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A turboprop aeroengine having a propeller and an inlet system comprising an inlet duct for directing an air flow from an intake opening to a compressor, having a section including opposed and substantially flat first and second peripheral walls (32, 34); characterised in that: the section has first and second deformable walls (63a, 63b) providing a portion of the respective first and second peripheral walls (32, 34) and being deformable between undeployed and deployed positions, the first and second deformable walls (63a, 63b) each including a plurality of panels pivotally connected one to another to allow pivotal movement of the panels relative to respective adjacent panels about respective parallel axes oriented transverse to a direction of the air flow, the first and second deformable walls (63a, 63b) in the undeployed position each being substantially flat to substantially avoid interfering with the air flow and the first and second deformable walls (63a, 63b) in the deployed position each projecting into the inlet duct from the respective first and second peripheral walls (32, 34) to reduce an effective cross-sectional area of the inlet duct to reduce line-of-sight noise propagation.
Use of at least one depolymerized carboxylated cellulose solution for preparing an aqueous Precipitated Calcium Carbonate slurry by slaking of a material containing calcium oxide in water, followed by carbonation of the milk of lime thus obtained, said depolymerized carboxylated cellulose solution exhibiting a solids content of between 25 wt.% and 40 wt.%, based on the total weight of the solution, and a molecular weight Mw of between 10,000 g/mol and 40,000 g/mol.
A finishing apparatus (10, 100) for performing an automated finishing operation on a surface (134, 164) of a workpiece (132, 162), the finishing apparatus comprising: a platen (12, 102) fabricated from a magnetic material and having a platen surface (22, 108); finishing modules (18, 20) disposed on the platen surface and having a finishing operation end effector (36, 82), wherein each of the finishing modules (18, 20) generates a magnetic field that biases the finishing module toward the platen (12, 102), and is operable to generate a magnetic flux to control movement of the finishing module (18, 20) over the platen surface to perform the automated finishing operation on the surface of the workpiece; and a bearing system that provides a gap between the platen surface (22, 108) and a bottom surfaces of a module base of each of the finishing modules (18, 20), wherein the finishing operation end effector of a first finishing module of the finishing modules (18, 20) is a cleanliness probe that is configured to detect the presence or absence of contaminants on the surface of the workpiece, wherein the finishing operation end effector of a second finishing module of the finishing modules (18, 20) is a medium dispensing end effector that is configured to apply one of paint and printer ink onto the surface (134, 164) of the workpiece (132, 162). a platen (12, 102) fabricated from a magnetic material and having a platen surface (22, 108); finishing modules (18, 20) disposed on the platen surface and having a finishing operation end effector (36, 82), wherein each of the finishing modules (18, 20) generates a magnetic field that biases the finishing module toward the platen (12, 102), and is operable to generate a magnetic flux to control movement of the finishing module (18, 20) over the platen surface to perform the automated finishing operation on the surface of the workpiece; and a bearing system that provides a gap between the platen surface (22, 108) and a bottom surfaces of a module base of each of the finishing modules (18, 20), wherein the finishing operation end effector of a first finishing module of the finishing modules (18, 20) is a cleanliness probe that is configured to detect the presence or absence of contaminants on the surface of the workpiece, wherein the finishing operation end effector of a second finishing module of the finishing modules (18, 20) is a medium dispensing end effector that is configured to apply one of paint and printer ink onto the surface (134, 164) of the workpiece (132, 162).
A method of performing nucleic acid sequence determination, the method comprising: (a) providing a surface that is passivated, wherein the surface comprises (i) at least one hydrophilic polymer coating layer adjacent to the surface, wherein said at least one hydrophilic polymer coating layer comprises polyethylene glycol and (ii) a plurality of oligonucleotide molecules coupled to the at least one hydrophilic polymer coating layer, wherein at least one discrete region of the surface comprises a plurality of sample nucleic acid molecules hybridized to the plurality of oligonucleotide molecules, and wherein the plurality of sample nucleic acid molecules is present at a density of at least 10,000/mm 2 of the surface; (b) performing at least a nucleotide binding reaction or a nucleotide incorporation reaction with a nucleotide that is labeled with a detectable tag and a sample nucleic acid molecule of the plurality of sample nucleic acid molecules, and (c) amplifying the plurality of sample nucleic acid molecules hybridized to the plurality of oligonucleotide molecules. (a) providing a surface that is passivated, wherein the surface comprises (i) at least one hydrophilic polymer coating layer adjacent to the surface, wherein said at least one hydrophilic polymer coating layer comprises polyethylene glycol and (ii) a plurality of oligonucleotide molecules coupled to the at least one hydrophilic polymer coating layer, wherein at least one discrete region of the surface comprises a plurality of sample nucleic acid molecules hybridized to the plurality of oligonucleotide molecules, and wherein the plurality of sample nucleic acid molecules is present at a density of at least 10,000/mm 2 of the surface; (b) performing at least a nucleotide binding reaction or a nucleotide incorporation reaction with a nucleotide that is labeled with a detectable tag and a sample nucleic acid molecule of the plurality of sample nucleic acid molecules, and (c) amplifying the plurality of sample nucleic acid molecules hybridized to the plurality of oligonucleotide molecules.
