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A switch cabinet with at least one brush strip for the conductor feed-through, the switch cabinet having a switch cabinet frame with a horizontal or vertical profile frame from which a profile web extends, characterized that the profile web is a circumferential sealing web of the profile frame and the brush strip is placed on a free end of the profile web with bristles extending from the profile web over the inner circumference of the profile frame.
A method of diagnosis of irritable bowel syndrome and its severity in a patient suffering from gastrointestinal disorders, comprising the steps of:- preparing a defined extract of fecal proteins from a stool sample of a patient suffering from gastrointestinal disorders in a buffer system which allows a stable definition of a reference range; determining the presence and concentration of γ-tryptase in said fecal protein extract using immunological methods; comparing said measured concentration of γ-tryptase in said fecal protein extract to a predetermined reference value; and assessment of said patient by assigning an increased likelihood of irritable bowel syndrome when said measured concentration of γ-tryptase in said fecal protein extract is higher than a predetermined reference value, or by assigning a decreased likelihood of irritable bowel syndrome when said measured concentration of γ-tryptase in said fecal protein extract is lower than said predetermined reference value. preparing a defined extract of fecal proteins from a stool sample of a patient suffering from gastrointestinal disorders in a buffer system which allows a stable definition of a reference range; determining the presence and concentration of γ-tryptase in said fecal protein extract using immunological methods; comparing said measured concentration of γ-tryptase in said fecal protein extract to a predetermined reference value; and assessment of said patient by assigning an increased likelihood of irritable bowel syndrome when said measured concentration of γ-tryptase in said fecal protein extract is higher than a predetermined reference value, or by assigning a decreased likelihood of irritable bowel syndrome when said measured concentration of γ-tryptase in said fecal protein extract is lower than said predetermined reference value.
A system for treating postpartum hemorrhage, the system comprising: an elongated catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; a suction member attached to the distal end of the catheter; an inflatable balloon attached to the catheter proximally relative to the suction member; a first lumen extending through the catheter in fluid communication with a cavity defined by the suction member, the first lumen configured to apply a vacuum force to the suction member, wherein the suction member includes a distally facing recess configured to anchor the distal end of the elongated catheter to an internal surface of a patient when the vacuum force is applied to the suction member; and a second lumen extending through the catheter in fluid communication with the inflatable balloon and configured to deliver inflation fluid to the balloon to inflate the balloon. an elongated catheter having a proximal end and a distal end; a suction member attached to the distal end of the catheter; an inflatable balloon attached to the catheter proximally relative to the suction member; a first lumen extending through the catheter in fluid communication with a cavity defined by the suction member, the first lumen configured to apply a vacuum force to the suction member, wherein the suction member includes a distally facing recess configured to anchor the distal end of the elongated catheter to an internal surface of a patient when the vacuum force is applied to the suction member; and a second lumen extending through the catheter in fluid communication with the inflatable balloon and configured to deliver inflation fluid to the balloon to inflate the balloon.
A sensing/stimulation microlead for implantation into a target vessel, in particular a vessel of the coronary network, for stimulation of a ventricle, said microlead having a distal active portion formed by a microcable having a diameter of at most 2 French (0.66 mm), said microcable being electrically conductive and being coated with an insulating layer comprising, along the active portion and at a distance from the distal end of the microlead, one or more exposed zones forming stimulation electrode(s) and intended to come into contact with a wall of the target vessel, said microlead comprising: - a stimulation zone at the distal end of the microcable in a region comprising the electrodes; and - a restraint zone comprising restraining means suitable for resting against the wall of the target vessel, said microlead further comprising: - an elongation zone located in proximal position with respect to the retention zone at a distance therefrom of between 5 and 150 mm and defined by a shaped portion of the microlead adapted to render it elastically deformable longitudinally under the effect of an axial tensile/compressive stress exerted on the microlead in its proximal portion with respect to the elongation zone, wherein the axial tensile/compressive stiffness of the expansion region is less than the axial tensile/compressive stiffness of the retention and stimulation regions; the microlead is configured such that the axial loads applied to the proximal part of the probe between the extension zone and a connector attached to the proximal end of the probe are absorbed by a deformation of the extension zone; the microlead configured so that this deformation of the strain zone takes place without displacement of the retention and stimulation zones, consequently without correlative change in the positioning of the electrodes; and - the microlead being characterised in that it also comprises a microcatheter having a diameter of at most 2 French (0.66 mm) from which the distal part of the microcable protrudes, and - the elongation zone is defined by a first preform of the microcatheter. - a stimulation zone at the distal end of the microcable in a region comprising the electrodes; and - a restraint zone comprising restraining means suitable for resting against the wall of the target vessel, - an elongation zone located in proximal position with respect to the retention zone at a distance therefrom of between 5 and 150 mm and defined by a shaped portion of the microlead adapted to render it elastically deformable longitudinally under the effect of an axial tensile/compressive stress exerted on the microlead in its proximal portion with respect to the elongation zone, wherein the axial tensile/compressive stiffness of the expansion region is less than the axial tensile/compressive stiffness of the retention and stimulation regions; - the microlead being characterised in that it also comprises a microcatheter having a diameter of at most 2 French (0.66 mm) from which the distal part of the microcable protrudes, and - the elongation zone is defined by a first preform of the microcatheter.
