mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A cordless electric nailer comprising: a power take-off assembly positioned and operable to selectively engage a pinch roller against a nail driver having a home position to pinch the nail driver against a battery-powered electric motor driven flywheel and fire the nail driver, characterised by; a return rack fixedly coupled to and positioned along a longitudinal length of the nail driver; and a driver return assembly positioned to return the nail driver to the home position, the driver return assembly including: a solenoid driving a plunger in a reciprocating motion in a homeward direction and a driven direction; a return pawl coupled to the plunger and pivotable into a pawl raised position relative to the plunger in which the pawl is engageable with the return rack during movement of the plunger in the homeward direction, and pivotable into a pawl lowered position relative to the plunger in which the pawl is not engageable with the return rack during movement of the plunger in the driven direction. a power take-off assembly positioned and operable to selectively engage a pinch roller against a nail driver having a home position to pinch the nail driver against a battery-powered electric motor driven flywheel and fire the nail driver, characterised by; a return rack fixedly coupled to and positioned along a longitudinal length of the nail driver; and a driver return assembly positioned to return the nail driver to the home position, the driver return assembly including: a solenoid driving a plunger in a reciprocating motion in a homeward direction and a driven direction; a return pawl coupled to the plunger and pivotable into a pawl raised position relative to the plunger in which the pawl is engageable with the return rack during movement of the plunger in the homeward direction, and pivotable into a pawl lowered position relative to the plunger in which the pawl is not engageable with the return rack during movement of the plunger in the driven direction. a solenoid driving a plunger in a reciprocating motion in a homeward direction and a driven direction; a return pawl coupled to the plunger and pivotable into a pawl raised position relative to the plunger in which the pawl is engageable with the return rack during movement of the plunger in the homeward direction, and pivotable into a pawl lowered position relative to the plunger in which the pawl is not engageable with the return rack during movement of the plunger in the driven direction.
Coated polycarbonate film comprising a polycarbonate film beneath at least one polymethylmethacrylate-containing layer having a polymethylmethacrylate content of at least 40% by weight, characterized in that the total layer thickness of the at least one polymethylmethacrylate-containing layer is at least 10 μm, the uppermost layer of the at least one polymethylmethacrylate-containing layer is obtainable by coating with a coating composition comprising (a) at least one polymethylmethacrylate polymer or polymethylmethacrylate copolymer having a mean molar mass Mw, determined by gel permeation chromatography, of at least 100 000 g/mol in a content of at least 40% by weight of the solids content of the coating composition; (b) at least one UV-curable reactive diluent in a content of at least 30% by weight of the solids content of the coating composition; (c) at least one photoinitiator in a content of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of the solids content of the coating composition; and (d) at least one organic solvent, where the proportion of ethylenically unsaturated groups is at least 3 mol per kg of the solids content of the coating composition. (a) at least one polymethylmethacrylate polymer or polymethylmethacrylate copolymer having a mean molar mass Mw, determined by gel permeation chromatography, of at least 100 000 g/mol in a content of at least 40% by weight of the solids content of the coating composition; (b) at least one UV-curable reactive diluent in a content of at least 30% by weight of the solids content of the coating composition; (c) at least one photoinitiator in a content of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight of the solids content of the coating composition; and (d) at least one organic solvent, where the proportion of ethylenically unsaturated groups is at least 3 mol per kg of the solids content of the coating composition.
A modular lubricant storage and dispensing system comprising a lubricant dispensing jug having a lubricant inlet port and a lubricant outlet port, and at least one handle, a lubricant storage container having a dispensing means; and a shelving module for housing said lubricant dispensing jug and said lubricant storage container, said shelving module having a module distal wall, a first module lateral wall, a second module lateral wall, a module top wall, a module base wall, and a module shelf, said module shelf dividing said shelving module into a top storage compartment into which the lubricant storage container can be inserted and a bottom storage compartment into which the lubricant dispensing jug can be inserted, wherein the modular lubricant storage and dispensing system further comprises a screened drain pan module with removable drain pan which is positioned beneath said module base wall, said lubricant dispensing jug and said lubricant storage container being housed in said shelving module above said screened drain pan module, characterized in that said bottom storage compartment comprises alignment means to laterally align the lubricant dispensing jug beneath the lubricant storage container by guiding lateral sides of the jug into a position in which the lubricant inlet port is aligned with said dispensing means, so as to allow lubricant to flow from said dispensing means into said lubricant inlet port of said lubricant dispensing jug 100).
