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A micro-fluidic flow device comprising: a conduit comprising: an inlet and an outlet distal from the inlet; a plurality of constrictions each comprising a reduction in a cross-sectional area of the conduit in a direction from the inlet to the outlet, the constrictions arranged in series, wherein the reduction in cross-sectional area at each of the constrictions is sufficient to induce extensional flow in a fluid travelling therethrough, such that the maximum strain rate in the extensional flow region is at least 500s -1; and a transitional segment between each of the constrictions, wherein the cross-sectional area of the transitional segment increases in the direction from the inlet to the outlet to decelerate the fluid travelling therethrough, wherein the cross-sectional area of the conduit reduces by at least 80% across each of the constrictions to induce extensional flow in a fluid travelling therethrough. a conduit comprising: an inlet and an outlet distal from the inlet; a plurality of constrictions each comprising a reduction in a cross-sectional area of the conduit in a direction from the inlet to the outlet, the constrictions arranged in series, wherein the reduction in cross-sectional area at each of the constrictions is sufficient to induce extensional flow in a fluid travelling therethrough, such that the maximum strain rate in the extensional flow region is at least 500s -1; and a transitional segment between each of the constrictions, wherein the cross-sectional area of the transitional segment increases in the direction from the inlet to the outlet to decelerate the fluid travelling therethrough, an inlet and an outlet distal from the inlet; a plurality of constrictions each comprising a reduction in a cross-sectional area of the conduit in a direction from the inlet to the outlet, the constrictions arranged in series, wherein the reduction in cross-sectional area at each of the constrictions is sufficient to induce extensional flow in a fluid travelling therethrough, such that the maximum strain rate in the extensional flow region is at least 500s -1; and a transitional segment between each of the constrictions, wherein the cross-sectional area of the transitional segment increases in the direction from the inlet to the outlet to decelerate the fluid travelling therethrough, wherein the cross-sectional area of the conduit reduces by at least 80% across each of the constrictions to induce extensional flow in a fluid travelling therethrough.
A diffractive waveguide element, the waveguide element comprising - a waveguide region defined by two optical surfaces (48A, 48B) between which light can propagate by total internal reflections, the optical surfaces having surface profiles (62A, 62B), - at least one diffractive optical element (32, 34) capable of modifying the light field within the waveguide region via diffraction, wherein - the surface profiles (62A, 62B) of both of said at least two optical surfaces are staircase profiles, and the waveguide region has a generally curved shape, which is defined by discrete steps (40A-G) of the staircase profiles. - a waveguide region defined by two optical surfaces (48A, 48B) between which light can propagate by total internal reflections, the optical surfaces having surface profiles (62A, 62B), - at least one diffractive optical element (32, 34) capable of modifying the light field within the waveguide region via diffraction, wherein - the surface profiles (62A, 62B) of both of said at least two optical surfaces are staircase profiles, and the waveguide region has a generally curved shape, which is defined by discrete steps (40A-G) of the staircase profiles.
Method for encoding multi-layer application data using RTP packets, comprising steps of - packing a first, second and third portion of the multi-layer application data into a first, second and third RTP packet respectively (p 1,p 2,p 3), wherein the first, second and third portion of application data refers to a first, second and third layer (VCL f, VCL c, VCL n) of the application; - adding in the second RTP packet at least first data (v f) defining the first layer of the application, to which the first packet refers, and second data (v n) defining the third layer of the application, to which the third packet refers; and - transmitting the first, second and third RTP packet in this order. - packing a first, second and third portion of the multi-layer application data into a first, second and third RTP packet respectively (p 1,p 2,p 3), wherein the first, second and third portion of application data refers to a first, second and third layer (VCL f, VCL c, VCL n) of the application; - adding in the second RTP packet at least first data (v f) defining the first layer of the application, to which the first packet refers, and second data (v n) defining the third layer of the application, to which the third packet refers; and - transmitting the first, second and third RTP packet in this order.
A method for deaerating a liquid, comprising the steps of: pressurizing the liquid to a pressure P 0, depressurizing the liquid to a pressure P 1, injecting the liquid through a liquid inlet into a separation vessel along a trajectory, such that the liquid impacts a stop plate arranged in the separation vessel, guiding the liquid from the liquid inlet arranged in a first end of the separation vessel towards a liquid outlet arranged in a second end of the separation vessel, the second end being in an opposed end of the separation vessel as compared to the inlet, and subjecting the liquid to a pressure P 1 above the boiling point of the liquid while the liquid is in the separation vessel, such that the liquid is prevented from boiling, wherein P 0 -P 1 is in the range of 2 to 5 bar. pressurizing the liquid to a pressure P 0, depressurizing the liquid to a pressure P 1, injecting the liquid through a liquid inlet into a separation vessel along a trajectory, such that the liquid impacts a stop plate arranged in the separation vessel, guiding the liquid from the liquid inlet arranged in a first end of the separation vessel towards a liquid outlet arranged in a second end of the separation vessel, the second end being in an opposed end of the separation vessel as compared to the inlet, and subjecting the liquid to a pressure P 1 above the boiling point of the liquid while the liquid is in the separation vessel, such that the liquid is prevented from boiling, wherein P 0 -P 1 is in the range of 2 to 5 bar.