Pliers comprising two plier legs (2, 3) which are rotatably mounted relative to one another in a joint region, the plier legs (2, 3) forming a mouth region on one side of the joint and gripping portions on the other side of the joint, the mouth region also comprising various cutting formations which are arranged one behind the other and are each formed by two interacting working regions (6, 7, 8, 9) formed on each plier leg (2, 3), the working regions (8, 9) further away from the joint comprising first cutting edges (10, 11) which are designed to interact for possible stripping engagement and overlap at least in part when the pliers are closed, and the working regions (6, 7) that are closer to the joint comprising second cutting edges (14, 15) which are moved one on top of the other in the manner of shears when the pliers are closed, the second cutting edges (14, 15) also being one on top of the other in the opening direction of the pliers to a greater extent on the mouth side than on the joint side, the first cutting edges (10, 11) being accessible in a first opening position via the available opening, this not yet being the case for the second cutting edges (14, 15), however, characterised in that the second cutting edges (14, 15) are formed as cable shears having an acute cutting angle and two cutting edges each comprising a continuously curved cutting edge, and in that, when the pliers are closed, the second cutting edges are arranged one on top of the other over the entire extension thereof to varying degrees, more specifically, there is a greater overlap in the region remote from the joint than close to the joint.
A heat pump apparatus comprising: a refrigerant circuit in which a refrigerant circulates, and which is configured by sequentially connecting a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion valve, a second heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger, and connecting a bypass flow path bypassing the third heat exchanger between the second heat exchanger and the compressor; a fluid circuit in which a fluid circulates, and which is configured by sequentially connecting the third heat exchanger, the first heat exchanger, and a radiator; a flow path switching device that switches between making the refrigerant flow through the third heat exchanger and making the refrigerant flow through the bypass flow path without flowing through the third heat exchanger; and a control device that controls an operating frequency of the compressor, an opening degree of the expansion valve, and opening and closing of the flow path switching device, wherein the second heat exchanger makes the refrigerant heat-exchanged with a predetermined heat exchange agent, and wherein the control device is configured to, in a heating operation for heating the fluid, when an operating frequency of the compressor is lower than a predetermined frequency, and an opening degree of the expansion valve is a minimum degree, and a temperature of the heat exchange agent is lower than a predetermined first temperature, make the flow path switching device to flow the refrigerant through the third heat exchanger. a refrigerant circuit in which a refrigerant circulates, and which is configured by sequentially connecting a compressor, a first heat exchanger, an expansion valve, a second heat exchanger, and a third heat exchanger, and connecting a bypass flow path bypassing the third heat exchanger between the second heat exchanger and the compressor; a fluid circuit in which a fluid circulates, and which is configured by sequentially connecting the third heat exchanger, the first heat exchanger, and a radiator; a flow path switching device that switches between making the refrigerant flow through the third heat exchanger and making the refrigerant flow through the bypass flow path without flowing through the third heat exchanger; and a control device that controls an operating frequency of the compressor, an opening degree of the expansion valve, and opening and closing of the flow path switching device, wherein the second heat exchanger makes the refrigerant heat-exchanged with a predetermined heat exchange agent, and wherein the control device is configured to, in a heating operation for heating the fluid, when an operating frequency of the compressor is lower than a predetermined frequency, and an opening degree of the expansion valve is a minimum degree, and a temperature of the heat exchange agent is lower than a predetermined first temperature, make the flow path switching device to flow the refrigerant through the third heat exchanger.