A method of detecting c-reactive protein in multiple liquid samples, comprising the steps of: (a) obtaining a probe having a first antibody immobilized on the tip of the probe, wherein the diameter of the tip surface is ≤ 5 mm; wherein the first antibody is a mouse monoclonal anti-human C-reactive protein antibody CRP30. (b) dipping the probe in a pre-read vessel comprising an aqueous solution having pH of 6.0-8.5 to pre-read the fluorescent signal of the probe tip; (c) dipping the probe tip into a sample vessel containing a liquid sample having an analyte of c-reactive protein; (d) dipping the probe tip into a reagent vessel containing a reagent solution comprising a second antibody conjugated with one or more fluorescent labels to form an immunocomplex among the analyte, the first antibody, and the second antibody on the probe tip, wherein the first antibody and the second antibody are antibodies against the analyte; (e) dipping the probe tip into a washing vessel containing a wash solution; (f) determining the analyte concentration in the first sample by measuring the fluorescent signal of the immunocomplex at the probe tip, subtracting the pre-read fluorescent signal of (b), and quantitating against a calibration curve; (g) dipping the probe tip in an acidic solution having pH about 1.0-4.0 to elute the immunocomplex from the probe tip; and (h) repeating steps (b)-(g) with a second liquid sample in a second sample vessel in a second cycle, whereby the analyte in multiple liquid samples is detected. (a) obtaining a probe having a first antibody immobilized on the tip of the probe, wherein the diameter of the tip surface is ≤ 5 mm; wherein the first antibody is a mouse monoclonal anti-human C-reactive protein antibody CRP30. (b) dipping the probe in a pre-read vessel comprising an aqueous solution having pH of 6.0-8.5 to pre-read the fluorescent signal of the probe tip; (c) dipping the probe tip into a sample vessel containing a liquid sample having an analyte of c-reactive protein; (d) dipping the probe tip into a reagent vessel containing a reagent solution comprising a second antibody conjugated with one or more fluorescent labels to form an immunocomplex among the analyte, the first antibody, and the second antibody on the probe tip, wherein the first antibody and the second antibody are antibodies against the analyte; (e) dipping the probe tip into a washing vessel containing a wash solution; (f) determining the analyte concentration in the first sample by measuring the fluorescent signal of the immunocomplex at the probe tip, subtracting the pre-read fluorescent signal of (b), and quantitating against a calibration curve; (g) dipping the probe tip in an acidic solution having pH about 1.0-4.0 to elute the immunocomplex from the probe tip; and (h) repeating steps (b)-(g) with a second liquid sample in a second sample vessel in a second cycle, whereby the analyte in multiple liquid samples is detected.
A method of producing a dry pet food composition, the method comprising: forming a meat slurry from fresh or frozen meat; adding the meat slurry to a dry blend of ingredients to form a mixture in which the meat slurry is 14 wt% to 20 wt% of the mixture; subjecting the mixture to extrusion cooking to form an extrudate; and processing the extrudate to form the pet food composition, wherein processing the extrudate comprises cutting the extrudate into pieces and drying the pieces. forming a meat slurry from fresh or frozen meat; adding the meat slurry to a dry blend of ingredients to form a mixture in which the meat slurry is 14 wt% to 20 wt% of the mixture; subjecting the mixture to extrusion cooking to form an extrudate; and processing the extrudate to form the pet food composition, wherein processing the extrudate comprises cutting the extrudate into pieces and drying the pieces.
A method in an electronic device, the electronic device having a first display, the method comprising: displaying a list of items associated with a messaging application on the first display with each item of the list of items being a message identifier, at least one of the items of the list of items having respective associated content that is a body of a message not visible in the displayed list of items; and while displaying the list of items on the first display, sending the associated content for one or more of the at least one item to a second display that forms part of another electronic device for display on the second display. displaying a list of items associated with a messaging application on the first display with each item of the list of items being a message identifier, at least one of the items of the list of items having respective associated content that is a body of a message not visible in the displayed list of items; and while displaying the list of items on the first display, sending the associated content for one or more of the at least one item to a second display that forms part of another electronic device for display on the second display.
