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A surgical stapler for stapling tissue, comprising: a channel configured for receiving a staple cartridge, the staple cartridge configured to removably store staples therein; an anvil configured to deform said staples, said anvil having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein said anvil is pivotally connected to the channel via a pivot connection and movable about the pivot connection between an open position and a partially closed position, wherein said anvil and the staple cartridge are configured to hold said tissue therebetween when said anvil is in said partially closed position, wherein said anvil further includes a first edge extending between said proximal portion and said distal portion and a second edge extending between said proximal portion and said distal portion, and wherein said first edge is closer to the staple cartridge than said second edge when said anvil is in said partially closed position, wherein said anvil is movable about the pivot connection between said partially closed position and a closed position, and wherein said first edge and said second edge are substantially equidistant from the staple cartridge when said anvil is in said closed position, characterized in that the pivot connection is arranged to position said proximal portion of said anvil closer to said cartridge than said distal portion of said anvil when said anvil is in its open position, and to position said distal and proximal portions of said anvil equidistantly from said cartridge when said anvil is in its closed position. a channel configured for receiving a staple cartridge, the staple cartridge configured to removably store staples therein; an anvil configured to deform said staples, said anvil having a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein said anvil is pivotally connected to the channel via a pivot connection and movable about the pivot connection between an open position and a partially closed position, wherein said anvil and the staple cartridge are configured to hold said tissue therebetween when said anvil is in said partially closed position, wherein said anvil further includes a first edge extending between said proximal portion and said distal portion and a second edge extending between said proximal portion and said distal portion, and wherein said first edge is closer to the staple cartridge than said second edge when said anvil is in said partially closed position, wherein said anvil is movable about the pivot connection between said partially closed position and a closed position, and wherein said first edge and said second edge are substantially equidistant from the staple cartridge when said anvil is in said closed position, characterized in that the pivot connection is arranged to position said proximal portion of said anvil closer to said cartridge than said distal portion of said anvil when said anvil is in its open position, and to position said distal and proximal portions of said anvil equidistantly from said cartridge when said anvil is in its closed position.
A system comprising: a high side heat exchanger configured to remove heat from a refrigerant; a first load configured to use the refrigerant to remove heat from a first space proximate the first load; a second load configured to use the refrigerant to remove heat from a second space proximate the second load; a first compressor configured to: compress the refrigerant from the first load; and send the refrigerant to the first load, wherein the refrigerant defrosts the first load; a second compressor configured to: compress the refrigerant from the second load; and compress the refrigerant from the first load that defrosted the first load; and characterized by a third compressor configured to compress the refrigerant from the first compressor and send the compressed refrigerant to the high side heat exchanger. a high side heat exchanger configured to remove heat from a refrigerant; a first load configured to use the refrigerant to remove heat from a first space proximate the first load; a second load configured to use the refrigerant to remove heat from a second space proximate the second load; a first compressor configured to: compress the refrigerant from the first load; and send the refrigerant to the first load, wherein the refrigerant defrosts the first load; compress the refrigerant from the first load; and send the refrigerant to the first load, wherein the refrigerant defrosts the first load; a second compressor configured to: compress the refrigerant from the second load; and compress the refrigerant from the first load that defrosted the first load; and characterized by compress the refrigerant from the second load; and compress the refrigerant from the first load that defrosted the first load; and characterized by a third compressor configured to compress the refrigerant from the first compressor and send the compressed refrigerant to the high side heat exchanger.
