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A method of controlling relative telescoping extension of multiple telescoping assemblies connecting a main frame of a slipform paver to a side frame member (20, 22) of the slipform paver, the telescoping assemblies (26, 28, 30, 32) being extendible and retractable to adjust a frame width of the slipform paver, by applying a common telescoping force across first and second telescoping assemblies to widen or narrow the frame width of the slipform paver, characterized by a) associating to each telescoping assembly (26, 28, 30, 32) a telescopic lock; b) monitoring extension of the first telescoping assembly; c) monitoring extension of the second telescoping assembly; and d) activating at least one of the telescopic locks for the first and second telescoping assemblies so as to determine which of the telescoping assemblies is allowed to telescope under the application of the common telescoping force, wherein - the first and second telescoping assemblies are front and rear laterally telescoping assemblies connecting the main frame of the slipform paving machine to the at least one side frame member of the slipform paving machine, and the first and second telescoping assemblies are extended or retracted substantially equally so that the side frame member is maintained substantially parallel to the main frame. a) associating to each telescoping assembly (26, 28, 30, 32) a telescopic lock; b) monitoring extension of the first telescoping assembly; c) monitoring extension of the second telescoping assembly; and d) activating at least one of the telescopic locks for the first and second telescoping assemblies so as to determine which of the telescoping assemblies is allowed to telescope under the application of the common telescoping force, wherein - the first and second telescoping assemblies are front and rear laterally telescoping assemblies connecting the main frame of the slipform paving machine to the at least one side frame member of the slipform paving machine, and the first and second telescoping assemblies are extended or retracted substantially equally so that the side frame member is maintained substantially parallel to the main frame. - the first and second telescoping assemblies are front and rear laterally telescoping assemblies connecting the main frame of the slipform paving machine to the at least one side frame member of the slipform paving machine, and the first and second telescoping assemblies are extended or retracted substantially equally so that the side frame member is maintained substantially parallel to the main frame.
A stump cutter cutting wheel comprising: a main wheel having a left side and a right side, the main wheel being rotatable about a central axis that extends through the main wheel between the left and right sides (44, 46); guard structures mounted to the left and right sides (44, 46) of the main wheel, the guard structures being formed by plates fastened to the main wheel, the plates defining openings that define receptacles, the receptacles having inner and outer ends, the receptacles having depths that extend from the inner ends to the outer ends of the receptacles, the depths being measured in an orientation that extends along the central axis of the main wheel, the inner ends being closed by the left and right sides (44, 46) of the main wheel and outer ends being open; a plurality of cutter assemblies including cutters mounted to cutter holders, the cutter holders including base portions that fit within the receptacles, the base portions each defining at least one fastener opening; and fasteners for securing the cutter holders to the main wheel, the fasteners extending through the fastener openings defined by the base portions of the cutter holders and engaging the main wheel. a main wheel having a left side and a right side, the main wheel being rotatable about a central axis that extends through the main wheel between the left and right sides (44, 46); guard structures mounted to the left and right sides (44, 46) of the main wheel, the guard structures being formed by plates fastened to the main wheel, the plates defining openings that define receptacles, the receptacles having inner and outer ends, the receptacles having depths that extend from the inner ends to the outer ends of the receptacles, the depths being measured in an orientation that extends along the central axis of the main wheel, the inner ends being closed by the left and right sides (44, 46) of the main wheel and outer ends being open; a plurality of cutter assemblies including cutters mounted to cutter holders, the cutter holders including base portions that fit within the receptacles, the base portions each defining at least one fastener opening; and fasteners for securing the cutter holders to the main wheel, the fasteners extending through the fastener openings defined by the base portions of the cutter holders and engaging the main wheel.
A diametrically adjustable endoprosthesis comprising: a stent-graft including a stent and a base graft secured to the stent, the base graft having a first end and a second end and the stent-graft being self-expanding and exhibiting a self-expansion force, the stent-graft having a maximum diametric expansion limit; and a controlled expansion element having a continuous wall, the controlled expansion element having an initial diametric expansion limit and being adjustable to an adjusted diameter in a range of diameters between the initial diametric expansion limit and the maximum diametric expansion limit when placed under an expansion force in addition to the self-expansion force of the stent-graft, the controlled expansion element being configured to maintain the adjusted diameter under physiological conditions following removal of the expansion force and the stent-graft being configured to limit the range of diameters for the adjusted diameter to the maximum diametric expansion limit, wherein the controlled expansion element defines a sliding interface with the stent-graft such that during diametric expansion of the endoprosthesis, the sliding interface between the controlled expansion element and the stent-graft permits at least a portion of the controlled expansion element to change in longitudinal dimension at a different rate than the stent-graft at the sliding interface. a stent-graft including a stent and a base graft secured to the stent, the base graft having a first end and a second end and the stent-graft being self-expanding and exhibiting a self-expansion force, the stent-graft having a maximum diametric expansion limit; and a controlled expansion element having a continuous wall, the controlled expansion element having an initial diametric expansion limit and being adjustable to an adjusted diameter in a range of diameters between the initial diametric expansion limit and the maximum diametric expansion limit when placed under an expansion force in addition to the self-expansion force of the stent-graft, the controlled expansion element being configured to maintain the adjusted diameter under physiological conditions following removal of the expansion force and the stent-graft being configured to limit the range of diameters for the adjusted diameter to the maximum diametric expansion limit, wherein the controlled expansion element defines a sliding interface with the stent-graft such that during diametric expansion of the endoprosthesis, the sliding interface between the controlled expansion element and the stent-graft permits at least a portion of the controlled expansion element to change in longitudinal dimension at a different rate than the stent-graft at the sliding interface.
