mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A spring centralizer having a longitudinal axis, the spring centralizer comprising: first and second opposing end collars (51, 52) positioned around the axis of the spring centralizer; and a plurality of spring bows (53, 54, 55, 56) extending from the first end collar via a generally convex curved portion to the second end collar; wherein: a radial distance from an outwardly facing portion of the first end collar to the axis is: greater than a radial distance from a first outwardly facing portion of a spring bow of the plurality of spring bows (53, 54, 55, 56), at a longitudinal axial position where the spring bow extends from the first end collar, to the axis; and less than a radial distance from a second outwardly facing portion of the spring bow, at a longitudinal axial position between the first end collar and the second end collar that is farthest from the axis, to the axis; and the centralizer is made from a single piece material. first and second opposing end collars (51, 52) positioned around the axis of the spring centralizer; and a plurality of spring bows (53, 54, 55, 56) extending from the first end collar via a generally convex curved portion to the second end collar; wherein: a radial distance from an outwardly facing portion of the first end collar to the axis is: greater than a radial distance from a first outwardly facing portion of a spring bow of the plurality of spring bows (53, 54, 55, 56), at a longitudinal axial position where the spring bow extends from the first end collar, to the axis; and less than a radial distance from a second outwardly facing portion of the spring bow, at a longitudinal axial position between the first end collar and the second end collar that is farthest from the axis, to the axis; and the centralizer is made from a single piece material. greater than a radial distance from a first outwardly facing portion of a spring bow of the plurality of spring bows (53, 54, 55, 56), at a longitudinal axial position where the spring bow extends from the first end collar, to the axis; and less than a radial distance from a second outwardly facing portion of the spring bow, at a longitudinal axial position between the first end collar and the second end collar that is farthest from the axis, to the axis; and the centralizer is made from a single piece material.
A method of polishing a dielectric-containing surface of a substrate, the method comprising: providing a substrate comprising a surface that includes a pattern dielectric material comprising raised areas of the dielectric material and trench areas of the dielectric material, a difference between a height of the raised areas and a height of the trench areas being step height, wherein the initial step height of the substrate is at least 1000 angstroms, providing a polishing pad, providing a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising: an aqueous medium, abrasive particles dispersed in the aqueous medium, and hydroxamic acid or substituted hydroxamic acid of the formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclic alkyl, and heterocyclic aryl, any of which may be substituted, the polishing composition having a pH of below 7, contacting the substrate with the polishing pad and the chemical-mechanical polishing composition; and moving the polishing pad and the chemical-mechanical polishing composition relative to the substrate to abrade at least a portion of a silicon oxide layer on a surface of the substrate to polish the substrate, wherein a planarization efficiency for the polished substrate is at least 2.0. providing a substrate comprising a surface that includes a pattern dielectric material comprising raised areas of the dielectric material and trench areas of the dielectric material, a difference between a height of the raised areas and a height of the trench areas being step height, wherein the initial step height of the substrate is at least 1000 angstroms, providing a polishing pad, providing a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising: an aqueous medium, abrasive particles dispersed in the aqueous medium, and hydroxamic acid or substituted hydroxamic acid of the formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclic alkyl, and heterocyclic aryl, any of which may be substituted, an aqueous medium, abrasive particles dispersed in the aqueous medium, and hydroxamic acid or substituted hydroxamic acid of the formula: wherein R is selected from the group consisting of: hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocyclic alkyl, and heterocyclic aryl, any of which may be substituted, the polishing composition having a pH of below 7, contacting the substrate with the polishing pad and the chemical-mechanical polishing composition; and moving the polishing pad and the chemical-mechanical polishing composition relative to the substrate to abrade at least a portion of a silicon oxide layer on a surface of the substrate to polish the substrate, wherein a planarization efficiency for the polished substrate is at least 2.0.
Pasteurization tunnel for pasteurizing beverage packs or the like, with at least one first and one second deck (2, 3) which are situated one upon the other and each comprise a conveyor (10, 11) for the beverage packs and spraying pipes (5, 6) with nozzles for spraying the beverage packs extending transversely to the conveying direction of the conveyors, characterized in that spraying pipes of the first deck are connected by means of a series connection with spraying pipes of the second deck to guide a spraying liquid through the first deck to the second deck.