A testing system for carrying out an online quality testing of friction material blocks or pads, in particular applied to vehicle braking elements like brake shoes or brake pads comprising each a support and a block or pad of friction material carried by the support, the testing system comprising at least a couple of a first and second electrode (5,6) configured to cooperate simultaneously in contact with an element to be tested, an electric circuit including said first and second electrodes (5,6), said electric circuit being normally open between said first and second electrode (5,6), an electric generator electrically connected to said electric circuit and configured to let an electric current to flow between the first and second electrode when the element to be tested is arranged in contact with the first and second electrodes (5,6) and closes the electric circuit, and a metering device configured to detect either electric resistance or impedance in said electric circuit; wherein: i. the testing system further comprises at least a holding device configured to hold said first and second electrode (5,6) arranged stationary and side by side with a prefixed gap left between them and substantially laying on a same plane (α); characterized in that ii. said first and second electrode (5,6) and said holding device thereof being configured to receive a first and the same face of the friction material block or pad of each element to be tested, opposite to the support, simultaneously in contact with said first and second electrode (5,6) to close said electric circuit solely through a portion of the friction material block or pad arranged in the gap between the first and second electrode. i. the testing system further comprises at least a holding device configured to hold said first and second electrode (5,6) arranged stationary and side by side with a prefixed gap left between them and substantially laying on a same plane (α); characterized in that ii. said first and second electrode (5,6) and said holding device thereof being configured to receive a first and the same face of the friction material block or pad of each element to be tested, opposite to the support, simultaneously in contact with said first and second electrode (5,6) to close said electric circuit solely through a portion of the friction material block or pad arranged in the gap between the first and second electrode.
A method of driving a light source, the method comprising: sensing light generated by a light source to detect color coordinates of a red color, color coordinates of a green color and color coordinates of a blue color; comparing a light source color space formed by the color coordinates of the red, green and blue colors with a reference color space formed by red reference color coordinates, green reference color coordinates and blue reference color coordinates; and controlling a color temperature of the light generated by the light source so that the light source color space covers the reference color space characterized by performing the controlling of the color temperature continuously in real-time according to the light generated by the light source, wherein comparing the light source color space with the reference color space comprises: determining a covering area of a region of the reference color space which is covered by the light source color space. sensing light generated by a light source to detect color coordinates of a red color, color coordinates of a green color and color coordinates of a blue color; comparing a light source color space formed by the color coordinates of the red, green and blue colors with a reference color space formed by red reference color coordinates, green reference color coordinates and blue reference color coordinates; and controlling a color temperature of the light generated by the light source so that the light source color space covers the reference color space determining a covering area of a region of the reference color space which is covered by the light source color space.
Intraocular frame (4;22;43;52) for implantation in the capsular bag of an eye having an optical axis, comprising: an anterior frame element (5;24;45A,45B;52A'), a posterior frame element (6;25;46A,46B;52B'), and a resilient element (7;26A,26B;35,36;47A,47B;61A,61B) for urging the anterior and posterior frame elements (5;24;45A,45B;52A'; 6;25;46A,46B;52B') towards a predetermined relative axial separation, a connecting element (8;26A,26B;47A,47B;54) connecting the anterior and posterior frame elements (5;24;45A,45B;52A'; 6;25;46A,46B;52B'), the connecting element (8;26A,26B;47A,47B;54A,54B) being configured to be attached, in use, to an optical element, characterised in that the frame (4;22;43;52) is arranged for converting a first displacement of the anterior and posterior frame elements (5;24;45A,45B;52A'; 6;25;46A,46B;52B') with respect to each other having at least a component parallel to the optical axis of the eye into a second displacement of at least a part of the optical element, the second displacement having at least a component perpendicular to the optical axis of the eye. an anterior frame element (5;24;45A,45B;52A'), a posterior frame element (6;25;46A,46B;52B'), and a resilient element (7;26A,26B;35,36;47A,47B;61A,61B) for urging the anterior and posterior frame elements (5;24;45A,45B;52A'; 6;25;46A,46B;52B') towards a predetermined relative axial separation, a connecting element (8;26A,26B;47A,47B;54) connecting the anterior and posterior frame elements (5;24;45A,45B;52A'; 6;25;46A,46B;52B'), the connecting element (8;26A,26B;47A,47B;54A,54B) being configured to be attached, in use, to an optical element, characterised in that the frame (4;22;43;52) is arranged for converting a first displacement of the anterior and posterior frame elements (5;24;45A,45B;52A'; 6;25;46A,46B;52B') with respect to each other having at least a component parallel to the optical axis of the eye into a second displacement of at least a part of the optical element, the second displacement having at least a component perpendicular to the optical axis of the eye.
A sensor system, comprising: a sensor assembly for a fluid meter including: one or more fluid conduits (103A, 103B); a case surrounding at least a portion of the one or more fluid conduits (103A, 103B); and a case support surrounding at least an outer portion of the case, including one or more ribs extending along at least the outer portion of the case. a sensor assembly for a fluid meter including: one or more fluid conduits (103A, 103B); a case surrounding at least a portion of the one or more fluid conduits (103A, 103B); and one or more fluid conduits (103A, 103B); a case surrounding at least a portion of the one or more fluid conduits (103A, 103B); and a case support surrounding at least an outer portion of the case, including one or more ribs extending along at least the outer portion of the case.
