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An armature assembly for a torque motor valve actuator including an actuator housing, the armature assembly comprising: an armature that includes a first end, a second end, and a bore that extends generally transversely through the armature, and the second end of the armature is coupled to a flapper element; an armature spring configured to be coupled to and bias the armature of the torque motor valve actuator to a null position, the armature spring extends through the bore and includes: a rigid central portion that is partially disposed within the bore; opposed end portions (154, 156), and the opposed end portions (154, 156) are each respectively fixedly coupled to the actuator housing; and a flexible portion intermediate the rigid central portion and each end portion (154, 156), the rigid central portion, the opposed end portions (154, 156), and the flexible portions defining a variable cross section torsion bar with the flexible portions comprising reduced cross-sectional portions of the torsion bar relative to the rigid central portion and opposed end portions (154, 156). an armature that includes a first end, a second end, and a bore that extends generally transversely through the armature, and the second end of the armature is coupled to a flapper element; an armature spring configured to be coupled to and bias the armature of the torque motor valve actuator to a null position, the armature spring extends through the bore and includes: a rigid central portion that is partially disposed within the bore; opposed end portions (154, 156), and the opposed end portions (154, 156) are each respectively fixedly coupled to the actuator housing; and a flexible portion intermediate the rigid central portion and each end portion (154, 156), the rigid central portion, the opposed end portions (154, 156), and the flexible portions defining a variable cross section torsion bar with the flexible portions comprising reduced cross-sectional portions of the torsion bar relative to the rigid central portion and opposed end portions (154, 156). a rigid central portion that is partially disposed within the bore; opposed end portions (154, 156), and the opposed end portions (154, 156) are each respectively fixedly coupled to the actuator housing; and a flexible portion intermediate the rigid central portion and each end portion (154, 156), the rigid central portion, the opposed end portions (154, 156), and the flexible portions defining a variable cross section torsion bar with the flexible portions comprising reduced cross-sectional portions of the torsion bar relative to the rigid central portion and opposed end portions (154, 156).
A port cap for a humidification apparatus, wherein the humidification apparatus comprises a humidification chamber, wherein: the port cap is configured to cover an inlet port of the humidification chamber for shipping and/or storage, the humidification chamber configured to hold a volume of liquid and comprising: at least one side wall; a top wall connected to the at least one side wall; a base surface connected to the at least one side wall; a cavity at least partially defined by the at least one side wall and the top wall; the inlet port defining a passage into the cavity of the humidification chamber; and an outlet port defining a passage out of the cavity of the humidification chamber; and characterised in that the port cap comprises a single finger that extends into the inlet port when the port cap is positioned to cover the inlet port, wherein the finger comprises a first contact structure and a second contact structure, the first contact structure being spaced apart from the second contact structure along the length of the finger. the port cap is configured to cover an inlet port of the humidification chamber for shipping and/or storage, the humidification chamber configured to hold a volume of liquid and comprising: at least one side wall; a top wall connected to the at least one side wall; a base surface connected to the at least one side wall; a cavity at least partially defined by the at least one side wall and the top wall; the inlet port defining a passage into the cavity of the humidification chamber; and an outlet port defining a passage out of the cavity of the humidification chamber; and at least one side wall; a top wall connected to the at least one side wall; a base surface connected to the at least one side wall; a cavity at least partially defined by the at least one side wall and the top wall; the inlet port defining a passage into the cavity of the humidification chamber; and an outlet port defining a passage out of the cavity of the humidification chamber; and characterised in that the port cap comprises a single finger that extends into the inlet port when the port cap is positioned to cover the inlet port, wherein the finger comprises a first contact structure and a second contact structure, the first contact structure being spaced apart from the second contact structure along the length of the finger.
