first encapsulating member and second encapsulating member encapsulate the manifold member, and a first reduced-pressure interface fluidly coupled to the manifold member (160, 508) for delivering reduced pressure to the manifold member; and a manifold member (160,508), a first encapsulating member (168, 510) having a first side and a second, patient-facing side (189, 589), a second encapsulating member (170, 304, 512) having a first side (190, 590) and a second, patient-facing side, wherein fenestrations (116, 305) are formed in the second encapsulating member, wherein the first encapsulating member and second encapsulating member encapsulate the manifold member, and a first reduced-pressure interface fluidly coupled to the manifold member (160, 508) for delivering reduced pressure to the manifold member; and characterised by sizing the reduced-pressure treatment device (10, 102) to form a fitted treatment device that fits the body cavity using a sizing tool, the sizing step comprising: sealing the treatment device (10, 102, 302) along an adjustment edge and simultaneously cutting the treatment device (10, 102, 302) along the adjustment edge., sealing the treatment device (10, 102, 302) along an adjustment edge and simultaneously cutting the treatment device (10, 102, 302) along the adjustment edge.,
An illumination device for pixelated illumination of a target area comprising: - an array of light emitting devices; - projection optics arranged in between said array of light emitting devices and said target area; - a reflecting structure having a first opening facing said array of light emitting devices and a second opening facing said projection optics, and a reflective surface connecting said first and second opening, said surface enclosing and facing an optical axis of the projection optics, - said projection optics is adapted to image the array of light emitting devices, and a virtual extension thereof created by said reflecting structure, onto said target area, thereby generating an extended pixelated illumination pattern, characterized in that the reflecting structure is a tapered structure in which a cross-section of said first opening is smaller than a cross-section of said second opening. - an array of light emitting devices; - projection optics arranged in between said array of light emitting devices and said target area; - a reflecting structure having a first opening facing said array of light emitting devices and a second opening facing said projection optics, and a reflective surface connecting said first and second opening, said surface enclosing and facing an optical axis of the projection optics, - said projection optics is adapted to image the array of light emitting devices, and a virtual extension thereof created by said reflecting structure, onto said target area, thereby generating an extended pixelated illumination pattern, characterized in that the reflecting structure is a tapered structure in which a cross-section of said first opening is smaller than a cross-section of said second opening.
A braided self-expanding endoluminal stent, comprising a tubular grid formed by a plurality of axial wave bands connected along the circumferential direction, the tubular grid having a central axis, a proximal end and a distal end, each of the wave bands comprising a plurality of alternate crests and troughs wound by an elastic wire in the axial direction, the proximal end and the distal end of each wave band being respectively connected to another wave band; a wave band is abutted side by side to either side of each wave band and there is at least one cross-linking point between every two wave bands abutted side by side, wherein each cross-linking point is formed by intersecting the wire of one trough on one of the wave bands abutted side by side with one corresponding wire of a crest on the other wave band, so as to either bend the two wires from their original direction and interlock with one another to form a non-fixed cross-linking point at the intersection or to further intertwine the two wires at the intersection so that they are unable to move with respect to each other to form a fixed cross-linking point, and wherein at least part of the cross-linking points are fixed cross-linking points, each wave band is further overlapped with at least one other wave band, and a plurality of crossing points (12, 13, 22, 23) is formed between the wave bands which are overlapped with each other, and wherein the two wires at the crossing points just cross over one another without changing their original direction and the wires can move with respect to one another, and each wave band, together with at least one other wave band, forms a group of parallel wave bands, wherein the parallel wave bands in the group are similar in wave shape and are parallel to each other, so that neither cross-linking points nor crossing points (12, 13, 22, 23) are formed between the parallel wave bands.