A process for preparing dihydro-2 H -pyran derivatives of formula I: wherein R 1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituent selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, nitro, cyano, halogen, hydroxyl, mono- or polyhalo alkyl, mono- or polyhalo alkoxy and phenyl; and R 2 is alkyl or benzyl; which process comprises reacting aldehydes of the following formula: R 1 -CHO wherein R 1 is as defined in the above; with pyruvates of the following formula: wherein R 2 is as defined in the above; in the presence of catalytic amount of β-proline. R 1 is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heterocycloalkyl or heteroaryl, which is optionally substituted with one or more substituent selected from the group consisting of alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, nitro, cyano, halogen, hydroxyl, mono- or polyhalo alkyl, mono- or polyhalo alkoxy and phenyl; and R 2 is alkyl or benzyl;
Process for synthesising heterostructures comprising ZnO nanowires partially covered with SnO 2 nanoparticles, said heterostructures being integrated into a porous substrate, said process comprising the following steps, a) activation of said porous substrate by deposition of a film of ZnO, said activation step necessitating a first zinc precursor; b) growth of ZnO nanowires on said porous substrate activated in step (a), said growth step necessitating a second zinc precursor; c) deposition of SnO 2 nanoparticles on said ZnO nanowires obtained in step (b), said deposition step necessitating a tin precursor; characterised in that said step (c) is performed at a temperature between 250°C and 350°C, preferably at 300°C and in that the rate of deposition of the SnO 2 nanoparticles is controlled, said process also comprises a treatment step for said heterostructures by means of ultraviolet and/or ozone. a) activation of said porous substrate by deposition of a film of ZnO, said activation step necessitating a first zinc precursor; b) growth of ZnO nanowires on said porous substrate activated in step (a), said growth step necessitating a second zinc precursor; c) deposition of SnO 2 nanoparticles on said ZnO nanowires obtained in step (b), said deposition step necessitating a tin precursor;
A method of mixing a flow of exhaust flowing along a flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539) including the steps of: rearranging the flow of exhaust along the flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539) via a mixer arrangement coaxial to the flow axis, the exhaust made up entirely of combusted gases, including the steps of: directing a first portion (243, 343, 443, 543) of the flow radially outward away from the flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539), and directing a second portion (241, 341, 441, 541) of the flow radially inward toward the flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539); and wherein the steps of directing the first and second portions (243, 241, 341, 441, 541) include separating the first portion (243, 343, 443, 543) into a plurality of first segments (150, 498, 598) and directing the first segments radially outward and separating the second portion (241, 341, 441, 541) into a plurality of second segments (152, 496, 597) and directing the second segments radially inward, wherein the step of rearranging includes increasing the surface area between the first and second portions (241, 341, 441, 541;243, 343, 443, 543). rearranging the flow of exhaust along the flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539) via a mixer arrangement coaxial to the flow axis, the exhaust made up entirely of combusted gases, including the steps of: directing a first portion (243, 343, 443, 543) of the flow radially outward away from the flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539), and directing a second portion (241, 341, 441, 541) of the flow radially inward toward the flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539); and wherein the steps of directing the first and second portions (243, 241, 341, 441, 541) include separating the first portion (243, 343, 443, 543) into a plurality of first segments (150, 498, 598) and directing the first segments radially outward and separating the second portion (241, 341, 441, 541) into a plurality of second segments (152, 496, 597) and directing the second segments radially inward, wherein the step of rearranging includes increasing the surface area between the first and second portions (241, 341, 441, 541;243, 343, 443, 543). directing a first portion (243, 343, 443, 543) of the flow radially outward away from the flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539), and directing a second portion (241, 341, 441, 541) of the flow radially inward toward the flow axis (239, 339, 439, 539); and wherein the steps of directing the first and second portions (243, 241, 341, 441, 541) include separating the first portion (243, 343, 443, 543) into a plurality of first segments (150, 498, 598) and directing the first segments radially outward and separating the second portion (241, 341, 441, 541) into a plurality of second segments (152, 496, 597) and directing the second segments radially inward, wherein the step of rearranging includes increasing the surface area between the first and second portions (241, 341, 441, 541;243, 343, 443, 543).
