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A vehicular power transmitting system including a casing structure, a lubricating device for lubricating components within the casing structure, the lubricating device comprising: a gear immersed in a lubricant oil staying within the casing structure; a catcher reservoir formed within the casing structure, for storing the lubricant oil splashed up by said gear; and a first lubricant guide plate and a second lubricant guide plate which are disposed above said gear, for guiding the lubricant oil splashed up by said gear, to the catcher reservoir, and wherein the first and second lubricant guide plates are disposed side by side in an axial direction of said gear such that the first and second lubricant guide plates do not overlap each other in said axial direction, the first and second lubricant guide plates having respective inclination angles (α, β) with respect to a horizontal line such that the inclination angle (α) of the first lubricant guide plate is smaller than that (β) of the second lubricant guide plate, the inclination angle of the first lubricant guide plate being determined to permit the lubricant oil guided by the first lubricant guide plate to be directed into the catcher reservoir, and to inhibit the lubricant oil from being supplied to at least one of the components which is disposed above said gear, and the inclination angle of the second lubricant guide plate being determined to permit the lubricant oil guided by the second lubricant guide plate to be supplied to the at least one of the components which is disposed above said gear. a gear immersed in a lubricant oil staying within the casing structure; a catcher reservoir formed within the casing structure, for storing the lubricant oil splashed up by said gear; and a first lubricant guide plate and a second lubricant guide plate which are disposed above said gear, for guiding the lubricant oil splashed up by said gear, to the catcher reservoir, and wherein the first and second lubricant guide plates are disposed side by side in an axial direction of said gear such that the first and second lubricant guide plates do not overlap each other in said axial direction, the first and second lubricant guide plates having respective inclination angles (α, β) with respect to a horizontal line such that the inclination angle (α) of the first lubricant guide plate is smaller than that (β) of the second lubricant guide plate, the inclination angle of the first lubricant guide plate being determined to permit the lubricant oil guided by the first lubricant guide plate to be directed into the catcher reservoir, and to inhibit the lubricant oil from being supplied to at least one of the components which is disposed above said gear, and the inclination angle of the second lubricant guide plate being determined to permit the lubricant oil guided by the second lubricant guide plate to be supplied to the at least one of the components which is disposed above said gear.
Dosing apparatus for granular material, in particular seed, wherein the dosing apparatus comprises a conveying device, which is rotatably mounted in a housing and interacts with a housing wall or a guide element such that granular material is able to be conveyed into a dispensing region from a receiving region, wherein the dosing apparatus comprises a pre-dosing unit, which opens into the housing via a side wall of the housing and comprises no screw conveyor and no inner thread, and wherein the pre-dosing unit comprises a casing surface, which widens in the direction of the housing; wherein granular material can be introduced into the housing by the pre-dosing unit; and wherein the feeding direction of the granular material from the pre-dosing unit to the conveying device has an axial component in relation to the axis of rotation of the conveying device, which axial component is brought about by the casing surface, widening in the direction of the housing, of the pre-dosing unit.
A steel wire rod for wire drawing, containing, in terms of % by mass, C: from 0.90 to 1.20%, Si: from 0.10 to 1.30%, Mn: from 0.20 to 1.00%, Cr: from 0.20 to 1.30%, Al: from 0.005 to 0.050%, optionally one or more selected from Mo: from 0.02 to 0.20%, V: from 0.02 to 0.15%, Ti: from 0.002 to 0.050%, Nb: from 0.002 to 0.050%, B: from 0.0003 to 0.0030%, N: 0.0070% or less, P: 0.030% or less, S: 0.010% or less, and the balance being composed of Fe and impurities,and the steel wire rod having a metallographic structure of which 95% or more by volume ratio is a lamellar pearlite structure, wherein the lamellar pearlite structure has an average lamellar spacing of from 50 to 75 nm, an average length of cementites in the lamellar pearlite structure is 1.0 to 4.0 μm, and a percentage of a number of cementites having a length of 0.5 μm or less among the cementites in the lamellar pearlite structure is 20% or less, wherein the volume ratio of the lamellar pearlite structure, average lamellar spacing of the pearlite structure, average length of cementite in the pearlite structure and the percentage of the number of cementites having a length of 0.5 μm or less among cementites in the pearlite structure are measured as set out in the description. C: from 0.90 to 1.20%, Si: from 0.10 to 1.30%, Mn: from 0.20 to 1.00%, Cr: from 0.20 to 1.30%, Al: from 0.005 to 0.050%, optionally one or more selected from Mo: from 0.02 to 0.20%, V: from 0.02 to 0.15%, Ti: from 0.002 to 0.050%, Nb: from 0.002 to 0.050%, B: from 0.0003 to 0.0030%, N: 0.0070% or less, P: 0.030% or less, S: 0.010% or less, and the balance being composed of Fe and impurities,and the steel wire rod having a metallographic structure of which 95% or more by volume ratio is a lamellar pearlite structure, wherein the lamellar pearlite structure has an average lamellar spacing of from 50 to 75 nm, an average length of cementites in the lamellar pearlite structure is 1.0 to 4.0 μm, and a percentage of a number of cementites having a length of 0.5 μm or less among the cementites in the lamellar pearlite structure is 20% or less, wherein the volume ratio of the lamellar pearlite structure, average lamellar spacing of the pearlite structure, average length of cementite in the pearlite structure and the percentage of the number of cementites having a length of 0.5 μm or less among cementites in the pearlite structure are measured as set out in the description.
