mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An integrated circuit (202A; 202B) comprising: an amplifying unit configured to, during a main scanning line period, amplify an analog image signal input from a photoelectric conversion element and output the amplified analog image signal; an A/D converting unit (2024; 2024B) configured to analog/digital-convert the analog image signal input from the amplifying unit to digital image data and output the digital image data; and a digital offset correcting unit (2025A; 2025B) configured to perform a low-pass filter calculation based on the digital image data output from the A/D converting unit (2024; 2024B) to obtain an average value, calculate, based on the average value, a digital correction value used for correcting the digital image data so as to obtain a desired black offset level, and perform correction on the digital image data using the digital correction value, characterised in that the digital offset correcting unit (2025A; 2025B) compares the digital correction value to a predetermined threshold, reduces the digital correction value to be equal to or less than the threshold if the digital correction value is equal to or greater than the threshold and updates the digital correction value to the reduced value, and subsequently performs the low-pass filter calculation based on the digital image data and calculates the digital correction value. an amplifying unit configured to, during a main scanning line period, amplify an analog image signal input from a photoelectric conversion element and output the amplified analog image signal; an A/D converting unit (2024; 2024B) configured to analog/digital-convert the analog image signal input from the amplifying unit to digital image data and output the digital image data; and a digital offset correcting unit (2025A; 2025B) configured to perform a low-pass filter calculation based on the digital image data output from the A/D converting unit (2024; 2024B) to obtain an average value, calculate, based on the average value, a digital correction value used for correcting the digital image data so as to obtain a desired black offset level, and perform correction on the digital image data using the digital correction value, characterised in that the digital offset correcting unit (2025A; 2025B) compares the digital correction value to a predetermined threshold, reduces the digital correction value to be equal to or less than the threshold if the digital correction value is equal to or greater than the threshold and updates the digital correction value to the reduced value, and subsequently performs the low-pass filter calculation based on the digital image data and calculates the digital correction value.
An aqueous formulation of human follicle stimulating hormone comprising sodium chloride as thermostable agent, trehalose and mannitol as stabilizers, polysorbate 20 as non-ionic surfactant, L-methionine as anti-oxidant, phenol as a preservative, and a phosphate buffer providing pH of about 6.5 to 7.2.
An edible product comprising: a blend comprising at least one prolamine and at least one polyester wherein the edible product is selected from the group consisting of foodstuffs, confections, chewing gums, encapsulants or combinations thereof. a blend comprising at least one prolamine and at least one polyester wherein the edible product is selected from the group consisting of foodstuffs, confections, chewing gums, encapsulants or combinations thereof.
A polysiloxane compound comprising the following condensation unit (a). (In the formula, each of R 01 is independently a hydrogen atom, alkyl group, alkenyl group or aryl group and represents an organic group optionally having a cross-linking group, W represents a single bond or bivalent group, and R f represents a C 1-9 perfluoroalkyl group, and p represents 1, 2 or 3.)
An information reporting method, related to a bandwidth part, BWP, with a random access problem, performed by user equipment, UE, and comprising: determining that a random access problem occurs; and reporting, to a base station, a BWP on which the random access problem occurs. determining that a random access problem occurs; and reporting, to a base station, a BWP on which the random access problem occurs.
A system for constructing a building structure, comprising: a printing assembly moveably disposed on a gantry above a foundation surface; a profilometer mounted on the printing assembly for measuring a three dimensional topology of the surface; a processor coupled to the profilometer and configured to receive the measured topology and to generate a sublayei from the measured topology and to also generate a sub toolpath extending across at least a portion of the sublayer, wherein the sub toolpath is generated to begin and end when certain height thresholds occur, those thresholds being when a recess of the sublayer is below a high point of the foundation surface by a thickness of a sublayer bead to be extruded; and a nozzle mounted on the printing assembly to extrude the sublayer bead along only the sub toolpath and below a subsequently extruded layer zero bead placed along the high point of the foundation surface, wherein a thickness of the layer zero bead is the same as the thickness of the sublayer bead, and wherein the sublayer bead and layer zero bead are building material including concrete. a printing assembly moveably disposed on a gantry above a foundation surface; a profilometer mounted on the printing assembly for measuring a three dimensional topology of the surface; a processor coupled to the profilometer and configured to receive the measured topology and to generate a sublayei from the measured topology and to also generate a sub toolpath extending across at least a portion of the sublayer, wherein the sub toolpath is generated to begin and end when certain height thresholds occur, those thresholds being when a recess of the sublayer is below a high point of the foundation surface by a thickness of a sublayer bead to be extruded; and a nozzle mounted on the printing assembly to extrude the sublayer bead along only the sub toolpath and below a subsequently extruded layer zero bead placed along the high point of the foundation surface, wherein a thickness of the layer zero bead is the same as the thickness of the sublayer bead, and wherein the sublayer bead and layer zero bead are building material including concrete.