Fitting made of composite material for trimming the horizontal stabilizer of an aircraft with respect to the tail fuselage of the said aircraft, the fitting comprising a torsion box and side walls (2a, 2b) of the torsion box as well as joining means (3a, 3b) for joining the fitting to the frames of the tail fuselage of the aircraft, said side walls (2a, 2b) being joined together by means of a central element which comprises a first end part joined to the first side wall of the fitting, a second end part joined to the second side wall of the fitting, and a central part which joins together said end parts (4a, 4b), the fitting moreover comprising end elements (5a, 5b) which are joined to said side walls (2a, 2b), the end elements (5a, 5b) having an overall cross section in the form of an omega, the fitting comprising a primary fastening which comprises through-holes (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d) which are aligned and respectively located in primary lugs (8a, 8b, 8c, 8d), the through-holes (7a, 7b) being arranged in reinforced zones of the end elements (5a, 5b) and in reinforced zones of the side walls (2a, 2b), characterised in that the end elements (5a, 5b) are joined to said side walls (2a, 2b) on their outer face, the end elements (5a, 5b) being located outside the side walls (2a, 2b) of the torsion box.
A method for improving the data throughput across a mobile computer network, which includes a local area network adapted for use onboard an aircraft, a network server adapted for managing network resources of the local area network and for executing the steps listed below before a user logs onto the local area network, and a computing device connected to the local area network said method, comprising the steps of: when the computing device of the user is connected to the local area network, automatically determining (34; 52; 60) operational parameter settings, including software and hardware settings on said computing device, on the computing device by determining a network connection type present on the computing device to connect the computing device to the local area network and using the network connection type to determine the operational parameter settings that will result in improved data throughput across the mobile computer network; determining (38, 42) a primary type of activity that the user of the computing device will be performing; changing (36; 44; 54; 68) the operational parameter settings on the computing device based on the primary type of activity that the user will be performing and by evaluating and modifying, if necessary, the operational parameters on the computing device based on the network connection type to values that result in improved data throughput across the mobile computer network; changing a data packet size setting on the computing device to a value that will result in improved data throughput across the computer network by using (40, 44) the primary type of activity to determine the data packet size that will result in improved data throughput across the mobile computer network. when the computing device of the user is connected to the local area network, automatically determining (34; 52; 60) operational parameter settings, including software and hardware settings on said computing device, on the computing device by determining a network connection type present on the computing device to connect the computing device to the local area network and using the network connection type to determine the operational parameter settings that will result in improved data throughput across the mobile computer network; determining (38, 42) a primary type of activity that the user of the computing device will be performing; changing (36; 44; 54; 68) the operational parameter settings on the computing device based on the primary type of activity that the user will be performing and by evaluating and modifying, if necessary, the operational parameters on the computing device based on the network connection type to values that result in improved data throughput across the mobile computer network; changing a data packet size setting on the computing device to a value that will result in improved data throughput across the computer network by using (40, 44) the primary type of activity to determine the data packet size that will result in improved data throughput across the mobile computer network.
A method for wireless communications by a user equipment, comprising: determining a first time index associated with a first radio access technology, RAT, network based on a detection of at least one synchronization signal communicated using the first RAT network; determining a second time index associated with a second RAT network, wherein an uplink carrier frequency is shared between the first RAT network and the second RAT network; using the second time index to avoid uplink transmissions in the second RAT network on symbols used for transmitting sounding reference symbols in the first RAT network; and performing system acquisition based on the second RAT network using the second time index. determining a first time index associated with a first radio access technology, RAT, network based on a detection of at least one synchronization signal communicated using the first RAT network; determining a second time index associated with a second RAT network, wherein an uplink carrier frequency is shared between the first RAT network and the second RAT network; using the second time index to avoid uplink transmissions in the second RAT network on symbols used for transmitting sounding reference symbols in the first RAT network; and performing system acquisition based on the second RAT network using the second time index.