Brake actuation detection device having: an evaluation apparatus by means of which at least one supplied change variable (14, dp) relating to a change in an actual variable (28, p) over time relating to a pressure present in a pressure chamber of a brake booster of a brake system can be compared with a predefined comparison variable range (20, g1, g2), wherein if the at least one supplied change variable (14, dp) lies in the comparison variable range (20, g1, g2), it is possible to determine that a brake actuation element which is arranged on the brake system is in an actuation state below a predefined minimum actuation state, and a corresponding sub-minimum actuation information signal can be output as an information signal, and if the at least one supplied change variable (14, dp) differs from the comparison variable range (20, g1, g2), it is possible to determine that the brake actuation element is in an actuation state above the predefined minimum actuation state and a corresponding super-minimum actuation information signal can be output as an information signal. an evaluation apparatus by means of which at least one supplied change variable (14, dp) relating to a change in an actual variable (28, p) over time relating to a pressure present in a pressure chamber of a brake booster of a brake system can be compared with a predefined comparison variable range (20, g1, g2), wherein if the at least one supplied change variable (14, dp) lies in the comparison variable range (20, g1, g2), it is possible to determine that a brake actuation element which is arranged on the brake system is in an actuation state below a predefined minimum actuation state, and a corresponding sub-minimum actuation information signal can be output as an information signal, and if the at least one supplied change variable (14, dp) differs from the comparison variable range (20, g1, g2), it is possible to determine that the brake actuation element is in an actuation state above the predefined minimum actuation state and a corresponding super-minimum actuation information signal can be output as an information signal.
An automated test equipment comprising: - an electronic controller comprising a non-volatile memory where the test sequences to be performed are loaded; - at least two measuring lines; - at least one switching matrix (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) comprising at least one test point (20, 21, 22) and at least two electromechanical relays for each test point of the at least one test point, each electromechanical relay connected between a measuring line, of the at least two measuring lines, and the at least one test point; - at least one switching matrix (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) comprising at least one additional test point and at least two solid-state relays for each test point of the at least one additional test point, each solid-state relay connected between a measuring line, of the at least two measuring lines, and the at least one additional test point; wherein each test point of the at least one switching matrix, comprising the at least two electromechanical relays, is connected to a test point, of the at least one additional test point, of the at least one switching matrix comprising the at least two solid-state relays, via an electromechanical relay (17, 18, 19). - an electronic controller comprising a non-volatile memory where the test sequences to be performed are loaded; - at least two measuring lines; - at least one switching matrix (5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10) comprising at least one test point (20, 21, 22) and at least two electromechanical relays for each test point of the at least one test point, each electromechanical relay connected between a measuring line, of the at least two measuring lines, and the at least one test point; - at least one switching matrix (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16) comprising at least one additional test point and at least two solid-state relays for each test point of the at least one additional test point, each solid-state relay connected between a measuring line, of the at least two measuring lines, and the at least one additional test point;
An apparatus, comprising: a variable area fan nozzle for a jet engine, the variable area fan nozzle comprising: petals; and hinges about which the petals pivot; a seal assembly comprising: a frame; and an elastomeric seal to be coupled to the frame, the seal to enclose the petals of the variable area fan nozzle to substantially prevent airflow between the petals, the coupling between the frame and the seal defining a chamber into which the variable area fan nozzle is positioned, wherein the seal includes a first end and a second end, the first end comprising an opening to receive the frame, the second end to comprise a fold, wherein the seal includes a first panel and a second panel that are folded to form the fold, wherein the seal is configured such that, when the petals are in a contracted position, the seal is in lesser tension and, when the petals transition to an expanded position, the seal is under increased tension. a variable area fan nozzle for a jet engine, the variable area fan nozzle comprising: petals; and hinges about which the petals pivot; petals; and hinges about which the petals pivot; a seal assembly comprising: a frame; and an elastomeric seal to be coupled to the frame, the seal to enclose the petals of the variable area fan nozzle to substantially prevent airflow between the petals, the coupling between the frame and the seal defining a chamber into which the variable area fan nozzle is positioned, wherein the seal includes a first end and a second end, the first end comprising an opening to receive the frame, the second end to comprise a fold, wherein the seal includes a first panel and a second panel that are folded to form the fold, wherein the seal is configured such that, when the petals are in a contracted position, the seal is in lesser tension and, when the petals transition to an expanded position, the seal is under increased tension. a frame; and an elastomeric seal to be coupled to the frame, the seal to enclose the petals of the variable area fan nozzle to substantially prevent airflow between the petals, the coupling between the frame and the seal defining a chamber into which the variable area fan nozzle is positioned, wherein the seal includes a first end and a second end, the first end comprising an opening to receive the frame, the second end to comprise a fold, wherein the seal includes a first panel and a second panel that are folded to form the fold, wherein the seal is configured such that, when the petals are in a contracted position, the seal is in lesser tension and, when the petals transition to an expanded position, the seal is under increased tension.