A core-shell microcapsule slurry comprising at least one microcapsule having a) an oil-based core; b) a polymeric shell formed by interfacial polymerisation in the presence of an anionic emulsifier; and c) a coating comprising at least one cationic polymer; characterized in that: - the charge ratio R(C/A) between the cationic polymer and the anionic emulsifier is between 2 and 3, preferably between 2 and 2.8, and - the ratio between cationic polymer charge and polymeric shell weight R(C/S) is between 0.5 meq/g and 0.8 meq/g, - the weight ratio between the cationic polymer and the anionic emulsifier is greater than 1.5, and - the cationic polymer comprises a copolymer of acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride and acrylamide; wherein R C / A = Q cationic polymer × d cationic polymer Q anionic emulisifier × d anionic emulsifier R C / S = Q cationic polymer × d cationic polymer m shell wherein Q(anionic emulsifier) is the quantity of anionic emulsifier in the slurry (g) Q(cationic polymer) is the quantity of cationic polymer in the slurry (g) d(anionic emulsifier) is the mean anionic charge density of anionic emulsifier at pH 9 (meq/g) d(cationic polymer) is the mean cationic charge density of cationic polymer at pH 5 (meq/g) m (shell) is the weight of the polymeric shell (g). a) an oil-based core; b) a polymeric shell formed by interfacial polymerisation in the presence of an anionic emulsifier; and c) a coating comprising at least one cationic polymer; - the charge ratio R(C/A) between the cationic polymer and the anionic emulsifier is between 2 and 3, preferably between 2 and 2.8, and - the ratio between cationic polymer charge and polymeric shell weight R(C/S) is between 0.5 meq/g and 0.8 meq/g, - the weight ratio between the cationic polymer and the anionic emulsifier is greater than 1.5, and - the cationic polymer comprises a copolymer of acrylamidopropyltrimonium chloride and acrylamide; Q(anionic emulsifier) is the quantity of anionic emulsifier in the slurry (g) Q(cationic polymer) is the quantity of cationic polymer in the slurry (g) d(anionic emulsifier) is the mean anionic charge density of anionic emulsifier at pH 9 (meq/g) d(cationic polymer) is the mean cationic charge density of cationic polymer at pH 5 (meq/g) m (shell) is the weight of the polymeric shell (g).
Method for producing an organic component having a layered arrangement, wherein the method includes the following steps: - preparing a substrate (1.1) and - producing a layer stack including an electrode (1.3), a counter electrode (1.7) and organic layers (1.4 - 1.6) having a light-emitting zone (1.5) on the substrate (1.1), wherein the organic layers (1.4 - 1.6) are produced between the electrode (1.3) and the counter electrode (1.7), and in electrical contact with the electrode (1.3) and the counter electrode (1.7), wherein the layer arrangement is produced with a light scattering functional layer (1.2) containing metal oxide particles distributed randomly in two dimensions, characterized in that, for producing the light scattering functional layer (1.2), a metal layer is deposited and the metal layer is warmed in such manner that the single metal oxide particles distributed randomly in two dimensions are formed from the previously deposited metal layer. - preparing a substrate (1.1) and - producing a layer stack including an electrode (1.3), a counter electrode (1.7) and organic layers (1.4 - 1.6) having a light-emitting zone (1.5) on the substrate (1.1), wherein the organic layers (1.4 - 1.6) are produced between the electrode (1.3) and the counter electrode (1.7), and in electrical contact with the electrode (1.3) and the counter electrode (1.7), wherein the layer arrangement is produced with a light scattering functional layer (1.2) containing metal oxide particles distributed randomly in two dimensions,
A manufacturing method for a piece of equipment, in particular for a motor vehicle, comprising the following steps: - thermoforming, against a mould, of a composite material comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, the said thermoforming step being carried out at a temperature capable of melting the at least one thermoplastic polymer; said thermoforming step being carried out against a mould defining a thermoforming surface; then - cutting said composite material; characterised in that: - during the cutting step, the composite material is placed against the mould; - cutting is assisted by ultrasound and carried out according to a trace arranged on the thermoforming surface; and - the cutting step is carried out before the composite material has cooled completely, the at least one thermoplastic polymer being at least partially in a viscous state during said cutting step. - thermoforming, against a mould, of a composite material comprising at least one thermoplastic polymer, the said thermoforming step being carried out at a temperature capable of melting the at least one thermoplastic polymer; said thermoforming step being carried out against a mould defining a thermoforming surface; then - cutting said composite material; - cutting said composite material; characterised in that: - during the cutting step, the composite material is placed against the mould; - cutting is assisted by ultrasound and carried out according to a trace arranged on the thermoforming surface; and - the cutting step is carried out before the composite material has cooled completely, the at least one thermoplastic polymer being at least partially in a viscous state during said cutting step. - during the cutting step, the composite material is placed against the mould; - cutting is assisted by ultrasound and carried out according to a trace arranged on the thermoforming surface; and - the cutting step is carried out before the composite material has cooled completely, the at least one thermoplastic polymer being at least partially in a viscous state during said cutting step.
