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An extractor, comprising: a base configured for movement across a surface to be cleaned; a fluid recovery system comprising a recovery tank assembly mounted to the base and defining a recovery chamber; a motor and fan assembly mounted to the base in fluid communication with the recovery chamber for drawing fluid through the recovery chamber; a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the recovery chamber and mounted to the base for vertical movement with respect thereto; and a biasing element between the suction nozzle and the base to bias the suction nozzle into contact with the surface to be cleaned, comprising a fluid delivery system comprising a supply tank assembly mounted to the base and which defines a cleaning fluid supply chamber configured to store a quantity of cleaning fluid, characterized in that the recovery tank assembly is removably mounted on top of the supply tank assembly. a base configured for movement across a surface to be cleaned; a fluid recovery system comprising a recovery tank assembly mounted to the base and defining a recovery chamber; a motor and fan assembly mounted to the base in fluid communication with the recovery chamber for drawing fluid through the recovery chamber; a suction nozzle in fluid communication with the recovery chamber and mounted to the base for vertical movement with respect thereto; and a biasing element between the suction nozzle and the base to bias the suction nozzle into contact with the surface to be cleaned, comprising a fluid delivery system comprising a supply tank assembly mounted to the base and which defines a cleaning fluid supply chamber configured to store a quantity of cleaning fluid, characterized in that the recovery tank assembly is removably mounted on top of the supply tank assembly.
A household machine with drying device, such as a dishwasher, a dryer, a washing machine or the like, wherein the drying device has a contact chamber (8, 14) for contacting drying air coming from a working chamber of the household machine with a hygroscopic liquid provided for the drying, wherein at least one nozzle (15, 16) is provided for the nebulization of the hygroscopic liquid in the contact chamber (8, 14) and/or for sprinkling of the contact chamber (8, 14) by the hygroscopic liquid, characterized in that several contact chambers (8, 14) and/or contact chamber areas/-zones are provided.
An absorbable/biodegradable surgical implant comprising at least two differing fibrous components, the differing components having differing absorption profiles and differing strength retention profiles in the biological environment wherein the fibrous components comprise at least two differing yarns, at least one comprising a multifilament and at least one comprising a monofilament yarn, each comprising a different polyester made from at least one monomer selected from the group consisting of glycolide, l -lactide, ε-caprolactone, p-dioxanone, trimethylene carbonate, 1,5-dioxepan-2-one, and a morpholinedione, by ring-opening polymerization in the presence of an organometallic catalyst and an organic initiator.
A data transmission method, comprising: receiving (901, 1001, 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401, 1801), by a centralized unit (200, 2001, 2002), CU, a first message sent by a distributed unit (210, 2101, 2102), DU, wherein the first message comprises a first transport block size, TBS, threshold, and the first TBS threshold is used for early transmission of uplink data; sending (903, 1002, 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402), by the CU, the first TBS threshold to a user equipment, UE; and receiving (904, 1006a, 1006b), by the CU, uplink data that is sent by the UE based on the first TBS threshold. receiving (901, 1001, 1101, 1201, 1301, 1401, 1801), by a centralized unit (200, 2001, 2002), CU, a first message sent by a distributed unit (210, 2101, 2102), DU, wherein the first message comprises a first transport block size, TBS, threshold, and the first TBS threshold is used for early transmission of uplink data; sending (903, 1002, 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402), by the CU, the first TBS threshold to a user equipment, UE; and receiving (904, 1006a, 1006b), by the CU, uplink data that is sent by the UE based on the first TBS threshold.
A method for producing martensitic steel that comprises a content of other metals such that the steel can be hardened by an intermetallic compound and carbide precipitation, with an Al content of between 0.4% and 3%, a C content less than 0.4%, a Cr content between 0.5% and 7%, a Ni content between 6% and 18%, a Co content between 4% and 18%, characterized in that the heat shaping temperature for the last heat shaping pass is less than the solid-state solubility temperature of the aluminum nitrides in said steel, the heat shaping temperature of each of the heat shaping passes preceding the last heat shaping pass is less than the solid-state solubility temperature of the aluminum nitrides in said steel, and the heat treatment temperature for each optional heat treatment after said last heat shaping pass is less than the solid-state solubility temperature of the aluminum nitrides in said steel.
Solar panel device comprising a fixed anchoring holder, characterised in that it further comprises a mobile panel holder bearing at least one solar panel (30, 31), at least three jacks (40, 41, 42) provided with a jack body connected to said anchoring holder and with a mobile rod capable of translation in said body, and at least three ball and socket joints (50, 51, 52), each ball and socket joint being connected, on the one hand, to the mobile panel holder and, on the other hand, to the rod of the jacks, and in that said mobile panel holder is, on the one hand, capable of translation and, on the other hand, can be oriented according to the respective position of the rods of said at least three jacks.