A method, comprising: receiving, using control circuitry, a request to modify a data account selected from a plurality of data accounts stored in a distributed ledger, wherein the selected data account comprises account information and account balances including at least one value associated with at least one asset; identifying multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) based on the received request and at least one type of the at least one asset, wherein the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) will validate whether the request can be performed; modifying the distributed ledger in response to the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) validating the request, wherein each of the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) is configured to store a redundant copy of the distributed ledger; sending at least one modified portion of the distributed ledger to each of the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330), wherein each of the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) is configured to update its respective redundant copy of the distributed ledger with the at least one modified portion of the distributed ledger; and encrypting the plurality of data accounts in the distributed ledger, so that a decryption process used by a first validation server of the multiple validation servers identified to access data of a first type of asset cannot be used to access data of a second type of asset. receiving, using control circuitry, a request to modify a data account selected from a plurality of data accounts stored in a distributed ledger, wherein the selected data account comprises account information and account balances including at least one value associated with at least one asset; identifying multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) based on the received request and at least one type of the at least one asset, wherein the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) will validate whether the request can be performed; modifying the distributed ledger in response to the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) validating the request, wherein each of the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) is configured to store a redundant copy of the distributed ledger; sending at least one modified portion of the distributed ledger to each of the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330), wherein each of the multiple validation servers (130, 132, 330) is configured to update its respective redundant copy of the distributed ledger with the at least one modified portion of the distributed ledger; and encrypting the plurality of data accounts in the distributed ledger, so that a decryption process used by a first validation server of the multiple validation servers identified to access data of a first type of asset cannot be used to access data of a second type of asset.
A device for opening a wine bottle comprising a clamp consisting of two arms articulated around an axis, each arm comprising at a first end a handle or a ring and at its opposite end a jaw having a semi-annular or semi-cylindrical shape, the radius of curvature of each jaw being substantially equal to the radius of curvature of the neck of the wine bottle, the device comprising at least one base and heating means, characterized in that said heating means are positioned on said base and in that the device further comprises a bracket secured to the base and comprising means for retaining the clamp so that the jaws of the latter extend in line with the heating means.
An image processing device (28,29,30) comprising: a display section for displaying a list display area in which a plurality of inputted images are arranged and a finished-state display area disposed next to the list display area, the finished-state display area displaying a finished image in which a plurality of target images selected from the list display area are arranged; a pattern selection section for selecting one of a plurality of patterns for selecting the target images or selecting one of a plurality of patterns showing templates to be used for arranging the target images; a finished image generator for generating the finished image in which the target images are arranged based on the pattern; a transitional image generator for generating a transitional image in which a plurality of the finished images are displayed in a scrollable manner in the finished-state display area, a plurality of the finished images displaying the target images based on a plurality of the patterns containing at least one of a plurality of the patterns to which pattern selection is switched by the pattern selection section; and a display controller for performing a control to display the transitional image and then display the finished image based on one of the patterns to which the pattern selection is switched in the finished-state display area. a display section for displaying a list display area in which a plurality of inputted images are arranged and a finished-state display area disposed next to the list display area, the finished-state display area displaying a finished image in which a plurality of target images selected from the list display area are arranged; a pattern selection section for selecting one of a plurality of patterns for selecting the target images or selecting one of a plurality of patterns showing templates to be used for arranging the target images; a finished image generator for generating the finished image in which the target images are arranged based on the pattern; a transitional image generator for generating a transitional image in which a plurality of the finished images are displayed in a scrollable manner in the finished-state display area, a plurality of the finished images displaying the target images based on a plurality of the patterns containing at least one of a plurality of the patterns to which pattern selection is switched by the pattern selection section; and a display controller for performing a control to display the transitional image and then display the finished image based on one of the patterns to which the pattern selection is switched in the finished-state display area.
