mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method of laser welding a first component to a second component, comprising: - placing the first component on the second component, - placing a welding mask having a flat support surface on the first component to press the first component against the second component, the welding mask having a continuous passage for a laser beam defining a welding zone on the first component, the support surface at least partially surrounding the passage, - sending a laser beam by means of a head into the passage of the welding mask to form a weld joining the first component to the second component in the welding zone, wherein the welding mask is rigid and rigidly connected to the laser head and the focal length (f) of the laser is constant, the constant focal length being ensured by the rigid mask, the method being characterized in that the welding mask comprises an electrically insulating coating applied to at least a part of an outer surface of the welding mask. - placing the first component on the second component, - placing a welding mask having a flat support surface on the first component to press the first component against the second component, the welding mask having a continuous passage for a laser beam defining a welding zone on the first component, the support surface at least partially surrounding the passage, - sending a laser beam by means of a head into the passage of the welding mask to form a weld joining the first component to the second component in the welding zone,
A security print medium for forming security documents therefrom, comprising a transparent or translucent polymer substrate having first and second opposing surfaces (5a, 5b), and a plurality of overlapping opacifying layers disposed on the first and/or second surfaces of the polymer substrate, each of the opacifying layers being a layer of semi-opaque material disposed over substantially the whole area of the polymer substrate, wherein in at least a region of the substrate a multi-tonal image is exhibited by the plurality of overlapping opacifying layers in combination with one another, at least when the security print medium is viewed in transmitted light, each of the plurality of overlapping opacifying layers having gap(s) in which the semi-opaque material of the layer is absent, the gap(s) of each layer being defined in accordance with a different respective sub-image, the sub-images in combination defining the multi-tonal image, whereby the number of opacifying layers overlapping one another at any one location varies across the substrate, the resulting variation in optical density of the plurality of overlapping opacifying layers in combination with one another giving rise to the multiple tones of the multi-tonal image, characterised in that either all the sub-images are different negative image versions of the multi-tonal image or all the sub-images are different positive image versions of the multi-tonal image.
Fluid connection, comprising a connection fitting which has an opening pin, and a valve and/or measurement coupling for fluidic systems for detecting operating pressures of fluidic media, which comprises a coupling bushing that in the installed state is under the operating pressure and has a connection part, and having a bore in which a springloaded and mechanically activatable check valve is disposed, the valve member of the latter in the non-activated state being supported on a valve seat and being able to be contacted by the contact face of the opening pin, wherein the connection fitting is conceived to be screwed to the connection part of the valve and/or measurement coupling, and wherein the opening pin has an in particular circular closed contact face for the valve, and at least one passage which runs laterally in relation to the contact face by way of which a connection between the connection fitting and the valve and/or measurement coupling can be established, characterized in that the valve and/or measurement coupling comprises an annular seal which is disposed in a groove of the valve member, wherein the groove has a trapezoidal cross section which tapers in the radial direction.
A vibratory multi-format rail-strip for conveying and distributing oriented parts for vials, said parts being guided and maintained in a predefined orientation between two lateral walls in the rail-strip by at least one guide (12, 13) and a roof (10, 11) of said rail-strip, the guide being formed of two parallel blades elongated in the direction of the rail-strip length, each of the blades being integral with a corresponding lateral wall, the guide supporting the parts and the roof forming an upward limit for the part displacements, the guide and the roof being parallel to each other and the distance between the guide and the roof being adjustable by a roof height adjustment means (17, 18, 19), one of the lateral walls being removable and interchangeable to allow an adaptation of the guide as a function of the type of part, characterized in that the other one of the lateral walls is a fixed lateral wall, the fixed lateral wall being fixed to a cover upwardly closing the rail-strip, the roof height adjustment means (17, 18, 19) being (10, 11) fixed on the cover, means for the removable fixation to the removable lateral wall being installed on said cover.