A process for manufacturing nanoparticles in a concentrated slurry based on an aqueous solvent by dispersion of inorganic particle agglomerates of calcium carbonate, using water as the aqueous solvent, characterized by treating said inorganic particles or their agglomerates in said aqueous solvent at a solids content of 30-75w-% of the slurry by adding dispersing agent(s) selected from the group of surface-active polymers consisting of polycarboxylates, polyacrylates, polyethers and fatty-acid derivatives or a mixture thereof, and by carrying out ultrasonic treatment at an intensity of 10 - 500 W/cm 2, whereby a concentrated slurry is obtained, where the particle diameter is 50 - 200 nm.
Substructure for receiving visible profiles, which has profile supports and an add-on part, wherein profile supports, on which the visible profiles can be supported, are arranged at an angle to one another and are connected by means of the add-on part, wherein furthermore the add-on part can be externally plugged onto a web of the connected profiled support by means of a hook-shaped plug-on section forming a receiving space, wherein furthermore the plugged-on add-on part is secured against being lifted off upwards, wherein a locking part is further provided, which is movable relative to the profiled support between a release position and a securing position, in which it engages in a form-fitting receptacle of the profiled support, characterised in that in that the locking part can be rotated relative to the add-on part about an axis (x) which is essentially vertical in a usage state of the substructure between the securing position and the release position and, in the securing position, also engages in a form-fitting receptacle of the add-on part.
Method for monitoring the quality of a weld, implementing a probabilistic statistical model, in order to determine a rating of the quality of the weld, characterized in that the statistical model is a model of the logistic regression type and in that the implementation of the probabilistic statistical model comprises: a first phase of defining the probabilistic statistical model for rating the quality of the weld by using profilometry data and/or temperature data, and a second phase of rating the quality of the weld using the probabilistic statistical model in the form of a model of the logistic regression type for profilometry data of the weld and/or temperature data of the weld. a first phase of defining the probabilistic statistical model for rating the quality of the weld by using profilometry data and/or temperature data, and a second phase of rating the quality of the weld using the probabilistic statistical model in the form of a model of the logistic regression type for profilometry data of the weld and/or temperature data of the weld.
A steering system for an industrial truck, in which at least two hydraulically steerable wheel sets (1, 2) are provided, wherein the wheel sets (1, 2) are each steerable by means of a respective hydraulic linear motor (3, 4) designed as a synchronizing cylinder, and the at least two synchronizing cylinders (3, 4) are operatively connected to one another, wherein each of the at least two synchronizing cylinders (3, 4) has a piston and precisely one active piston rod (10, 11), which serves for transmitting the translational motion of the piston, and a further piston rod which is provided in order to achieve the synchronization, is not connected by its free end and therefore does not serve for transmitting a translational motion, wherein the at least two hydraulically steerable wheel sets (1, 2) each comprise a rotatably mounted device (12, 13) in order to achieve the steerability, and the active piston rod (10, 11) of the synchronizing cylinders (3, 4) in each case acts on the associated rotatably mounted device (12, 13) of the wheel set (1, 2) via a steering lever (14, 15), whereas the steering lever (14, 15) is in each case rotatably mounted on the associated active piston rod (10, 11) and is rotatably disposed on the associated rotatably mounted device (12, 13), wherein the synchronizing cylinder (3, 4) is arranged in a stationary manner with respect to the chassis of the industrial truck.
A method of manufacturing a customized arthroplasty jig, the method comprising: generating a computerized bone model representative of at least a portion of a patient bone in a pre-degenerated state by the steps comprising: a) obtaining at least one image of the patient bone in a degenerated state; b) identifying a reference portion (24', 26') associated with a generally non-degenerated portion of the patient bone; c) identifying a degenerated portion (24, 26) associated with a generally degenerated portion of the patient bone; and d) using information from at least one image associated with the reference portion to modify at least one aspect associated with at least one image associated with the generally degenerated portion; employing the computerized bone model representative of the at least a portion of the patient bone in the pre-degenerated state in defining manufacturing instructions for the manufacture of the customized arthroplasty jig; and employing the manufacturing instructions to manufacture the customized arthroplasty jig from a jig blank. generating a computerized bone model representative of at least a portion of a patient bone in a pre-degenerated state by the steps comprising: a) obtaining at least one image of the patient bone in a degenerated state; b) identifying a reference portion (24', 26') associated with a generally non-degenerated portion of the patient bone; c) identifying a degenerated portion (24, 26) associated with a generally degenerated portion of the patient bone; and d) using information from at least one image associated with the reference portion to modify at least one aspect associated with at least one image associated with the generally degenerated portion; a) obtaining at least one image of the patient bone in a degenerated state; b) identifying a reference portion (24', 26') associated with a generally non-degenerated portion of the patient bone; c) identifying a degenerated portion (24, 26) associated with a generally degenerated portion of the patient bone; and d) using information from at least one image associated with the reference portion to modify at least one aspect associated with at least one image associated with the generally degenerated portion; employing the computerized bone model representative of the at least a portion of the patient bone in the pre-degenerated state in defining manufacturing instructions for the manufacture of the customized arthroplasty jig; and employing the manufacturing instructions to manufacture the customized arthroplasty jig from a jig blank.
