mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Microchip laser comprising a monolithic resonator, which comprises a birefringent laser crystal, a laser beam coupled out of the resonator and having a laser wavelength emanating from the resonator along a laser beam axis and the length of the resonator in the direction of the laser beam axis being <=50 μm, characterised in that the laser crystal has such a thickness in the direction of the laser beam axis that, when a light beam having the laser wavelength is incident on the laser crystal in the direction of the laser beam axis, a phase shift in the range of n/2 +/- n/4 occurs between the ordinary and the extraordinary ray (17, 19), into which the light beam splits in the laser crystal, during a single passage through the laser crystal.
An imaging device comprising: an image sensor to convert an optical image of a subject into an electric signal; an image processor to generate a RAW image according to the electric signal; an image synthesizer to perform brightness based synthesis, pixel-by-pixel, of RAW images comprising a first image and one or more subsequent images generated by the image processor in the same composition under the same exposure condition by repeatedly replacing pixels of the first image with pixels of the one or more subsequent images at the same coordinates with a higher brightness value to obtain a synthesized image; and characterised by a digital clamp processor to perform a digital black-level clamp of a digital black-level clamp amount to remove black-level offset component from a synthesized image obtained by the image synthesizer, said digital black-level clamp being performed based on pre-stored black-level data, wherein the digital black-level clamp amount is subtracted from the synthesized image; and a digital clamp controller to control the digital black-level clamp amount of the digital clamp processor on the basis of the number of images synthesized by the image synthesizer. an image sensor to convert an optical image of a subject into an electric signal; an image processor to generate a RAW image according to the electric signal; an image synthesizer to perform brightness based synthesis, pixel-by-pixel, of RAW images comprising a first image and one or more subsequent images generated by the image processor in the same composition under the same exposure condition by repeatedly replacing pixels of the first image with pixels of the one or more subsequent images at the same coordinates with a higher brightness value to obtain a synthesized image; and characterised by a digital clamp processor to perform a digital black-level clamp of a digital black-level clamp amount to remove black-level offset component from a synthesized image obtained by the image synthesizer, said digital black-level clamp being performed based on pre-stored black-level data, wherein the digital black-level clamp amount is subtracted from the synthesized image; and a digital clamp controller to control the digital black-level clamp amount of the digital clamp processor on the basis of the number of images synthesized by the image synthesizer.
Portable inhaler for a fluid having a preferably insertable container containing the fluid and having a monitoring device for detecting use of the inhaler, wherein the monitoring device has a pressure sensor for measuring the air pressure in the inhaler or the monitoring device for detecting breathing in or inhaling, wherein the monitoring device has a position sensor for detecting a position, orientation and/or acceleration of the inhaler, the data relating to the position of the inhaler and to the breathing in or inhaling are stored and/or given out, characterised in that the monitoring device comprises a separate housing that is detachable from the inhaler.
A continuous method for forming a foamed silicone elastomer from a composition comprising i) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded ethylenically unsaturated groups per molecule; ii) an organohydrogensiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; iii) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and iv) a physical liquid blowing agent; which method comprises the steps of (a) blending a part A composition comprising components (i) and (iii) and separately blending a part B composition comprising components (i) and (ii); composition; (b) introducing the part A composition and the Part B composition into respective mixing containers and mixing; (c) transferring resulting part A and part B mixtures of step (b) into respective pumping means; (d) pumping the resulting part A and part B mixtures of steps (b) and (c) into a mixer unit and mixing to form a foam; and (e) dispensing the resulting foam; wherein (f) Component (iv) is introduced into one or both of the part A composition or the part B composition during step (a) or step (b) and/or is introduced into the static mixer during step (d). i) an organopolysiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded ethylenically unsaturated groups per molecule; ii) an organohydrogensiloxane having at least two silicon-bonded hydrogen atoms per molecule; iii) a hydrosilylation catalyst; and iv) a physical liquid blowing agent; (a) blending a part A composition comprising components (i) and (iii) and separately blending a part B composition comprising components (i) and (ii); composition; (b) introducing the part A composition and the Part B composition into respective mixing containers and mixing; (c) transferring resulting part A and part B mixtures of step (b) into respective pumping means; (d) pumping the resulting part A and part B mixtures of steps (b) and (c) into a mixer unit and mixing to form a foam; and (e) dispensing the resulting foam; wherein (f) Component (iv) is introduced into one or both of the part A composition or the part B composition during step (a) or step (b) and/or is introduced into the static mixer during step (d).
