mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method for homogenizing a shear thinning fluid contained in a cylindrical tank by pumping said fluid via a return piping out of said tank and via an injection piping back into said tank, which tank has a central axis, a radius, an internal volume and a height up to which the tank can be filled with said fluid which is greater than twice the radius of the tank, and which is in particular greater than three times the radius of the tank, which method comprises the steps of: - producing an upwardly directed jet of said fluid in said tank by means of one central nozzle provided on said injection piping and having one outlet opening for producing said jet, which outlet opening is directed upwards and passes through the central axis of the tank or is arranged at a distance from said central axis which is smaller than half said radius; and - creating a swirl movement of said fluid in a bottom portion of the tank by means of at least two off-centered nozzles (106a, 106b) provided on said injection piping and each having one outlet opening for producing said swirl movement, the outlet openings of the off-centered nozzles (106a, 106b) being positioned in two peripheral bottom locations within the tank, characterized in that said fluid comprises milk of lime, milk of dolime and/or a suspension of alkaline earth metal carbonates. - producing an upwardly directed jet of said fluid in said tank by means of one central nozzle provided on said injection piping and having one outlet opening for producing said jet, which outlet opening is directed upwards and passes through the central axis of the tank or is arranged at a distance from said central axis which is smaller than half said radius; and - creating a swirl movement of said fluid in a bottom portion of the tank by means of at least two off-centered nozzles (106a, 106b) provided on said injection piping and each having one outlet opening for producing said swirl movement, the outlet openings of the off-centered nozzles (106a, 106b) being positioned in two peripheral bottom locations within the tank,
An evaluation function generation program in which a computer comprising an Ising device performs processing of: acquiring problem information representing a discrete optimization problem that have a constraint condition that has to be satisfied for a solution of the discrete optimization problem to be valid; generating, by subtracting a conserved value function having a certain value when a solution satisfies the constraint condition from a first cost function, or by adding the conserved value function to the first cost function, a second evaluation function including a second cost function that has a second absolute value smaller than a first absolute value of the first cost function of a first evaluation function, wherein the second cost function is represented by the subtraction of the conserved value function from the first cost function or by the addition of the conserved value function to the first cost function, the first evaluation function being represented based on the problem information, and being represented by a linear sum of the first cost function and a penalty function that becomes 0 when the constraint condition is satisfied and becomes a value other than 0 when the constraint condition is not satisfied; and outputting information regarding the generated second evaluation function to the Ising device that searches for an optimum solution of the discrete optimization problem by performing a simulated annealing method wherein, the Ising device searches for the optimum solution of the discrete optimization problem based on the information regarding the generated second evaluation function. acquiring problem information representing a discrete optimization problem that have a constraint condition that has to be satisfied for a solution of the discrete optimization problem to be valid; generating, by subtracting a conserved value function having a certain value when a solution satisfies the constraint condition from a first cost function, or by adding the conserved value function to the first cost function, a second evaluation function including a second cost function that has a second absolute value smaller than a first absolute value of the first cost function of a first evaluation function, wherein the second cost function is represented by the subtraction of the conserved value function from the first cost function or by the addition of the conserved value function to the first cost function, the first evaluation function being represented based on the problem information, and being represented by a linear sum of the first cost function and a penalty function that becomes 0 when the constraint condition is satisfied and becomes a value other than 0 when the constraint condition is not satisfied; and outputting information regarding the generated second evaluation function to the Ising device that searches for an optimum solution of the discrete optimization problem by performing a simulated annealing method wherein, the Ising device searches for the optimum solution of the discrete optimization problem based on the information regarding the generated second evaluation function.
A gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor light-emitting element, comprising: an n-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer; a p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer; an active layer, which is located between the n-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer and the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer; a p-type overflow suppressing layer, which is located between the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer and the active layer; and a p-type electrode, which is in contact with the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer, wherein the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer comprises an m -plane semiconductor layer, wherein the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer comprises a GaN layer, wherein the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer is in contact with the p-type overflow suppressing layer, wherein the p-type gallium nitride based compound semiconductor layer (8, 107) includes a heavily doped region provided in a region that is at a distance of more than 45 nm from the active layer, which is doped with Mg at a concentration higher than 9.0×10 18 cm -3, and other regions than the heavily doped region, wherein the heavily doped region is provided on the p-type electrode side to have a thickness of 10 nm or more and 100 nm or less, and wherein the other regions than the heavily doped region are doped with Mg at a concentration of 1.0×10 18 cm -3 or more and 9.0×10 18 cm -3 or less. an n-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer; a p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer; an active layer, which is located between the n-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer and the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer; a p-type overflow suppressing layer, which is located between the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer and the active layer; and a p-type electrode, which is in contact with the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer, wherein the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer comprises an m -plane semiconductor layer, wherein the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer comprises a GaN layer, wherein the p-type gallium nitride-based compound semiconductor layer is in contact with the p-type overflow suppressing layer, wherein the p-type gallium nitride based compound semiconductor layer (8, 107) includes a heavily doped region provided in a region that is at a distance of more than 45 nm from the active layer, which is doped with Mg at a concentration higher than 9.0×10 18 cm -3, and other regions than the heavily doped region, wherein the heavily doped region is provided on the p-type electrode side to have a thickness of 10 nm or more and 100 nm or less, and wherein the other regions than the heavily doped region are doped with Mg at a concentration of 1.0×10 18 cm -3 or more and 9.0×10 18 cm -3 or less.
An active implantable medical device for neurostimulation by controlled application of electrical pulses simultaneously to several points of an organ, comprising: - a control device provided with a generator of electric pulses; - a neurostimulation probe adapted to be placed around, near or inside the organ, and including a set of electrodes individually connected to the control device; and - means for measuring a physiological parameter representative of the cardiac activity of the patient, the control device including a distributor circuit associated with the control device and liable to vary the stimulation configuration so as to stimulate in a privileged manner certain regions of the organ with respect to other regions, said stimulation configuration comprising the determination of the active electrodes connected to the pulse generator, the anode or cathode polarity of these active electrodes, as well as possibly the distribution of the respective currents delivered to these active electrodes, the control device further comprising means for iteratively searching for an optimal stimulation configuration, comprising: - means for selecting a plurality of different stimulation configurations; - means for memorizing the physiological parameter measured for each stimulation configuration selected; and - means for designating, as an optimum stimulation configuration, one of said different stimulation configurations selected, as a function at least of: i) the memorized values of the physiological parameter measured for different configurations of electrode, the device further comprising means for detecting undesirable effects liable to be generated by the neurostimulation, the means for memorizing the physiological parameter being also adapted to memorize for each stimulation configuration selected an indicator of potential occurrence of an undesirable effect, the optimum configuration being also designated as a function of: ii) the memorized values of the indicator of potential occurrence of an undesirable effect, and iii) the number of active electrodes used as cathodes with each stimulation configuration selected. - a control device provided with a generator of electric pulses; - a neurostimulation probe adapted to be placed around, near or inside the organ, and including a set of electrodes individually connected to the control device; and - means for measuring a physiological parameter representative of the cardiac activity of the patient, - means for selecting a plurality of different stimulation configurations; - means for memorizing the physiological parameter measured for each stimulation configuration selected; and - means for designating, as an optimum stimulation configuration, one of said different stimulation configurations selected, as a function at least of: i) the memorized values of the physiological parameter measured for different configurations of electrode, ii) the memorized values of the indicator of potential occurrence of an undesirable effect, and iii) the number of active electrodes used as cathodes with each stimulation configuration selected.
A brush comprising a support made of bamboo material for disposing bristle clusters thereon, the support having a plurality of cluster holes each serving to accommodate one bristle cluster, the bristle clusters each being fixed in a cluster hole by means of a clip, the clips having a length l greater than the diameter D of the cluster hole so as to form clip projections (38, 39) formed on both longitudinal ends (36, 37), and the clips having at least two wedges (18, 19, 20, 21) on at least one of two opposite longitudinal sides (15, 16) at least in the area of the clip projections (38, 39), the wedges (18, 19, 20, 21) being disposed one above the other in the direction of the vertical axis and widening upward, the upper ends of the wedges (18, 19, 20, 21) forming catch shoulders (22, 23, 24, 25) extending in the longitudinal direction of the clip, characterized in that a press-in end of the clip is formed at a lower end of the lower wedge, a width b 1 of the press-in end being reduced compared to a width b of the clip.
