mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A hull cleaning robot for cleaning submersed marine structures, the robot having: a drive system for traversing the robot over the submersed structure; an attachment system for attaching the robot to the submersed structure; and a cleaning arrangement for removing biofouling from the submersed structure as the robot is traversed thereover; wherein the robot further has one or more flexible detector strips which contact the submersed structure as the robot is traversed thereover, characterized in that the strips have a plurality of electrodes and are formed from electroactive polymer material which produces electrical signals in the electrodes on deflection of the strips, the signals being indicative of the surface roughness of the submersed structure. a drive system for traversing the robot over the submersed structure; an attachment system for attaching the robot to the submersed structure; and a cleaning arrangement for removing biofouling from the submersed structure as the robot is traversed thereover; wherein the robot further has one or more flexible detector strips which contact the submersed structure as the robot is traversed thereover, characterized in that the strips have a plurality of electrodes and are formed from electroactive polymer material which produces electrical signals in the electrodes on deflection of the strips, the signals being indicative of the surface roughness of the submersed structure.
A method for preparing a nanoparticle comprising: admixing one or more first nanocrystal precursors and one or more multi-functional ligands of general Formula I: n -(L-R) y I wherein: each X is independently a nanocrystal binding center selected from phosphoric acid, phosphinic acid, phosphine, phosphine oxide, carboxylic acid, gamine, imidazole, thiol, mercaptan, sulfonate, and selenate; each L is independently a linker selected from a covalent bond, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chain of from 2 to 500 carbon atoms, polyethylene glycol having from 2 to 500 carbon atoms, or polyester having from 2 to 100 carbon atoms; each R independently is a functional group selected from carboxylic acid ester, amide including primary, secondary, or tertiary amide, cyano, alkoxy, thioether, carbamates and azide, and combinations thereof; and y and n are independently 1 to 3; in a solvent to form a mixture; and heating the mixture. admixing one or more first nanocrystal precursors and one or more multi-functional ligands of general Formula I: n -(L-R) y I wherein: each X is independently a nanocrystal binding center selected from phosphoric acid, phosphinic acid, phosphine, phosphine oxide, carboxylic acid, gamine, imidazole, thiol, mercaptan, sulfonate, and selenate; each L is independently a linker selected from a covalent bond, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chain of from 2 to 500 carbon atoms, polyethylene glycol having from 2 to 500 carbon atoms, or polyester having from 2 to 100 carbon atoms; each R independently is a functional group selected from carboxylic acid ester, amide including primary, secondary, or tertiary amide, cyano, alkoxy, thioether, carbamates and azide, and combinations thereof; and y and n are independently 1 to 3; each X is independently a nanocrystal binding center selected from phosphoric acid, phosphinic acid, phosphine, phosphine oxide, carboxylic acid, gamine, imidazole, thiol, mercaptan, sulfonate, and selenate; each L is independently a linker selected from a covalent bond, saturated or unsaturated aliphatic chain of from 2 to 500 carbon atoms, polyethylene glycol having from 2 to 500 carbon atoms, or polyester having from 2 to 100 carbon atoms; each R independently is a functional group selected from carboxylic acid ester, amide including primary, secondary, or tertiary amide, cyano, alkoxy, thioether, carbamates and azide, and combinations thereof; and y and n are independently 1 to 3; in a solvent to form a mixture; and heating the mixture.
An endoscope, comprising: an elongated body having an outer liner that defines a lumen disposed about a longitudinal axis, the body having a proximal end and a distal tip, the outer liner having at least a portion of a light transmittable jacket disposed about the distal tip; an imaging system including a lens and an image device disposed within the lumen at the distal tip, and a plurality of image conductors extending within the lumen and having a distal end coupled to the image device and a proximal end, a plurality of light conductors arranged at the distal tip, the light conductors having a distal end and a proximal end and extending within the lumen therebetween, the distal end of each of the light conductors in optical communication with the light transmittable jacket at a location proximal to the image device; and a serial electrical connector formed along the proximal end of the body, the serial electrical connector comprising a plurality of ring conductors (100; 100A to 100H) spaced from one another and an annular window segment axially disposed relative to the ring conductors, each of the ring conductors associated with and in electrical communication with the proximal end of one of the image conductors, the annular window segment in optical communication with the proximal end of the light conductors. an elongated body having an outer liner that defines a lumen disposed about a longitudinal axis, the body having a proximal end and a distal tip, the outer liner having at least a portion of a light transmittable jacket disposed about the distal tip; an imaging system including a lens and an image device disposed within the lumen at the distal tip, and a plurality of image conductors extending within the lumen and having a distal end coupled to the image device and a proximal end, a plurality of light conductors arranged at the distal tip, the light conductors having a distal end and a proximal end and extending within the lumen therebetween, the distal end of each of the light conductors in optical communication with the light transmittable jacket at a location proximal to the image device; and a serial electrical connector formed along the proximal end of the body, the serial electrical connector comprising a plurality of ring conductors (100; 100A to 100H) spaced from one another and an annular window segment axially disposed relative to the ring conductors, each of the ring conductors associated with and in electrical communication with the proximal end of one of the image conductors, the annular window segment in optical communication with the proximal end of the light conductors.