Apparatus comprising: an ambient ion source arranged and adapted to emit a spray of charged droplets; and characterised by: a detector or sensor arranged and adapted automatically to detect, sense or determine a size and shape of said spray of charged droplets as said spray of charged droplets impacts upon a surface of said detector or sensor; and a control system arranged and adapted to automatically adjust or correct a size and shape of said spray of charged droplets based on a size and shape of said spray of charged droplets detected, sensed or determined by said detector or sensor. a detector or sensor arranged and adapted automatically to detect, sense or determine a size and shape of said spray of charged droplets as said spray of charged droplets impacts upon a surface of said detector or sensor; and a control system arranged and adapted to automatically adjust or correct a size and shape of said spray of charged droplets based on a size and shape of said spray of charged droplets detected, sensed or determined by said detector or sensor.
A filter system for a pipeline comprising a pressure vessel containing a filter, and an inlet conduit for the pressure vessel, the pipeline communicating with the inlet conduit, and a flow distributor, the distributor having an upstream end in the inlet conduit and a downstream end in the vessel, and wherein the filter is a magnetic filter, characterized in that the distributor comprises a plurality of spaced vanes arranged extending across a width of the distributor and being angled from the upstream to the downstream end so as to form substantially parallel flow channels therebetween to direct flow outwardly away from a central portion of the distributor, wherein at least two of the vanes are joined at the upstream end and diverge towards the downstream end so as to direct flow away from a region between the divergent ends.
A lawn or farm land shutter assembly for a spreader assembly comprising: a hopper adapted to contain a material, the hopper including a feed opening for selectively discharging the material, a pair of wheels connected to the hopper; a roller rotatably connected to the pair of wheels; the shutter assembly being movably disposed on the hopper, the shutter assembly comprising: a body portion having at least one longitudinal recess, and a resilient member disposed at the longitudinal recess of the body portion, the resilient member adapted to selectively slide on the hopper to close the feed opening, characterized in that the resilient member includes multiple fins composed of a resilient material, whereas the multiple fins define a plurality of grooves 188 in one of a "V" shape and a "U" shape. a body portion having at least one longitudinal recess, and a resilient member disposed at the longitudinal recess of the body portion, the resilient member adapted to selectively slide on the hopper to close the feed opening, characterized in that the resilient member includes multiple fins composed of a resilient material, whereas the multiple fins define a plurality of grooves 188 in one of a "V" shape and a "U" shape.
A method for obtaining cellulose, or a mixture containing at least cellulose and at least lignocellulose, from at least one aqueous substrate that contains at least cellulose, or at least a mixture containing cellulose and at least lignocellulose, and is at least partially accessible to fermentation, the method comprising at least the steps to and optionally, namely applying the aqueous substrate to at least one screen, pressing the aqueous substrate onto the screen by means of at least one pressing device while at least partially dewatering the substrate, and transferring this at least partially dewatered substrate onto and/or to the pressing device, after carrying out step, removing the at least partially dewatered substrate from the pressing device used, and optionally further dewatering the at least partially dewatered substrate obtained after step, wherein step is optionally repeated one or more times, wherein the method does not include a step which provides for ultrasonic treatment, and raw sludge or primary sludge originating from waste water is used as the at least one substrate at least partially accessible to fermentation. applying the aqueous substrate to at least one screen, pressing the aqueous substrate onto the screen by means of at least one pressing device while at least partially dewatering the substrate, and transferring this at least partially dewatered substrate onto and/or to the pressing device, after carrying out step, removing the at least partially dewatered substrate from the pressing device used, and optionally further dewatering the at least partially dewatered substrate obtained after step, wherein step is optionally repeated one or more times,
Acoustic protection cover for encapsulating a motor vehicle component, said cover comprising: - a shell based on injection-moulded material, said material comprising a thermoplastic matrix and a filler that is dispersed in such a way as to exhibit a density of between 1.3 and 1.6, said shell comprising two half-shells (4a, 4b) delimited by a thin region originating from the moulding forming a flexible hinge, - a layer of elastically compressible foam being overmoulded onto the internal face of said shell, so that said cover forms an insulation system of the "mass-spring" type, the mass being formed by said shell and the spring by said layer, - a means of holding said half-shells together once said hinge has been folded, so as to allow said component to be encapsulated, said cover being characterised in that: - said matrix being made of polyvinyl butyral, - the level of filling is less than or equal to 50% by mass of said material. - a shell based on injection-moulded material, said material comprising a thermoplastic matrix and a filler that is dispersed in such a way as to exhibit a density of between 1.3 and 1.6, said shell comprising two half-shells (4a, 4b) delimited by a thin region originating from the moulding forming a flexible hinge, - a layer of elastically compressible foam being overmoulded onto the internal face of said shell, so that said cover forms an insulation system of the "mass-spring" type, the mass being formed by said shell and the spring by said layer, - a means of holding said half-shells together once said hinge has been folded, so as to allow said component to be encapsulated, - said matrix being made of polyvinyl butyral, - the level of filling is less than or equal to 50% by mass of said material.