A clasp control mechanism for a delivery apparatus of an implantable prosthetic device; the clasp control mechanism comprising a first clasp actuator, and a second clasp actuator and means for selectively coupling the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator; wherein the first clasp actuator is secured to a first clasp control member which can be releasably coupled to a first clasp of the prosthetic device, and the second clasp actuator is secured to a second clasp control member which can be releasably coupled to a second clasp of the prosthetic device; wherein, when the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator are coupled, the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator can be moved together to actuate the first clasp control member and the second clasp control member simultaneously; wherein, when the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator are uncoupled, the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator can be moved relative to each other to actuate the first clasp control member and the second clasp control member individually; and wherein, when the clasp control members are coupled to the clasps of the prosthetic device, actuating the clasp control members moves the clasps of the prosthetic device between an open configuration and a closed configuration. wherein the first clasp actuator is secured to a first clasp control member which can be releasably coupled to a first clasp of the prosthetic device, and the second clasp actuator is secured to a second clasp control member which can be releasably coupled to a second clasp of the prosthetic device; wherein, when the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator are coupled, the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator can be moved together to actuate the first clasp control member and the second clasp control member simultaneously; wherein, when the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator are uncoupled, the first clasp actuator and the second clasp actuator can be moved relative to each other to actuate the first clasp control member and the second clasp control member individually; and wherein, when the clasp control members are coupled to the clasps of the prosthetic device, actuating the clasp control members moves the clasps of the prosthetic device between an open configuration and a closed configuration.
An RFID pairing system comprising: at least one differential electric field activated RFID device comprising an RFID strap (102, 502) and at least one coupler (104, 504); wherein the at least one coupler (104, 504) comprises at least one metallic structure, which is configured to have one or more points creating a differential electric field; wherein the at least one metallic structure comprises at least one pair of coupler plates (108, 508), wherein the differential electric field exists between the at least one pair of coupler plates (108, 508) of the at least one coupler (104, 504); characterized in that the RFID device is a UHF RFID device and the pair of coupler plates are formed as a C-shaped structure with two arms, and wherein the at least one strap (102, 502) of the RFID device is is placed within the arms of the C-shaped structure of the pair of coupler plates (108, 508) in the differential electric field at least one differential electric field activated RFID device comprising an RFID strap (102, 502) and at least one coupler (104, 504); wherein the at least one coupler (104, 504) comprises at least one metallic structure, which is configured to have one or more points creating a differential electric field; wherein the at least one metallic structure comprises at least one pair of coupler plates (108, 508), wherein the differential electric field exists between the at least one pair of coupler plates (108, 508) of the at least one coupler (104, 504); characterized in that the RFID device is a UHF RFID device and the pair of coupler plates are formed as a C-shaped structure with two arms, and wherein the at least one strap (102, 502) of the RFID device is is placed within the arms of the C-shaped structure of the pair of coupler plates (108, 508) in the differential electric field
A lamp assembly for illuminating a surface comprising lighting means having: - a cavity having a substantially diffuse reflective surface, said cavity having an open aperture facing said surface to be illuminated; and - a plurality of light emitting diodes (9A, 9B, 9C) capable of emitting visible light (L A, L B, L C)); wherein said light emitting diodes are arranged on or near said diffuse reflective surface of said cavity, the majority of the light emitted from the LEDs (9A, 9B, 9C) is directed towards the surface and is capable of reflecting from said diffuse reflective surface towards said surface to be illuminated, characterized in that said lamp assembly further comprises a chamber having light transmitting walls, said chamber accommodating the lighting means to obtain direct illumination for luminance of the chamber of the lamp assembly itself providing directly ambience lighting and said chamber being open towards said surface to be illuminated, further characterized in that said cavity comprises a metallic body thermally coupled to said light emitting diodes (9A, 9B, 9C) and wherein said metallic body has a layer or coating providing said substantially diffuse reflective surface. - a cavity having a substantially diffuse reflective surface, said cavity having an open aperture facing said surface to be illuminated; and - a plurality of light emitting diodes (9A, 9B, 9C) capable of emitting visible light (L A, L B, L C));
Device for fill level measurement in valuables boxes for holding paper money, having a pressure carriage that can be moved along a guide track by means of a drive unit, and a detection device (4, 5) for determining the position of the pressure carriage within the guide track, the detection device comprising a linear potentiometer arranged in a fixed location in the valuables box and a sensor that can be moved synchronously with the pressure carriage, characterized in that the linear potentiometer is a film potentiometer, which is adhesively bonded to the base of the valuables box or is fixed to a carrier rail.