A system monitor for a load center comprising: a current sensor configured to be coupled to a circuit branch within the load center and to produce a measurement signal having a level related to a current level of the circuit branch; a sensor circuit coupled to the current sensor and removably coupled to a terminal, the sensor circuit configured to provide the measurement signal to the terminal; and a controller coupled to the terminal and configured to monitor signals at the terminal, characterised in that the controller is further configured to detect disconnection of the current sensor from the terminal based on the level of the measurement signal at the terminal falling outside of a predetermine envelope for a predetermined period of time, wherein the controller includes a timer having a value equal to the predetermined period of time, and wherein the controller is further configured to start the timer in response to detection of the signal level at the terminal falling outside of the predetermined envelope and determine that the current sensor is disconnected from the terminal in response to expiration of the timer. a current sensor configured to be coupled to a circuit branch within the load center and to produce a measurement signal having a level related to a current level of the circuit branch; a sensor circuit coupled to the current sensor and removably coupled to a terminal, the sensor circuit configured to provide the measurement signal to the terminal; and a controller coupled to the terminal and configured to monitor signals at the terminal, characterised in that the controller is further configured to detect disconnection of the current sensor from the terminal based on the level of the measurement signal at the terminal falling outside of a predetermine envelope for a predetermined period of time, wherein the controller includes a timer having a value equal to the predetermined period of time, and wherein the controller is further configured to start the timer in response to detection of the signal level at the terminal falling outside of the predetermined envelope and determine that the current sensor is disconnected from the terminal in response to expiration of the timer.
A chimeric antigen receptor comprising a polypeptide comprising: (a) an extracellular antigen binding domain comprising a first anti-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) single domain antibody (sdAb) comprising a V H H domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124 and a second anti-BCMA sdAb comprising a V H H domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 117; (b) a transmembrane domain; and (c) an intracellular signaling domain. (a) an extracellular antigen binding domain comprising a first anti-B cell maturation antigen (BCMA) single domain antibody (sdAb) comprising a V H H domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 124 and a second anti-BCMA sdAb comprising a V H H domain comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 117; (b) a transmembrane domain; and (c) an intracellular signaling domain.
Interdental brush comprising a brush part and a shaft for detachably attaching the interdental brush to a handle part, wherein the brush part comprises a bristle holder and bristles attached to the bristle holder and wherein the bristle holder has a first end at which the bristle holder is anchored in the shaft, characterized in that the shaft is made of two parts (8, 9) to that effect that each part is manufactured individually and is connected to the other part.
An apparatus comprising: a resin layer (111, 300, 802); a number of conductive elements (116, 302) on the surface of the resin layer (111, 300, 802), wherein the number of conductive elements (116, 302, 800) has a configuration that forms an antenna system (104, 212, 804); and a number of layers of reinforcement material (108, 402), wherein the number of layers of reinforcement material (108, 402) and the resin layer (111, 300, 802) are consolidated together to form a composite structure and the number of layers of reinforcement material (108, 402) form a reinforcement for the composite structure (106, 900), and at least a portion of the resin layer (111, 300, 802) forms a matrix for the composite structure (106, 900), wherein the antenna system (104, 212, 804) is integrated into the composite structure (106, 900), characterized in that a desired shape of the composite structure (106, 900) is selected to have the shape from one of a wing, a horizontal stabilizer, a vertical stabilizer, a flap, an engine housing, and a fuselage of an aircraft. a resin layer (111, 300, 802); a number of conductive elements (116, 302) on the surface of the resin layer (111, 300, 802), wherein the number of conductive elements (116, 302, 800) has a configuration that forms an antenna system (104, 212, 804); and a number of layers of reinforcement material (108, 402), wherein the number of layers of reinforcement material (108, 402) and the resin layer (111, 300, 802) are consolidated together to form a composite structure and the number of layers of reinforcement material (108, 402) form a reinforcement for the composite structure (106, 900), and at least a portion of the resin layer (111, 300, 802) forms a matrix for the composite structure (106, 900), wherein the antenna system (104, 212, 804) is integrated into the composite structure (106, 900), characterized in that a desired shape of the composite structure (106, 900) is selected to have the shape from one of a wing, a horizontal stabilizer, a vertical stabilizer, a flap, an engine housing, and a fuselage of an aircraft.