A clamping system for detachably connecting two preferably rotationally symmetrical parts (1, 3) of which one part exhibits a preferably cylindrical or conical hollow shaft, and the other part exhibits a receiving portion for receiving the hollow shaft with a precise fit, the system comprising: a main body configured to be concentrically arranged in the receiving portion of the other part, the main body being configured to extend into the hollow shaft of the one part when the two parts (1, 3) are joined together, and bearing two clamping bodies (120, 120) operable in a diametrically opposed manner between a release position and a clamping position; and an ejector held so as to be axially adjustable by a defined ejection stroke in a centric through-bore of the main body, the two clamping bodies (120, 120) configured to subject the one part to a pressing force acting in a pressing direction toward the other part when the two clamping bodies are in the clamping position, and, in the release position, configured to subject the one part to an ejection force acting in an ejection direction away from the other part by way of the ejector, and the ejector exhibits a continuous wedge flank pointing in the pressing direction, the two clamping bodies running up against the continuous wedge flank in case of an activation in the release position direction. characterized in that the rotating body forming the ejector is detachably anchored directly positively in a centric through-bore formed in the main body with axial play corresponding to the defined ejection stroke. a main body configured to be concentrically arranged in the receiving portion of the other part, the main body being configured to extend into the hollow shaft of the one part when the two parts (1, 3) are joined together, and bearing two clamping bodies (120, 120) operable in a diametrically opposed manner between a release position and a clamping position; and an ejector held so as to be axially adjustable by a defined ejection stroke in a centric through-bore of the main body, the two clamping bodies (120, 120) configured to subject the one part to a pressing force acting in a pressing direction toward the other part when the two clamping bodies are in the clamping position, and, in the release position, configured to subject the one part to an ejection force acting in an ejection direction away from the other part by way of the ejector, and the ejector exhibits a continuous wedge flank pointing in the pressing direction, the two clamping bodies running up against the continuous wedge flank in case of an activation in the release position direction. characterized in that the rotating body forming the ejector is detachably anchored directly positively in a centric through-bore formed in the main body with axial play corresponding to the defined ejection stroke.
A case for a handheld electronic device, comprising: an adjunct camera in wireless communication with a handheld electronic device disposed within the case; an attachment mechanism on the adjunct camera operative to attach the adjunct camera to an object; and a recess for storing the adjunct camera such that when the adjunct camera is in the recess the adjunct camera is flush with the case, wherein the adjunct camera has a lens and a flash, the lens and flash facing inwardly toward the handheld electronic device when the adjunct camera is stored in the recess of the case. an adjunct camera in wireless communication with a handheld electronic device disposed within the case; an attachment mechanism on the adjunct camera operative to attach the adjunct camera to an object; and a recess for storing the adjunct camera such that when the adjunct camera is in the recess the adjunct camera is flush with the case, wherein the adjunct camera has a lens and a flash, the lens and flash facing inwardly toward the handheld electronic device when the adjunct camera is stored in the recess of the case.
Method for monitoring an NOx sensor with an oxygen-ion-conducting solid electrolyte and at least one cavity and with pump electrodes (16, 17) and at least one NOx pump electrode, characterized in that during a self-diagnosis of the NOx sensor, in which a cavity as a measurement chamber of the NOx sensor is flooded with a defined oxygen concentration, the time profile of a resulting NOx pump current (300, 400) is evaluated, wherein at least one variable that represents the time profile of the resulting NOx pump current (300, 400), is evaluated and, in the event of a deviation in comparison with reference values, it is inferred that the dynamic range of the NOx sensor is impaired, wherein the time profile is evaluated using a variable that represents the gradient for an increasing NOx pump current (300, 400) during the self-diagnosis and/or the time profile is evaluated using a variable that represents the gradient for a decreasing NOx pump current (300, 400) during the self-diagnosis.
An immunological examination apparatus comprising: an imaging unit adapted to acquire an image of a chromatographic test piece on which a sample solution is made to flow in a longitudinal direction; an inclination detecting unit adapted to detect an inclination of a lateral axis (Ay) of the chromatographic test piece with respect to the horizontal; and an analysis unit adapted to set a single analysis region (R1, R2...) to the image acquired by the imaging unit to change a range of the analysis region in a lateral direction on the basis of the inclination of the lateral axis (Ay) detected by the inclination detecting unit, and to analyze the sample solution on the basis of concentration information, i.e. brightness and/or luminance, of the analysis region that is changed. an imaging unit adapted to acquire an image of a chromatographic test piece on which a sample solution is made to flow in a longitudinal direction; an inclination detecting unit adapted to detect an inclination of a lateral axis (Ay) of the chromatographic test piece with respect to the horizontal; and an analysis unit adapted to set a single analysis region (R1, R2...) to the image acquired by the imaging unit to change a range of the analysis region in a lateral direction on the basis of the inclination of the lateral axis (Ay) detected by the inclination detecting unit, and to analyze the sample solution on the basis of concentration information, i.e. brightness and/or luminance, of the analysis region that is changed.