A security screening system for detecting contraband within a confined environment such as prison, the system comprising: a detector apparatus which comprises at least one passive magnetic sensor arranged to produce a signal indicative of an ambient magnetic field or gradient over a zone of sensitivity around the passive magnetic sensor, the zone being large enough to contain a whole body a person, and a signal processing circuit which receives as an input the signal from the passive magnetic sensor and which, in response to a change in the signal produces an alert signal; wherein the detector apparatus includes a transmitter that transmits a warning signal when the alert signal is produced, and further comprising: a remote warning device that is physically separate from the detector apparatus and comprises a receiver that is responsive to the transmitted warning signal issued by the detector apparatus and generates a remote alert signal when the transmitted warning signal is received, whereby the remote alert signal can be associated with a person or object in the detection zone of the apparatus; characterised in that the transmitted warning signal is an ultrasonic or infra-red non-audible and non-visible warning signal. a detector apparatus which comprises at least one passive magnetic sensor arranged to produce a signal indicative of an ambient magnetic field or gradient over a zone of sensitivity around the passive magnetic sensor, the zone being large enough to contain a whole body a person, and a signal processing circuit which receives as an input the signal from the passive magnetic sensor and which, in response to a change in the signal produces an alert signal; wherein the detector apparatus includes a transmitter that transmits a warning signal when the alert signal is produced, and further comprising: a remote warning device that is physically separate from the detector apparatus and comprises a receiver that is responsive to the transmitted warning signal issued by the detector apparatus and generates a remote alert signal when the transmitted warning signal is received, whereby the remote alert signal can be associated with a person or object in the detection zone of the apparatus; characterised in that the transmitted warning signal is an ultrasonic or infra-red non-audible and non-visible warning signal.
A method of packing tobacco, comprising: supplying a quantity of tightly packed tobacco into a flexible, non-porous bag through a closeable opening thereof; closing the opening of the bag; and extracting air from the bag so as to create a sub-atmospheric pressure therein of between about 0.10 bar to about 0.80 bar; characterized in that it comprises inserting a colorimetric detector within the bag, wherein the colorimetric detector is viewable through the bag when closed; and in that the colorimetric detector comprises at least one chemical reagent configured to change color when a level of tobacco leaf sugar changes and at least one chemical reagent configured to change color when a level of tobacco leaf oil changes. supplying a quantity of tightly packed tobacco into a flexible, non-porous bag through a closeable opening thereof; closing the opening of the bag; and extracting air from the bag so as to create a sub-atmospheric pressure therein of between about 0.10 bar to about 0.80 bar; characterized in that it comprises inserting a colorimetric detector within the bag, wherein the colorimetric detector is viewable through the bag when closed; and in that the colorimetric detector comprises at least one chemical reagent configured to change color when a level of tobacco leaf sugar changes and at least one chemical reagent configured to change color when a level of tobacco leaf oil changes.
A scrubbing instrument for scrubbing the human eye corneal epithelium, said scrubbing instrument comprising: (a) a handle, having a grip portion; (b) a scrubbing head formed from biocompatible polymer material, the bottom of said scrubbing head having a curved main scrubbing surface; and (c) a coupling means connecting said scrubbing head to said handle characterized in that said scrubbing head further comprises a draining groove. located inside said scrubbing head, having an opening through said curved main scrubbing surface, an end of said draining groove being flared to form a draining channel. (a) a handle, having a grip portion; (b) a scrubbing head formed from biocompatible polymer material, the bottom of said scrubbing head having a curved main scrubbing surface; and (c) a coupling means connecting said scrubbing head to said handle
Method for drying moist products, in particular moist granular material for producing pharmaceutical products, through which a fluid medium flows in a reactor chamber of a bulk material dryer and which are heated and are fed to an inflow plate through which the fluid medium can flow, wherein the inflow plate is vibrated via a vibratory drive in order to convey the product from a product inlet to a product outlet, and the fluid medium, after flowing through the inflow plate and the product, is supplied to chambers (16.1, 16.2, 16.3), which are separate from one another and are arranged upstream of an outlet, and to the outlet, characterized in that preselectably one of at least two chambers (16.1, 16.2, 16.3) which are separate from one another is closed towards the outlet by actuation of a shut-off member (21.1, 21.2, 21.3), in that, after actuation of the shut-off member (21.1, 21.2, 21.3), the fluid medium is supplied to the outlet via a chamber (16.1, 16.2, 16.3) which is not closed by another shut-off member (21.1, 21.2, 21.3), and in that, after actuation of the shut-off member (21.1, 21.2, 21.3) of said chamber (16.1, 16.2, 16.3) in the closing direction, a filter element (17.1, 17.2, 17.3), which is assigned to the shut-off chamber (16.1, 16.2, 16.3), for the fluid medium is cleaned via a pulse emitter (22.1, 22.2, 22.3) with the fluid medium being continuously supplied to a chamber (16.1, 16.2, 16.3) which is not shut off, with the pressure within the bulk material dryer above the inflow plate and below the filter element (17.1, 17.2, 17.3) being controlled via a control device depending on predefinable operating parameters.