An adjustable steering column assembly, comprising a telescopic shroud which comprises an outer tubular portion and an inner tubular portion wherein the outer tubular portion receives the inner tubular portion such that the overall length of the shroud can be adjusted by relative movement of the two portions (203, 204), a support bracket that in use is secured to a fixed part of a vehicle and a releasable clamp assembly which is movable between an unclamped position in which the shroud can be adjusted telescopically and a clamped position in which the outer tubular portion clamps onto the inner tubular portion thereby preventing telescopic movement of the shroud during normal use of the steering column assembly, in which the outer tubular portion includes an elongated slot and two clamp rails, each located on a respective side of the slot and including an elongated opening through which a clamp bolt of the clamp assembly passes, the clamp assembly locking the shroud relative to the support bracket when in the clamped position, characterised in that at least one of the clamp rails varies in cross-section at the various positions at which the clamp rails may be clamped such that, in use, the clamp rails resiliently deform when the clamp assembly is in the clamped position by an amount dependent on the relative telescopic position of the inner and outer tubular portions (203, 204) due to differences in the cross-section of the clamp rail at any given position, wherein the sides of each clamp rail which face the support bracket are parallel to each other.
A distillation process comprising: feeding a feed mixture comprising a hydrochlorofluoroolefin comprising a contaminant to a first distillation column; and extracting the contaminant from the feed mixture in the first distillation column using an extractive solvent comprising a chlorinated compound selected from the group consisting of trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and mixtures thereof to form an overhead stream comprising a purified hydrochlorofluoroolefin and a bottoms stream comprising the contaminant and the extractive solvent; wherein the contaminant comprises trichlorofluoromethane. feeding a feed mixture comprising a hydrochlorofluoroolefin comprising a contaminant to a first distillation column; and extracting the contaminant from the feed mixture in the first distillation column using an extractive solvent comprising a chlorinated compound selected from the group consisting of trichloroethylene, carbon tetrachloride, chloroform, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and mixtures thereof to form an overhead stream comprising a purified hydrochlorofluoroolefin and a bottoms stream comprising the contaminant and the extractive solvent; wherein the contaminant comprises trichlorofluoromethane.
Oral cosmetic use of a combination of active agents comprising at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid and at least one carotenoid, for improving the quality of the nails wherein - the at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid is used in the form of a blackcurrant seed oil and a fish oil, - the carotenoid used is lycopene, - the combination also comprises, as additional active agent, vitamins, said vitamins being vitamin C and vitamin E, and - the improvement of the quality of nails consists in reducing and/or preventing brittle, fragile, soft, split or cracked nails, in which the combination of active agents is used in a cosmetic composition that is suitable for oral administration, the said composition being selected from a coated tablet, a gel capsule, a suspension, a gel, an emulsion, a drinkable solution, a tablet to be swallowed or chewed, a capsule, a granule to be dissolved, a syrup, a lozenge and a food supplement. - the at least one polyunsaturated fatty acid is used in the form of a blackcurrant seed oil and a fish oil, - the carotenoid used is lycopene, - the combination also comprises, as additional active agent, vitamins, said vitamins being vitamin C and vitamin E, and - the improvement of the quality of nails consists in reducing and/or preventing brittle, fragile, soft, split or cracked nails,
A processing apparatus for processing a crowned portion (Wc) of a roller, which apparatus comprises: first and second feed drums (1, 2) each having an outer periphery formed with respective spirally extending threaded guide surfaces, the first and second feed drums (1, 2) extending parallel to each other and being driven to rotate about respective central axes (L1, L2) to transport the roller, while the roller is held in rolling contact with the threaded guide surfaces opposed to each other, from a first location towards a second location through between the first and second feed drums (1, 2); and a grinding stone for processing the crowned portion (Wc) of the roller passing through between the first and second feed drums (1, 2); characterized in that the threaded guide surface of one of the first and second feed drums (1, 2) is divided into two axially juxtaposed divided threaded surface areas (4a, 4b) so that an outer peripheral surface of the roller may be supported at two anteroposterior locations of such roller. first and second feed drums (1, 2) each having an outer periphery formed with respective spirally extending threaded guide surfaces, the first and second feed drums (1, 2) extending parallel to each other and being driven to rotate about respective central axes (L1, L2) to transport the roller, while the roller is held in rolling contact with the threaded guide surfaces opposed to each other, from a first location towards a second location through between the first and second feed drums (1, 2); and a grinding stone for processing the crowned portion (Wc) of the roller passing through between the first and second feed drums (1, 2); characterized in that the threaded guide surface of one of the first and second feed drums (1, 2) is divided into two axially juxtaposed divided threaded surface areas (4a, 4b) so that an outer peripheral surface of the roller may be supported at two anteroposterior locations of such roller.
