mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An accessory for a canister type vacuum cleaner, comprising: - a suction tube comprising a first end portion (7.1) to which a floor cleaning element is intended to be fastened, and a second end portion (7.2) opposite to the first end portion (7.1) and intended to be fluidly connected to a suction tip provided on a vacuum cleaner housing, - a gripping handle comprising a handle main part which is elongated, the gripping handle being hingedly mounted on the suction tube through a pivot link defining a hinge axis and a hinge area, the gripping handle being movably mounted relative to the suction tube between a first handle position and a second handle position, characterized in that the accessory further includes a cover movably mounted between a covering position in which the cover at least partially covers the hinge area and a clearance position in which the cover at least partially releases the hinge area and allows a pivoting of the gripping handle in the second handle position, the accessory being configured such that the cover occupies the covering position when the gripping handle occupies the first handle position and such that a movement of the gripping handle from the first handle position to the second handle position causes a movement of the cover from the covering position to the clearance position. - a suction tube comprising a first end portion (7.1) to which a floor cleaning element is intended to be fastened, and a second end portion (7.2) opposite to the first end portion (7.1) and intended to be fluidly connected to a suction tip provided on a vacuum cleaner housing, - a gripping handle comprising a handle main part which is elongated, the gripping handle being hingedly mounted on the suction tube through a pivot link defining a hinge axis and a hinge area, the gripping handle being movably mounted relative to the suction tube between a first handle position and a second handle position,
A credential device (108, 508, 608) for an access control system, comprising: a communication interface enabling the credential device to communicate with an access control reader; a communication interface enabling the credential device to communicate with a second device being a wearable device; a first memory comprising a key vault and storing a mobile key; a separate, second memory containing instructions configured to allow the mobile key to be transmitted to the reader only after a predetermined requirement relating to the second device is satisfied, wherein the predetermined requirement comprises determining that the wearable device and the credential device are paired to one another; and a processor configured to execute the instructions stored in memory. a communication interface enabling the credential device to communicate with an access control reader; a communication interface enabling the credential device to communicate with a second device being a wearable device; a first memory comprising a key vault and storing a mobile key; a separate, second memory containing instructions configured to allow the mobile key to be transmitted to the reader only after a predetermined requirement relating to the second device is satisfied, wherein the predetermined requirement comprises determining that the wearable device and the credential device are paired to one another; and a processor configured to execute the instructions stored in memory.
A sample collecting device for collecting samples of cellular material from body cavities comprising: - an outer tubular member; - an inner tubular member slidably arranged inside the outer tubular member; - a swab comprising a stick; and a swabbing tip; - one or more guiding elements configured to support and slidably arrange the swab in the inner tubular member such that there is a free space around the swabbing tip; and - a flexible valve arranged at a distal end of the outer tubular member, the valve having an opening with opening edges at a distal end of the valve, the device configured such that: - in a storage configuration, the valve is closed and seals the distal end of the outer tubular member, and - in a sampling configuration, the valve is open in a position such that the swab can be slid in a longitudinal direction of the device to extend through the distal end of the outer tubular member without the swab being in contact with the valve, characterized in that: the valve comprises at least one inner point at a distance removed from the distal end of the valve, wherein the inner point prevents the swab and/or the inner tubular member to be slid further towards the distal end of the valve in the storage configuration; and the valve is arranged such that no parts of the valve distal to the at least one inner point are in contact with the inner tubular member in the sampling configuration; the valve thereby arranged such that the opening edges of the valve cannot come into contact with the inner tubular member. - an outer tubular member; - an inner tubular member slidably arranged inside the outer tubular member; - a swab comprising a stick; and a swabbing tip; - one or more guiding elements configured to support and slidably arrange the swab in the inner tubular member such that there is a free space around the swabbing tip; and - a flexible valve arranged at a distal end of the outer tubular member, the valve having an opening with opening edges at a distal end of the valve, - in a storage configuration, the valve is closed and seals the distal end of the outer tubular member, and - in a sampling configuration, the valve is open in a position such that the swab can be slid in a longitudinal direction of the device to extend through the distal end of the outer tubular member without the swab being in contact with the valve, the valve comprises at least one inner point at a distance removed from the distal end of the valve, wherein the inner point prevents the swab and/or the inner tubular member to be slid further towards the distal end of the valve in the storage configuration; and the valve is arranged such that no parts of the valve distal to the at least one inner point are in contact with the inner tubular member in the sampling configuration; the valve thereby arranged such that the opening edges of the valve cannot come into contact with the inner tubular member.
