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A process for oxidatively stabilizing oils treated with short path evaporation comprising the step of: Adding to SPE-treated oil at least one other oil that is antioxidant or provides protective properties against oxidation, in an amount of at least 10wt%, while the SPE-treated oil has a peroxide value of below or equal to 1.5 milli-equivalent peroxide/kg and peroxide value is measured according to the AOCS Method Cd 8b-90, wherein the SPE-treated oil has been obtained from SPE treatment after at least one refining and/or processing step, and wherein the at least one refining and/or processing step is a deodorization step. wherein the SPE-treated oil has been obtained from SPE treatment after at least one refining and/or processing step, and wherein the at least one refining and/or processing step is a deodorization step.
Motor vehicle steering mechanism, comprising an electric motor with a motor shaft, a worm gear with a worm shaft and a coupling, which connects the two shafts (20, 12) for the transmission of a torque, the coupling having a first coupling part and a second coupling part, which are respectively connected to one of the shafts (20, 12), characterized in that the corresponding coupling part (21, 14) is produced from a thermoplastic material and at least one of the shafts (20, 12) is connected to the corresponding coupling part (21, 14) by a connection by means of ultrasonic welding, the shaft (20, 12) to be connected having a knurling on an outer side in a fastening region.
A magnetic particle imaging device, comprising: a magnetic field generating apparatus (1006,1007) arranged proximate an imaging bore of the magnetic particle imaging device, the magnetic field generating apparatus being configured to produce a magnetic field within the imaging bore of the magnetic particle imaging device such that the magnetic field will have a field-free region for an object under observation that contains a magnetic tracer; an excitation signal source (1002,1014) proximate the imaging bore, and configured to produce an excitation signal in the FFR that produces a detectable signal from magnetic particles in the FFR, a receiver arranged proximate the imaging bore, the receiver being configured to receive the signal from the magnetic tracer in the imaging bore; a radio-frequency eddy current shield configured to magnetically isolate the imaging bore from the surrounding environment; and a signal processor configured to be in communication with the receiver, the signal processor being configured to convert the detectable signal into an image of the magnetic tracer, characterized in that the magnetic field generating apparatus comprises at least two magnetic field sources (1006,1007) for creating the FFR and which are present in the surrounding environment that is magnetically isolated from the imaging bore by the RF eddy current shield. a magnetic field generating apparatus (1006,1007) arranged proximate an imaging bore of the magnetic particle imaging device, the magnetic field generating apparatus being configured to produce a magnetic field within the imaging bore of the magnetic particle imaging device such that the magnetic field will have a field-free region for an object under observation that contains a magnetic tracer; an excitation signal source (1002,1014) proximate the imaging bore, and configured to produce an excitation signal in the FFR that produces a detectable signal from magnetic particles in the FFR, a receiver arranged proximate the imaging bore, the receiver being configured to receive the signal from the magnetic tracer in the imaging bore; a radio-frequency eddy current shield configured to magnetically isolate the imaging bore from the surrounding environment; and a signal processor configured to be in communication with the receiver, the signal processor being configured to convert the detectable signal into an image of the magnetic tracer, characterized in that the magnetic field generating apparatus comprises at least two magnetic field sources (1006,1007) for creating the FFR and which are present in the surrounding environment that is magnetically isolated from the imaging bore by the RF eddy current shield.
A connection interface device (104; 700) for use in a fiber optic-based communications network, comprising: an end device connection interface, connected to an end device (701; 702; 706; 707; 711; 712); and a control unit, configured to determine whether the end device (701; 702; 706; 707; 711; 712) is a power over Ethernet powered device, and to operate the connection interface device (104; 700) in a power over Ethernet active mode or a power over Ethernet passive mode based on the determination of whether the end device (701; 702; 706; 707; 711; 712) is a power over Ethernet powered device; wherein the connection interface device (104; 700) is configured to operate in the power over Ethernet active mode when it is determined that the end device is not a power over Ethernet powered device such that the connection interface device (104; 700) requests and receives power from a networked power-providing device to power components of the connection interface device (104; 700), and wherein the connection interface device (104; 700) is configured to operate in the power over Ethernet passive mode when it is determined that the end device is a power over Ethernet powered device such that the connection interface device (104; 700) utilizes power that is requested from the networked power-providing device by the power over Ethernet powered device and sent to the power over Ethernet powered device by the networked power-providing device to power components of the connection interface device (104; 700). an end device connection interface, connected to an end device (701; 702; 706; 707; 711; 712); and a control unit, configured to determine whether the end device (701; 702; 706; 707; 711; 712) is a power over Ethernet powered device, and to operate the connection interface device (104; 700) in a power over Ethernet active mode or a power over Ethernet passive mode based on the determination of whether the end device (701; 702; 706; 707; 711; 712) is a power over Ethernet powered device; wherein the connection interface device (104; 700) is configured to operate in the power over Ethernet active mode when it is determined that the end device is not a power over Ethernet powered device such that the connection interface device (104; 700) requests and receives power from a networked power-providing device to power components of the connection interface device (104; 700), and wherein the connection interface device (104; 700) is configured to operate in the power over Ethernet passive mode when it is determined that the end device is a power over Ethernet powered device such that the connection interface device (104; 700) utilizes power that is requested from the networked power-providing device by the power over Ethernet powered device and sent to the power over Ethernet powered device by the networked power-providing device to power components of the connection interface device (104; 700).