A surgical stapling apparatus having a handle housing and an elongated body that protrudes from the handle housing and is configured to be operably coupled to an articulatable disposable loading unit that is responsive to axial motions transmitted by the elongated body, the surgical stapling apparatus further having an articulation mechanism, said articulation mechanism comprising: a translation member movably supported within a portion of the handle housing for selective longitudinal movement therein, said translation member interfacing with the elongated body; an articulation ring rotatably supported within a portion of the handle assembly and operably interfacing with said translation member such that rotation of said articulation ring within said handle housing in a first direction moves said translation member in a first axial direction and rotation of said articulation ring in a second direction moves said translation member in a second axial direction; an articulation knob movably supported by said handle housing and interfacing with said articulation ring to impart rotary motions thereto; and characterized by another articulation ring supported within said articulation ring and in threaded engagement therewith, said translation member coupled to said another articulation ring and constrained to only move axially relative to said handle housing such that as said articulation ring is rotated, said another articulation ring causes said translation member to move axially within said handle housing. a translation member movably supported within a portion of the handle housing for selective longitudinal movement therein, said translation member interfacing with the elongated body; an articulation ring rotatably supported within a portion of the handle assembly and operably interfacing with said translation member such that rotation of said articulation ring within said handle housing in a first direction moves said translation member in a first axial direction and rotation of said articulation ring in a second direction moves said translation member in a second axial direction; an articulation knob movably supported by said handle housing and interfacing with said articulation ring to impart rotary motions thereto; and characterized by another articulation ring supported within said articulation ring and in threaded engagement therewith, said translation member coupled to said another articulation ring and constrained to only move axially relative to said handle housing such that as said articulation ring is rotated, said another articulation ring causes said translation member to move axially within said handle housing.
An air filter element comprising in combination: a filter pack comprising a tubular filter element and at least an inner supporting liner; a closed end cap sealing the filter element and encapsulating one end of the filter pack; an open annular end cap encapsulating the other end of the filter pack and providing a formed-in-place gasket thereon, the open annular end cap comprising: a substantially stiff insert ring having a base portion embedded in the annular end cap and a gasket-carrying flange projecting from the annular end cap; the gasket-carrying flange having a first gasket-carrying surface projecting from the annular end cap and carrying a formed-in-place foam surface for forming said gasket; the insert ring also having a sealing portion engaging the inner liner and forming a fluid restriction which restrains the foam material from filling the area between the gasket-carrying flange and the inner liner, and the annular end cap being formed by a foaming urethane which encapsulates the second end of the filter pack and fills a mold to form said gasket while being restrained from filling the gap between the gasket-carrying flange and the inner liner. a filter pack comprising a tubular filter element and at least an inner supporting liner; a closed end cap sealing the filter element and encapsulating one end of the filter pack; an open annular end cap encapsulating the other end of the filter pack and providing a formed-in-place gasket thereon, the open annular end cap comprising: a substantially stiff insert ring having a base portion embedded in the annular end cap and a gasket-carrying flange projecting from the annular end cap; the gasket-carrying flange having a first gasket-carrying surface projecting from the annular end cap and carrying a formed-in-place foam surface for forming said gasket; the insert ring also having a sealing portion engaging the inner liner and forming a fluid restriction which restrains the foam material from filling the area between the gasket-carrying flange and the inner liner, and the annular end cap being formed by a foaming urethane which encapsulates the second end of the filter pack and fills a mold to form said gasket while being restrained from filling the gap between the gasket-carrying flange and the inner liner. a substantially stiff insert ring having a base portion embedded in the annular end cap and a gasket-carrying flange projecting from the annular end cap; the gasket-carrying flange having a first gasket-carrying surface projecting from the annular end cap and carrying a formed-in-place foam surface for forming said gasket; the insert ring also having a sealing portion engaging the inner liner and forming a fluid restriction which restrains the foam material from filling the area between the gasket-carrying flange and the inner liner, and the annular end cap being formed by a foaming urethane which encapsulates the second end of the filter pack and fills a mold to form said gasket while being restrained from filling the gap between the gasket-carrying flange and the inner liner.