A method for screening a therapeutic agent for treating osteoarthritis, comprising: (a) contacting a test substance of interest for analysis to the HIF-2α protein and a transcription-regulating sequence binding to the HIF-2α protein comprising a CGTG conserved nucleotide sequence; and (b) analyzing the binding affinity of the transcription-regulating sequence to the HIF-2α protein, wherein where the test substance inhibits the binding of the transcription-regulating sequence to the HIF-2α, it is determined as the therapeutic agent for treating osteoarthritis. (a) contacting a test substance of interest for analysis to the HIF-2α protein and a transcription-regulating sequence binding to the HIF-2α protein comprising a CGTG conserved nucleotide sequence; and (b) analyzing the binding affinity of the transcription-regulating sequence to the HIF-2α protein,
A data deduplication method, comprising: Receiving an overwrite request sent by an external device, wherein the overwrite request carries a data block and a first address into which the data block is to be stored; Determining whether an overwrite quantity of the first address exceeds a first threshold within a time period [t1, t2], wherein both t1 and t2 are time points, and t2 is later than t1; and when the overwrite quantity of the first address exceeds the first threshold within the time period [t1, t2], skipping performing a deduplication operation on the data block; when the overwrite quantity of the first address does not exceed the first threshold within the time period [t1, t2], performing a deduplication operation on the data block. Receiving an overwrite request sent by an external device, wherein the overwrite request carries a data block and a first address into which the data block is to be stored; Determining whether an overwrite quantity of the first address exceeds a first threshold within a time period [t1, t2], wherein both t1 and t2 are time points, and t2 is later than t1; and when the overwrite quantity of the first address exceeds the first threshold within the time period [t1, t2], skipping performing a deduplication operation on the data block; when the overwrite quantity of the first address does not exceed the first threshold within the time period [t1, t2], performing a deduplication operation on the data block.
A teetering hinge assembly, the assembly comprising: a hub comprising a shell; and a T shaped turbine shaft head, including two horns; characterized in that the teetering hinge assembly includes two double elastomeric teeter bearings, each positioned between the shell and one of the horns of the T shaped turbine shaft head, wherein each teeter bearing comprises two couples of metal-elastomeric elements (110 and 111) stacked one into the other, wherein each metal-elastomeric element comprises alternating metal shims and elastomeric layers. a hub comprising a shell; and a T shaped turbine shaft head, including two horns; characterized in that the teetering hinge assembly includes two double elastomeric teeter bearings, each positioned between the shell and one of the horns of the T shaped turbine shaft head, wherein each teeter bearing comprises two couples of metal-elastomeric elements (110 and 111) stacked one into the other, wherein each metal-elastomeric element comprises alternating metal shims and elastomeric layers.
An oral care composition comprising a first single-layer film comprising a pigment and optionally a second film; wherein the average thickness of the first film is 38.1-76.2 μm (1.5 - 3 mil), wherein the first film comprises a cellulose ether selected from: methylcellulose; hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxyethylpropyl cellulose, hydroxybutyl methyl cellulose, carboxymethyl cellulose and a combination thereof, and wherein the first film further comprises a plasticizer selected from sorbitol, propylene glycol, glycerol and low molecular weight polyethylene glycol, and wherein the first film comprises a polysorbate, wherein the film comprises, by dry weight of the first film, 20-60% of a cellulose ether selected from methyl cellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, and a combination thereof; 10-30% propylene glycol; 1-5% polysorbate 80; and 15-55% pigment.
A detachable element configured for attachment to a device for measuring tissue damage through measurement of sub-epidermal moisture, the detachable element comprising: a body comprising a retention feature configured to engage a retention groove within the device for measuring tissue damage, the body comprising a sensor comprising two electrodes (102a, 102b), wherein the sensor is in electrical connection with an electrical contactor; the electrical contactor coupled to the body, wherein the contactor comprises a cantilever element that is configured to touch the planar contact surface when the retention feature is engaged with the retention groove, wherein the cantilever element is configured to slide along the contact surface as the detachable element is brought together with a reusable component of the device for measuring tissue damage through measurement of sub-epidermal moisture; and a printed circuit board assembly comprising a printed circuit board (PCB, 120) having an outer edge, wherein the PCB is coupled to the contactor and to the body, wherein a portion of the contactor extends beyond the outer edge of the PCB, and wherein the portion of the contactor that extends beyond the outer edge of the PCB is coupled to the body. a body comprising a retention feature configured to engage a retention groove within the device for measuring tissue damage, the body comprising a sensor comprising two electrodes (102a, 102b), wherein the sensor is in electrical connection with an electrical contactor; the electrical contactor coupled to the body, wherein the contactor comprises a cantilever element that is configured to touch the planar contact surface when the retention feature is engaged with the retention groove, wherein the cantilever element is configured to slide along the contact surface as the detachable element is brought together with a reusable component of the device for measuring tissue damage through measurement of sub-epidermal moisture; and a printed circuit board assembly comprising a printed circuit board (PCB, 120) having an outer edge, wherein the PCB is coupled to the contactor and to the body, wherein a portion of the contactor extends beyond the outer edge of the PCB, and wherein the portion of the contactor that extends beyond the outer edge of the PCB is coupled to the body.