Direct drive generator for a wind turbine comprising a stator and a rotor, whereby the stator comprises a stator ring comprising several ring-segment-shaped stator segments each having at least one stator element for the power generation and, whereby the rotor comprises a rotor ring pivotable around a centre axis of the generator, the rotor ring comprises several ring-segment-shaped rotor segments each having at least one rotor element for the power generation, whereby the stator comprises a front and a rear ring-shaped supporting element (26, 27) to which supporting elements (26, 27) of the stator the ring-segment-shaped stator segments are attached and the rotor comprises a front and a rear ring-shaped supporting element (18, 19) to which supporting elements (18, 19) of the rotor the ring-segment-shaped rotor segments are attached, characterised in that the ring-segment-shaped stator segments and the ring-shaped supporting elements (26, 27) of the stator and/or the ring-segment-shaped rotor segments and the ring-shaped supporting elements (18, 19) of the rotor comprise axial extending flanges (21 - 24, 29 - 32) for the mounting, wherein each ring-segment-shaped stator segment comprises first supporting projections (60, 61) and wherein each ring-segment-shaped rotor segment comprises second supporting projections (57, 58), wherein the first supporting projections (60, 61) of a ring-segment-shaped stator segment and the second supporting projections (57, 58) of a ring-segment-shaped rotor segment are able to be at least temporarily supported against each other.
Tanning process comprising the following step: (a) an oxidative liming in base environment of a hide wherein said oxidative liming comprises a treatment of said hide with lime, characterized in that said oxidative liming, i.e. step (a), comprises the following steps wherein the percentages are to be understood as percentages by weight with respect to the weight of the hide: immunizing the hair of said hide with 0.8 to 1.2%, preferably with about 1% of hydrated lime; thereafter, adding an unhairing solution of peroxide in a percentage of between 2 and 3% of hydrogen peroxide, at a pH of between 12.0 and 12.5, wherein the pH is preferably adjusted by alkalizing the mixture with caustic soda (NaOH); and thereafter, neutralizing the bath. (a) an oxidative liming in base environment of a hide wherein said oxidative liming comprises a treatment of said hide with lime, characterized in that said oxidative liming, i.e. step (a), comprises the following steps wherein the percentages are to be understood as percentages by weight with respect to the weight of the hide: immunizing the hair of said hide with 0.8 to 1.2%, preferably with about 1% of hydrated lime; thereafter, adding an unhairing solution of peroxide in a percentage of between 2 and 3% of hydrogen peroxide, at a pH of between 12.0 and 12.5, wherein the pH is preferably adjusted by alkalizing the mixture with caustic soda (NaOH); and thereafter, neutralizing the bath.
A lock nut for a vehicle spindle, the lock nut comprising: a washer, a threaded body, and an actuator that are distinct from one another; the washer having an opening sized to receive the vehicle spindle, the washer configured to form a non-rotatable connection with the vehicle spindle; the threaded body having threads to engage threads of the vehicle spindle; the actuator having a rotary drive structure, the actuator configured to be turned in a tightening direction to cause turning of the threaded body in the tightening direction relative to the washer; a lock operably coupled to the actuator and configured to inhibit turning of the threaded body in a loosening direction relative to the washer; and the actuator configured to be turned relative to the threaded body in the loosening direction to disengage the lock and permit turning of the threaded body in the loosening direction relative to the washer. a washer, a threaded body, and an actuator that are distinct from one another; the washer having an opening sized to receive the vehicle spindle, the washer configured to form a non-rotatable connection with the vehicle spindle; the threaded body having threads to engage threads of the vehicle spindle; the actuator having a rotary drive structure, the actuator configured to be turned in a tightening direction to cause turning of the threaded body in the tightening direction relative to the washer; a lock operably coupled to the actuator and configured to inhibit turning of the threaded body in a loosening direction relative to the washer; and the actuator configured to be turned relative to the threaded body in the loosening direction to disengage the lock and permit turning of the threaded body in the loosening direction relative to the washer.
A cleaning device with a housing, a cleaning accessory having a connection piece and an accessory connection, which is formed on the housing and serves for producing a separable connection with the connection piece of the cleaning accessory, wherein the accessory connection faces a surface to be cleaned referred to a normal usage position of the cleaning device, and wherein the cleaning device has a handle, which is separably arranged in the region of the accessory connection, characterized in that a handle base of the handle is arranged on the accessory connection and/or the connection piece of the cleaning accessory and clamped between the accessory connection and the connection piece.