Installation for practising aquatic activities, comprising: - a basin having a floor, - a flow path, comprising an inclined plane arranged upstream of a deflector device, wherein the flow path extends between an end portion being arranged upstream and an end portion being arranged downstream, where it ends in the basin, - water supply means (12, 13, 14) of the flow path in its upstream arranged end portion, wherein - the flow path comprises the deflector device at its downstream arranged end portion, wherein the deflector device has a straight-line profile in its cross-section and an outflow edge extending into the basin at a distance from the floor of the basin, wherein the deflector device is inclined towards the top in direction of its outflow edge, - the water supply means (12, 13, 14) feed the flow path constantly, in order to generate a standing wave in the basin, - the basin is confined by a wall, which substantially extends below the deflector device, and - the installation comprises an overflow being arranged downstream, which is disposed behind a wall of the basin being arranged downstream, lateral overflows, being arranged behind side walls (3d, 3e) of the basin, and lateral channels, each being equipped with a pumping device for transporting the water in upstream direction to the flow path and allowing the water to flow in a closed circuit. - a basin having a floor, - a flow path, comprising an inclined plane arranged upstream of a deflector device, wherein the flow path extends between an end portion being arranged upstream and an end portion being arranged downstream, where it ends in the basin, - water supply means (12, 13, 14) of the flow path in its upstream arranged end portion, wherein - the flow path comprises the deflector device at its downstream arranged end portion, wherein the deflector device has a straight-line profile in its cross-section and an outflow edge extending into the basin at a distance from the floor of the basin, wherein the deflector device is inclined towards the top in direction of its outflow edge, - the water supply means (12, 13, 14) feed the flow path constantly, in order to generate a standing wave in the basin, - the basin is confined by a wall, which substantially extends below the deflector device, and - the installation comprises an overflow being arranged downstream, which is disposed behind a wall of the basin being arranged downstream, lateral overflows, being arranged behind side walls (3d, 3e) of the basin, and lateral channels, each being equipped with a pumping device for transporting the water in upstream direction to the flow path and allowing the water to flow in a closed circuit.
A power tool comprising: a power source; a motor selectively coupled to the power source, the motor including a rotor and stator windings; an actuator configured to generate a drive request signal; a power switching network configured to selectively couple the power source to the stator windings of the motor; and an electronic processor coupled to the power source, the actuator, and the power switching network, the electronic processor configured to detect a load on the power tool, compare the load to a threshold, determine that the load is greater than the threshold, and control the power switching network to simulate bog-down in response to determining that the load is greater than the threshold, characterised in that the electronic processor is configured to determine the threshold by determining which of a power tool current limit and a power source current available limit is lower. a power source; a motor selectively coupled to the power source, the motor including a rotor and stator windings; an actuator configured to generate a drive request signal; a power switching network configured to selectively couple the power source to the stator windings of the motor; and an electronic processor coupled to the power source, the actuator, and the power switching network, the electronic processor configured to detect a load on the power tool, compare the load to a threshold, determine that the load is greater than the threshold, and control the power switching network to simulate bog-down in response to determining that the load is greater than the threshold, characterised in that the electronic processor is configured to determine the threshold by determining which of a power tool current limit and a power source current available limit is lower. detect a load on the power tool, compare the load to a threshold, determine that the load is greater than the threshold, and control the power switching network to simulate bog-down in response to determining that the load is greater than the threshold, characterised in that the electronic processor is configured to determine the threshold by determining which of a power tool current limit and a power source current available limit is lower.