A method for providing authentication of a user to a first peripheral device connected to a host computer using an authentication of the user on an independently connected second peripheral device also connected to the host computer, wherein the interaction between the host computer, the first and second peripheral devices is marshaled by a token client program loaded into the host computer, operating the host computer to detect that the user is attempting use of the first peripheral device; operating the second peripheral device to cause the user to authenticate to the second peripheral device; operating said token client program to marshal the authentication mechanism by which the authentication process vis-à-vis the second peripheral device is used to authorize access to the first peripheral device, wherein operating the token client program - to cause the second peripheral device to produce a result that uniquely links the first peripheral device to the second peripheral device - to calculate an authentication phrase based on the result returned from the second peripheral device; transmitting the authentication phrase from the token client program to the first peripheral device; operating the first peripheral device to allow the user access to private assets stored on the first peripheral device only upon positive determination by the first peripheral device that the second peripheral device used to authenticate the user is the same as the second peripheral device used to produce the result based on verification of the authentication phrase as corresponding to an accepted authentication phrase. - to cause the second peripheral device to produce a result that uniquely links the first peripheral device to the second peripheral device - to calculate an authentication phrase based on the result returned from the second peripheral device;
A telehandler equipped with a cabin and a system for displaying information to an operator present in the cabin, wherein said display system includes at least one mobile display element designed to display information to the operator concerning the stability condition of the machine; wherein said display element is a screen, characterized in that said display element can be moved automatically, so as to allow it to be positioned inside the cabin in a position convenient for the operator, during use of an operating arm of the telehandler; wherein the above-mentioned display system includes both a display device (31, 32) associated with the display element and a mechanism designed to allow the movement of the display device. wherein said display element is a screen, characterized in that said display element can be moved automatically, so as to allow it to be positioned inside the cabin in a position convenient for the operator, during use of an operating arm of the telehandler; wherein the above-mentioned display system includes both a display device (31, 32) associated with the display element and a mechanism designed to allow the movement of the display device.
Device for detecting a partial discharge from high-voltage gas-insulated equipment, the device comprising at least one antenna arranged outside the high-voltage gas-insulated equipment, opposite a hatch of the high-voltage gas-insulated equipment, characterised in that it further comprises a metal flange placed in electrical contact with a metal wall (1a, 1b) of the high-voltage equipment and contributes to forming, together with said wall, a Faraday cage that electrically insulates the antenna from the outside of the high-voltage equipment, the metal flange having a concave wall opposite the hatch.
A vehicle seat having a sensor, comprising: a first and a second antenna (1701, 1702) located within the vehicle seat so that the first antenna is movable with respect to the second antenna; a signal generation source adapted to generate a signal comprising at least one frequency, the signal generation source being operatively connected to the first antenna; a signal receiver operatively connected to the second antenna, the first antenna and the second antenna being oriented such that a change in the position of the first antenna with respect to the second antenna causes a change in coupling therebetween; a signal processor operatively connected to the signal receiver, the signal processor adapted to periodically make at least one measurement associated with the generated signal; and a detector module configured to use the at least one measurement to determine a use of the seat, wherein the at least one measurement is based on the movement of the first antenna with respect to the second antenna. a first and a second antenna (1701, 1702) located within the vehicle seat so that the first antenna is movable with respect to the second antenna; a signal generation source adapted to generate a signal comprising at least one frequency, the signal generation source being operatively connected to the first antenna; a signal receiver operatively connected to the second antenna, the first antenna and the second antenna being oriented such that a change in the position of the first antenna with respect to the second antenna causes a change in coupling therebetween; a signal processor operatively connected to the signal receiver, the signal processor adapted to periodically make at least one measurement associated with the generated signal; and a detector module configured to use the at least one measurement to determine a use of the seat, wherein the at least one measurement is based on the movement of the first antenna with respect to the second antenna.
A method for producing a solid-state battery comprising a positive electrode, a solid electrolyte, and a negative electrode, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a negative electrode that is free of a negative-electrode active material; and forming, on at least one surface of the negative electrode, a solid electrolyte interface layer comprising a lithium-containing organic compound and a lithium-containing inorganic compound by immersing the negative electrode in a layer-forming solution comprising a lithium salt and a precursor and thereafter causing a reduction reaction on the surface of the negative electrode. preparing a negative electrode that is free of a negative-electrode active material; and forming, on at least one surface of the negative electrode, a solid electrolyte interface layer comprising a lithium-containing organic compound and a lithium-containing inorganic compound by immersing the negative electrode in a layer-forming solution comprising a lithium salt and a precursor and thereafter causing a reduction reaction on the surface of the negative electrode.