A method for implementing multi-channel voice mixing, comprising: a) obtaining, by each peer, voice mixing quality parameters of super peers which are determined from peers according to information processing abilities of the peers; b) obtaining, by peers with voice input in the peers, priorities of the super peers according to the voice mixing quality parameters, and selecting at least one super peer for voice mixing from all the super peers according to the priorities of the super peers; c) mixing, by the at least one super peer for voice mixing, audio data of each peer with voice input; and d) publishing mixed data; characterized by e) detecting, by each peer, a delay of each super peer; wherein f) a voice mixing quality parameter of each super peer is obtained with M SPi − Pj = W 1 * HL SPi + W 2 * CB SPi + W 3 * TL SPi − W 4 * | SPID SPi − SPID Pj | and Q SPi − Pj = M SPi − Pj − D SPi − Pj; wherein M SPi-Pj denotes a matching value of a peer Pj and a super peer SPi; HL Spi denotes a Hardware Level, HL, of the super peer SPi; CB SPi denotes a Capable Bandwidth, CB, of the super peer SPi; TL SPi denotes a Time Left, TL, of the super peer SPi; | SPID SPi - SPID Pj | denotes an absolute value of a difference value between a Service Provider Identity, SPID, of the super peer SPi and that of the peer Pj; W1,W2,W3,W4 are corresponding weights; D SPi-Pj denotes a delay needed by the peer Pj for connecting to the super peer SPi; and Q SPi-Pj denotes a voice mixing quality parameter of the super peer SPi. a) obtaining, by each peer, voice mixing quality parameters of super peers which are determined from peers according to information processing abilities of the peers; b) obtaining, by peers with voice input in the peers, priorities of the super peers according to the voice mixing quality parameters, and selecting at least one super peer for voice mixing from all the super peers according to the priorities of the super peers; c) mixing, by the at least one super peer for voice mixing, audio data of each peer with voice input; and d) publishing mixed data; characterized by e) detecting, by each peer, a delay of each super peer; wherein f) a voice mixing quality parameter of each super peer is obtained with M SPi − Pj = W 1 * HL SPi + W 2 * CB SPi + W 3 * TL SPi − W 4 * | SPID SPi − SPID Pj | and Q SPi − Pj = M SPi − Pj − D SPi − Pj; wherein M SPi-Pj denotes a matching value of a peer Pj and a super peer SPi; HL Spi denotes a Hardware Level, HL, of the super peer SPi; CB SPi denotes a Capable Bandwidth, CB, of the super peer SPi; TL SPi denotes a Time Left, TL, of the super peer SPi; | SPID SPi - SPID Pj | denotes an absolute value of a difference value between a Service Provider Identity, SPID, of the super peer SPi and that of the peer Pj; W1,W2,W3,W4 are corresponding weights; D SPi-Pj denotes a delay needed by the peer Pj for connecting to the super peer SPi; and Q SPi-Pj denotes a voice mixing quality parameter of the super peer SPi.
A device for splitting wood having a frame which supports at least one rest for a log of wood to be split, the device having two splitting tools which are fixedly arranged on said frame and are disposed at a given distance from each other so as to form a splitting chamber and between which a plunger piston is provided which is displaceably driven between the splitting tools by means of an actuating device, said actuating device having an actuating drive which has at least two opposing pressure cylinders (44, 45) associated each with one splitting tool and each of the opposing pressure cylinders (44, 45) having one end of a plunger shaft guided therein and said plunger piston being fastened to said plunger shaft, characterised in that the plunger shaft is realised in the form of a pressure pipe which has a pressure surface formed on the end face of each end thereof and in that each pressure surface is provided within one of the opposing pressure cylinders (44, 45).
An imaging system for determining conditions of a cloud, the imaging system comprising: a laser emitter that generates a short pulse laser beam; a fluorescent filter configured to convert the short pulse laser beam into a short pulse light beam, wherein a spectral content of the short pulse light beam is greater than a spectral content of the short pulse laser beam; and optics configured to direct the short pulse light beam to the cloud, receive a reflected portion of the short pulse light beam from the cloud, and direct the reflected portion to an imager. a laser emitter that generates a short pulse laser beam; a fluorescent filter configured to convert the short pulse laser beam into a short pulse light beam, wherein a spectral content of the short pulse light beam is greater than a spectral content of the short pulse laser beam; and optics configured to direct the short pulse light beam to the cloud, receive a reflected portion of the short pulse light beam from the cloud, and direct the reflected portion to an imager.