Method for transferring a tube in a tube filling machine between a provision location and a deposition location by means of a multimember articulated arm which has at least one first arm member, which is pivotable about a rotation axis, and a holding member, which is mounted on the first arm member so as to be indirectly or directly pivotable and carries at least one holding device, wherein the tube is grasped at its lateral surface, in a horizontal orientation at the provision location, by means of the holding apparatus and is transported to the deposition location by means of the articulated arm being pivoted and is deposited there in a vertical orientation, characterized in that, while being transported between the provision location and the deposition location, the tube is both pivoted about the rotation axis together with the articulated arm and is rotated about its longitudinal axis or an axis extending parallel thereto, by pivoting of the holding member relative to the first arm member.
An injection device for administering a fixed dose of a medication comprising: a housing wherein a drive mechanism comprising a drive member is at least partially enclosed, a dosing element for actuating the drive member, wherein when a movement of the drive member is actuated by the dosing element, the movement of the dosing element is equal to the movement of the drive member and wherein the dose can be set by rotating the dosing element relative to the housing in a dose set direction and the dose can be dispensed by pushing the dosing element towards the housing and wherein the relative movement between the drive member and the housing is defined by a track, characterized in that the track is provided on one of the drive member and a component fixed to the housing. a housing wherein a drive mechanism comprising a drive member is at least partially enclosed, a dosing element for actuating the drive member, wherein when a movement of the drive member is actuated by the dosing element, the movement of the dosing element is equal to the movement of the drive member and wherein the dose can be set by rotating the dosing element relative to the housing in a dose set direction and the dose can be dispensed by pushing the dosing element towards the housing and wherein the relative movement between the drive member and the housing is defined by a track, characterized in that the track is provided on one of the drive member and a component fixed to the housing.
Arrangement of a carrier part, a top part and a cover of a switching device with components of an electronics system that are integrated in the arrangement, wherein the carrier part has at least one pair of contacts, for receiving an electrical fuse or a disconnecting blade, wherein the fuse or the disconnecting blade can be inserted into the contacts of the carrier part or can be removed from the contacts, for the purpose of switching the switching device, wherein the cover serves to store the electrical fuse or the disconnecting blade, wherein the cover is mounted in the top part such that it can move between a first end position and a second end position, wherein in the second end position the fuse which can be stored in the cover or the disconnecting blade which can be stored in the cover is inserted into the contacts, and in the first end position the electrical fuse or the disconnecting blade is removed from the contacts, wherein the top part can be mechanically connected to the carrier part, wherein a first component of the electronics system is mounted in the carrier part, characterized in that a second component of the electronics system is mounted in the top part, wherein the first component has a first connecting device, wherein the first connecting device is mounted in the carrier part, wherein the second component has a second connecting device, wherein the second connecting device is mounted in the top part, wherein the first connecting device and the second connecting device can be electrically and/or optically coupled to one another, for establishing an electrical and/or optical connection between the first component and the second component by electrically and/or optically coupling the first connecting device to the second connecting device when the carrier part and the top part are mechanically connected.
A system, comprising: a base station, BS, and at least one mobile station, MS, that may be in either an idle mode or a sleep mode operable to communicate therewith, wherein said base station is adapted to use a common channel whenever required for the transmission of control messages (120; 125) to said at least one MS in said idle mode or in said sleep mode; and wherein said at least one MS in said idle mode or in said sleep mode is adapted to read control information in said common channel by said at least one MS in said idle or sleep mode decoding a Frame Control Header, FCH, of an OFDMA frame containing the common channel to learn about the presence of any control messages (120; 125), then if and only if it learns of the presence of control messages for it in the OFDMA frame, adapted to decode a Logical Idle Sleep Control Code, LISCC, that immediately follows said FCH and to determine the length of said common channel and then to decode the control information in said common channel. a base station, BS, and at least one mobile station, MS, that may be in either an idle mode or a sleep mode operable to communicate therewith, wherein said base station is adapted to use a common channel whenever required for the transmission of control messages (120; 125) to said at least one MS in said idle mode or in said sleep mode; and wherein said at least one MS in said idle mode or in said sleep mode is adapted to read control information in said common channel by said at least one MS in said idle or sleep mode decoding a Frame Control Header, FCH, of an OFDMA frame containing the common channel to learn about the presence of any control messages (120; 125), then if and only if it learns of the presence of control messages for it in the OFDMA frame, adapted to decode a Logical Idle Sleep Control Code, LISCC, that immediately follows said FCH and to determine the length of said common channel and then to decode the control information in said common channel.
