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A microfluidic chip, comprising a substrate and an integrated unit on the substrate, wherein the integrated unit comprises: A) a sample chamber, a mixing chamber, and a reaction chamber, wherein the sample chamber is configured to form a first fluid connection with the mixing chamber, and the mixing chamber is configured to form a second fluid connection with the reaction chamber; B) a distribution channel between the mixing chamber and the reaction chamber; and C) a circuit configured to provide an air connection between the sample chamber and the mixing chamber; wherein the mixing chamber comprises: a sleeve disposed on the substrate; a rotor disposed within the sleeve, wherein the rotor, the sleeve, and the substrate enclose a space within the mixing chamber; two apertures on the substrate, each configured to form a fluid connection between the mixing chamber and the sample chamber or the distributing channel, e.g., via a channel; and a structure disposed on the rotor and extending toward the substrate, wherein the structure is configured to block or close one or both apertures. A) a sample chamber, a mixing chamber, and a reaction chamber, wherein the sample chamber is configured to form a first fluid connection with the mixing chamber, and the mixing chamber is configured to form a second fluid connection with the reaction chamber; B) a distribution channel between the mixing chamber and the reaction chamber; and C) a circuit configured to provide an air connection between the sample chamber and the mixing chamber; a sleeve disposed on the substrate; a rotor disposed within the sleeve, wherein the rotor, the sleeve, and the substrate enclose a space within the mixing chamber; two apertures on the substrate, each configured to form a fluid connection between the mixing chamber and the sample chamber or the distributing channel, e.g., via a channel; and a structure disposed on the rotor and extending toward the substrate, wherein the structure is configured to block or close one or both apertures.
A movable modular vehicle barrier formed from at least two modular units, each modular unit being foldable and comprising: a base bar, a reclining bar hingedly connected to the base bar via an activating pivot, a horizontal reclining bar hingedly connected to the base bar, and a vertical reclining bar hingedly connected to the reclining bar, wherein: in a folded position of the modular unit the base bar, the reclining bar, the horizontal reclining bar and the vertical reclining bar are substantially parallel to each other, and in an operative position of the modular unit, the reclining bar forms with the base bar an internal angle that is not smaller than ninety degrees, the horizontal reclining bar is perpendicular to two adjacent base bars, and the vertical reclining bar is perpendicular to two adjacent reclining bars, characterized by a flexible belt that is secured to the base bar and the reclining bar, wherein in said folded position the belt is loose and in said operative position the belt is stretched to thereby ensure that the reclining bar will not increase its relative position to the base bar in said operative position. a base bar, a reclining bar hingedly connected to the base bar via an activating pivot, a horizontal reclining bar hingedly connected to the base bar, and a vertical reclining bar hingedly connected to the reclining bar, wherein: in a folded position of the modular unit the base bar, the reclining bar, the horizontal reclining bar and the vertical reclining bar are substantially parallel to each other, and in an operative position of the modular unit, the reclining bar forms with the base bar an internal angle that is not smaller than ninety degrees, in a folded position of the modular unit the base bar, the reclining bar, the horizontal reclining bar and the vertical reclining bar are substantially parallel to each other, and in an operative position of the modular unit, the reclining bar forms with the base bar an internal angle that is not smaller than ninety degrees, the horizontal reclining bar is perpendicular to two adjacent base bars, and the vertical reclining bar is perpendicular to two adjacent reclining bars, characterized by a flexible belt that is secured to the base bar and the reclining bar, wherein in said folded position the belt is loose and in said operative position the belt is stretched to thereby ensure that the reclining bar will not increase its relative position to the base bar in said operative position.
A method for forming an OLED device comprising: providing a substrate with a device region; coating spacer particles with a layer of adhesive; depositing the spacer particles on the substrate; curing the layer of adhesive on the spacer particles; and mounting a cap on the substrate to encapsulate the device, the cap forming a cavity in the device region supported by the spacer particles, wherein the adhesive is cured after the spacer particles are applied to the surface and before the encapsulation of the OLED device. providing a substrate with a device region; coating spacer particles with a layer of adhesive; depositing the spacer particles on the substrate; curing the layer of adhesive on the spacer particles; and mounting a cap on the substrate to encapsulate the device, the cap forming a cavity in the device region supported by the spacer particles, wherein the adhesive is cured after the spacer particles are applied to the surface and before the encapsulation of the OLED device.