An in vitro method of reprogramming a mesenchymal stem cell, comprising: exposing the MSC to a transducible material comprising Sox9 polypeptide and a transduction domain linked to the Sox9 polypeptide covalently, non-covalently or via a linker, wherein the transduction domain is a supercharged GFP, and wherein the MSC is reprogrammed to change to a chondrogenic cell.
A method for controlling a sauna stove in a sauna, which sauna stove has a first control for controlling heating of the sauna stove, the first control comprising, for controlling the stove, a first temperature sensor, a temperature control circuit and optionally an overheating protection of the sauna stove; characterized by: controlling the sauna stove using an accessory device configured to provide a second control that is functionally parallel with the first control, by causing by the second control: measuring temperature of the sauna by a second temperature sensor of the second control; controlling the sauna stove, based on the temperature measured by the second sensor, by repeatedly interrupting power supply of the sauna stove by interrupting the temperature control circuit of the first control, the overheating protection of the first control, or the power supply; wherein the first control is adjusted to a first temperature that is not intended to be exceeded. measuring temperature of the sauna by a second temperature sensor of the second control; controlling the sauna stove, based on the temperature measured by the second sensor, by repeatedly interrupting power supply of the sauna stove by interrupting the temperature control circuit of the first control, the overheating protection of the first control, or the power supply; wherein the first control is adjusted to a first temperature that is not intended to be exceeded.
Electrical contact arrangement for medium to high voltage applications with an annulus unit consisting of circular arranged and axially directed contact fingers, which are attached to a distal end of a contact arm, the single contact fingers are fixed one to another on the outer side or the inner side of a common support ring, in that way, the support ring consists of a metal band material which is bended to form a circular ring, and characterized in that additionally the contact fingers are attached to the contact arm by only one spring ring peripherally arranged around the contact fingers.
A sealing member forming a dynamic seal at a surface thereof, wherein the sealing member is a needle seal comprising a first part and a second part, the second part having a t-shaped profile with a through hole formed therethrough, an inner surface of the through hole being the surface at which the dynamic seal is formed when the inner surface is in contact with a needle tip inserted into the through hole, wherein the second part includes a top portion and a bottom portion, the sealing member being characterized in that said top portion has a cylindrical shape and said bottom portion is inserted into the first part, wherein said first part is formed from a material having mechanical properties such that the first part has a mechanical strength which is greater than the second part, wherein the material forming the first part is stainless steel, and wherein at least said surface of the sealing member is formed from one of an unfilled thermoset polyimide polymer or a thermoset polyimide polymer with a graphite filler.
A method for off-line testing of an electric motor, the motor having at least one stator winding, and a rotor arranged along a rotation axis, the method comprises: applying an ac test signal to the at least one stator winding; measuring an ac amplitude of a response signal, related to a physical quantity of the at least one stator winding, while the rotor is being rotated about the rotation axis, the response signal resulting from the applying of the test signal and the rotation of the rotor; determining amplitude maxima for the response signal; determining a mutual relationship between at least a portion of the amplitude maxima; and providing, if the mutual relationship deviates from a predetermined relationship, a signal indicating a fault in the rotor. applying an ac test signal to the at least one stator winding; measuring an ac amplitude of a response signal, related to a physical quantity of the at least one stator winding, while the rotor is being rotated about the rotation axis, the response signal resulting from the applying of the test signal and the rotation of the rotor; determining amplitude maxima for the response signal; determining a mutual relationship between at least a portion of the amplitude maxima; and providing, if the mutual relationship deviates from a predetermined relationship, a signal indicating a fault in the rotor.
A pharmaceutical controlled release composition in solid dosage form which comprises (i) a water-swellable linear polymer obtainable by reacting together (a) a polyethylene oxide of number average molecular weight less than or equal to 4000; (b) an aliphatic C 5 to C 20 diol; and (c) a difunctional isocyanate, wherein the ratio of components (a) to (b) to (c) is in the range 0.01-0.1 to 1 to 1.01-1.1 in terms of equivalent weights; together with (ii) a pharmaceutically active agent. (i) a water-swellable linear polymer obtainable by reacting together (a) a polyethylene oxide of number average molecular weight less than or equal to 4000; (b) an aliphatic C 5 to C 20 diol; and (c) a difunctional isocyanate, wherein the ratio of components (a) to (b) to (c) is in the range 0.01-0.1 to 1 to 1.01-1.1 in terms of equivalent weights; together with (a) a polyethylene oxide of number average molecular weight less than or equal to 4000; (b) an aliphatic C 5 to C 20 diol; and (c) a difunctional isocyanate, wherein the ratio of components (a) to (b) to (c) is in the range 0.01-0.1 to 1 to 1.01-1.1 in terms of equivalent weights; together with (ii) a pharmaceutically active agent.