A support garment comprising: a front portion comprising at least an upper margin having a first securing location and a second securing location, the front portion further comprising a first side and a second side, a first wing extending from the first side and terminating in a first terminal end, a second wing extending from the second side and terminating in a second terminal end, a first aperture positioned proximate the first terminal end, and a second aperture positioned proximate the second terminal end; a single, continuous strap having a first end, a second end, and an intervening portion extending between the first end of the single, continuous strap and the second end of the single, continuous strap, wherein: the first end of the single, continuous strap is adjustably secured to the first securing location of the front portion, the second end of the single, continuous strap is adjustably secured to the second securing location of the front portion, and the intervening portion of the single, continuous strap extends through the first aperture and the second aperture; and a second strap having a first end secured to the first terminal end of the first wing, a second end secured to the second terminal end of the second wing, and an intervening portion extending between the first end of the second strap and the second end of the second strap. a front portion comprising at least an upper margin having a first securing location and a second securing location, the front portion further comprising a first side and a second side, a first wing extending from the first side and terminating in a first terminal end, a second wing extending from the second side and terminating in a second terminal end, a first aperture positioned proximate the first terminal end, and a second aperture positioned proximate the second terminal end; a single, continuous strap having a first end, a second end, and an intervening portion extending between the first end of the single, continuous strap and the second end of the single, continuous strap, wherein: the first end of the single, continuous strap is adjustably secured to the first securing location of the front portion, the second end of the single, continuous strap is adjustably secured to the second securing location of the front portion, and the intervening portion of the single, continuous strap extends through the first aperture and the second aperture; and a second strap having a first end secured to the first terminal end of the first wing, a second end secured to the second terminal end of the second wing, and an intervening portion extending between the first end of the second strap and the second end of the second strap.
A personal shielding device applicable to a touch screen of an electronic device orientable in use towards a user, said personal shielding device comprising a sheet made at least partially with a metallic glass material and adapted to absorb electromagnetic waves emitted by the electronic device in the direction of the user; characterised in that said sheet is a continuous sheet and said metallic glass material comprises a metal alloy of boron, yttrium and at least one metal element selected from among iron, nickel, palladium and zirconium wherein the percentage by weight of boron is comprised between 18% and 27% wherein the percentage by weight of yttrium is comprised between 3% and 10%. characterised in that said sheet is a continuous sheet and said metallic glass material comprises a metal alloy of boron, yttrium and at least one metal element selected from among iron, nickel, palladium and zirconium wherein the percentage by weight of boron is comprised between 18% and 27% wherein the percentage by weight of yttrium is comprised between 3% and 10%.
Supporting system for flat face cartridge quick couplings, for connecting a utility to the hydraulic system of operating machines, said system comprising a bracket, provided with at least one seat configured as a passing hole extending through said bracket, and at least one body having an end thereof comprising an abutment surface, wherein said end can be inserted in said at least one seat of said bracket and the other end of said at least one body is configured to accommodate said flat face cartridge quick couplings, said at least one body further comprising two threaded holes (6, 7) diametrically opposed, characterised in that said at least one seat is shaped in a manner corresponding to said abutment surface, such that said seat and said abutment surface provide means (4, 5) for the fixed orientation of the body in the respective seat so that, when the end of said body is inserted in said seat, said body can no longer rotate with respect to said bracket. wherein said end can be inserted in said at least one seat of said bracket and the other end of said at least one body is configured to accommodate said flat face cartridge quick couplings, said at least one body further comprising two threaded holes (6, 7) diametrically opposed, characterised in that said at least one seat is shaped in a manner corresponding to said abutment surface, such that said seat and said abutment surface provide means (4, 5) for the fixed orientation of the body in the respective seat so that, when the end of said body is inserted in said seat, said body can no longer rotate with respect to said bracket.
A method of predicting responsiveness of pancreatic cancer in a subject to a cancer therapy including a VEGF targeting agent comprising: determining an expression level of Ang-2 in a sample from the subject; comparing the expression level of Ang-2 in the sample to a reference level of Ang-2; and using the comparison to predict the responsiveness of the cancer to treatment with the cancer therapy including a VEGF targeting agent, wherein low levels of Ang-2 are predictive of lack of responsiveness of the cancer to treatment including a VEGF targeting agent.