A force receiving member mountable to an end portion of a cylindrical portion of a photosensitive cylinder, said force receiving member comprising: a first cylindrical portion provided radially outside; a second cylindrical portion provided radially inside relative to said first cylindrical portion; and said second cylindrical portion having an inside hollow portion and a recess connecting with said hollow portion in a radial direction and opening toward the cylinder along a rotational axis of said force receiving member, and an annular groove portion provided between said first cylindrical portion and said second cylindrical portion, wherein said first cylindrical portion, said annular groove portion and said recess overlap in a rotational axis direction of said force receiving member. a first cylindrical portion provided radially outside; a second cylindrical portion provided radially inside relative to said first cylindrical portion; and said second cylindrical portion having an inside hollow portion and a recess connecting with said hollow portion in a radial direction and opening toward the cylinder along a rotational axis of said force receiving member, and an annular groove portion provided between said first cylindrical portion and said second cylindrical portion, wherein said first cylindrical portion, said annular groove portion and said recess overlap in a rotational axis direction of said force receiving member.
A tumble dryer comprising: • a laundry drum rotatably supported in a casing and suitable to receive laundry to be dried; • a lint filter assembly which can be housed in a housing provided in said casing so that, when the lint filter assembly is placed in said housing, it intercepts a flow of air exiting said laundry drum; • a humidity sensor system for retrieving information about the actual humidity of the laundry in the drum, said humidity sensor system comprising at least a pair of electrodes positioned such that the laundry in said drum can come into contact with said electrodes; • a control unit for controlling the operations of the tumble drier; • an electric circuit (21, 22, 23) for transmitting a signal obtained from said electrodes to the control unit; characterized in that said electric circuit (21, 22, 23) comprises at least one electrical connector (22, 23) arranged in such a way to electrically connect said electrodes to said control unit when said filter assembly is correctly positioned in said housing and not to connect said electrodes to said control unit when said filter assembly is not positioned or not correctly positioned in said housing. • a laundry drum rotatably supported in a casing and suitable to receive laundry to be dried; • a lint filter assembly which can be housed in a housing provided in said casing so that, when the lint filter assembly is placed in said housing, it intercepts a flow of air exiting said laundry drum; • a humidity sensor system for retrieving information about the actual humidity of the laundry in the drum, said humidity sensor system comprising at least a pair of electrodes positioned such that the laundry in said drum can come into contact with said electrodes; • a control unit for controlling the operations of the tumble drier; • an electric circuit (21, 22, 23) for transmitting a signal obtained from said electrodes to the control unit; characterized in that said electric circuit (21, 22, 23) comprises at least one electrical connector (22, 23) arranged in such a way to electrically connect said electrodes to said control unit when said filter assembly is correctly positioned in said housing and not to connect said electrodes to said control unit when said filter assembly is not positioned or not correctly positioned in said housing.
A confectionery water-in-oil emulsion comprising a fat phase and an aqueous phase, wherein the emulsion is sugar free, the fat phase comprises a first fat having a first melting point and a second fat having a second melting point lower than the first and wherein the first fat can exist in more than one crystal form, and is present in the emulsion substantially in a single crystal form.
A computer-implemented method comprising: receiving first data indicating an input gesture (114, 116, 124, 126, 130, 134, 136) on a touchscreen; determining that the input gesture is a dragging input gesture; and selecting a single character mapped to the direction of the dragging input gesture, wherein the selection is independent of a location where the dragging input gesture began; characterised by, in response to receiving second data indicating one or more tapping input gestures following the dragging input gesture, cycling the selected single character through, respectively, one or more additional characters mapped to the same direction of the dragging input gesture; and providing data indicating the selected single character. receiving first data indicating an input gesture (114, 116, 124, 126, 130, 134, 136) on a touchscreen; determining that the input gesture is a dragging input gesture; and selecting a single character mapped to the direction of the dragging input gesture, wherein the selection is independent of a location where the dragging input gesture began; characterised by, in response to receiving second data indicating one or more tapping input gestures following the dragging input gesture, cycling the selected single character through, respectively, one or more additional characters mapped to the same direction of the dragging input gesture; and providing data indicating the selected single character.