A method of providing a hybrid cord with predetermined twist and component ply lengths comprising the steps of: (i) identifying the desired cord twist multiplier and component ply lengths, (ii) identifying the number of component plies and the composition of each ply, (iii) providing a cabling machine with a regulator, (iv) selecting appropriate size pulleys for the regulator of the cabling machine such that the pulleys on a first side are larger than the pulleys on a second side so as to provide the desired component ply length in the cord, (v) setting the desired twist level for the hybrid cord into the cabling machine, (vi) feeding the plies into the cabling machine, and (vii) producing a cabled cord having the desired twist multiplier and component ply lengths. (i) identifying the desired cord twist multiplier and component ply lengths, (ii) identifying the number of component plies and the composition of each ply, (iii) providing a cabling machine with a regulator, (iv) selecting appropriate size pulleys for the regulator of the cabling machine such that the pulleys on a first side are larger than the pulleys on a second side so as to provide the desired component ply length in the cord, (v) setting the desired twist level for the hybrid cord into the cabling machine, (vi) feeding the plies into the cabling machine, and (vii) producing a cabled cord having the desired twist multiplier and component ply lengths.
An adapter (16, 200, 300) for coupling a compule (14, 202), which contains a dental material, with a dental handpiece including a piston, comprising: a coupling portion (46, 102, 204) including a sidewall (52, 104, 206) defining a first opening (54, 106, 226) for attaching the adapter (16, 200, 300) to the compule (14, 202) and a second opening for attaching the adapter (16, 200, 300) to the dental handpiece; a plunger portion (48, 220, 320, 372) extending through the second opening of the coupling portion (46, 102, 204), the plunger portion (48, 220, 320, 372) engaging the piston during dispensing of the dental material; and a breakable tab (78, 224, 238) connecting the coupling portion (46, 102, 204) and the plunger portion (48, 220, 320, 372), the breakable tab (78, 224, 238) being configured to break at a minimum predetermined load during dispensing of the dental material, wherein when the breakable tab (78, 224, 238) breaks, the plunger portion (48, 220, 320, 372) is movable relative to the coupling portion (46, 102, 204). a coupling portion (46, 102, 204) including a sidewall (52, 104, 206) defining a first opening (54, 106, 226) for attaching the adapter (16, 200, 300) to the compule (14, 202) and a second opening for attaching the adapter (16, 200, 300) to the dental handpiece; a plunger portion (48, 220, 320, 372) extending through the second opening of the coupling portion (46, 102, 204), the plunger portion (48, 220, 320, 372) engaging the piston during dispensing of the dental material; and a breakable tab (78, 224, 238) connecting the coupling portion (46, 102, 204) and the plunger portion (48, 220, 320, 372), the breakable tab (78, 224, 238) being configured to break at a minimum predetermined load during dispensing of the dental material, wherein when the breakable tab (78, 224, 238) breaks, the plunger portion (48, 220, 320, 372) is movable relative to the coupling portion (46, 102, 204).
A urine incontinence pad having longitudinal side edges (2,3) extending in a longitudinal direction and transverse end edges (4,5), and comprising a fluid permeable topsheet, a backsheet and an absorbent core being located between said topsheet and said backsheet, said absorbent core having a core front edge, a core rear edge, a core first longitudinal side edge and a core second longitudinal side edge, said absorbent core comprising a first core layer and a fluid control layer, said absorbent core in the longitudinal direction having a front portion, a rear portion and an intermediate portion located between said front portion and said rear portion, said front portion and said rear portion each having a length of about 30% of the total length of said absorbent core and said intermediate portion having a length of about 40% of the total length of said absorbent core, said first core layer extending over said front portion, said intermediate portion and said rear portion, said fluid control layer being shorter than said first core layer and extending in said front portion and said intermediate portion, said first core layer comprises 100 gsm superabsorbent material or more, said absorbent core having a varying thickness profile as seen in said longitudinal direction, with a first thickness in said intermediate portion and a second thickness in said rear portion, characterized in that said first thickness in said intermediate portion is from 9 mm or more and said second thickness is 4 mm or less, as measured under a load of 0.5 kPa, and in that a region having said second thickness extends 30 mm or more in the longitudinal direction from said core rear edge and toward said core front edge.
A system for generating electrical power in orbit characterised in that it comprises two sets of bare, without electrical insulation, floating electrodynamic conductive tethers (2, 3) respectively connected to each of two poles (4, 5) of a system for using or storing electrical power, each set being formed by at least one conductive tether, wherein each set of tethers is oriented in opposite directions with respect to an electromotive electrical field, and wherein at least one of the electrodynamic tethers is made up of a material that facilitates the emission of electrons by thermionic effect or photoelectric effect or made up of conductive substrate coated along the complete extension thereof or a portion of it by a material that facilitates the emission of electrons by thermionic effect or photoelectric effect.
