mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A polyaxial rod connector, the polyaxial rod connector comprising a connector body, the connector body having an external surface, the connector body being intersected by an imaginary first reference plane and an imaginary second reference plane perpendicular to the imaginary first reference plane, a. a first body portion being on a first side of the imaginary first reference plane, the first body portion defining openings to a first spinal rod passage defining a first spinal rod passage axis and a first internally threaded set screw opening defining a first set screw axis perpendicular to the first spinal rod passage axis; b. a second body portion adjoined to the first body portion on a second side of the imaginary first reference plane, the second body portion defining openings to a second spinal rod passage defining a plurality of second spinal rod passage axes, and a second internally threaded set screw opening defining a second set screw axis perpendicular to each of the plurality of second spinal rod passage axes; c. wherein the first spinal rod passage axis is non-parallel with at least one of the plurality of second spinal rod passage axes in the imaginary second reference plane; and d. characterized in that one of the first spinal rod passage and the second spinal rod passage comprises a generally hourglass shaped cross section parallel to the imaginary second reference plane. a. a first body portion being on a first side of the imaginary first reference plane, the first body portion defining openings to a first spinal rod passage defining a first spinal rod passage axis and a first internally threaded set screw opening defining a first set screw axis perpendicular to the first spinal rod passage axis; b. a second body portion adjoined to the first body portion on a second side of the imaginary first reference plane, the second body portion defining openings to a second spinal rod passage defining a plurality of second spinal rod passage axes, and a second internally threaded set screw opening defining a second set screw axis perpendicular to each of the plurality of second spinal rod passage axes; c. wherein the first spinal rod passage axis is non-parallel with at least one of the plurality of second spinal rod passage axes in the imaginary second reference plane; and d. characterized in that one of the first spinal rod passage and the second spinal rod passage comprises a generally hourglass shaped cross section parallel to the imaginary second reference plane.
A scintillator, comprising: first phosphors each including an inorganic fluorescent compound; and a second phosphor including a fluorescent resin; wherein: the first phosphors emit fluorescent light in a first wavelength band, the second phosphor emits fluorescent light in a second wavelength band that is different from the first wavelength band, wherein the first wavelength band overlaps with the second wavelength band and wherein the first phosphors are entirely covered with the second phosphor in manner that the first phosphor emits light in response to radiation impinging thereon and the second phosphor emits light in response to radiation impinging thereon, Z characterized in that Gd 2 O 2 S:Tb or ZnS:Ag is used as the first phosphors and polyethylene naphtalate is used as the second phosphor. first phosphors each including an inorganic fluorescent compound; and a second phosphor including a fluorescent resin; wherein: the first phosphors emit fluorescent light in a first wavelength band, the second phosphor emits fluorescent light in a second wavelength band that is different from the first wavelength band, wherein the first wavelength band overlaps with the second wavelength band and wherein the first phosphors are entirely covered with the second phosphor in manner that the first phosphor emits light in response to radiation impinging thereon and the second phosphor emits light in response to radiation impinging thereon, Z characterized in that Gd 2 O 2 S:Tb or ZnS:Ag is used as the first phosphors and polyethylene naphtalate is used as the second phosphor. the first phosphors emit fluorescent light in a first wavelength band, the second phosphor emits fluorescent light in a second wavelength band that is different from the first wavelength band, wherein the first wavelength band overlaps with the second wavelength band and wherein the first phosphors are entirely covered with the second phosphor in manner that the first phosphor emits light in response to radiation impinging thereon and the second phosphor emits light in response to radiation impinging thereon, Z characterized in that Gd 2 O 2 S:Tb or ZnS:Ag is used as the first phosphors and polyethylene naphtalate is used as the second phosphor.
A pet food composition for treating or preventing inflammation or an inflammatory disorder in a companion animal comprising: at least one of caprylic acid and capric acid present in an amount ranging from 1% to 7%; and at least one of DHA and EPA present in an amount ranging from 0.2% to 3% by weight based on the total weight of the pet food composition; wherein the at least one of caprylic acid and capric acid and the at least one of DHA and EPA provide a synergistic decrease in the amount of circulating cytokines in the companion animal after the companion animal consumes the pet food composition; and wherein said cytokines are at least one of Fas, GM-CSF, IL-2, IL-13, IL-8, SDF-1, and TNF-α. at least one of caprylic acid and capric acid present in an amount ranging from 1% to 7%; and at least one of DHA and EPA present in an amount ranging from 0.2% to 3% by weight based on the total weight of the pet food composition; wherein the at least one of caprylic acid and capric acid and the at least one of DHA and EPA provide a synergistic decrease in the amount of circulating cytokines in the companion animal after the companion animal consumes the pet food composition; and wherein said cytokines are at least one of Fas, GM-CSF, IL-2, IL-13, IL-8, SDF-1, and TNF-α.