A packaging unit (1, 301) for hygiene articles, the unit (1, 301) being formed from a sheet of material, said sheet having an inner surface (2, 302) and an outer surface (3, 303), said inner surface (2, 302) comprising an edge zone (4, 304) comprising an inner edge portion (5, 8, 305, 308) and an outer edge portion (6, 7, 306, 307), wherein at least one of the outer edge portion and the inner edge portion comprises at least one region being provided with a resealable adhesive, such as a pressure-sensitive hot melt adhesive, for closure and sealing of the packaging unit, thus forming an adhesive zone, said sheet having at least one folding axis (9, 309, 309'), said folding axis dividing said sheet into a first region (10, 310) and a second region (11,311), wherein said sheet is folded about said at least one folding axis (9, 309, 309') with said first and second regions (10, 11; 310, 311) in an overlapping configuration, thereby providing a packaging unit (1, 301) of overlapping sheet layers, characterized in that overlapping outer edge portions of the sheet layers are at least partly adhesive-free and are at least partially connected to each other by a mechanical interaction providing an elongated joint with a width of 0.05 to 0.5mm providing a sealing strength of 0.2 to 1.5 N, such as 0.2 to 1.1 N, preferably 0.3 to 1.0 N, as measured according to the test method as described in the specification, said packaging unit (1, 301) optionally being reclosable.
An UPS isolation control high speed transfer switch comprising: an output state detection unit that detects the output power of the UPS; a power quality determining unit that compares the output power of the output state detection unit with a reference voltage, and selectively activates an abnormality generation signal according to the comparison result; and a switching command unit that: activates a first switching signal (S CB3) for turning off an output breaker of the UPS in response to the abnormality signal; characterized in that the switching command unit detects turning-off of the output breaker in response to the first switching signal such that the bypass line is connected only when the output breaker is actually turned off; and upon detection generates a second switching signal (S STS) for turning on the transfer switch (STS, CB4) of the bypass line. an output state detection unit that detects the output power of the UPS; a power quality determining unit that compares the output power of the output state detection unit with a reference voltage, and selectively activates an abnormality generation signal according to the comparison result; and a switching command unit that: activates a first switching signal (S CB3) for turning off an output breaker of the UPS in response to the abnormality signal; characterized in that the switching command unit detects turning-off of the output breaker in response to the first switching signal such that the bypass line is connected only when the output breaker is actually turned off; and upon detection generates a second switching signal (S STS) for turning on the transfer switch (STS, CB4) of the bypass line. activates a first switching signal (S CB3) for turning off an output breaker of the UPS in response to the abnormality signal; characterized in that the switching command unit detects turning-off of the output breaker in response to the first switching signal such that the bypass line is connected only when the output breaker is actually turned off; and upon detection generates a second switching signal (S STS) for turning on the transfer switch (STS, CB4) of the bypass line.
Autonomous feed displacement vehicle moving on the ground, comprising a frame which is provided with - a drive mechanism (5, 5') - a feed displacement means which is designed to push aside feed situated on the ground - a container for a feed supplement to be dispensed, and - a dispensing device for dispensing the feed supplement from the container; characterized in that the vehicle comprises adjustment means which is designed such that the dispensing device can be adjusted in order to dispense the feed supplement at a desired adjustable dispensing distance and wherein the vehicle comprises a material-detecting device which is designed for detecting material on the ground and wherein the adjustment means is designed for adjusting the dispensing distance within the range in which the material on the ground has been detected. - a drive mechanism (5, 5') - a feed displacement means which is designed to push aside feed situated on the ground - a container for a feed supplement to be dispensed, and - a dispensing device for dispensing the feed supplement from the container;
A compressor vane segment for a compressor vane array comprising a sealing member provided on at least one of the upstream or downstream edges of the vane segments, the sealing member having a mating surface adapted to be bonded to a surface of the segment, the sealing means further comprising a location member removably attached to the sealing member along a transition region therebetween and having a free end distal to the sealing member, the location member being adapted to engage with a location feature of the segment, to locate the mating surface of the sealing member in a fixed position on the surface of the segment relative to the location feature, the free end of the location member being hook shaped, the location member being adapted to be detached from the sealing member along the transition region and removed from the segment after the sealing member has been bonded to the segment, characterised in that at least one weakened region extends at an angle from the transition region towards free end of the location member.