An enrollment assistance device, for facilitating biometric enrollment of a user of a contactless smartcard including a biometric arrangement and a wireless power transfer arrangement, the enrollment assistance device comprising: a carrier having a first surface portion for arrangement of a mobile phone including a wireless power transfer arrangement, and a second surface portion, spaced apart from the first surface portion, for arrangement of the contactless smartcard; and characterized by an electrical conductor supported by the carrier and forming a conductor spiral having an innermost revolution starting at a first conductor end arranged inside the conductor spiral and an outermost revolution ending at a second conductor end, the conductor spiral being configured to form a first wireless power transfer link with the wireless power transfer arrangement of the mobile phone when the mobile phone is arranged on the first surface portion of the carrier, and a second wireless power transfer link with the wireless power transfer arrangement of the contactless smartcard when the contactless smartcard is arranged on the second surface portion of the carrier. a carrier having a first surface portion for arrangement of a mobile phone including a wireless power transfer arrangement, and a second surface portion, spaced apart from the first surface portion, for arrangement of the contactless smartcard; and characterized by an electrical conductor supported by the carrier and forming a conductor spiral having an innermost revolution starting at a first conductor end arranged inside the conductor spiral and an outermost revolution ending at a second conductor end, the conductor spiral being configured to form a first wireless power transfer link with the wireless power transfer arrangement of the mobile phone when the mobile phone is arranged on the first surface portion of the carrier, and a second wireless power transfer link with the wireless power transfer arrangement of the contactless smartcard when the contactless smartcard is arranged on the second surface portion of the carrier.
A paper beading apparatus, comprising: a hopper having a body defining a chamber for holding a quantity of joint compound, having an open upper end, an upper rim, and a lower end; characterized in that said hopper is provided with a lid pivotally secured to said body for movement between an open position and a closed position, wherein in said closed position, said lid engages said open upper rim, said lid having a releasably sealable air port; and a base configured for and accommodating said hopper lower end, for receiving joint compound, and applying the joint compound to a corner paper bead. a hopper having a body defining a chamber for holding a quantity of joint compound, having an open upper end, an upper rim, and a lower end; characterized in that said hopper is provided with a lid pivotally secured to said body for movement between an open position and a closed position, wherein in said closed position, said lid engages said open upper rim, said lid having a releasably sealable air port; and a base configured for and accommodating said hopper lower end, for receiving joint compound, and applying the joint compound to a corner paper bead.
A developing cartridge comprising: a casing (10; 10A; 10B; 10C; 10E; 10F) for accommodating developer therein; a developing roller (30; 30F) rotatable about an axis extending in a first direction and positioned at one side of the casing (10; 10A; 10B; 10C; 10E; 10F) in a second direction; a storage medium (61; 61A; 61B; 61C; 61D; 61E; 61F) having an electric contact surface (611; 611A; 611B; 611C; 611D; 611E; 611F); and a holder (62; 62A; 62B; 62C; 62D; 62E; 62F) laterally movable relative to the casing (10; 10A; 10B; 10C; 10E; 10F) in the second direction between a first position and a second position, the holder (62; 62A; 62B; 62C; 62D; 62E; 62F) having an outer surface (620; 620A) at which the electric contact surface (611; 611A; 611B; 611C; 611D; 611E; 611F) is positioned characterized in that the outer surface (620; 620A) is positioned at a side of the holder (62; 62A; 62B; 62C; 62D; 62E; 62F) in a third direction crossing the electric contact surface (611; 611A; 611B; 611C; 611D; 611E; 611F), and the outer surface (620; 620A) is laterally movable relative to the casing (10; 10A; 10B; 10C; 10E; 10F) in the third direction. a casing (10; 10A; 10B; 10C; 10E; 10F) for accommodating developer therein; a developing roller (30; 30F) rotatable about an axis extending in a first direction and positioned at one side of the casing (10; 10A; 10B; 10C; 10E; 10F) in a second direction; a storage medium (61; 61A; 61B; 61C; 61D; 61E; 61F) having an electric contact surface (611; 611A; 611B; 611C; 611D; 611E; 611F); and a holder (62; 62A; 62B; 62C; 62D; 62E; 62F) laterally movable relative to the casing (10; 10A; 10B; 10C; 10E; 10F) in the second direction between a first position and a second position, the holder (62; 62A; 62B; 62C; 62D; 62E; 62F) having an outer surface (620; 620A) at which the electric contact surface (611; 611A; 611B; 611C; 611D; 611E; 611F) is positioned
A method for manufacturing an ingot made of titanium-based metallic compound comprising the following steps: - providing raw material fragments; - melting the raw material fragments into a liquid metal in at least one basin; - keeping in the molten state the liquid metal in said at least one basin; - pouring the liquid metal from the at least one basin into a crucible by overflow from said at least one basin into said crucible; - forming an ingot by cooling of the liquid metal into the crucible; characterized in that the method comprises the following step: - preheating the raw material fragments before the melting of said raw material fragments with a preheating temperature higher than or equal to 75% of the liquidus temperature of said raw material fragments and strictly lower than the liquidus temperature of said raw material fragments. - providing raw material fragments; - melting the raw material fragments into a liquid metal in at least one basin; - keeping in the molten state the liquid metal in said at least one basin; - pouring the liquid metal from the at least one basin into a crucible by overflow from said at least one basin into said crucible; - forming an ingot by cooling of the liquid metal into the crucible; - preheating the raw material fragments before the melting of said raw material fragments with a preheating temperature higher than or equal to 75% of the liquidus temperature of said raw material fragments and strictly lower than the liquidus temperature of said raw material fragments.