A method for the production of synthesis gas from biomass, comprising the steps of: (a) combusting a combustible gas in a combustion means to form hot flue gasses, (b) passing said flue gasses through heat storing means so as to heat said heat storing means to an elevated temperature, (c) heating a gaseous medium present in the heat storing means, (d) transporting the hot gaseous medium to a reactor containing biomass, (e) heating the biomass to an elevated temperature by means of hot gaseous medium so as to form synthesis gas, (f) transporting the synthesis gas to the heat storing means to heat said synthesis gas, (g) withdrawing at least part of the synthesis gas formed, and (h) recirculating the rest of the synthesis gas in form of hot gaseous medium to the reactor thereby continuing the production of synthesis gas through steps (e)-(g). (a) combusting a combustible gas in a combustion means to form hot flue gasses, (b) passing said flue gasses through heat storing means so as to heat said heat storing means to an elevated temperature, (c) heating a gaseous medium present in the heat storing means, (d) transporting the hot gaseous medium to a reactor containing biomass, (e) heating the biomass to an elevated temperature by means of hot gaseous medium so as to form synthesis gas, (f) transporting the synthesis gas to the heat storing means to heat said synthesis gas, (g) withdrawing at least part of the synthesis gas formed, and (h) recirculating the rest of the synthesis gas in form of hot gaseous medium to the reactor thereby continuing the production of synthesis gas through steps (e)-(g).
A device for securing a cargo on a transporting surface, for example of a motor vehicle or a railway wagon, with at least one flexible securing means (3, 4) which at least partially loops around the cargo and is fastened at one or more lashing points (5, 6) of the transporting surface, also with at least one tensioning device (7, 8) for the securing means (3, 4) and with one or more tension measuring elements for recording the tension of the securing means (3, 4), wherein a control unit is provided which, by way of tension values of the securing means (3, 4) recorded by the tension measuring element, acts on the tensioning device (7, 8) accordingly, characterised in that the securing means (3, 4) is fitted with the tension measuring element and for this the tension measuring element is integrated into the securing means (3, 4), wherein the tension measuring element is designed as a plastic fibre and/or a plastic strap which transmits to the control unit an electrical measuring signal which is proportional to the tension.
A forging device for additive manufacturing, comprising: - a forging head (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for additive manufacturing, comprising: -- abase portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601); -- a forging portion (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602) extending from the base portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601), configured to forge a cladding layer (15, 25) during formation of the cladding layer (15, 25) by additive manufacturing; wherein -- a through hole (103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603) is formed through the base portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601) and the forging portion (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602), configured to allow at least one of an energy beam (111, 211, 212) and an additive material (19, 29) to pass through during formation of the cladding layer (15, 25); - a forging head fixing device (700, 800) comprising a cavity (703, 803) configured to receive the forging head (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600); wherein the through hole (103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603) and the cavity (703, 803) communicate with each other, and are configured to allow at least one of an energy beam (111, 211, 212) and an additive material (19, 29) to pass through during formation of the cladding layer (15, 25). - a forging head (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for additive manufacturing, comprising: -- abase portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601); -- a forging portion (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602) extending from the base portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601), configured to forge a cladding layer (15, 25) during formation of the cladding layer (15, 25) by additive manufacturing; wherein -- a through hole (103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603) is formed through the base portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601) and the forging portion (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602), configured to allow at least one of an energy beam (111, 211, 212) and an additive material (19, 29) to pass through during formation of the cladding layer (15, 25); -- abase portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601); -- a forging portion (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602) extending from the base portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601), configured to forge a cladding layer (15, 25) during formation of the cladding layer (15, 25) by additive manufacturing; wherein -- a through hole (103, 203, 303, 403, 503, 603) is formed through the base portion (101, 201, 301, 401, 501, 601) and the forging portion (102, 202, 302, 402, 502, 602), configured to allow at least one of an energy beam (111, 211, 212) and an additive material (19, 29) to pass through during formation of the cladding layer (15, 25); - a forging head fixing device (700, 800) comprising a cavity (703, 803) configured to receive the forging head (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600); wherein
A process for the preparation of a composition comprising oxygenates and hydrocarbons by means of a Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction, said process comprising contacting a mixture of hydrogen, carbon monoxide, and carbon dioxide gases with a supported Co-Mn Fischer-Tropsch synthesis catalyst, wherein the supported synthesis catalyst comprises at least 2.5 wt.% of manganese and less than 0.1 wt.% of copper, on an elemental basis, based on the total weight of the supported synthesis catalyst; the weight ratio of manganese to cobalt, on an elemental basis, is 0.2 or greater; and, wherein the amount of carbon dioxide present in the Fischer-Tropsch synthesis reaction is at least 5 %v/v.