A method of soldering an electronic component for optoelectronic applications to a substrate by transient liquid phase soldering, the method comprising - depositing a solder paste allowing transient liquid phase soldering on contact pads of the substrate, - melting the solder paste at a temperature of the transient liquid phase soldering, - positioning the component above the substrate with a handling tool using alignment features on the substrate, - pressing the component with the handling tool in the melted solder paste, - releasing the component, and - allowing the melted solder paste to solidify, wherein a solder paste is used which contains a mixture of particles of different metals and/or of metal alloy(s), at least a first metal or metal alloy of said mixture melting at the temperature of the transient liquid phase soldering and at least a second metal or metal alloy of said mixture melting at a higher temperature, metal particles of the second metal or metal alloy being included in such a high amount in the solder paste that during the transient liquid phase soldering only a portion of these metal particles of the second metal or metal alloy dissolve in the melted solder paste and an intermetallic phase forms with the melted first metal or metal alloy at the particle surface between the remaining particles, resulting in the formation of a solid framework within the melted solder paste, and wherein a portion of the metallic particles of the second metal or metal alloy is selected to comprise metallic spheres having a diameter of between 40 and 60 μm, said portion being larger than 50 wt% of the metallic particles of the second metal or metal alloy. - depositing a solder paste allowing transient liquid phase soldering on contact pads of the substrate, - melting the solder paste at a temperature of the transient liquid phase soldering, - positioning the component above the substrate with a handling tool using alignment features on the substrate, - pressing the component with the handling tool in the melted solder paste, - releasing the component, and - allowing the melted solder paste to solidify,
A shower head assembly (2,102) comprising a body (4,104,208) having a flow passage (10,210) therethrough, said flow passage (10,210) having an outlet opening (16,216) at an outer end thereof, and a plurality of inserts (18,118,218), each insert (18,118,218) being adapted to be individually releasably mounted within the outlet opening (16,216) of the body (4,104,208) and including a flow restriction adapted to create a spray of water from the shower head assembly (2,102), each insert (18,118,218) being securable within the outlet opening (16,216) by cooperating formations formed on an outer wall of the insert (18,118,218) and an inner wall of said outlet opening (16,216) such that each of said plurality of inserts can be used singularly on the body of the shower head assembly for a predetermined period of time, thereby enabling periodic removal and replacement of the insert (18,118,218) from the outlet opening (16,216) of the body (4,104,208) at the end of such predetermined period of time, characterised in that each of said plurality of inserts (18,118,218) is a different colour such that said inserts are visually distinguishable from one another, whereby, in use, each of said plurality of inserts (18,118,218) can be used for a respective predetermined period of time before being replaced by another of said plurality of inserts (18,118,218), the different colour of each insert (18,118,218) enabling verification as to whether or not replacement of a respective insert (18,118,218) has taken place when scheduled by means of a visual inspection of the insert (18,118,218) secured within the outlet opening of the body.
A method for controlling a concentration of dissolved oxygen in a volume of water in a sea cage for growing fish, wherein a device for dissolving oxygen in water is submerged in said volume of water, wherein oxygen supplied via a gas inlet is injected by the device with an adjustable flow rate into a main water stream (W') sucked into a housing of the device, said housing being configured to be submerged into the water, wherein the oxygen enriched main water stream (W') is discharged by the device out of the housing of the device into said volume of water, said housing comprising at least one water inlet, the gas inlet and at least one water outlet for discharging the oxygen enriched water (W') out of the housing, wherein said volume of water is enclosed by a tarpaulin arranged below and along a periphery of the sea cage submerged in the water, or wherein said volume is partly sealed by a skirt surrounding said sea cage, wherein a pump is in fluid communication with the at least one water inlet for sucking the water from a surrounding of the housing, wherein the pump is configured to generate the main water stream (W'), wherein a current concentration of oxygen dissolved in the sucked main water stream (W') is measured with an oxygen probe that is integrated into the housing of the device, said probe comprising a measuring surface for measuring said current concentration, wherein a side water stream (S') of the main water stream (W') is directed by the device along said measuring surface for measuring said current concentration, wherein said current concentration of dissolved oxygen is transmitted in a wireless fashion to a hand-held device of an operator, and wherein the flow rate of the injected oxygen is controlled such that the measured current concentration of dissolved oxygen approaches a pre-defined reference value.