A computer-implemented bass management method for use with a sound reproduction system including a plurality of speakers and one or more sub-woofers, the method being characterized in that it comprises, for each of the speakers: using one or more computing devices, assigning a subset of the one or more sub-woofers to which low-frequency energy associated with the speaker below a cut-off frequency is to be directed; and using the one or more computing devices, determining a portion of the associated low-frequency energy to be directed to each of the assigned one or more sub-woofers with reference to one or more distances between the speaker and each of the assigned one or more sub-woofers. using one or more computing devices, assigning a subset of the one or more sub-woofers to which low-frequency energy associated with the speaker below a cut-off frequency is to be directed; and using the one or more computing devices, determining a portion of the associated low-frequency energy to be directed to each of the assigned one or more sub-woofers with reference to one or more distances between the speaker and each of the assigned one or more sub-woofers.
A method of wireless communication, the method comprising: communicating between a first user equipment, UE, and a serving base station; and deciding whether to hand off the first UE based on a report of time varying interference, wherein the report indicates which subframes are impacted by the time varying interference, in which the time varying interference is UE-to-UE interference that changes in time, wherein the interference is from at least a second UE connected to a neighboring base station using a different time division duplex, TDD, configuration from the first UE connected to the serving base station. communicating between a first user equipment, UE, and a serving base station; and deciding whether to hand off the first UE based on a report of time varying interference, wherein the report indicates which subframes are impacted by the time varying interference, in which the time varying interference is UE-to-UE interference that changes in time, wherein the interference is from at least a second UE connected to a neighboring base station using a different time division duplex, TDD, configuration from the first UE connected to the serving base station.
An ablation cap comprising: a tubular body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a lumen extending therethrough; a cover portion covering a portion of the tubular body, the cover portion having a region at least partially spaced apart from the tubular body; an electrode portion movably positionable relative to the cover portion, the electrode portion having a covered position wherein the electrode portion is positioned within the cover portion; and an exposed position wherein the electrode portion distally movable relative to the cover portion and is exposed relative to the cover portion, the electrode portion comprising a plurality of electrodes; and a stop to stop the electrode portion at a maximum distal extension; wherein the proximal portion of the body is sized and shaped to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and the distal portion of the body extends distal to the distal end of the endoscope; characterized in that the cap comprises a plurality of demarcations to indicate the position of the electrode portion relative to the cover portion. a tubular body having a proximal portion, a distal portion, a lumen extending therethrough; a cover portion covering a portion of the tubular body, the cover portion having a region at least partially spaced apart from the tubular body; an electrode portion movably positionable relative to the cover portion, the electrode portion having a covered position wherein the electrode portion is positioned within the cover portion; and an exposed position wherein the electrode portion distally movable relative to the cover portion and is exposed relative to the cover portion, the electrode portion comprising a plurality of electrodes; and a stop to stop the electrode portion at a maximum distal extension; wherein the proximal portion of the body is sized and shaped to fit on a distal end of an endoscope and the distal portion of the body extends distal to the distal end of the endoscope; characterized in that the cap comprises a plurality of demarcations to indicate the position of the electrode portion relative to the cover portion.