A method of electrospraying nanoparticles on to a preformed hydrogel polymer surface, the method comprising: providing a drug and polymer combination in solvent to an inner opening of a coaxial capillary spray nozzle at a first flow rate; providing a liquid diluent to an outer opening of the coaxial capillary spray nozzle at a second flow rate, wherein the second flow rate exceeds five times greater than the first flow rate; providing a difference in electrical potential between an exit tip of the coaxial spray nozzle and the preformed hydrogel surface to cause electrospray from the nozzles such that nanoparticles are formed and adhere to the preformed hydrogel surface, and wherein the nanoparticles adhere into a closed film coating. providing a drug and polymer combination in solvent to an inner opening of a coaxial capillary spray nozzle at a first flow rate; providing a liquid diluent to an outer opening of the coaxial capillary spray nozzle at a second flow rate, wherein the second flow rate exceeds five times greater than the first flow rate; providing a difference in electrical potential between an exit tip of the coaxial spray nozzle and the preformed hydrogel surface to cause electrospray from the nozzles such that nanoparticles are formed and adhere to the preformed hydrogel surface, and wherein the nanoparticles adhere into a closed film coating.
Support device (10,100) for accessories for aquariums, said device comprising a first fixing element able to be applied on the inner surface of a wall of an aquarium, and a sustaining element for an aquarium accessory able to be supported by said first fixing element, wherein said first fixing element has a concave cap and said sustaining element is hollow and has a convex cap able to be housed at least partially inside said concave cap, said support device (10,100) comprising a first magnetic or ferromagnetic element in the form of a cap and said first fixing element comprising a second magnetic or ferromagnetic element, said sustaining element housing inside it said first magnetic or ferromagnetic element which rests on the convex cap of said sustaining element, wherein said first fixing element houses inside it said sustaining element so that said convex cap of said sustaining element rests on the concave cap of said first fixing element, in such a way that said convex cap of said sustaining element is interposed between said concave cap of said first fixing element and said first magnetic or ferromagnetic element so that, due to magnetic attraction between said first magnetic or ferromagnetic element and said second magnetic or ferromagnetic element, said sustaining element is supported by said first fixing element and, at the same time, it is rotationally movable with respect to the first fixing element.
A process for the preparation of SiO x nanofilament particles, in which x is between 0.8 and 1.2, the process comprising: a step of fusion between silica (SiO 2), silicon (Si) and a source of carbon, at a temperature being at least about 1410°C, resulting in the production of gaseous silicon monoxide (SiO); and a step of condensation of the gaseous SiO resulting in SiO x nanofilament particles, wherein the condensation step is performed in a low temperature zone, the gaseous SiO being transported to this zone by a vector gas. a step of fusion between silica (SiO 2), silicon (Si) and a source of carbon, at a temperature being at least about 1410°C, resulting in the production of gaseous silicon monoxide (SiO); and a step of condensation of the gaseous SiO resulting in SiO x nanofilament particles, wherein the condensation step is performed in a low temperature zone, the gaseous SiO being transported to this zone by a vector gas.
Capping enzyme being immobilized onto a solid support by covalent binding, wherein the capping enzyme has RNA triphosphatase (TPase), guanylyltransferase (GTase) and methyltransferase (MTase) activity independent of RNA polymerase II, and wherein the covalent binding is a disulfide bridge or a thioether bond.
A method for operating an autonomous vehicle, comprising: receiving a signal associated with a reflection, by an object (402, 404), of a light pulse (A-G) emitted by a LIDAR device (100, 200) of the autonomous vehicle, wherein the reflection is detected by the LIDAR device at a detection time (Tn0, Tn1... Tn5; Tf0, Tf1... Tf5); calculating a first distance to the object based on the detection time and a first time, the first time corresponding to a prior light pulse emitted by the LIDAR device (100, 200) of the autonomous vehicle; calculating a second distance to the object based on the detection time and a second time, the second time corresponding to a different prior light pulse emitted by the LIDAR device of the autonomous vehicle; and operating the autonomous vehicle based on a selection between the first distance and second distance. receiving a signal associated with a reflection, by an object (402, 404), of a light pulse (A-G) emitted by a LIDAR device (100, 200) of the autonomous vehicle, wherein the reflection is detected by the LIDAR device at a detection time (Tn0, Tn1... Tn5; Tf0, Tf1... Tf5); calculating a first distance to the object based on the detection time and a first time, the first time corresponding to a prior light pulse emitted by the LIDAR device (100, 200) of the autonomous vehicle; calculating a second distance to the object based on the detection time and a second time, the second time corresponding to a different prior light pulse emitted by the LIDAR device of the autonomous vehicle; and operating the autonomous vehicle based on a selection between the first distance and second distance.