mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An artificial turf filament comprising: one or more ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymers having a density of from 0.900 to 0.955 g/cc and a melt index, 12, as measured in accordance with ASTM D1238 (at 190°C. and 2.16 kg), of from 0.1 g/10 min to 20 g/10 min; an ethoxylated alcohol having the formula, R 1 (OCH 2 CH 2) x OH, where x is an integer from 2 to 10 and R1 is a straight or branched chain alkyl of 20 to 50 carbon atoms; and a functionalized ethylene-based polymer. one or more ethylene/alpha-olefin copolymers having a density of from 0.900 to 0.955 g/cc and a melt index, 12, as measured in accordance with ASTM D1238 (at 190°C. and 2.16 kg), of from 0.1 g/10 min to 20 g/10 min; an ethoxylated alcohol having the formula, R 1 (OCH 2 CH 2) x OH, where x is an integer from 2 to 10 and R1 is a straight or branched chain alkyl of 20 to 50 carbon atoms; and a functionalized ethylene-based polymer.
An air-pulse generating device (880, 890), configured to produce an acoustic sound, comprising: a membrane structure and a valve structure formed in a first layer; a first side wall and a second side wall; a cover structure, wherein a chamber is formed between the membrane structure, the valve structure, the first side wall, the second side wall, and the cover structure; wherein an air wave vibrating at an operating frequency is formed within the chamber; wherein the valve structure is configured to be actuated to perform an open-and-close movement to form at least one opening on the first layer, the at least one opening connects air inside the chamber with air outside the chamber; wherein the open-and-close movement is synchronous with the operating frequency; wherein a distance between the first side wall and the second side wall is a multiple of a half wavelength corresponding to the operating frequency of the air wave; wherein the air wave propagates along with a direction parallel to the membrane structure and bounces between the first side wall and the second side wall within the chamber; wherein the at least one opening is formed spatially between the first side wall and the second side wall, on the first layer, and at a location where a peak of the air wave is achieved. a membrane structure and a valve structure formed in a first layer; a first side wall and a second side wall; a cover structure, wherein a chamber is formed between the membrane structure, the valve structure, the first side wall, the second side wall, and the cover structure; wherein an air wave vibrating at an operating frequency is formed within the chamber; wherein the valve structure is configured to be actuated to perform an open-and-close movement to form at least one opening on the first layer, the at least one opening connects air inside the chamber with air outside the chamber; wherein the open-and-close movement is synchronous with the operating frequency; wherein a distance between the first side wall and the second side wall is a multiple of a half wavelength corresponding to the operating frequency of the air wave; wherein the air wave propagates along with a direction parallel to the membrane structure and bounces between the first side wall and the second side wall within the chamber; wherein the at least one opening is formed spatially between the first side wall and the second side wall, on the first layer, and at a location where a peak of the air wave is achieved.
A method for removing dissolved biodegradable compounds as a biological treatment step upstream of an equipment to be protected from biofouling being part of a ground water, surface water or tertiary wastewater treatment line, wherein said upstream biological treatment step is carried out in at least one packed bed bioreactor comprising a vessel or a tank filled with packing elements, characterized in that: i) said packing elements of said packed bed show a void fraction of at least 70% and the flow velocity of water through said packed bed bioreactor is between 20 m/h and 400 m/h, ii) said packing elements of said packed bed show a specific surface area of at least 750 m 2 /m 3 and a protected surface area of at least 350 m 2 /m 3; iii) said process does not use any biocide or biostatic compound; iv) said packed bed bioreactor has neither intended nor strong filtering characteristics. i) said packing elements of said packed bed show a void fraction of at least 70% and the flow velocity of water through said packed bed bioreactor is between 20 m/h and 400 m/h, ii) said packing elements of said packed bed show a specific surface area of at least 750 m 2 /m 3 and a protected surface area of at least 350 m 2 /m 3; iii) said process does not use any biocide or biostatic compound; iv) said packed bed bioreactor has neither intended nor strong filtering characteristics.
Modular construction composed of solid rod-like elements (6A, 6B, 6C), the construction comprising first rod-like elements, each first rod-like element comprising at least one hole; whereby a first rod-like element is fixated in longitudinal direction of the first rod-like element by a rod-shaped part of a second rod-like element which passes through a hole of the first rod-like element; characterized in that said first rod-like element is fixated in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction by passing a first rod-shaped part of the first rod-like element through a hole of one or more third rod-like elements.