Steam cleaner comprising: - a main body comprising a main air intake duct; said main intake duct can be removed from the main body; - intake means generating a flow of air through the main air intake duct; - dust cyclonic separation device, connected in an aeraulic manner to the main intake duct; - a tank of liquid mounted on the main body; said tank of liquid able to be removed from the main body and forms with the main body a cavity dimensioned to contain all or a portion of the main air intake duct. - a main body comprising a main air intake duct; said main intake duct can be removed from the main body; - intake means generating a flow of air through the main air intake duct; - dust cyclonic separation device, connected in an aeraulic manner to the main intake duct; - a tank of liquid mounted on the main body;
A solar cell apparatus comprising: a support substrate; a first back electrode disposed on the support substrate; a light absorber part disposed on the first back electrode; a buffer (321,331) disposed on the light absorber part; and a barrier film (323, 333) disposed on a side surface of the light absorber part and extending from the buffer (321, 331), wherein the buffer (321, 331) comprises: a first buffer disposed on the light absorber part; and a second buffer disposed on the first buffer, characterized in that the barrier film comprises: a first barrier film extending from the first buffer; and a second barrier film extending from the second buffer. a support substrate; a first back electrode disposed on the support substrate; a light absorber part disposed on the first back electrode; a buffer (321,331) disposed on the light absorber part; and a barrier film (323, 333) disposed on a side surface of the light absorber part and extending from the buffer (321, 331), wherein the buffer (321, 331) comprises: a first buffer disposed on the light absorber part; and a second buffer disposed on the first buffer, characterized in that the barrier film comprises: a first barrier film extending from the first buffer; and a second barrier film extending from the second buffer. a first buffer disposed on the light absorber part; and a second buffer disposed on the first buffer, characterized in that the barrier film comprises: a first barrier film extending from the first buffer; and a second barrier film extending from the second buffer. a first barrier film extending from the first buffer; and a second barrier film extending from the second buffer.
A system for manufacturing a flexible bulk container, comprising: a plurality of workstations circumferentially spaced apart from each other to form a circumferential array of workstations, each of the workstations operable to perform at least one operation on a preform of the container, the workstations sequentially modifying the preform from an initial version to a final version, the final version of the preform being the manufactured flexible bulk container; and a preform manipulation apparatus including a carrousel disposed centrally within the circumferential array of workstations and being rotatable about a vertical central axis, a plurality of manipulation arms mounted to the carrousel for common rotation therewith, the manipulation arms each having a proximal end fixed to the carrousel and a distal end having a manipulation tool mounted thereto for seizing and manipulating the preform at each of the workstations, each of the manipulation arms in operation displacing the respective manipulation tool and the preform seized therewith between successive ones of the workstations in the circumferential array of workstations; characterised in that: each workstation is operable to perform each operation on the preform over a period of time defined as an operation cycle, the operation cycle for each operation being the same at all the workstations, the manipulation tool of each arm including at least a translatable member to displace the preform towards and away from each workstation during the operation cycle, one or more of the manipulation tools being expandable between a compact position and an expanded position to expand the preform during the operation cycle. a plurality of workstations circumferentially spaced apart from each other to form a circumferential array of workstations, each of the workstations operable to perform at least one operation on a preform of the container, the workstations sequentially modifying the preform from an initial version to a final version, the final version of the preform being the manufactured flexible bulk container; and a preform manipulation apparatus including a carrousel disposed centrally within the circumferential array of workstations and being rotatable about a vertical central axis, a plurality of manipulation arms mounted to the carrousel for common rotation therewith, the manipulation arms each having a proximal end fixed to the carrousel and a distal end having a manipulation tool mounted thereto for seizing and manipulating the preform at each of the workstations, each of the manipulation arms in operation displacing the respective manipulation tool and the preform seized therewith between successive ones of the workstations in the circumferential array of workstations;