Circuit arrangement, monolithically integrated, for actuating power semiconductor switches (50, 52) in bridge topology consisting of a primary-side part (primary side 20) and in each case one secondary-side part (secondary side 30) for the TOP and BOT switches of the bridge circuit, wherein the primary side has at least one signal processing section and at least one associated level shifter, used for transmitting actuation signals from the primary side to the secondary side, for zero-potential actuation of at least one secondary side, and this secondary side has at least one signal processing section and also at least one driver stage for the respective switch, wherein for the purpose of detecting the switching state of at least one power semiconductor switch there is at least one circuit portion (46, 47, 48) arranged on the primary side for detecting and evaluating a flow of current (Iq) through the associated level shifter.
Method for operating a control node for a wireless communication system comprising the steps: creating a data frame comprising an early part and a later part, wherein the early part comprises first control data for controlling a receiving node, scheduling payload data for the receiving node into the later part if second control data are not to be put into the later part; the first control data indicating a resource on which the first control data are transmitted, and transmitting the data frame to the receiving node. creating a data frame comprising an early part and a later part, wherein the early part comprises first control data for controlling a receiving node, scheduling payload data for the receiving node into the later part if second control data are not to be put into the later part; the first control data indicating a resource on which the first control data are transmitted, and transmitting the data frame to the receiving node.
An apparatus for opening a decorative charm, comprising: a first rigid member having a first handle portion and a first head portion secured to said first handle portion; a second rigid member having a second handle portion and a second head portion secured to said second handle portion, said first rigid member being pivotally connected to said second rigid member; and wherein said first head portion comprises a downward facing pyramidal prying blade and said second head portion comprises a concave shape for engaging a decorative charm therebetween and splitting open said charm; further comprising a pivot pin, which extends through respective openings formed in the first rigid member opposite the head portion and the second rigid member opposite the head portion; wherein said pivot pin includes a bias member; characterized in that said first head portion further comprises serrations for engaging said charm and holding it securely in place while being split. a first rigid member having a first handle portion and a first head portion secured to said first handle portion; a second rigid member having a second handle portion and a second head portion secured to said second handle portion, said first rigid member being pivotally connected to said second rigid member; and wherein said first head portion comprises a downward facing pyramidal prying blade and said second head portion comprises a concave shape for engaging a decorative charm therebetween and splitting open said charm; further comprising a pivot pin, which extends through respective openings formed in the first rigid member opposite the head portion and the second rigid member opposite the head portion; wherein said pivot pin includes a bias member; characterized in that said first head portion further comprises serrations for engaging said charm and holding it securely in place while being split.
Device for cutting off food slices from at least one food product, in particular sausage, ham and/or cheese, wherein each food product is provided with a track along which said food product is transported in direction with a transport means, in the direction of a moving blade which severs food slices from the front end of the food product, wherein an individual stop means is provided for each track, characterized in that the stop means is a shape-changeable transport means.
Part of motor vehicle bodywork, comprising a wall having an external face, an inner face, and at least one slot, the part comprising an optical element having a body attached in the slot by elastic interlocking, the optical element comprising at least a part made of transparent or translucent material suitable for transmitting light from the inner face to the external face of the wall, the body comprising a surface forming a shoulder in contact with the outer face of the wall, characterized in that it comprises at least one protrusion (54; 58) substantially perpendicular to the outer face interlocking in a complementary form (26; 28) of the wall, so as to avoid an opening of the slit, the part being such that: - the shoulder comprises said protrusion, or - the body further comprises at least one fixing clip for assembling the body by elastic interlocking, and cooperating with the shoulder so that the interlocking of the optical element in the slot exerts a counter-effort to sandwich the thickness of the wall under the shoulder, the fixing clip comprising said protrusion. characterized in that it comprises at least one protrusion (54; 58) substantially perpendicular to the outer face interlocking in a complementary form (26; 28) of the wall, so as to avoid an opening of the slit, the part being such that: - the shoulder comprises said protrusion, or - the body further comprises at least one fixing clip for assembling the body by elastic interlocking, and cooperating with the shoulder so that the interlocking of the optical element in the slot exerts a counter-effort to sandwich the thickness of the wall under the shoulder, the fixing clip comprising said protrusion. - the shoulder comprises said protrusion, or - the body further comprises at least one fixing clip for assembling the body by elastic interlocking, and cooperating with the shoulder so that the interlocking of the optical element in the slot exerts a counter-effort to sandwich the thickness of the wall under the shoulder, the fixing clip comprising said protrusion.