A method for identifying the cell chemistry of a battery inserted into an electronic device, wherein the electronic device is a reduced-pressure subsystem of a reduced-pressure treatment system for treating a tissue site, wherein the reduced-pressure treatment system comprises a reduced-pressure dressing having a flexible dressing bolster or manifold member, and wherein the reduced-pressure subsystem is powered by the battery, the method comprising: determining whether a battery has been inserted into the electronic device; determining whether the electronic device has been powered up by the battery having an open circuit voltage (Vo); measuring the open circuit voltage (Vo) of the battery; connecting a resistor across the battery, the battery having a load voltage (V L) based on the resistance of the resistor and measuring the load voltage (V L); characterised by calculating a percent voltage drop (V L / Vo) resulting from connecting the resistor to the battery; using the resulting values of the open circuit voltage (Vo), the load voltage (V L), and the percent voltage drop (V L / Vo) in connection with an algorithm to determine the cell chemistry of the battery; and adjusting characteristics of the electronic device based on the cell chemistry of the battery, wherein adjusting characteristics of the electronic device includes changing thresholds for alarm settings associated with pressure in the reduced-pressure dressing. determining whether a battery has been inserted into the electronic device; determining whether the electronic device has been powered up by the battery having an open circuit voltage (Vo); measuring the open circuit voltage (Vo) of the battery; connecting a resistor across the battery, the battery having a load voltage (V L) based on the resistance of the resistor and measuring the load voltage (V L); characterised by calculating a percent voltage drop (V L / Vo) resulting from connecting the resistor to the battery; using the resulting values of the open circuit voltage (Vo), the load voltage (V L), and the percent voltage drop (V L / Vo) in connection with an algorithm to determine the cell chemistry of the battery; and adjusting characteristics of the electronic device based on the cell chemistry of the battery, wherein adjusting characteristics of the electronic device includes changing thresholds for alarm settings associated with pressure in the reduced-pressure dressing.
An in vitro method for detecting microscopic polyangiitis, in an individual, which comprises determining the presence and/or the amount of at least one anti-endothelial cell antibody (AECA) or anti-vascular smooth muscle cell (VSMC) antibody, said antibody being an anti-lamin A/C antibody, in a biological sample from a patient, the presence of the anti-lamin A/C antibody being indicative of microscopic polyangiitis.
A vehicle for the public transport of passengers comprising a parapet fixed onto at least one part of the periphery of the roof of said vehicle, said parapet being configured to prevent said roof from being visible at ground level, wherein said parapet comprises at least one energy recovery system configured to recover energy from the air that runs against said parapet when said vehicle is in motion and/or when there is wind, characterised in that said at least one energy recovery system comprises a fixed portion attached to said parapet and a mobile portion, carried by said parapet, movable with respect to said fixed portion, the mobile portion moving as a result of the force exerted by the air that runs against it and in that said mobile portion comprises at least one side wall having a curved shape.
A method of converting thermal energy into mechanical energy wherein a working liquid is evaporated to generate a stream of a working fluid, characterized in that the stream of the working fluid is a stream of pressurized distillate produced by evaporation and condensation using a direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) unit, said stream of pressurized distillate having a pressure of at least one bar, and a converter is used for generating mechanical energy from said stream of said pressurized distillate.
A transmitter device comprising: a processor; a radio frequency, RF, transmitter having a digitally controlled phased array antenna coupled to and controlled by the processor to transmit content using adaptive beamforming over a first wireless connection to a receiver device; and an interface to a wireless communication channel of a second wireless connection coupled to the processor, such that during initialization of the phased array antenna, the transmitter device can receive, via the wireless communication channel antenna information comprising antenna location information and performance information corresponding to a location of a phased array antenna of the receiver device such that the transmitter device can select a direction to steer the beam formed by the phased array antenna of the transmitter device; wherein when the phased array antenna of the transmitter device is operating in a mode during which content is transmitted, the transmitter device is arranged to receive, via the wireless communication channel, an indication of the status of the communication path from the receiver device, characterised in that the transmitter device is further arranged to communicate content protection information via the wireless communication channel to facilitate playing of the content, said content protection information comprising one or more of a group consisting of encryption keys sent by the processor of the transmitter device, and one or more acknowledgments received from the processor of the receiver device. a processor; a radio frequency, RF, transmitter having a digitally controlled phased array antenna coupled to and controlled by the processor to transmit content using adaptive beamforming over a first wireless connection to a receiver device; and an interface to a wireless communication channel of a second wireless connection coupled to the processor, such that during initialization of the phased array antenna, the transmitter device can receive, via the wireless communication channel antenna information comprising antenna location information and performance information corresponding to a location of a phased array antenna of the receiver device such that the transmitter device can select a direction to steer the beam formed by the phased array antenna of the transmitter device; wherein when the phased array antenna of the transmitter device is operating in a mode during which content is transmitted, the transmitter device is arranged to receive, via the wireless communication channel, an indication of the status of the communication path from the receiver device, characterised in that the transmitter device is further arranged to communicate content protection information via the wireless communication channel to facilitate playing of the content, said content protection information comprising one or more of a group consisting of encryption keys sent by the processor of the transmitter device, and one or more acknowledgments received from the processor of the receiver device.