An anti-syphon valve for controlling the flow of fluid therethrough, the anti-syphon valve comprising: a body having an inlet and an outlet, and a valve member retained within the body, wherein the valve member is movable between a first configuration in which the valve member substantially prevents fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet, and a second configuration in which the valve member permits fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet, and characterised in that the valve member is coupled to a flexible membrane that is movable in response to a pressure differential, and wherein the valve member is associated with a stabiliser (43, 29) comprising a flow control member and configured to allow gradual movement of the valve member between the first and second configurations to thereby stabilise movement of the valve member. a body having an inlet and an outlet, and a valve member retained within the body, wherein the valve member is movable between a first configuration in which the valve member substantially prevents fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet, and a second configuration in which the valve member permits fluid communication between the inlet and the outlet, and characterised in that the valve member is coupled to a flexible membrane that is movable in response to a pressure differential, and wherein the valve member is associated with a stabiliser (43, 29) comprising a flow control member and configured to allow gradual movement of the valve member between the first and second configurations to thereby stabilise movement of the valve member.
A system for determining an estimated altitude of a melting layer, the system comprising: a weather radar device (110, 810) configured to: transmit radar signals (120, 121, 122), and receive reflected radar signals (130, 131, 132) by at least receiving multiple beams (220, 221, 222, 904) of the reflected radar signals; and processing circuitry configured to: form the multiple beams by forming vertically stacked beams; and determine the estimated altitude of the melting layer based on a difference in reflectivity based on the reflected radar signals by at least: determining an estimated altitude of the melting layer for each beam of the vertically stacked beams based on a difference in reflectivity based on the reflected radar signals along each beam of the vertically stacked beams; determining a sample of estimated altitudes for the vertically stacked beams; and determining the estimated altitude of the melting layer based on an average of the sample of estimated altitudes. a weather radar device (110, 810) configured to: transmit radar signals (120, 121, 122), and receive reflected radar signals (130, 131, 132) by at least receiving multiple beams (220, 221, 222, 904) of the reflected radar signals; and transmit radar signals (120, 121, 122), and receive reflected radar signals (130, 131, 132) by at least receiving multiple beams (220, 221, 222, 904) of the reflected radar signals; and processing circuitry configured to: form the multiple beams by forming vertically stacked beams; and determine the estimated altitude of the melting layer based on a difference in reflectivity based on the reflected radar signals by at least: determining an estimated altitude of the melting layer for each beam of the vertically stacked beams based on a difference in reflectivity based on the reflected radar signals along each beam of the vertically stacked beams; determining a sample of estimated altitudes for the vertically stacked beams; and determining the estimated altitude of the melting layer based on an average of the sample of estimated altitudes. form the multiple beams by forming vertically stacked beams; and determine the estimated altitude of the melting layer based on a difference in reflectivity based on the reflected radar signals by at least: determining an estimated altitude of the melting layer for each beam of the vertically stacked beams based on a difference in reflectivity based on the reflected radar signals along each beam of the vertically stacked beams; determining a sample of estimated altitudes for the vertically stacked beams; and determining the estimated altitude of the melting layer based on an average of the sample of estimated altitudes. determining an estimated altitude of the melting layer for each beam of the vertically stacked beams based on a difference in reflectivity based on the reflected radar signals along each beam of the vertically stacked beams; determining a sample of estimated altitudes for the vertically stacked beams; and determining the estimated altitude of the melting layer based on an average of the sample of estimated altitudes.
A filter, comprising: a hub; and a plurality of legs or wires or segments extending from the hub, the legs forming a first linear portion, a second multi angled portion and hook in such a way that there is an alternating bend circumferentially oriented; wherein at least a portion of the hub or a portion of one or more of the legs or wires or segments is modified to provide an enhanced echogenic characteristic of the filter by roughening one or more surfaces of the filter. a hub; and a plurality of legs or wires or segments extending from the hub, the legs forming a first linear portion, a second multi angled portion and hook in such a way that there is an alternating bend circumferentially oriented; wherein at least a portion of the hub or a portion of one or more of the legs or wires or segments is modified to provide an enhanced echogenic characteristic of the filter by roughening one or more surfaces of the filter.