A controller comprising: a control unit configured to detect, based on information from a sensor mounted on a vehicle, a first event indicating that engine oil is discharged from an engine of the vehicle, or a second event indicating that the engine is replenished with engine oil; and a storage unit configured to store a result of detection by the control unit as a history of oil change; wherein: the controller is started when a hood of the vehicle is opened; and the control unit is configured to, when reference elapsed time elapses after the controller is started, cut off electric power to the controller even without detection of the first event or the second event. a control unit configured to detect, based on information from a sensor mounted on a vehicle, a first event indicating that engine oil is discharged from an engine of the vehicle, or a second event indicating that the engine is replenished with engine oil; and a storage unit configured to store a result of detection by the control unit as a history of oil change; wherein: the controller is started when a hood of the vehicle is opened; and the control unit is configured to, when reference elapsed time elapses after the controller is started, cut off electric power to the controller even without detection of the first event or the second event. the controller is started when a hood of the vehicle is opened; and the control unit is configured to, when reference elapsed time elapses after the controller is started, cut off electric power to the controller even without detection of the first event or the second event.
A process for vitrification of one or more biological materials above cryogenic temperature, the method comprising: a) providing a first membrane and a second membrane, the first membrane and the second membrane each comprising a plurality of capillary channels, each of said capillary channels having a first opening and a second opening; b) providing a vitrification mixture, said vitrification mixture comprising one or more biological materials and a vitrification medium; c) placing said vitrification mixture on said first openings of said first membrane and placing said second membrane directly on top of said vitrification mixture such that said first openings of said capillary channels are operably in contact with said vitrification mixture; d) said second openings of said capillary channels operably in communication with a surrounding atmosphere having humidity below that of said vitrification mixture; and e) desiccating away the said vitrification mixture by capillary action until the said vitrification mixture enters into a glassy state. a) providing a first membrane and a second membrane, the first membrane and the second membrane each comprising a plurality of capillary channels, each of said capillary channels having a first opening and a second opening; b) providing a vitrification mixture, said vitrification mixture comprising one or more biological materials and a vitrification medium; c) placing said vitrification mixture on said first openings of said first membrane and placing said second membrane directly on top of said vitrification mixture such that said first openings of said capillary channels are operably in contact with said vitrification mixture; d) said second openings of said capillary channels operably in communication with a surrounding atmosphere having humidity below that of said vitrification mixture; and e) desiccating away the said vitrification mixture by capillary action until the said vitrification mixture enters into a glassy state.
An apparatus (10, 100) for imaging the retina of an eye comprising: an illuminating device including a light source capable of producing light in a plane (24, 34, 134), the light emanating from a point (46, 146) such that the illuminating device is capable of illuminating a circumferential line on the retina; a support structure; and one or more detectors (60, 160) for detecting the reflected light from the retina to produce an at least one-dimensional image of the retina, wherein the illuminating device is pivotably mountable to the support structure and is rotatable about an axis (18, 118) which lies substantially on said plane, such that, in use, the illuminating device may be rotated about the axis to obtain a plurality of one-dimensional images of the retina, and wherein the illuminating device further comprises a scan transfer device (40, 140), wherein the scan transfer device has two foci and the point is provided at a first focus (48, 148) of the scan transfer device and the scan transfer device is adapted to be positioned so that the pupillary point of the eye is accommodated at a second focus (50, 150) of the scan transfer device and the scan transfer device is adapted to transfer the light in a plane from the point into the eye. an illuminating device including a light source capable of producing light in a plane (24, 34, 134), the light emanating from a point (46, 146) such that the illuminating device is capable of illuminating a circumferential line on the retina; a support structure; and one or more detectors (60, 160) for detecting the reflected light from the retina to produce an at least one-dimensional image of the retina, wherein the illuminating device is pivotably mountable to the support structure and is rotatable about an axis (18, 118) which lies substantially on said plane, such that, in use, the illuminating device may be rotated about the axis to obtain a plurality of one-dimensional images of the retina, and wherein the illuminating device further comprises a scan transfer device (40, 140), wherein the scan transfer device has two foci and the point is provided at a first focus (48, 148) of the scan transfer device and the scan transfer device is adapted to be positioned so that the pupillary point of the eye is accommodated at a second focus (50, 150) of the scan transfer device and the scan transfer device is adapted to transfer the light in a plane from the point into the eye.