A manifold for use with an articulated structure, the articulated structure including an elongate flexible body extending between a proximal interface and a distal end with a plurality of ports along the proximal interface, a plurality of actuators distal of the ports, and a plurality of lumens providing fluid communication between the ports and the actuators, the manifold comprising: a manifold body with a proximal end and a distal end and a manifold axis extending therebetween, the manifold body having a plurality of regions distributed along the manifold axis, each region having a fluid channel, wherein a receptacle traverses the regions and is configured to removably receive the proximal portion of the elongate body with each port in sealed fluid communication with an associated fluid channel such that fluid transmitted from the fluid channels induces movement of the distal end.
Transport container, such as a suitcase or bag, comprising a gripping element pivotably fixed on a covering wall of the transport container for transporting the transport container by hand, wherein the gripping element can be pivoted between at least one rest position (19a, 19b) close to the covering wall and an upright usage position, characterised in that a device is provided for fixing the gripping element in its rest position and/or for fixing the gripping element in its usage position, wherein the device comprises at least one latching element (21, 21b, 21c, 21d) which cooperates with at least one latching receiver, wherein the latching element is provided by a cam of a camwheel, wherein the camwheel is arranged non-rotationally on the gripping element, wherein the latching receiver is provided by a spring pre-tensioned cage which respectively overlays or captures a cam (21b, 35) on both sides, in particular in both directions of rotation.
An airway cover, comprising: a) a flexible body sized to cover a mouth of a patient; b) a plurality of portals (8, 9, 10) on said body defined by tearable score lines which, when torn, create an opening at a location of each portal; c) attachment means for attaching the flexible body over said mouth; d) each portal sized to receive a breathing tube attached to said cover; and e) a suction tube attached to said cover and including a portion attached to the undersurface of said cover surrounding said portals, said portion including a plurality of holes adjacent said portals, said suction tube provided to be circumferentially placed around the intended mouth opening, captures leaking anesthetic gases emerging from the airway through said holes; and f) a securing strip mounted on said cover for securing a breathing tube within one of said portals, said securing strip lying flat on said body and in use able to be lifted away from said body to facilitate securing said breathing tube to said cover, said securing strip being secured to said cover using a plurality of tearable segment: (17.1, 17.2, 17.3), each tearable segment being located adjacent a respective one of said portals, at least one of said tearable segments, when torn, facilitating lifting said securing strip away from said body. a) a flexible body sized to cover a mouth of a patient; b) a plurality of portals (8, 9, 10) on said body defined by tearable score lines which, when torn, create an opening at a location of each portal; c) attachment means for attaching the flexible body over said mouth; d) each portal sized to receive a breathing tube attached to said cover; and e) a suction tube attached to said cover and including a portion attached to the undersurface of said cover surrounding said portals, said portion including a plurality of holes adjacent said portals, said suction tube provided to be circumferentially placed around the intended mouth opening, captures leaking anesthetic gases emerging from the airway through said holes; and f) a securing strip mounted on said cover for securing a breathing tube within one of said portals, said securing strip lying flat on said body and in use able to be lifted away from said body to facilitate securing said breathing tube to said cover, said securing strip being secured to said cover using a plurality of tearable segment: (17.1, 17.2, 17.3), each tearable segment being located adjacent a respective one of said portals, at least one of said tearable segments, when torn, facilitating lifting said securing strip away from said body.