A planar lightwave circuit having a core and a clad which are formed on a substrate, characterized by comprising: at least one input optical waveguide which inputs signal light; mode coupling means for coupling a fundamental mode which is part of the inputted signal light, to at least either of a higher-order mode and a radiation mode, or mode re-coupling means for re-coupling at least either of the higher-order mode and the radiation mode to the fundamental mode; and at least one output optical waveguide which outputs signal light; said mode coupling means or said mode re-coupling means being an optical waveguide which has at least one of a core width and height varied irregularly and continuously, wherein refractive-index-distribution of said optical waveguides at boundaries between core and clads at each position (x, z) along propagation direction (z) of the signal light in said mode coupling means and said mode re-coupling means is configured such that a phase difference between forward propagation field and backward propagation field of the signal light at the each position becomes equal to or less than a predetermined error. at least one input optical waveguide which inputs signal light; mode coupling means for coupling a fundamental mode which is part of the inputted signal light, to at least either of a higher-order mode and a radiation mode, or mode re-coupling means for re-coupling at least either of the higher-order mode and the radiation mode to the fundamental mode; and at least one output optical waveguide which outputs signal light; said mode coupling means or said mode re-coupling means being an optical waveguide which has at least one of a core width and height varied irregularly and continuously, wherein refractive-index-distribution of said optical waveguides at boundaries between core and clads at each position (x, z) along propagation direction (z) of the signal light in said mode coupling means and said mode re-coupling means is configured such that a phase difference between forward propagation field and backward propagation field of the signal light at the each position becomes equal to or less than a predetermined error.
An encoder (200, 300) comprising: a periodic-combined-envelope generating part which is adapted to generate a periodic combined envelope sequence which is a frequency-domain sequence based on a spectral envelope sequence which is a frequency-domain sequence corresponding to a linear predictive coefficient code obtained from an input audio signal in a predetermined time segment and on a frequency-domain period corresponding to a period code obtained from the input audio signal; and a variable-length coding part (270, 370) which is adapted to encode a frequency-domain sequence derived from the input audio signal on the assumption that the amplitude of the input audio signal is greater for a frequency with a greater value of the periodic-combined envelope sequence. a periodic-combined-envelope generating part which is adapted to generate a periodic combined envelope sequence which is a frequency-domain sequence based on a spectral envelope sequence which is a frequency-domain sequence corresponding to a linear predictive coefficient code obtained from an input audio signal in a predetermined time segment and on a frequency-domain period corresponding to a period code obtained from the input audio signal; and a variable-length coding part (270, 370) which is adapted to encode a frequency-domain sequence derived from the input audio signal on the assumption that the amplitude of the input audio signal is greater for a frequency with a greater value of the periodic-combined envelope sequence.
A discharge valve configured to be arranged at a low point of a vessel for discharging a food product from the vessel, the valve comprising a valve body, a valve seat, a valve plug, and an arm, wherein: the valve plug is attached to a first end of the arm, a second end of the arm is attached to a pivot point, the pivot point is arranged inside the valve body, and the arm is configured to pivot the valve plug between - a valve closed position where the valve plug abuts the valve seat, and - a valve open position where the valve plug is pivoted away from the valve seat, to a location where the valve plug is positioned at least partly within the valve body, characterized in that the discharge valve comprises a first part configured to be fixedly attached to a bottom wall of the vessel, a second part that is releaseingly attached to the first part, and and a swing arm that is connected to the second part and supports the second part when the second part is released from the first part. the valve plug is attached to a first end of the arm, a second end of the arm is attached to a pivot point, the pivot point is arranged inside the valve body, and the arm is configured to pivot the valve plug between - a valve closed position where the valve plug abuts the valve seat, and - a valve open position where the valve plug is pivoted away from the valve seat, to a location where the valve plug is positioned at least partly within the valve body, characterized in that the discharge valve comprises - a valve closed position where the valve plug abuts the valve seat, and - a valve open position where the valve plug is pivoted away from the valve seat, to a location where the valve plug is positioned at least partly within the valve body, characterized in that the discharge valve comprises a first part configured to be fixedly attached to a bottom wall of the vessel, a second part that is releaseingly attached to the first part, and and a swing arm that is connected to the second part and supports the second part when the second part is released from the first part.