A sensor assembly for an equipment for aiding traceability of agri-food products comprising: a first plate; a second plate (111; 111'; 111"), facing the first plate; a first chamber defined between the first plate and the second plate (111; 111'; 111"); at least a load cell, housed in the first chamber and coupled to the first plate and to the second plate (111; 111'; 111") so as to be responsive to a load applied on the second plate (111; 111'; 111"); characterized by a membrane fluid-tight coupled to the first plate and to the second plate (111; 111'; 111") along a perimeter thereof and delimiting a sealed closed space containing the first chamber; wherein the membrane forms a second chamber fluidly communicating with the first chamber and defined by a pocket which is expandable without counterpressure and retractable in response to a pressure difference between an inside and an outside of the second chamber. a first plate; a second plate (111; 111'; 111"), facing the first plate; a first chamber defined between the first plate and the second plate (111; 111'; 111"); at least a load cell, housed in the first chamber and coupled to the first plate and to the second plate (111; 111'; 111") so as to be responsive to a load applied on the second plate (111; 111'; 111"); characterized by a membrane fluid-tight coupled to the first plate and to the second plate (111; 111'; 111") along a perimeter thereof and delimiting a sealed closed space containing the first chamber; wherein the membrane forms a second chamber fluidly communicating with the first chamber and defined by a pocket which is expandable without counterpressure and retractable in response to a pressure difference between an inside and an outside of the second chamber.
Piston, comprising two pivot bearings (55; 65) for pivotably bearing, in each case, a connecting rod (5; 6) on the piston about a corresponding connecting rod axis (Y5 and Y6), the two connecting rod pivot axes (Y5 and Y6) extending parallel to and laterally spaced apart from one another, which piston, by means of the connecting rods (5; 6), drives two crankshafts (3; 4) that rotate in opposite directions, which two pivot bearings (55; 56) are provided on a bearing element that is pivotably mounted on the piston about a bearing pivot axis which extends parallel to the connecting rod pivot axes (Y5; Y6), and the bearing element having a circular cylindrical outer contour that is received by a bore on the piston, the bore being formed in a lower projection portion of the piston, which projection portion consists of a piece together with the piston and the bearing element having two wall portions (12'; 12") facing away from one another on the end face, which wall portions are spaced apart from one another in the direction of the connecting rod pivot axes (Y5; Y6) and form an gap with which the corresponding connecting rod (5; 6) engages, characterized in that the wall portions (12', 12") on the end face are interconnected only via an upper projection, a lower projection and lateral circumferential portions (122; 123), through-openings (124; 125) for the corresponding connecting rod shank (52; 62) of the connecting rod (5; 6) being formed along the circumference of the bearing elements (12'; 12") between the lower projection and the corresponding circumferential wall portions (122, 123).
Fixed window of a motor vehicle with opening hatch, comprising a glass window pane, fixed to close a corresponding opening of a door of a motor vehicle and having an opening with peripheral edge (12.1), which is closed by means of said hatch, which has a peripheral edge (21.1) and is arranged sliding with respect to sliding guide means, characterized in that it comprises: - a continuous bevelling of said edge (12.1) of said opening, forming a flared continuous chamfer (12.2) increasing toward the inner surface of said glass pane; - a continuous bevelling of said edge (21.1) of said hatch, forming a flared continuous chamfer (21.2) decreasing toward the outer surface of said hatch, so that said hatch, arranged to close said opening, produces with the same opening a positive fit coupling in mutual interpenetration; - a sealing gasket surrounding said edge (21.1) of said hatch, which ensures, when said hatch is arranged to close said opening, the impermeability of said opening of the window, as a result of its elastic compression between said opposed chamfers (12.2, 21.2); - elastic shoe means, integral with respect to said hatch, which rest on a corresponding surface (13.4) of said sliding guide means and which elastically stress said hatch to maintain said sealed closing position of said opening of said fixed glass pane, while they allow movement of said hatch to the disengaged position of said opening, through sliding along a part of said sliding guide means, in opposition to the elastic force of said shoe means, and maintain said hatch in said disengaged position of said opening by means of their elastic force. - a continuous bevelling of said edge (12.1) of said opening, forming a flared continuous chamfer (12.2) increasing toward the inner surface of said glass pane; - a continuous bevelling of said edge (21.1) of said hatch, forming a flared continuous chamfer (21.2) decreasing toward the outer surface of said hatch, so that said hatch, arranged to close said opening, produces with the same opening a positive fit coupling in mutual interpenetration; - a sealing gasket surrounding said edge (21.1) of said hatch, which ensures, when said hatch is arranged to close said opening, the impermeability of said opening of the window, as a result of its elastic compression between said opposed chamfers (12.2, 21.2); - elastic shoe means, integral with respect to said hatch, which rest on a corresponding surface (13.4) of said sliding guide means and which elastically stress said hatch to maintain said sealed closing position of said opening of said fixed glass pane, while they allow movement of said hatch to the disengaged position of said opening, through sliding along a part of said sliding guide means, in opposition to the elastic force of said shoe means, and maintain said hatch in said disengaged position of said opening by means of their elastic force.