An ignition exciter system for igniting fuel in a gas turbine engine, the ignition exciter system comprising: a rechargeable energy source; at least one pulse-forming network (116A-B) coupled to the rechargeable energy source and generating a stored energy waveform from energy in the rechargeable energy source; at least one igniter plug (106A-B) coupled to the at least one pulse-forming network (116A-B) to receive the stored energy waveform and generating a spark in response to the received stored energy waveform; a silicon carbide discharge switch further comprising a gate, an anode and a cathode; and a switch driver electrically coupled to the silicon carbide discharge switch to apply a positive electrical triggering waveform to the anode with respect to the gate of the silicon carbide discharge switch so as to inductively switch the silicon carbide discharge switch to transition from a non-conducting state to a conducting state when voltage in the rechargeable energy source reaches a predetermined level for energy storage; wherein the anode and cathode of the silicon carbide discharge switch is connected in series with the rechargeable energy source selectively coupling the rechargeable energy source to the at least one pulse forming network (116A-B) in response to the positive electrical triggering waveform to effect the generating of the stored energy waveform, which is then received by the igniter plug (106A-B) to generate the spark. a rechargeable energy source; at least one pulse-forming network (116A-B) coupled to the rechargeable energy source and generating a stored energy waveform from energy in the rechargeable energy source; at least one igniter plug (106A-B) coupled to the at least one pulse-forming network (116A-B) to receive the stored energy waveform and generating a spark in response to the received stored energy waveform; a silicon carbide discharge switch further comprising a gate, an anode and a cathode; and a switch driver electrically coupled to the silicon carbide discharge switch to apply a positive electrical triggering waveform to the anode with respect to the gate of the silicon carbide discharge switch so as to inductively switch the silicon carbide discharge switch to transition from a non-conducting state to a conducting state when voltage in the rechargeable energy source reaches a predetermined level for energy storage; wherein the anode and cathode of the silicon carbide discharge switch is connected in series with the rechargeable energy source selectively coupling the rechargeable energy source to the at least one pulse forming network (116A-B) in response to the positive electrical triggering waveform to effect the generating of the stored energy waveform, which is then received by the igniter plug (106A-B) to generate the spark.
Method for producing an adhesively bonded connection between a first component and a second component by means of an electrically conductive adhesive, characterized in that the adhesive is introduced between the components (2,3), by means of a punch a compressive force is applied onto the first component in the direction of the second component and a current is passed into the components (2, 3) and via the components (2, 3) into the adhesive, via the punch as the first pole and a second pole bearing against the second component, so that the adhesive is heated and cures.
Trailer coupling for a towing vehicle, in particular a car, for attaching a trailer to the towing vehicle, with a coupling device (11a-11f) which includes a ball carrier and a coupling ball (15a-15g) mounted at a free end of the ball carrier for rotatable bearing of a coupling seating of a tow ball coupling of the trailer, wherein an inner surface of the coupling seating is able to slide on a ball surface of the coupling ball (15a-15g), and with a sensor array to detect an angle of rotation of the tow ball coupling relative to the ball carrier, wherein the trailer coupling has a rotary driving device (31a-31g) which has at least one rotary driving body (30a-30g) protruding in a contact position from the ball surface and which is rotatably mounted on the coupling device (11a-11f) relative to the ball surface and has a rotary driving surface designed for frictional and/or form-fitting and/or force-fitting rotary driving contact with the inner surface of the coupling seating, and wherein the sensor array is designed to detect an angle of rotation of the rotary driving body or bodies (30a-30g) relative to the ball carrier, wherein the rotary driving body (30a-30g) is not provided or designed to penetrate the coupling seating of the tow ball coupling and remains on the trailer coupling when the tow ball coupling is uncoupled.