Assembly comprising a system for packaging a cosmetic product and a protection device for protecting said system, the protection device being provided with a cap (20; 60) that is mounted on the system so as to at least partly cover it and comprises a body (30; 68), and with at least one releasing means for releasing the packaging system of the rocker system type, the releasing means comprising a retaining means (42; 80), for retaining the system relative to the cap, and an actuating means (44; 82) for actuating the retaining means in order to disconnect the packaging system and the protection device, the protection device covering at least 90% of the packaging system, characterized in that the body (30; 68) of the cap of the protection device comprises two axially facing, generally C-shaped notches (36; 74) that define a tongue (38; 76) and at least two circumferentially opposed hinges (40; 78) that connect said tongue to the body and form a pivot pin for the tongue, the tongue (38, 76), the retaining means (42, 80) and the actuating means (44, 82) forming the releasing means, said retaining means being provided on an inner face of the tongue (38; 76), the actuating means being provided on an outer face of the tongue (38; 76), on the opposite side from the inner face, the releasing means, the actuating means, the tongue, the hinges and the body of the cap being made as one piece.
A method for recovering xenon from a xenon-containing equipment, the method comprising the steps of: placing a xenon-containing equipment in a xenon enclosure space, the xenon enclosure space being in communication with a cartridge of a vapor poorly permeating material (2A, 2B) containing a xenon adsorbent via an opening-closing part and a joint part; hermetically sealing the xenon enclosure space; reducing pressure in the xenon enclosure space, during the opening-closing part being in a closed state; releasing xenon enclosed in the xenon-containing equipment into the xenon enclosure space, after reducing pressure; opening the opening-closing part to communicate the xenon enclosure space and the cartridge (2A, 2B) and make the xenon adsorbent to adsorb xenon from the xenon enclosure space; and desorbing xenon from the adsorbent after closing the opening-closing part and opening a discharge part; wherein the adsorbent includes a zeolite having a pore diameter of not less than 4.5 angstroms and not more than 7.3 angstroms as a principal component, and the adsorbent adsorbs xenon under ordinary temperatures and pressures or under ordinary temperatures and low xenon partial pressure. placing a xenon-containing equipment in a xenon enclosure space, the xenon enclosure space being in communication with a cartridge of a vapor poorly permeating material (2A, 2B) containing a xenon adsorbent via an opening-closing part and a joint part; hermetically sealing the xenon enclosure space; reducing pressure in the xenon enclosure space, during the opening-closing part being in a closed state; releasing xenon enclosed in the xenon-containing equipment into the xenon enclosure space, after reducing pressure; opening the opening-closing part to communicate the xenon enclosure space and the cartridge (2A, 2B) and make the xenon adsorbent to adsorb xenon from the xenon enclosure space; and desorbing xenon from the adsorbent after closing the opening-closing part and opening a discharge part; wherein the adsorbent includes a zeolite having a pore diameter of not less than 4.5 angstroms and not more than 7.3 angstroms as a principal component, and the adsorbent adsorbs xenon under ordinary temperatures and pressures or under ordinary temperatures and low xenon partial pressure.
A route setting method using a peripheral vehicle sensor installed in a host vehicle to detect positions of other vehicles traveling around the host vehicle, and a controller for setting a route of the host vehicle according to traveling tracks of the other vehicles based on histories of positions of the other vehicles, the method comprising: calculating a displaced amount indicating right and left weaving of traveling tracks of a preceding vehicle specified from the other vehicles; setting the route of the host vehicle according to the traveling tracks of the preceding vehicle when the displaced amount is less than a first threshold; and characterised by setting the route of the host vehicle according to traveling tracks of the another vehicle different from the preceding vehicle when the displaced amount is the first threshold or greater. calculating a displaced amount indicating right and left weaving of traveling tracks of a preceding vehicle specified from the other vehicles; setting the route of the host vehicle according to the traveling tracks of the preceding vehicle when the displaced amount is less than a first threshold; and characterised by setting the route of the host vehicle according to traveling tracks of the another vehicle different from the preceding vehicle when the displaced amount is the first threshold or greater.