A digital rights management method of a mobile terminal for playing a right protected content with a time-constrained license, the method comprising: detecting a playback command for playing a right protected content; determining whether a previously stored reference parameter exists having an index assigned to the reference parameter associated with the right protected content selected for playback, the reference parameter indicating the difference between a reference time transmitted by a server and a local time provided by the mobile terminal; and testing, when the previously stored associated reference parameter exists, validity of a license of the right protected content with reference to the reference parameter and a local time. detecting a playback command for playing a right protected content; determining whether a previously stored reference parameter exists having an index assigned to the reference parameter associated with the right protected content selected for playback, the reference parameter indicating the difference between a reference time transmitted by a server and a local time provided by the mobile terminal; and testing, when the previously stored associated reference parameter exists, validity of a license of the right protected content with reference to the reference parameter and a local time.
A wetting mechanism (20, 20', 120, 220, 220', 320) for wetting a tube (12, 312) of a catheter (10, 310), the wetting mechanism comprising: a housing (16, 16', 116, 216, 216', 316) configured to be positioned initially at or proximal to the tip end (13, 313) of the catheter tube, and wherein the housing comprises: a holding chamber (22, 22', 122, 222, 222') for containing a volume of fluid (24, 24', 124, 224, 224') therein; and a wetting chamber (23, 23', 123, 223, 223') into which at least a portion of the catheter tube is able to be introduced and be moved therethrough to move at least a portion of the catheter tube through the wetting chamber, in use; and wherein the wetting mechanism comprises a fluid release control component for controlling release of the fluid from the holding chamber to the wetting chamber, wherein the fluid release control component comprises a container of fluid positioned within the holding chamber, wherein the fluid release control component comprises a first configuration wherein it prevents release of the fluid from the holding chamber to the wetting chamber and the container is intact, having the fluid contained therein, wherein the fluid release control component comprises a second configuration wherein it allows release of the fluid from the holding chamber to the wetting chamber and the container has ruptured or has otherwise been opened to release fluid therefrom. a housing (16, 16', 116, 216, 216', 316) configured to be positioned initially at or proximal to the tip end (13, 313) of the catheter tube, and wherein the housing comprises: a holding chamber (22, 22', 122, 222, 222') for containing a volume of fluid (24, 24', 124, 224, 224') therein; and a wetting chamber (23, 23', 123, 223, 223') into which at least a portion of the catheter tube is able to be introduced and be moved therethrough to move at least a portion of the catheter tube through the wetting chamber, in use; and a holding chamber (22, 22', 122, 222, 222') for containing a volume of fluid (24, 24', 124, 224, 224') therein; and a wetting chamber (23, 23', 123, 223, 223') into which at least a portion of the catheter tube is able to be introduced and be moved therethrough to move at least a portion of the catheter tube through the wetting chamber, in use; and wherein the wetting mechanism comprises a fluid release control component for controlling release of the fluid from the holding chamber to the wetting chamber, wherein the fluid release control component comprises a container of fluid positioned within the holding chamber, wherein the fluid release control component comprises a first configuration wherein it prevents release of the fluid from the holding chamber to the wetting chamber and the container is intact, having the fluid contained therein, wherein the fluid release control component comprises a second configuration wherein it allows release of the fluid from the holding chamber to the wetting chamber and the container has ruptured or has otherwise been opened to release fluid therefrom.
Installation for hanging cultivation systems, comprising a general supporting structure made of props, bars, trusses, and struts; and a plurality of conduits hung from the ends thereof by pairs of cables for raising and lowering thereof, which can be rolled and unrolled on rotary shafts and that are connected to the general supporting structure and actuated by associated reducers, by means of a main shaft with an actuation motor reducer, wherein the main shaft of the actuation motor reducer is transversal to the rotary shafts hanging the conduits characterised in that the conduits further comprise a supporting structure in form of a truss structure with a wrapping material comprising a beam and hooks on unions thereof corresponding to connecting areas in order to hang steel cables to hold the conduits at intermediate points which are linked to intermediate rotary shafts. a general supporting structure made of props, bars, trusses, and struts; and a plurality of conduits hung from the ends thereof by pairs of cables for raising and lowering thereof, which can be rolled and unrolled on rotary shafts and that are connected to the general supporting structure and actuated by associated reducers, by means of a main shaft with an actuation motor reducer, wherein the main shaft of the actuation motor reducer is transversal to the rotary shafts hanging the conduits characterised in that the conduits further comprise a supporting structure in form of a truss structure with a wrapping material comprising a beam and hooks on unions thereof corresponding to connecting areas in order to hang steel cables to hold the conduits at intermediate points which are linked to intermediate rotary shafts.