A reusable, multi-purpose bag, comprising: a flexible, resiliently deformable body comprising: a first material having a degradation temperature and an absorption ratio of at least two to one of absorbed water weight to bag weight, the first material forming an anterior panel and a posterior panel, the anterior panel positioned adjacent to the posterior panel to define a cavity therebetween; characterized in that the first material forms both interior and exterior walls of the anterior panel and the posterior panel and in that the reusable, multi-purpose bag comprises: a second material having a melting point for melting onto the first material, the melting point being lower than the degradation temperature, wherein a portion of the anterior panel is bonded to a portion of the posterior panel by the second material. a first material having a degradation temperature and an absorption ratio of at least two to one of absorbed water weight to bag weight, the first material forming an anterior panel and a posterior panel, the anterior panel positioned adjacent to the posterior panel to define a cavity therebetween; characterized in that the first material forms both interior and exterior walls of the anterior panel and the posterior panel and in that the reusable, multi-purpose bag comprises: a second material having a melting point for melting onto the first material, the melting point being lower than the degradation temperature, wherein a portion of the anterior panel is bonded to a portion of the posterior panel by the second material. a second material having a melting point for melting onto the first material, the melting point being lower than the degradation temperature, wherein a portion of the anterior panel is bonded to a portion of the posterior panel by the second material.
Closure with a lid cap which is pivotably formed on the closure by means of a hinge, wherein the lid cap has a rear side and a front side, wherein the hinge is arranged on the rear side, and wherein the lid cap, when swung shut, detachably engages or latches with the closure at at least two points, characterized in that the lid cap comprises a single unlocking and pressing-in point on the front side, in that the lid cap can be deformed by pressure on only the single unlocking and pressing-in point in such a way that the latches can be released by this deformation, and the lid cap can be swung open with one hand beyond the latching means when the pressure is maintained.
A method for use in a base station in a Long Term Evolution, LTE, cellular communication network for controlling Channel State Information, CSI, reports to be sent by a User Equipment, UE, wherein the CSI reports are based on measurements on cell specific reference signals from the base station, the method characterized by - determining an interval/pattern with which the cell specific reference signals should be sent from the base station, - determining a parameter dependent on the interval/pattern which is indicative of when the UE should send the CSI reports in a way to distribute the CSI reports from different UEs, and - sending the parameter to the UE. - determining an interval/pattern with which the cell specific reference signals should be sent from the base station, - determining a parameter dependent on the interval/pattern which is indicative of when the UE should send the CSI reports in a way to distribute the CSI reports from different UEs, and - sending the parameter to the UE.
A waterproof sound-transmitting sheet, comprising: a sound-transmitting layer made of a polymer material and formed in the shape of a web having a plurality of pores; and a coating layer (20, 30) formed on the surface of at least one side of the sound-transmitting layer to block pores existing on the surface of the sound-transmitting layer, wherein the sound-transmitting layer is formed by electrospinning the polymer material. a sound-transmitting layer made of a polymer material and formed in the shape of a web having a plurality of pores; and a coating layer (20, 30) formed on the surface of at least one side of the sound-transmitting layer to block pores existing on the surface of the sound-transmitting layer,
A computer-implemented method (700, 800) comprising: receiving (702, 802) first data representing a proposed change for a current configuration of a Software-Defined-Networking, SDN, controller; storing (704, 804) an indication of the proposed change in association with a list of proposed changes for the configuration of the SDN controller; refraining (706, 806) from deploying the proposed changes in the list of proposed changes for a period of time; receiving (708, 808) second data representing an approval or disapproval of at least one of the proposed changes in the list of proposed changes; subsequent to the period of time, deploying (712, 810) the proposed changes in the list of proposed changes to the SDN controller such that the current configuration is changed to an updated configuration. receiving (702, 802) first data representing a proposed change for a current configuration of a Software-Defined-Networking, SDN, controller; storing (704, 804) an indication of the proposed change in association with a list of proposed changes for the configuration of the SDN controller; refraining (706, 806) from deploying the proposed changes in the list of proposed changes for a period of time; receiving (708, 808) second data representing an approval or disapproval of at least one of the proposed changes in the list of proposed changes; subsequent to the period of time, deploying (712, 810) the proposed changes in the list of proposed changes to the SDN controller such that the current configuration is changed to an updated configuration.