Apparatus for preparing feed for animals, comprising: - means for storing a dehydrated feed, - means for storing a liquid such as water, - a mixing chamber arranged to receive a dehydrated feed portion and a liquid portion, - mixing means arranged in a movable manner in the mixing chamber for mixing the dehydrated feed portion and the liquid portion in order to form a feed ration in paste form, - a consumption container arranged to receive the feed ration, characterised in that: - the mixing chamber comprises an opening, - the mixing chamber is mounted movable relative to the preparation apparatus, so as to move from a first position, or mixing position, in which the opening is facing a zone for distributing dehydrated feed and liquid, to a second position, or distribution position, in which the opening is facing the consumption container. - means for storing a dehydrated feed, - means for storing a liquid such as water, - a mixing chamber arranged to receive a dehydrated feed portion and a liquid portion, - mixing means arranged in a movable manner in the mixing chamber for mixing the dehydrated feed portion and the liquid portion in order to form a feed ration in paste form, - a consumption container arranged to receive the feed ration, - the mixing chamber comprises an opening, - the mixing chamber is mounted movable relative to the preparation apparatus, so as to move from a first position, or mixing position, in which the opening is facing a zone for distributing dehydrated feed and liquid, to a second position, or distribution position, in which the opening is facing the consumption container.
A nozzle assembly for a fraction collection unit configured to collect one or more fluid samples, said nozzle assembly comprising and being characterized by: a conduit adapter configured to fluidly couple to a conduit, and a nozzle body, wherein the nozzle body comprises at least: a nozzle part configured to form and release drops of the one or more collected fluid samples at a tip of the nozzle part, and an interface part configured to mechanically couple the assembly to the fraction collection unit, wherein the assembly, when the conduit adapter is attached to the nozzle body, forms a fluid channel from an inlet of the conduit adapter to the tip of the nozzle part. a conduit adapter configured to fluidly couple to a conduit, and a nozzle body, a nozzle part configured to form and release drops of the one or more collected fluid samples at a tip of the nozzle part, and an interface part configured to mechanically couple the assembly to the fraction collection unit, wherein the assembly, when the conduit adapter is attached to the nozzle body, forms a fluid channel from an inlet of the conduit adapter to the tip of the nozzle part.
A full-face cushion (30, 40) for a patient interface that delivers breathable gas to a patient, the full-face cushion comprising: a side wall provided with ribs (32, 34) to vary its spring characteristic in different regions of the cushion; a membrane (42, 52,62) extending away from the side wall and adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face in use; and an underlying support cushion (44, 64) extending away from the side wall and having at least a portion substantially covered by the membrane; the cushion being characterized in that the ribs differ in at least one of width, thickness, spacing, and/or orientation to vary the spring characteristic. a side wall provided with ribs (32, 34) to vary its spring characteristic in different regions of the cushion; a membrane (42, 52,62) extending away from the side wall and adapted to form a continuous seal on the patient's face in use; and an underlying support cushion (44, 64) extending away from the side wall and having at least a portion substantially covered by the membrane; the cushion being characterized in that the ribs differ in at least one of width, thickness, spacing, and/or orientation to vary the spring characteristic.
A method of removing, at least partly, the spinal column from a half-carcass (1A, 1B) of a slaughtered animal that has been cut substantially along the median plane of the slaughtered animal thereby providing a median cut surface of the half-carcass (1A, 1B), the method comprising - locating, on the ventral side of the half-carcass (1A, 1B), an anatomical structure (7, 17) defined in relation to joints between rib heads and the spinal column of the half-carcass (1A, 1B) and/or in relation to the concavity between the spinal column and the transverse process, - determining a characteristic geometrical feature of the median cut surface and/or of the ventral side of the half-carcass (1A, 1B), the characteristic geometrical feature comprising: ∘ a position on and/or a spatial orientation of at least a part of the exposed rib or spinal column or transverse process, and - cutting along a cutting path, the cutting path being defined in relation to said anatomical structure (7, 17) and said characteristic geometrical feature of the median cut surface and/or of the ventral side of the half-carcass, so as to remove, at least partly, the spinal column from the half-carcass (1A, 1B). - locating, on the ventral side of the half-carcass (1A, 1B), an anatomical structure (7, 17) defined in relation to joints between rib heads and the spinal column of the half-carcass (1A, 1B) and/or in relation to the concavity between the spinal column and the transverse process, - determining a characteristic geometrical feature of the median cut surface and/or of the ventral side of the half-carcass (1A, 1B), the characteristic geometrical feature comprising: ∘ a position on and/or a spatial orientation of at least a part of the exposed rib or spinal column or transverse process, and - cutting along a cutting path, the cutting path being defined in relation to said anatomical structure (7, 17) and said characteristic geometrical feature of the median cut surface and/or of the ventral side of the half-carcass, so as to remove, at least partly, the spinal column from the half-carcass (1A, 1B).