A method of starting a gas turbine cycle comprising a gas turbine and a heat recovery steam generator, the method comprising: heating water in a steam cycle with a base load heat source; operating the base load heat source at substantially full power output; powering one or more steam turbines (24a, 24b) with steam from said steam cycle; and diverting a portion of the steam from the steam cycle to the gas turbine cycle, so that the gas turbine reaches a rated power output more rapidly than without the diversion of the portion of the steam from the steam cycle. heating water in a steam cycle with a base load heat source; operating the base load heat source at substantially full power output; powering one or more steam turbines (24a, 24b) with steam from said steam cycle; and diverting a portion of the steam from the steam cycle to the gas turbine cycle, so that the gas turbine reaches a rated power output more rapidly than without the diversion of the portion of the steam from the steam cycle.
An augmentation device (100, 100', 100") comprising an annular cone (200, 200', 200"), which surrounds a channel (300, 300') extending through the cone (200, 200', 200") from a proximal cone end (210, 210', 210") to a distal cone end (220, 220', 220") of the cone (200, 200', 200"), and which consists of a biocompatible polymer by at least 50 volume percent relative to the total volume of the cone (200, 200', 200"), characterized in that the cone (200, 200', 200") is divided into annular cone segments (250, 250', 250") by at least three radially circumferential grooves (400, 400', 400") in a cone lateral surface (230, 230', 230") opposite the channel (300, 300'), the grooves (400, 400', 400") having a groove depth of at least 1 mm and a groove width of at least 1 mm and forming sawing guides to adapt a cone size of the cone (200, 200', 200") by separating one or more cone segments (250, 250', 250"). an annular cone (200, 200', 200"), which surrounds a channel (300, 300') extending through the cone (200, 200', 200") from a proximal cone end (210, 210', 210") to a distal cone end (220, 220', 220") of the cone (200, 200', 200"), and which consists of a biocompatible polymer by at least 50 volume percent relative to the total volume of the cone (200, 200', 200"), characterized in that the cone (200, 200', 200") is divided into annular cone segments (250, 250', 250") by at least three radially circumferential grooves (400, 400', 400") in a cone lateral surface (230, 230', 230") opposite the channel (300, 300'), the grooves (400, 400', 400") having a groove depth of at least 1 mm and a groove width of at least 1 mm and forming sawing guides to adapt a cone size of the cone (200, 200', 200") by separating one or more cone segments (250, 250', 250").
A container comprising a base and a lid, the base and lid together defining an internal compartment when the lid is in a closed position; the container further comprising a tray located within the internal compartment when the lid is in a closed position, wherein the tray is slidingly attached to the container by attachment means, the attachment means comprising a pair of slides, wherein the tray is free to slide in at least one substantially lateral direction in relation to the container when the lid is in an open position, characterised in that; the lid has a rim formation configured to support part of the base of the tray when the lid is opened and the tray is extended over the hinge side of the base.
An agonist of miR-29a-c for use in a method for the treatment or prevention of tissue fibrosis in a subject in need thereof, wherein the agonist of miR-29a-c is a polynucleotide comprising a pri-miRNA, pre-miRNA, or mature sequence of miR-29a, miR-29b, and/or miR-29c.
A retractable thruster assembly for a marine vessel comprising: a propeller unit, a motor (10, 110), a drive shaft (112, 12) linking the motor (10, 110) with the propeller unit to drive the propeller unit, a housing (102, 2) for locating the propeller unit in a storage configuration, the motor (10, 110) being fixed with respect to the housing (102, 2), the housing (102, 2) being adapted to be fixed with respect to an opening in a hull of the marine vessel, an actuator (122, 22) operable to move the propeller unit from the storage configuration to a deployment configuration in a direction from inboard to outboard, the propeller unit being extended from the hull for use in the deployment configuration, wherein the drive shaft (112, 12) comprises a motor-side universal joint for attachment to the motor (10, 110) and a propeller-side universal joint for attachment to the propeller unit, the motor-side universal joint and the propeller-side universal joint permitting folding of the drive shaft (112, 12) at least in the storage configuration, the drive shaft (112, 12) further comprising: a motor-side telescopic section disposed adjacent the motor-side universal joint; a propeller-side telescopic section disposed adjacent the propeller-side universal joint; at least one intermediate telescopic section disposed between the motor-side telescopic section and the propeller-side telescopic section, wherein the motor-side telescopic section, the intermediate telescopic section and the propeller-side telescopic section are substantially coaxial and slidable relative to each other to accommodate an increase in distance between the propeller unit and the motor (10, 110) when the propeller unit is moved from the storage configuration to the deployment configuration, the drive shaft (112, 12) being capable of transmitting torque from the motor (10, 110) to the propeller unit via the motor-side telescopic section, the intermediate telescopic section and the propeller-side telescopic section at least when the propeller unit is in the deployment configuration.