A splice cassette for optical cables, the splice cassette comprising: a tray base having a tray top surface and a tray bottom surface; a transition passage through which a slack cable can be routed from the tray top surface to the tray bottom surface; a tray-bottom substructure protruding from the tray bottom surface; a continuous slack passage defined outwardly on the tray-bottom surface from a substructure wall of the tray-bottom substructure, the continuous slack passage comprising a first slack region and a second slack region on opposite sides of the tray-bottom substructure; a slack exit (370a, 370b, 370c, 370d) through which the slack cable can be passed from the first slack region or the second slack region out of the splice cassette; characterized by a first slack cover hingedly attached to a first outer edge of the tray base, the first slack cover enclosing at least a portion of the first slack region in a closed position of the first slack cover; a second slack cover hingedly attached to a second outer edge of the tray base, the second slack cover enclosing at least a portion of the second slack region in a closed position of the second slack cover. a tray base having a tray top surface and a tray bottom surface; a transition passage through which a slack cable can be routed from the tray top surface to the tray bottom surface; a tray-bottom substructure protruding from the tray bottom surface; a continuous slack passage defined outwardly on the tray-bottom surface from a substructure wall of the tray-bottom substructure, the continuous slack passage comprising a first slack region and a second slack region on opposite sides of the tray-bottom substructure; a slack exit (370a, 370b, 370c, 370d) through which the slack cable can be passed from the first slack region or the second slack region out of the splice cassette; characterized by a first slack cover hingedly attached to a first outer edge of the tray base, the first slack cover enclosing at least a portion of the first slack region in a closed position of the first slack cover; a second slack cover hingedly attached to a second outer edge of the tray base, the second slack cover enclosing at least a portion of the second slack region in a closed position of the second slack cover.
Fixing profile for fixing a luminous element (2, 16), in particular an emergency exit and escape route signpost, to a wall or ceiling, comprising a first and a second profile element, wherein the first profile element comprises at least two legs including an angle of approximately 90 degrees, and the second profile element comprises fixing means for fixing a luminous element (2, 16), characterized in that two legs of the first profile element each have a dimensionally rigid first connection element, and the second profile element has two dimensionally rigid second connecting elements, wherein the first connecting elements have the same mutual distance in the horizontal direction and in the vertical direction and one first connecting element and one second connecting element each correspondingly interlock.
A method of measuring a vitamin D, comprising: treating a sample with a surfactant having a steroid skeleton; and detecting the vitamin D in the treated sample. treating a sample with a surfactant having a steroid skeleton; and detecting the vitamin D in the treated sample.
A process for forming oxidised cellulose microspheres comprising: forming a first plurality microspheres comprising at least one bioactive agent and oxidised cellulose, and contacting the first plurality of microspheres with a solution of a biodegradable polymer to form a discontinuous phase liquid; contacting the discontinuous phase liquid with a continuous phase liquid to form an emulsion; and extracting a second plurality of microspheres from the emulsion, the second plurality of microspheres comprising the first plurality of microspheres., forming a first plurality microspheres comprising at least one bioactive agent and oxidised cellulose, and contacting the first plurality of microspheres with a solution of a biodegradable polymer to form a discontinuous phase liquid; contacting the discontinuous phase liquid with a continuous phase liquid to form an emulsion; and extracting a second plurality of microspheres from the emulsion, the second plurality of microspheres comprising the first plurality of microspheres.,