A method for manufacturing a secondary battery, comprising: a step (a) of alternately stacking an electrode and a separator to manufacture an electrode assembly; a step (b) of laminating the electrode assembly at a pressure of 5 kgf/cm 2 or more to bond the electrode and the separator, which are provided in the electrode assembly, to each other; a step (c) of accommodating the electrode assembly in a battery case and injecting an electrolyte into the battery case to seal the battery case, thereby manufacturing a preliminary battery; a step (d) of charging and discharging the preliminary battery to activate the preliminary battery; and a step (e) of aging the preliminary battery at a high temperature of 60°C to 100°C for 1 hour to 6 hours to thermally treat the preliminary battery. a step (a) of alternately stacking an electrode and a separator to manufacture an electrode assembly; a step (b) of laminating the electrode assembly at a pressure of 5 kgf/cm 2 or more to bond the electrode and the separator, which are provided in the electrode assembly, to each other; a step (c) of accommodating the electrode assembly in a battery case and injecting an electrolyte into the battery case to seal the battery case, thereby manufacturing a preliminary battery; a step (d) of charging and discharging the preliminary battery to activate the preliminary battery; and a step (e) of aging the preliminary battery at a high temperature of 60°C to 100°C for 1 hour to 6 hours to thermally treat the preliminary battery.
Container for operating substances of motor vehicles, having a supporting structure on the inside of which is formed a sintered synthetic layer to form a receiving space for the operating substance, characterized in that the sintered synthetic layer is formed from a polyurethane or a polyamide or a polypropylene, wherein the container has an insert element (15a, 15b) that extends through the supporting structure and into the interior of the container, wherein the insert element (15a, 15b) is at least partially covered by the sintered synthetic layer made of polyurethane or polyamide or polypropylene.
A mobile station used in a mobile communication system configured to be capable of performing inter-band carrier aggregation by using a primary cell (Pcell) and a secondary cell (Scell), comprising: a managing unit configured to manage one or a plurality of timing adjustment groups (TAG#A, TAG#B) each including any of a primary cell (Pcell) and a secondary cell (Scell); an adjusting unit configured to adjust transmission timings of uplink signals in any of the primary cell (Pcell) and the secondary cell (Scell) belonging to the same timing adjustment group (TAG#A, TAG#B) such that the transmission timings becomes the same; and a transmitting unit configured to notify a radio base station (eNB) of a supportable number of timing adjustment groups (TAG#A, TAG#B) that the mobile station can support, wherein the transmitting unit is configured to notify of the supportable number of timing adjustment groups (TAG#A, TAG#B) for each band combination in inter-band carrier aggregation by including an information element for each band combination in inter-band carrier aggregation in a user capability information element to be transmitted, the information element for each band combination including an information element of an enumerated type and an information element indicating a parameter for that band combination. a managing unit configured to manage one or a plurality of timing adjustment groups (TAG#A, TAG#B) each including any of a primary cell (Pcell) and a secondary cell (Scell); an adjusting unit configured to adjust transmission timings of uplink signals in any of the primary cell (Pcell) and the secondary cell (Scell) belonging to the same timing adjustment group (TAG#A, TAG#B) such that the transmission timings becomes the same; and a transmitting unit configured to notify a radio base station (eNB) of a supportable number of timing adjustment groups (TAG#A, TAG#B) that the mobile station can support, wherein the transmitting unit is configured to notify of the supportable number of timing adjustment groups (TAG#A, TAG#B) for each band combination in inter-band carrier aggregation by including an information element for each band combination in inter-band carrier aggregation in a user capability information element to be transmitted, the information element for each band combination including an information element of an enumerated type and an information element indicating a parameter for that band combination.