Panel for the construction of roofing arrangements comprising two substantially opposite surfaces (2, 3) and made of thermoplastic material, preferably polycarbonate, comprising a plurality of recesses formed on a first surface of said two surfaces (2, 3) of said panel, wherein said recesses are made in the thickness of the panel and comprise a first base area having polygonal or substantially circular shape, or a combination thereof, which lies substantially on said first surface of the panel, and wherein said recesses have a tapered shape extending towards the second surface of the panel, wherein the thickness between the two surfaces (2, 3) of the panel is between about 0.7 mm and about 2.5 mm and said recesses extend from said first surface towards said second surface of the panel by a depth which is smaller than two-thirds of the thickness between the surfaces (2, 3) of the panel, and wherein the panel is corrugated, said two opposite surfaces (2, 3) being bent or curved.
Machine weight regulation system comprising one or more ballasts; a fastening system; and a machine containing housings (3.1), characterized in that: - the fastening system consists of tie rods (2.1); fastening plates (2.2); and fasteners (2.3); - the one or more ballasts comprise lateral cuts (1.1) in which the tie rods (2.1) are inserted, wherein the tie rods (2.1) are parallel to each other and longitudinally inserted in said lateral cuts (1.1); - said lateral cuts (1.1) of the ballasts serve as support for forks of forklifts used in loading the ballasts on the machine; - the housings (3.1) of the machine are divided into four interconnected sections, wherein the housings (3.1) are located in the lower middle third of the chassis and between the front and rear rotating axles of the machine, and - the housings (3.1) cooperate with housing covers (3.3) which cooperate with the lateral chassis surface of the machine so that the ballasts positioned in the housings (3.1) are inserted therein through the lateral sides of the vehicle. - the fastening system consists of tie rods (2.1); fastening plates (2.2); and fasteners (2.3); - the one or more ballasts comprise lateral cuts (1.1) in which the tie rods (2.1) are inserted, wherein the tie rods (2.1) are parallel to each other and longitudinally inserted in said lateral cuts (1.1); - said lateral cuts (1.1) of the ballasts serve as support for forks of forklifts used in loading the ballasts on the machine; - the housings (3.1) of the machine are divided into four interconnected sections, wherein the housings (3.1) are located in the lower middle third of the chassis and between the front and rear rotating axles of the machine, and - the housings (3.1) cooperate with housing covers (3.3) which cooperate with the lateral chassis surface of the machine so that the ballasts positioned in the housings (3.1) are inserted therein through the lateral sides of the vehicle.
A conduit for transport of a fluid, the conduit comprising: a wall extending around and along an axis extending parallel to a direction of bulk fluid flow, the wall having an inner surface defining an interior of a channel through which fluid flows; and a plurality of projections extending from the inner surface of the wall, wherein the plurality of projections extend around the axis, in a plane perpendicular to the axis; and wherein the projections have a height perpendicular to the axis into the channel, and the height is arranged such that the projections modify the flow of fluid at a boundary layer of the fluid adjacent the wall, wherein the conduit is arranged to carry a first fluid; wherein the conduit includes an opening (102, 104, 138) for introducing a second fluid into the channel, such that the first and second fluid are mixed downstream of the opening (102, 104, 138); and wherein the plurality of projections are provided upstream of the opening, in a direction of fluid flow; and, wherein the channel has a first dimension defined in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and wherein the height of the projections is less than one tenth of the first dimension; and, the height of the projections is at least a hundredth of the first dimension. a wall extending around and along an axis extending parallel to a direction of bulk fluid flow, the wall having an inner surface defining an interior of a channel through which fluid flows; and a plurality of projections extending from the inner surface of the wall, wherein the plurality of projections extend around the axis, in a plane perpendicular to the axis; and wherein the projections have a height perpendicular to the axis into the channel, and the height is arranged such that the projections modify the flow of fluid at a boundary layer of the fluid adjacent the wall, wherein the conduit is arranged to carry a first fluid; wherein the conduit includes an opening (102, 104, 138) for introducing a second fluid into the channel, such that the first and second fluid are mixed downstream of the opening (102, 104, 138); and wherein the plurality of projections are provided upstream of the opening, in a direction of fluid flow; and, wherein the channel has a first dimension defined in a direction perpendicular to the axis, and wherein the height of the projections is less than one tenth of the first dimension; and, the height of the projections is at least a hundredth of the first dimension.