Method for joining at least two metal workpiece parts (2, 8) of a differing metal composition to each other by means of explosion welding, comprising the steps of: - enclosing an inner workpiece part at least partially with an outer workpiece part; - arranging a mantle of explosive material round the outer workpiece part; and - detonating the explosive material in order to bring about a metallurgical connection between the two workpiece parts; and - wherein during the detonation of the explosive material the inner workpiece part is wholly filled with and/or is at least partially enclosed by a non-Newtonian mixture; characterized in that said non-Newtonian mixture is a dilatant non-Newtonian mixture. - enclosing an inner workpiece part at least partially with an outer workpiece part; - arranging a mantle of explosive material round the outer workpiece part; and - detonating the explosive material in order to bring about a metallurgical connection between the two workpiece parts; and - wherein during the detonation of the explosive material the inner workpiece part is wholly filled with and/or is at least partially enclosed by a non-Newtonian mixture;
A system for driving simulation in a motor vehicle, consisting of a) one double-acting hydraulic actuator per wheel suspension, wherein said actuators are dimensioned such that they are suitable for replacing the conventional shock absorbers, either as standalone components or integrated into the suspension strut, b) a hydraulic unit, c) a hydraulic control block and d) a hydraulic circuit, comprising two 3/2-way ball valves, a hydraulic spring accumulator, an adjustable throttle check valve for the compression stage and an adjustable throttle check valve for the rebound stage, as well as e) sensors for determining the position data of the longitudinal and transverse axes and the position of the wheel suspensions, and a f) data processing unit for coordinated control of the actuators, and a g) projection device (6, 7, 7a, 9) for coordinated audiovisual representation of a driving simulation in accordance with the control and position of the actuators, as well as a h) projection surface, i) a control unit, j) a stereo or surround audio system, wherein said actuators are connected to the hydraulic unit with said hydraulic circuit and said hydraulic control block, wherein said actuator and said hydraulic circuit are suitable for replacing the conventional shock absorbers in regular driving operation and for producing respective movements of the vehicle in a driving simulation, and the dimensions and bias pressure of said spring accumulator are configured such that it can receive the oil volume displaced by the piston rod located in the upper cylinder chamber during compression and release it again by means of the gas pressure, wherein the greatest diameter of the adjustable throttle valves for the rebound and compression stages of the spring accumulator are selected such that the attenuation can independently be set by turning the adjusting screws such that it corresponds to the attenuation behavior of the conventional shock absorbers, and wherein switching between simulation operation and driving operation is performed by reversing the 3/2-way ball valves. a) one double-acting hydraulic actuator per wheel suspension, wherein said actuators are dimensioned such that they are suitable for replacing the conventional shock absorbers, either as standalone components or integrated into the suspension strut, b) a hydraulic unit, c) a hydraulic control block and d) a hydraulic circuit, comprising two 3/2-way ball valves, a hydraulic spring accumulator, an adjustable throttle check valve for the compression stage and an adjustable throttle check valve for the rebound stage, as well as e) sensors for determining the position data of the longitudinal and transverse axes and the position of the wheel suspensions, and a f) data processing unit for coordinated control of the actuators, and a g) projection device (6, 7, 7a, 9) for coordinated audiovisual representation of a driving simulation in accordance with the control and position of the actuators, as well as a h) projection surface, i) a control unit, j) a stereo or surround audio system,
System for fastening objects, comprising a holder, and at least one fastening device, wherein the fastening device is connected or can be connected to the holder by means of a slotted guide and is configured for continuously variable, detachable fastening to the holder, wherein the slotted guide is configured in such a way that the fastening device can be adjusted relative to the holder in at least one vertical direction and at least one horizontal direction of a plane, wherein the slotted guide comprises several vertical and horizontal grooves that are disposed in a grid and have points of intersection, characterised in that the holder is panel-shaped and the grooves made from a different material are incorporated into the holder. a holder, and at least one fastening device, wherein the fastening device is connected or can be connected to the holder by means of a slotted guide and is configured for continuously variable, detachable fastening to the holder, wherein the slotted guide is configured in such a way that the fastening device can be adjusted relative to the holder in at least one vertical direction and at least one horizontal direction of a plane, wherein the slotted guide comprises several vertical and horizontal grooves that are disposed in a grid and have points of intersection, characterised in that the holder is panel-shaped and the grooves made from a different material are incorporated into the holder.
A pipe-laying vessel including a tower extending upwardly from the vessel, a pipe loading arm for raising a length of pipe from the deck to a position aligned with the tower, a support assembly (110, 111) for supporting a bulky item to be accommodated along the pipeline, the support assembly including a tiltable frame pivotable between a first load receiving position and a second tilted position, wherein the second tilted position extends approximately parallel to the tower, and drive means for pivoting the tiltable frame between its first and second positions, wherein the vessel further includes a welding assembly station cabin in the region of a lower portion of the tower, characterised in that the support assembly (110, 111) is disposed on top of the cabin, wherein at least part of the support assembly rests on and is supported by the cabin.