A multi-ply twisted yarn for a cut-resistant fabric, wherein the yarn comprises: (i) at least a first single yarn having a skin-core structure, wherein the skin comprises aromatic polyamide staple fibers and the core comprises filaments, and (ii) at least a second single yarn having a skin-core structure, wherein the skin comprises cut-resistant staple fibers, the core comprises at least an elastomer filament, and the cut-resistant staple fibers of the second single yarn are selected from one or more of aromatic polyamide staple fibers, aliphatic polyamide staple fibers and polyethylene staple fibers, characterized in that the core of the at least first single yarn comprises tungsten filaments and the diameter of the tungsten filaments is 22 μm to 38 μm. (i) at least a first single yarn having a skin-core structure, wherein the skin comprises aromatic polyamide staple fibers and the core comprises filaments, and (ii) at least a second single yarn having a skin-core structure, wherein the skin comprises cut-resistant staple fibers, the core comprises at least an elastomer filament, and the cut-resistant staple fibers of the second single yarn are selected from one or more of aromatic polyamide staple fibers, aliphatic polyamide staple fibers and polyethylene staple fibers, characterized in that the core of the at least first single yarn comprises tungsten filaments and the diameter of the tungsten filaments is 22 μm to 38 μm.
A wind power plant system comprising: a plurality of wind turbine generators each having a corresponding generator controller, and a power plant controller for controlling the power generated by the wind power plant system; characterized in that at least some of the plurality of generator controllers are each configured to: generate a model that indicates the thermal capacity of one or more components of the wind turbine generator, determine power capacity data from the model, said data relating to: at least one reactive power supply level and a corresponding time limit for which that reactive power supply level may be maintained, and transmit to the power plant controller the determined power capacity data, wherein the power plant controller is operable to receive the power capacity data from the plurality of generator controllers and to transmit respective power references to the plurality of generator controllers to control the power generated by the wind power plant system. a plurality of wind turbine generators each having a corresponding generator controller, and a power plant controller for controlling the power generated by the wind power plant system; characterized in that at least some of the plurality of generator controllers are each configured to: generate a model that indicates the thermal capacity of one or more components of the wind turbine generator, determine power capacity data from the model, said data relating to: at least one reactive power supply level and a corresponding time limit for which that reactive power supply level may be maintained, and transmit to the power plant controller the determined power capacity data, generate a model that indicates the thermal capacity of one or more components of the wind turbine generator, determine power capacity data from the model, said data relating to: at least one reactive power supply level and a corresponding time limit for which that reactive power supply level may be maintained, and transmit to the power plant controller the determined power capacity data, wherein the power plant controller is operable to receive the power capacity data from the plurality of generator controllers and to transmit respective power references to the plurality of generator controllers to control the power generated by the wind power plant system.