A bag holder comprising: a back plate comprising at least one aperture (113, 114), wherein the at least one aperture comprises a substantially elongate slot extending along the back plate; a front plate; and at least one holding pin (111, 112) coupled at a proximal end thereof to the back plate, the at least one pin (111, 112) extending forwardly from the back plate to enable a bag to be supported thereon, wherein the at least one holding pin (111, 112) comprises a holding pin extending through the slot and being slidably retained therein; wherein the front plate is moveably coupled to the back plate such that the bag holder is reconfigurable between a closed configuration in which the front plate extends adjacent a distal end of the at least one pin (111, 112) to retain at least one bag upon the pin, and an open configuration for loading bags upon and/or unloading bags from the at least one pin, wherein at least two locating notches (114a, 114b, 114c, 114d) extending from the elongate slot, within which the at least one holding pin extending through the slot is arranged to locate. a back plate comprising at least one aperture (113, 114), wherein the at least one aperture comprises a substantially elongate slot extending along the back plate; a front plate; and at least one holding pin (111, 112) coupled at a proximal end thereof to the back plate, the at least one pin (111, 112) extending forwardly from the back plate to enable a bag to be supported thereon, wherein the at least one holding pin (111, 112) comprises a holding pin extending through the slot and being slidably retained therein; wherein the front plate is moveably coupled to the back plate such that the bag holder is reconfigurable between a closed configuration in which the front plate extends adjacent a distal end of the at least one pin (111, 112) to retain at least one bag upon the pin, and an open configuration for loading bags upon and/or unloading bags from the at least one pin, wherein at least two locating notches (114a, 114b, 114c, 114d) extending from the elongate slot, within which the at least one holding pin extending through the slot is arranged to locate.
Device for temperature-controlling a chamber, the device comprising at least one component which forms a thermal store and which has a surface facing into the chamber, and comprising pipelines which are thermally coupled to the component and which can be loaded with a heating or cooling medium, characterised in that the pipelines are embedded in a plate which contains expanded graphite or consists of graphite expandate, and the plate is in planar thermal contact with the surface of the component facing into the chamber.
A method of continuously casting a metal slab, comprising: a. continuously introducing molten metal into an inlet of a casting cavity defined between spaced confronting casting surfaces advancing in a direction of casting; b. providing said casting surfaces with an ability to remove heat from said molten metal in said casting cavity to cause said molten metal to solidify and thereby form a fully- or partially-solid metal slab within the casting cavity; c. continuously discharging said metal slab from said casting cavity through an outlet of said casting cavity; and d. reducing said ability of at least one of said casting surfaces to remove heat from the metal, characterized in that said ability in step d is reduced in a region of said cavity spaced from both said inlet and said outlet and extending transversely to said direction of casting, said ability being reduced relative to said ability of said at least one casting surface to remove heat from immediately adjacent upstream and downstream regions of said casting cavity. a. continuously introducing molten metal into an inlet of a casting cavity defined between spaced confronting casting surfaces advancing in a direction of casting; b. providing said casting surfaces with an ability to remove heat from said molten metal in said casting cavity to cause said molten metal to solidify and thereby form a fully- or partially-solid metal slab within the casting cavity; c. continuously discharging said metal slab from said casting cavity through an outlet of said casting cavity; and d. reducing said ability of at least one of said casting surfaces to remove heat from the metal,
A sterilization apparatus, comprising: a sterilization chamber; a vacuum pump connected to one side of the sterilization chamber; a vaporizer connected to another side of the sterilization chamber; a collector having one side connected to the vaporizer and the other side connected to the sterilization chamber; a vaporization valve disposed between the sterilization chamber and the collector, wherein the vaporization valve is also disposed between the sterilization chamber and the vaporizer; characterised by a collection valve disposed between the sterilization chamber and the collector, wherein the vaporization valve and the collection valve are connected in parallel between the sterilization chamber and the collector; a first connecting pipe connecting the collector and the vaporization valve; a second connecting pipe connecting the vaporization valve and the sterilization chamber; a third connecting pipe connecting the collector and the collection valve; a fourth connecting pipe connecting the collection valve and the sterilization chamber; and a fifth connecting pipe connecting the vaporizer and the vaporization valve.. a sterilization chamber; a vacuum pump connected to one side of the sterilization chamber; a vaporizer connected to another side of the sterilization chamber; a collector having one side connected to the vaporizer and the other side connected to the sterilization chamber; a vaporization valve disposed between the sterilization chamber and the collector, wherein the vaporization valve is also disposed between the sterilization chamber and the vaporizer; characterised by a collection valve disposed between the sterilization chamber and the collector, wherein the vaporization valve and the collection valve are connected in parallel between the sterilization chamber and the collector; a first connecting pipe connecting the collector and the vaporization valve; a second connecting pipe connecting the vaporization valve and the sterilization chamber; a third connecting pipe connecting the collector and the collection valve; a fourth connecting pipe connecting the collection valve and the sterilization chamber; and a fifth connecting pipe connecting the vaporizer and the vaporization valve..