A mobile unit (MS1, MS2) for use in an uncoordinated frequency hopping cellular system, the mobile unit comprising: wireless means for communicating with a first base station in the uncoordinated frequency hopping cellular system; means for receiving information from the first base station, wherein the information includes identities and clock offset values of neighbouring base stations (BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5) in the uncoordinated frequency hopping cellular system; and characterised by means for supplying additional information to the first base station, wherein the additional information includes identity and clock offset information pertaining to another base station in the uncoordinated frequency hopping cellular system. wireless means for communicating with a first base station in the uncoordinated frequency hopping cellular system; means for receiving information from the first base station, wherein the information includes identities and clock offset values of neighbouring base stations (BS2, BS3, BS4, BS5) in the uncoordinated frequency hopping cellular system; and characterised by means for supplying additional information to the first base station, wherein the additional information includes identity and clock offset information pertaining to another base station in the uncoordinated frequency hopping cellular system.
An intermittent microwave energy delivery system, comprising: a microwave energy source configured to provide a continuous microwave energy signal; an energy delivery network configured to intermittently transmit a portion of the continuous microwave energy signal; a resistive load configured to dissipate the microwave energy signal; a switching network configured to switch the continuous microwave energy signal between the microwave energy network and the resistive load; and a processor configured to vary the duty cycle of the switching network, so that the continuous microwave energy signal is time proportioned between the energy delivery network and the resistive load, wherein the duty cycle of the switching network is determined by at least one parameter; characterised in that the processor varies the duty cycle of the switching network between about 10% on-time to about 90% on-time; and in that the at least one parameter is selected from a group consisting of a forward power measurement and a reflective power measurement. a microwave energy source configured to provide a continuous microwave energy signal; an energy delivery network configured to intermittently transmit a portion of the continuous microwave energy signal; a resistive load configured to dissipate the microwave energy signal; a switching network configured to switch the continuous microwave energy signal between the microwave energy network and the resistive load; and a processor configured to vary the duty cycle of the switching network, so that the continuous microwave energy signal is time proportioned between the energy delivery network and the resistive load, wherein the duty cycle of the switching network is determined by at least one parameter; characterised in that the processor varies the duty cycle of the switching network between about 10% on-time to about 90% on-time; and in that the at least one parameter is selected from a group consisting of a forward power measurement and a reflective power measurement.
A disposable absorbent article comprising: a. an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface, wherein apertured refers to a nonwoven topsheet that has been subjected to a mechanical means that results in weakening patterned locations over a surface of the nonwoven topsheet; b. a backsheet; c. an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet; d. a surface modifying composition disposed on said body surface of said topsheet wherein said body surface exhibits a static water contact angle of 120 to 160 degrees as determined by the method for measuring the static water contact angle as defined in the test methods section herein, and a water contact angle hysteresis of from 10 to 30 degrees as determined by the method for measuring the water contact angle hysteresis as defined in the test methods section herein, and wherein said topsheet exhibits a Fiber Roughness value of 1 μm to 3.5 μm as determined by the method for measuring Fiber Roughness as defined in the test methods section herein. a. an apertured nonwoven topsheet having a body surface and an opposing garment surface, wherein apertured refers to a nonwoven topsheet that has been subjected to a mechanical means that results in weakening patterned locations over a surface of the nonwoven topsheet; b. a backsheet; c. an absorbent core disposed between said topsheet and said backsheet; d. a surface modifying composition disposed on said body surface of said topsheet