An infant swing apparatus comprising: a base frame; a support column rising upward from the base frame, the support column having a front and a rear; and a swing arm arranged at the front of the support column and having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion being connected with a seat support, the second end portion being pivotally connected with the support column about a pivot axis that is located above the seat support, and the swing arm having a tapered shape between the first and second end portions (104A, 104B). a base frame; a support column rising upward from the base frame, the support column having a front and a rear; and a swing arm arranged at the front of the support column and having a first end portion and a second end portion, the first end portion being connected with a seat support, the second end portion being pivotally connected with the support column about a pivot axis that is located above the seat support, and the swing arm having a tapered shape between the first and second end portions (104A, 104B).
An apparatus for extracting the structure of song lyrics based on a repeated pattern of the song lyrics in an audio file, the apparatus comprising: a lyric extractor for extracting lyric information from metadata related to an audio file; a character string information extractor for extracting at least a repeated character string (P0; P1; P2) based on the extracted lyric information; a paragraph extractor for extracting a paragraph (P0, P1; P0,P1, P0, P2) based on the repeated character string and then a set of paragraphs having a same repeated pattern among the extracted paragraphs (EP0,1; EP0,1,0,2; EP0,1,0,2,0,1; EP0,1,0,2,0,1,0,2); a lyric structure generator for arranging at least character strings and paragraphs related to the audio file in a tree structure based on character string repetitions; and a controller for extracting a thematic portion of the audio file based on the extracted tree structure of song lyrics. a lyric extractor for extracting lyric information from metadata related to an audio file; a character string information extractor for extracting at least a repeated character string (P0; P1; P2) based on the extracted lyric information; a paragraph extractor for extracting a paragraph (P0, P1; P0,P1, P0, P2) based on the repeated character string and then a set of paragraphs having a same repeated pattern among the extracted paragraphs (EP0,1; EP0,1,0,2; EP0,1,0,2,0,1; EP0,1,0,2,0,1,0,2); a lyric structure generator for arranging at least character strings and paragraphs related to the audio file in a tree structure based on character string repetitions; and a controller for extracting a thematic portion of the audio file based on the extracted tree structure of song lyrics.
A cooking apparatus comprising: a food support for supporting food ingredients; a cooking chamber for receiving the food support; an air circulation system activatable to circulate air in the cooking chamber and deactivatable to cease said circulating of air; a weighing system coupled to the food support; and one or more processors configured to: receive a first signal indicative of an initial weight of the food ingredients, the first signal being provided by the weighing system when said air circulation system is deactivated; receive a second signal indicative of the initial weight of the food ingredients and said circulating of air, the second signal being provided by the weighing system following activation of said air circulation system; compare said first signal and said second signal; receive a third signal indicative of a subsequent weight of the food ingredients and said circulating of air, the third signal being provided by the weighing system while said air circulation system is activated; and determine a measure of the subsequent weight of the food ingredients based on the third signal and said comparison between the first signal and the second signal. a food support for supporting food ingredients; a cooking chamber for receiving the food support; an air circulation system activatable to circulate air in the cooking chamber and deactivatable to cease said circulating of air; a weighing system coupled to the food support; and one or more processors configured to: receive a first signal indicative of an initial weight of the food ingredients, the first signal being provided by the weighing system when said air circulation system is deactivated; receive a second signal indicative of the initial weight of the food ingredients and said circulating of air, the second signal being provided by the weighing system following activation of said air circulation system; compare said first signal and said second signal; receive a third signal indicative of a subsequent weight of the food ingredients and said circulating of air, the third signal being provided by the weighing system while said air circulation system is activated; and determine a measure of the subsequent weight of the food ingredients based on the third signal and said comparison between the first signal and the second signal. receive a first signal indicative of an initial weight of the food ingredients, the first signal being provided by the weighing system when said air circulation system is deactivated; receive a second signal indicative of the initial weight of the food ingredients and said circulating of air, the second signal being provided by the weighing system following activation of said air circulation system; compare said first signal and said second signal; receive a third signal indicative of a subsequent weight of the food ingredients and said circulating of air, the third signal being provided by the weighing system while said air circulation system is activated; and determine a measure of the subsequent weight of the food ingredients based on the third signal and said comparison between the first signal and the second signal.