Signal powered field device with a display, and an operation voltage controller comprising a power supply for transforming a loop signal and/or transmission signal into a high voltage output and a low voltage output, a basic device functions means being supplied with an operation voltage by the low voltage output, and a back lighting means for back lighting the display, the back lighting means being supplied with the operation voltage, wherein the operation voltage controller further comprises a buffer designed and adapted to be charged by connecting the buffer to the high voltage output by means of a first switch and designed and adapted to be discharged by connecting the buffer to the low voltage output by means of a second switch, wherein the back lighting means comprises a back light current adjusting means for adjusting the back light current depending on the operation voltage.
A method for producing a ceramic honeycomb structure comprising a sintered ceramic honeycomb body comprising axial grooves on its periphery, and cell walls forming a larger number of flow paths in its inside, and a peripheral wall layer covering said grooves on the periphery, comprising the steps of shaping a ceramic material by extrusion and drying it to form a ceramic honeycomb green body (41, 45), removing a peripheral wall from said ceramic honeycomb green body by a cutting tool to form a ceramic honeycomb green body (43, 46) without the peripheral wall, and sintering said ceramic honeycomb green body without the peripheral wall wherein said peripheral wall layer is formed before or after said sintering.
A spectacle lens comprising: (i) a lens substrate of a polyurethane-based material; and (ii) a hard coat layer which has an average film thickness of 10-50 μm measured according to the description, and is obtainable by curing a curable composition containing - inorganic oxide particles, and - a matrix component of a silane coupling agent selected from compounds of the formula (R 1) (R 3) Si (OR 2) 2 or (R 1) Si (OR 2) 3, wherein R 1 is an organic group having an epoxy group, R 2 is linear or branched C 1-4 -alkyl, and R 3 is alkyl or aryl; and a polyfunctional epoxy compound which is a trifunctional epoxy compound, optionally in combination with a bi- or tetrafunctional epoxy compound; wherein the epoxy compound is contained in the matrix component in an amount of 45-60 mass-%, and in an amount of 23-30 mass-% based on the solid of the curable composition, and the mass ratio of [ /[ +] is ≥ 0.7. (i) a lens substrate of a polyurethane-based material; and (ii) a hard coat layer which has an average film thickness of 10-50 μm measured according to the description, and is obtainable by curing a curable composition containing - inorganic oxide particles, and - a matrix component of a silane coupling agent selected from compounds of the formula (R 1) (R 3) Si (OR 2) 2 or (R 1) Si (OR 2) 3, wherein R 1 is an organic group having an epoxy group, R 2 is linear or branched C 1-4 -alkyl, and R 3 is alkyl or aryl; and a polyfunctional epoxy compound which is a trifunctional epoxy compound, optionally in combination with a bi- or tetrafunctional epoxy compound; wherein the epoxy compound is contained in the matrix component in an amount of 45-60 mass-%, and in an amount of 23-30 mass-% based on the solid of the curable composition, and the mass ratio of [ /[ +] is ≥ 0.7. - inorganic oxide particles, and - a matrix component of a silane coupling agent selected from compounds of the formula (R 1) (R 3) Si (OR 2) 2 or (R 1) Si (OR 2) 3, wherein R 1 is an organic group having an epoxy group, R 2 is linear or branched C 1-4 -alkyl, and R 3 is alkyl or aryl; and a polyfunctional epoxy compound which is a trifunctional epoxy compound, optionally in combination with a bi- or tetrafunctional epoxy compound;
A failure tolerant data storage access unit with real time capability, said failure tolerant data storage access unit comprising at least two data volumes and a file requesting handler that handles a file operation request from an application, said file requesting handler being configured to multiply said file operation request at least twice and to forward said multiplied file operation requests to said at least two data volumes ensuring simultaneous and independent processing of said multiplied file operation requests, wherein said file requesting handler is configured to analyze the at least one response that arrives later in case of a write request in order to verify if the associated write operation was successful.
A composition for use in the prevention and treatment of oral cavity diseases associated with bacteria comprising: sodium citrate and disodium EDTA, wherein the disodium EDTA and sodium citrate are present at 2 mg/ml and 3 mg/ml, respectively, or wherein the disodium EDTA has a concentration between 0.025 mg/ml and 2 mg/ml, and the sodium citrate has a concentration between 0.5 mg/ml and 3.5 mg/ml.