A workpiece separation device comprising: a raising/lowering unit from which a plurality of string-like members are hung down in such a way as to be raised and lowered synchronously; a separation unit which is suspended by the plurality of string-like members; a pallet which has a workpiece support on which a rectangular workpiece (Ws) is placed and is arranged below the separation unit; a first clamp unit which is provided in the separation unit, and holds a first edge portion of the workpiece (Ws) placed on the workpiece support; a second clamp unit which holds a second edge portion of the workpiece (Ws) opposite to the first edge portion; and a push-up unit which receives a reaction force from the pallet by pushing a pusher onto the pallet, thereby pushing up the second clamp unit. a raising/lowering unit from which a plurality of string-like members are hung down in such a way as to be raised and lowered synchronously; a separation unit which is suspended by the plurality of string-like members; a pallet which has a workpiece support on which a rectangular workpiece (Ws) is placed and is arranged below the separation unit; a first clamp unit which is provided in the separation unit, and holds a first edge portion of the workpiece (Ws) placed on the workpiece support; a second clamp unit which holds a second edge portion of the workpiece (Ws) opposite to the first edge portion; and a push-up unit which receives a reaction force from the pallet by pushing a pusher onto the pallet, thereby pushing up the second clamp unit.
A control system for a cardiac assist device, the cardiac assist device comprising an implanted pump and a graft, the pump comprising an impeller, the control system including a sensor (10, 12, 14) implantable in the body at the heart or at the implanted pump or the graft of the cardiac assist device, the sensor being for detecting motion of the pump within the body and hence being for monitoring movement of the pump, characterized in that the control system is arranged to, in use: receive signals from the sensor, the signals providing information on the movement of the pump which is capable of being used to determine information about pump function, vibrations caused by the impeller and blood flow patterns through the pump; and to process the signals to monitor the pump speed and/or to identify pump malfunction and/or complications to cardiac assist treatment.
Dishwasher, in particular a domestic dishwasher, comprising a washing container which provides a washing chamber and is used to receive items to be cleaned, the washing container having a loading opening for loading items to be washed, which opening can be closed in a fluid-tight manner by a pivotally mounted washing chamber door, comprising a spraying device arranged in the washing container for supplying a washing solution to items to be cleaned, and comprising a dosing unit provided by the washing chamber door for storing pourable cleaning agents for a plurality of cleaning cycles, the dosing unit for introducing cleaning agent into the washing chamber in portions being connected to a dosing opening which leads into the washing chamber, the spraying device having a spray nozzle which cooperates with the dosing opening in a targeted manner, characterised in that the dosing opening is partially covered on the washing chamber side by a cover designed as a scoop or hood that is open at the bottom when the washing chamber door is in a closed position, such that the dosing opening, with the exception of a dosing gap, is closed on all sides, which dosing gap points downwards when the washing chamber door is in a closed position.
A pre-hospital delivery kit, characterized in that it comprises: - a first assembly for a parturient woman, said first assembly being housed in a first envelope and comprising: * a delivery drape, and - a first medical equipment suitable for performing an operative procedure on the parturient woman during delivery, - a second assembly for the newborn, said second assembly being housed in a second envelope and comprising a second medical equipment configured to ensure the immediate health of the newborn, the first envelope and the second envelope being distinct and housed in a main pack hermetically closed. - a first assembly for a parturient woman, said first assembly being housed in a first envelope and comprising: * a delivery drape, and * a delivery drape, and - a first medical equipment suitable for performing an operative procedure on the parturient woman during delivery, - a second assembly for the newborn, said second assembly being housed in a second envelope and comprising a second medical equipment configured to ensure the immediate health of the newborn,
An isolated, genetically engineered carboxydotrophic acetogenic bacterium which is prototrophic for thiamine, by virtue of a heterologous thiC gene, wherein the bacterium is selected from the group consisting of Clostridium autoethanogenum and Clostridium ljungdahlii.
A method for the combined processing of at least two polymer melts selected from the group consisting of, and, wherein is a polymer melt comprising a terephthalate polyester, is a polymer melt comprising a copolyester on the basis of terephthalic acid, at least one aliphatic 1,w-dicarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic 1,w-diol, and is a polymer melt comprising a copolyester on the basis of terephthalic acid, at least one polytetramethylene glycol and at least one aliphatic 1,w-diol, wherein the method comprises the alternating processing of the at least two polymer melts into at least one product selected from the group consisting of pellets, fibres, expanded particles, preforms and articles. is a polymer melt comprising a terephthalate polyester, is a polymer melt comprising a copolyester on the basis of terephthalic acid, at least one aliphatic 1,w-dicarboxylic acid and at least one aliphatic 1,w-diol, and is a polymer melt comprising a copolyester on the basis of terephthalic acid, at least one polytetramethylene glycol and at least one aliphatic 1,w-diol, wherein the method comprises the alternating processing of the at least two polymer melts into at least one product selected from the group consisting of pellets, fibres, expanded particles, preforms and articles.