Roof or wall structure (8, 10), in particular for a re-usable hall or a re-usable tent, comprising - at least one main member extending in a first direction of extension and - at least one cross member, fixed to the main member, which cross member extends in a second direction of extension differing from the first direction of extension, wherein - on an exterior side of the main member at least one attachment device for fixing a holder fixed to the cross member or a holder integrally connected to the cross member is provided, and - the attachment device has two support webs (28, 34) extending in the first direction of extension with support surfaces (28a, 34a) facing each other on both sides of a fixing region, by means of which the holder, arranged at least partially within the fixing region, is fixed in position to the main member at least transversely to the first direction of extension, characterized in that the attachment device and the holder dispose of cooperating form-fitting means (34b, 72a), by means of which mobility of the holder in direction of the first direction of extension is limited, if the holder is located between the support webs (28, 34). - at least one main member extending in a first direction of extension and - at least one cross member, fixed to the main member, which cross member extends in a second direction of extension differing from the first direction of extension, - on an exterior side of the main member at least one attachment device for fixing a holder fixed to the cross member or a holder integrally connected to the cross member is provided, and - the attachment device has two support webs (28, 34) extending in the first direction of extension with support surfaces (28a, 34a) facing each other on both sides of a fixing region, by means of which the holder, arranged at least partially within the fixing region, is fixed in position to the main member at least transversely to the first direction of extension,
An in vitro method for modulating the HTRA1 activity inside a cell, comprising the steps of (a) contacting the cell with a HTRA1 polypeptide in the absence of any other means suitable for inducing uptake of polypeptides into a cell; (b) incubating the cell in the presence of the HTRA1 polypeptide for a period of time sufficient for uptake of the HTRA1 polypeptide into the cell; wherein the cell is a mammalian cell; and wherein the HTRA1 polypeptide comprises the HTRA1 protease domain or an amino acid sequence derived therefrom which shares an identity with the amino acid sequence of the HTRA1 protease domain over its entire length of at least 80%. (a) contacting the cell with a HTRA1 polypeptide in the absence of any other means suitable for inducing uptake of polypeptides into a cell; (b) incubating the cell in the presence of the HTRA1 polypeptide for a period of time sufficient for uptake of the HTRA1 polypeptide into the cell;
An isolated anti-DEspR antibody or antibody fragment thereof that specifically binds to DEspR (dual endothelin/VEGF signal peptide receptor) and reduces or inhibits DEspR biological activity: wherein the DEspR comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1; wherein the anti-DEspR antibody or antibody fragment thereof specifically binds to an epitope of DEspR consisting of residues 1-9 of SEQ ID NO:1, and wherein the anti-DEspR antibody or antibody fragment thereof specifically binds to DEspR at a VEGF signal peptide (VEGFsp) binding site. wherein the DEspR comprises the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO:1; wherein the anti-DEspR antibody or antibody fragment thereof specifically binds to an epitope of DEspR consisting of residues 1-9 of SEQ ID NO:1, and wherein the anti-DEspR antibody or antibody fragment thereof specifically binds to DEspR at a VEGF signal peptide (VEGFsp) binding site.
Vessel comprising a lifting means provided in a position and a device for upending an elongate element from a deck of the vessel using the lifting means, comprising:- a plurality of support structures (50, 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d), mutually coupled and running parallel to each other, each configured for supporting an elongate element of a plurality of elongate elements in lying position, wherein each support structure (50, 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d) comprises for this purpose two support parts, placed at a mutual distance in a longitudinal direction of the support structure (50, 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d) and connected to the deck, and configured for supporting peripheral parts of one elongate element provided in the support structure (50, 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d); and characterised by:- displacing means configured to displace the plurality of support structures (50, 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d) collectively, parallel to the deck, towards or away from the position of the lifting means in a direction running substantially perpendicularly of the longitudinal direction of the support structures, which enables moving an elongate element provided in one of the support structures (50, 50a, 50b, 50c, 50d) within reach of the lifting means; wherein at least one of the plurality of support structures of the device further comprises an upending tool which is connected for pivoting around an axis running parallel to an edge of the vessel to the at least one support structure and is configured to support an elongate element received in the at least one support structure when this elongate element is upended with the lifting means, wherein the upending tool is rotated around the axis.
A fluid analyzer (15, 500, 600, 610, 620, 701) comprising: a concentrator (124, 523, 623, 704) having a first solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel of solid support and a second solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel connected to the first solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel; a phased heater array (20, 22, 24, 26) including a support member separating, parallel to a streaming fluid, the first solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel and the second solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel of the concentrator (124, 523, 623, 704); and a separator (126, 524, 525, 624, 625, 651, 654, 706) having a first solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel, the separator (126, 524, 525, 624, 625, 651, 654, 706) fluidly connected to the concentrator (124, 523, 623, 704). a concentrator (124, 523, 623, 704) having a first solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel of solid support and a second solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel connected to the first solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel; a phased heater array (20, 22, 24, 26) including a support member separating, parallel to a streaming fluid, the first solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel and the second solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel of the concentrator (124, 523, 623, 704); and a separator (126, 524, 525, 624, 625, 651, 654, 706) having a first solid-state thin-film heater-adsorber support channel, the separator (126, 524, 525, 624, 625, 651, 654, 706) fluidly connected to the concentrator (124, 523, 623, 704).