An aircraft electrical system, comprising: - an electrical network, designed to electrically power at least one functional equipment (14A to 14F) of the aircraft; - a regulating assembly capable of maintaining a desired electrical power on the electrical network, the desired electrical power being provided by at least one electricity generating assembly (18, 22) of the aircraft; the regulating assembly including: - a secondary electrical power source; - a conversion assembly for additional electrical power injected on the electrical network, characterized in that the conversion assembly is able, in a first electrical regulating configuration, to consume the additional electrical power present on the electrical network to create at least one supply fluid for the secondary source; the regulating assembly comprising: - a reservoir (62A, 62B) for each supply fluid, inserted between the conversion assembly and the secondary source to collect the supply fluid produced by the conversion assembly, in that the secondary source is formed by a fuel cell, and in that the conversion assembly comprises an electrolyzer. - an electrical network, designed to electrically power at least one functional equipment (14A to 14F) of the aircraft; - a regulating assembly capable of maintaining a desired electrical power on the electrical network, the desired electrical power being provided by at least one electricity generating assembly (18, 22) of the aircraft; - a secondary electrical power source; - a conversion assembly for additional electrical power injected on the electrical network, - a reservoir (62A, 62B) for each supply fluid, inserted between the conversion assembly and the secondary source to collect the supply fluid produced by the conversion assembly, in that the secondary source is formed by a fuel cell, and in that the conversion assembly comprises an electrolyzer.
A metal cleaner comprising: i) 3% to 60% by weight of at least one furoate ester, wherein the furoate ester has the structure: wherein R is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl moiety of 1-4 carbons; ii) 20% to 70% by weight of at least one base oil, wherein the at least one base oil is selected from the group consisting of 22 cSt naphthenic oil, 280 cSt naphthenic oil, 16-17 cSt polyalphaolefin oil, and a combination thereof,; iii) 0.1% to 15% by weight of at least one metal protection additive selected from the group consisting of a triazole metal protectant, a mixture of amino acid and imidazoline derivatives, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, at least one carrier oil comprising sulfonates and a combination thereof; and iv) 0.5% to 20% by weight of at least one lubrication additive selected from the group consisting of alkyl phosphate amine esters, inactive sulfurized olefin, sulfurized fatty acid ester, and a combination thereof. i) 3% to 60% by weight of at least one furoate ester, wherein the furoate ester has the structure: wherein R is a linear, branched or cyclic alkyl moiety of 1-4 carbons; ii) 20% to 70% by weight of at least one base oil, wherein the at least one base oil is selected from the group consisting of 22 cSt naphthenic oil, 280 cSt naphthenic oil, 16-17 cSt polyalphaolefin oil, and a combination thereof,; iii) 0.1% to 15% by weight of at least one metal protection additive selected from the group consisting of a triazole metal protectant, a mixture of amino acid and imidazoline derivatives, parachlorobenzotrifluoride, at least one carrier oil comprising sulfonates and a combination thereof; and iv) 0.5% to 20% by weight of at least one lubrication additive selected from the group consisting of alkyl phosphate amine esters, inactive sulfurized olefin, sulfurized fatty acid ester, and a combination thereof.
A wound dressing, comprising: an absorbent core having opposed proximal and distal surfaces, and defining border and central portions along the distal surface thereof; and a liquid impervious, vapor permeable backing layer connected to the absorbent core, said backing layer having at least one compliant ridge disassociated from the absorbent core, wherein the at least one compliant ridge corresponds to an intermediate portion of the absorbent core interposed between the border and central portions thereof, wherein the absorbent core has a thickness at the central portion thereof that is less than the thickness at the intermediate portion.
A stain-resistant polyamide composition comprising, a) 55-80 wt.% of semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide; b) 5-15 wt.% of aliphatic polyamide; c) 15-30 wt.% of amorphous semi-aromatic polyamide; wherein the weight percentages of a), b) and c) are relative to the total weight of a), b) and c) and the sum of the weight percentages of a), b) and c) is 100 wt.%; and wherein the semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide comprises repeat units derived from condensation of terephthalic acid and at least one aliphatic diamine having more than 8 and less than 12 carbon atoms. a) 55-80 wt.% of semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide; b) 5-15 wt.% of aliphatic polyamide; c) 15-30 wt.% of amorphous semi-aromatic polyamide; wherein the weight percentages of a), b) and c) are relative to the total weight of a), b) and c) and the sum of the weight percentages of a), b) and c) is 100 wt.%; and wherein the semi-crystalline semi-aromatic polyamide comprises repeat units derived from condensation of terephthalic acid and at least one aliphatic diamine having more than 8 and less than 12 carbon atoms.