A metering mechanism for an injection device, comprising - an actuating element for setting or discharging a dose from the injection device, - a piston rod for producing an advance movement for dispensing a dose, - a piston rod sleeve in which the piston rod is accommodated such that the piston rod can be non-rotatably connected to the piston rod sleeve, - a coupling element with which the actuating element and the piston rod sleeve can be coupled for discharge of the dose set with the actuating element in such a way that a dispensing movement of the actuating element is transmitted to the piston rod by way of the piston rod sleeve connected to the piston rod, - wherein the metering mechanism further comprises a reverse rotation prevention element for the piston rod sleeve, to permit rotation of the piston rod sleeve in one direction and to block it in the opposite direction, - wherein the piston rod can be non-rotatably connected to the piston rod sleeve by means of a coupling sleeve wherein the coupling sleeve can be in engagement with the piston rod sleeve to form a non-rotatable connection between the piston rod and the coupling sleeve and wherein the coupling sleeve can be out of engagement with the piston rod sleeve such that the piston rod is rotatable relative to the piston rod sleeve, characterized in that the coupling element comprises a tubular portion guided within the piston rod sleeve, that the piston rod comprises a stop and that the coupling element comprises a counter-stop which move relative to each other at least during setting of a dose and which abut each other in a maximum dose stop position, thereby preventing further setting of a dose, wherein the stop remains stationary during dose setting and the stop and the counter-stop move axially towards each other during setting of a dose. - an actuating element for setting or discharging a dose from the injection device, - a piston rod for producing an advance movement for dispensing a dose, - a piston rod sleeve in which the piston rod is accommodated such that the piston rod can be non-rotatably connected to the piston rod sleeve, - a coupling element with which the actuating element and the piston rod sleeve can be coupled for discharge of the dose set with the actuating element in such a way that a dispensing movement of the actuating element is transmitted to the piston rod by way of the piston rod sleeve connected to the piston rod, - wherein the metering mechanism further comprises a reverse rotation prevention element for the piston rod sleeve, to permit rotation of the piston rod sleeve in one direction and to block it in the opposite direction, - wherein the piston rod can be non-rotatably connected to the piston rod sleeve by means of a coupling sleeve wherein the coupling sleeve can be in engagement with the piston rod sleeve to form a non-rotatable connection between the piston rod and the coupling sleeve and wherein the coupling sleeve can be out of engagement with the piston rod sleeve such that the piston rod is rotatable relative to the piston rod sleeve,
Portable power tool, having a step-down transmission, drivable by a motor, for driving a drive shaft, wherein the step-down transmission is arranged in a transmission housing and is shiftable at least between a first gear with a relatively high torque and a second gear with a relatively low torque via a gear shift (230, 260), characterized in that the step-down transmission is assigned a torque clutch and a mechanical overload protection device, wherein the torque clutch is configured to prevent the drive shaft from being driven by the step-down transmission during operation of the portable power tool if a torque transmitted from the drive shaft to the step-down transmission exceeds a threshold value that is settable by a user of the portable power tool, and wherein the overload protection device is configured to limit the step-down transmission during operation of the portable power tool if a torque transmitted from the drive shaft to the step-down transmission exceeds a machine-specific limit value which is greater than a maximum threshold value that is settable by the user of the portable power tool.
Housing box motor vehicle drive electric power transmission and/or storage on-board equipment, the box section describing a surface completely enclosing a housing for receiving such equipment, the box section comprising a conducting base layer made of at least one conducting material, extending entirely over said surface described by the box section, the box section further comprising an additional conducting layer made of at least one conducting material different from the conducting material of the conducting base layer, at least partially covering said conducting base layer, the conducting base layer and the additional conducting layer being made by spraying their component materials, the box section being characterised in that the conducting base layer has a thickness between 0.05 mm and 0.5 mm.
A terminal device to affix a ground wire extending from a DC powered electrical or electronic component to a metal wall surface located in another structure, the terminal device comprising a securing screw, a locking screw, a grounding wire receiving section (3A, 3B) to affix a ground wire to the grounding wire receiving section (3A, 3B) and a metal grounding plate section having a securing screw opening and a locking screw opening to receive the securing screw comprising a securing screw head section having a predetermined diameter and the locking screw comprising a locking screw head section having a predetermined diameter, respectively, characterized in that the locking screw head section has a perimeter edge, wherein the diameter of the locking screw head section is set so that its perimeter edge contacts the securing screw head section at a distance from the securing screw head section perimeter edge equal to at least one-quarter of the radius of the securing screw head section, and the securing screw opening and the locking screw opening are positioned relative to one another such that when both the locking screw and the securing screw have been extended through the locking screw opening and the securing screw opening, respectively, the locking screw head section will contact and apply an anti-rotational force against the securing screw head section.