A rotary pump comprising: a housing defining an annular chamber with inlet and outlet ports spaced apart around the chamber, a flexible annular diaphragm forming one side of the chamber spaced opposite an annular wall of the housing, the diaphragm being sealed at its edges to the housing, a partition extending across the chamber from a location between the inlet and outlet ports to the diaphragm; wherein the diaphragm comprises an outer surface which engages the annular wall of the housing, and an inner surface opposite the first surface, wherein the outer surface is configured to be pressed progressively against the opposite wall of the housing, by a rotating means, to force fluid drawn in at the inlet port on one side of the partition around the chamber and to expel it at the outlet port at the other side of the partition; a reinforcement ring surrounding the rotating means and connected to a central region of the diaphragm, wherein the reinforcement ring comprises an embedded portion embedded in an inner portion of the central region of the diaphragm, and a support portion projecting radially inwardly from the diaphragm and axially beyond the embedded portion, the support portion having a radially outwardly facing surface which faces and supports the inner surface of the diaphragm adjacent to the reinforcement ring during operation of the rotary pump, characterised in that the diaphragm is not bonded to the radially outwardly facing surface of the support portion, and in that the embedded portion is bonded to the inner portion of the central region of the diaphragm. a housing defining an annular chamber with inlet and outlet ports spaced apart around the chamber, a flexible annular diaphragm forming one side of the chamber spaced opposite an annular wall of the housing, the diaphragm being sealed at its edges to the housing, a partition extending across the chamber from a location between the inlet and outlet ports to the diaphragm; wherein the diaphragm comprises an outer surface which engages the annular wall of the housing, and an inner surface opposite the first surface, wherein the outer surface is configured to be pressed progressively against the opposite wall of the housing, by a rotating means, to force fluid drawn in at the inlet port on one side of the partition around the chamber and to expel it at the outlet port at the other side of the partition; a reinforcement ring surrounding the rotating means and connected to a central region of the diaphragm, wherein the reinforcement ring comprises an embedded portion embedded in an inner portion of the central region of the diaphragm, and a support portion projecting radially inwardly from the diaphragm and axially beyond the embedded portion, the support portion having a radially outwardly facing surface which faces and supports the inner surface of the diaphragm adjacent to the reinforcement ring during operation of the rotary pump, characterised in that the diaphragm is not bonded to the radially outwardly facing surface of the support portion, and in that the embedded portion is bonded to the inner portion of the central region of the diaphragm.
A method of making a leak detection sensor comprising providing a pair of electrodes (12,14) each having an electrically insulating coating thereon formed from a thermopolymer, and creating fractures in the coating of the electrodes having a breadth of less than 500nm through which fluid may permeate to enable current to flow between the electrodes when exposed to an electrolyte characterised in that said step of creating fractures in the coating of the electrodes (12,14) comprises creating successive troughs at spaced intervals in the coating of the electrodes (12,14) by laser ablation of the coating, exposing the surface of the respective electrode (12,14) in said troughs, whereby the transmission of heat along the length of the respective electrode (12,14) during the creation of a respective trough results in the partial melting of the coating surrounding a previously ablated adjacent trough which recovers the previously exposed surface of the electrode (12,14), said fractures arising in the remelted coating as it solidifies as a consequence of the previous thermal degradation of the coating.
An apparatus, comprising: a graphical display panel comprising a display layer for displaying images and defining a plurality of apertures penetrating through at least the display layer, wherein the display layer comprises a plurality of pixels, and wherein the plurality of apertures are disposed among the plurality of pixels, and wherein a radius of each aperture is less than or equal to a pixel radius of pixels of the display layer; and a loudspeaker comprising a diaphragm configured to generate sound, wherein the diaphragm defines an area approximately equal to an area defined by the display layer and is arranged substantially parallel to the display layer such that sound from the diaphragm is directed outside the apparatus through the plurality of apertures. a graphical display panel comprising a display layer for displaying images and defining a plurality of apertures penetrating through at least the display layer, wherein the display layer comprises a plurality of pixels, and wherein the plurality of apertures are disposed among the plurality of pixels, and wherein a radius of each aperture is less than or equal to a pixel radius of pixels of the display layer; and a loudspeaker comprising a diaphragm configured to generate sound, wherein the diaphragm defines an area approximately equal to an area defined by the display layer and is arranged substantially parallel to the display layer such that sound from the diaphragm is directed outside the apparatus through the plurality of apertures.