A kit of parts for use in treatment and/or prevention of peri-implantitis, wherein the kit of parts comprises a. a first aqueous component comprising one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine and/or valine, and b. a second aqueous component comprising an active chlorine compound selected from the group consisting of Cl 2, hypochlorite, chlorite, chlorate, perchlorate and/or a hypochlorite compound, wherein the first aqueous component and/or the second aqueous component has a pH from 9 to 11.5,and wherein a treatment preparation obtainable by mixing said first aqueous component and said second aqueous component at 20 degrees Celsius and at a pressure of 101325 Pa within 30 seconds after mixing has a pH from 9 to 11.5. a. a first aqueous component comprising one or more amino acids selected from the group consisting of alanine, arginine, asparagine, aspartic acid, glutamic acid, glutamine, isoleucine, leucine, lysine and/or valine, and b. a second aqueous component comprising an active chlorine compound selected from the group consisting of Cl 2, hypochlorite, chlorite, chlorate, perchlorate and/or a hypochlorite compound,
Flexographic printing device comprising a printing unit (210; 310; 410) comprising a printing roller (18; 280; 380; 480) carrying on a surface thereof an image to be printed, an impression roller (20; 220; 320; 420) and an anilox roller (16; 260; 360; 461, 462) adapted to feed printing ink from a printing ink chamber (240; 340; 440) onto the printing roller, characterized in that the printing unit is configured for simultaneously printing at least two material webs (211, 212; 311, 312; 411, 412) arranged in parallel in the machine direction and having different thicknesses, the material webs being printed when they pass a printing nip formed between the printing roller and the impression roller, and for each material web one or more of: I. the radial extension of the surface carrying the image to be printed of the printing roller (18; 280; 380; 480) corresponds to the respective thickness of the material web to be printed; II. the radial extension of the surface of the impression roller (20; 220; 320; 420) relative to each material web corresponds to the respective thickness of the material web to be printed; and III. the radial extension of the anilox roller (16; 260; 360; 461, 462) relative to each material web corresponds to the respective thickness of the material web to be printed. I. the radial extension of the surface carrying the image to be printed of the printing roller (18; 280; 380; 480) corresponds to the respective thickness of the material web to be printed; II. the radial extension of the surface of the impression roller (20; 220; 320; 420) relative to each material web corresponds to the respective thickness of the material web to be printed; and III. the radial extension of the anilox roller (16; 260; 360; 461, 462) relative to each material web corresponds to the respective thickness of the material web to be printed.
A lighting control apparatus for controlling one or more light sources, the lighting control apparatus comprising: at least one sensor for detecting a parameter of interest; a transmitter for transmitting a wireless signal to one or more other lighting control apparatuses; a receiver for receiving one or more wireless signals from one or more other lighting control apparatuses; a controller configured to control the one or more light sources in dependence on an output of the at least one sensor and a wireless signal received by the receiver wherein: the controller is configured to control the transmitter to transmit a wireless signal to one or more other lighting control apparatuses, wherein the transmitted wireless signal comprises information dependent on the output of the at least one sensor or a wireless signal received from another lighting control apparatus, wherein the received wireless signal from another lighting control apparatus is coded in accordance with a hierarchical classification scheme that has levels indicative of the number of lighting control apparatuses that have transmitted a wireless signal in response to the detection of a parameter of interest by a lighting control apparatus; and characterised in that the controller is configured to control the one or more light sources in dependence on the level within the hierarchical classification scheme of the received wireless signal. at least one sensor for detecting a parameter of interest; a transmitter for transmitting a wireless signal to one or more other lighting control apparatuses; a receiver for receiving one or more wireless signals from one or more other lighting control apparatuses; a controller configured to control the one or more light sources in dependence on an output of the at least one sensor and a wireless signal received by the receiver wherein: the controller is configured to control the transmitter to transmit a wireless signal to one or more other lighting control apparatuses, wherein the transmitted wireless signal comprises information dependent on the output of the at least one sensor or a wireless signal received from another lighting control apparatus, wherein the received wireless signal from another lighting control apparatus is coded in accordance with a hierarchical classification scheme that has levels indicative of the number of lighting control apparatuses that have transmitted a wireless signal in response to the detection of a parameter of interest by a lighting control apparatus; and characterised in that the controller is configured to control the one or more light sources in dependence on the level within the hierarchical classification scheme of the received wireless signal.