Method for manufacturing a hydroxyethyl starch carrying a heptonic acid residue on at least one of its termini, characterized by the following steps: a) dissolving hydroxyethyl starch in water, b) adjusting the pH value to a value of 8.0 to 10.0, c) adding a cyanide compound to the hydroxyethyl starch solution, heating the solution to a temperature of 80 to 99 °C and keeping it at this temperature for a first time period, and d) adjusting the pH value to a value of 2.0 to 4.0, bringing the solution to a temperature of 50 to 90 °C and keeping it at this temperature for a second time period. a) dissolving hydroxyethyl starch in water, b) adjusting the pH value to a value of 8.0 to 10.0, c) adding a cyanide compound to the hydroxyethyl starch solution, heating the solution to a temperature of 80 to 99 °C and keeping it at this temperature for a first time period, and d) adjusting the pH value to a value of 2.0 to 4.0, bringing the solution to a temperature of 50 to 90 °C and keeping it at this temperature for a second time period.
A stent comprising: a plurality of filaments wound in adjacent groups of coils, the coils of the groups including each of the plurality of filaments, the filaments within the groups being in substantial contact with each other along a contact line (308, 408) in a non-extended state, the adjacent groups defining a lumen about a longitudinal axis of the stent along the length of the stent, the adjacent groups in substantial contact with neighboring adjacent groups in the non-extended state and separated from neighboring adjacent groups in a first extended state, and in a second extended state, wherein, in the first extended state, the contact line (308, 408) between the filaments within the groups is maintained under a lesser amount of extension under lesser tensile stress, and wherein, in the second extended state, the filaments separate from each other within the groups under a greater amount of extension under a greater amount of tensile stress, such that the contact line (308, 408) is not maintained. a plurality of filaments wound in adjacent groups of coils, the coils of the groups including each of the plurality of filaments, the filaments within the groups being in substantial contact with each other along a contact line (308, 408) in a non-extended state, the adjacent groups defining a lumen about a longitudinal axis of the stent along the length of the stent, the adjacent groups in substantial contact with neighboring adjacent groups in the non-extended state and separated from neighboring adjacent groups in a first extended state, and in a second extended state, wherein, in the first extended state, the contact line (308, 408) between the filaments within the groups is maintained under a lesser amount of extension under lesser tensile stress, and wherein, in the second extended state, the filaments separate from each other within the groups under a greater amount of extension under a greater amount of tensile stress, such that the contact line (308, 408) is not maintained.
An electronic system for managing the movement of at least one mobile barrier comprising a central unit suitable for controlling the activation of at least one actuator for moving at least one movable element of said mobile barrier, said central unit being connected to at least a plurality of peripheral units (13,14) for collecting opening/closing commands of the mobile barrier and information relating to the presence of obstacles in the movement area of said mobile barrier, said central unit comprising software means for managing the movement of said mobile barrier, wherein said central unit comprises at least one interface for providing at least one wireless network access to said software means from the external of the control system, said at least one interface for providing wireless network access is of the type operating according to IEEE 802.11 transmission protocols for wireless access to a local network and said software means are such as to form a Web server, the system further comprising an electronic processing device having a wireless access interface and software means provided with interfacing program to the Web server, enabling to access the data made available by the software means residing in said central unit, said interfacing program comprising a Web browser interfacing said Web server residing in said central unit or said interfacing program to said Web server is a proprietary application for multimedia cell phones or PC tablets characterized in that by means of said interfacing program remotely updating said software means or carrying out diagnostic or ordinary maintenance operations is enabled. said at least one interface for providing wireless network access is of the type operating according to IEEE 802.11 transmission protocols for wireless access to a local network and said software means are such as to form a Web server, the system further comprising an electronic processing device having a wireless access interface and software means provided with interfacing program to the Web server, enabling to access the data made available by the software means residing in said central unit, said interfacing program comprising a Web browser interfacing said Web server residing in said central unit or said interfacing program to said Web server is a proprietary application for multimedia cell phones or PC tablets characterized in that by means of said interfacing program remotely updating said software means or carrying out diagnostic or ordinary maintenance operations is enabled.