mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method for operating a laundry dryer having a rotatable drum (603,703) for accommodating clothes to be dried and an apparatus (613, 709) for circulating drying air through the drum (603,703), the method comprises the steps of: - performing a drying cycle selected by a user, wherein the drying cycle comprises predetermined drum movements over time depending on the cycle selected, the method is characterized by comprising the steps of - detecting values indicative of the temperature of the drying air exiting the drum (603,703), - based on said detected values, determining that the clothes inside the drum are in tangling conditions and - starting an untangling operation for untie the clothes inside the drum (603,703) - wherein the untangling operation comprises the modification of the predetermined drum movements and the modification comprises at least one of the following: stopping the rotation of the drum (603,703), reversing the rotation of the drum, modifying the speed of rotation of the drum (603,703); - at the end of the untangling operation, either resuming the predetermined drum movements associated to the drying cycle that was running before starting the untangling operation, or performing drum movements over time different from the predetermined drum movements associated to the drying cycle that was running before starting the untangling operation. - performing a drying cycle selected by a user, wherein the drying cycle comprises predetermined drum movements over time depending on the cycle selected, the method is characterized by comprising the steps of - detecting values indicative of the temperature of the drying air exiting the drum (603,703), - based on said detected values, determining that the clothes inside the drum are in tangling conditions and - starting an untangling operation for untie the clothes inside the drum (603,703) - wherein the untangling operation comprises the modification of the predetermined drum movements and the modification comprises at least one of the following: stopping the rotation of the drum (603,703), reversing the rotation of the drum, modifying the speed of rotation of the drum (603,703); - at the end of the untangling operation, either resuming the predetermined drum movements associated to the drying cycle that was running before starting the untangling operation, or performing drum movements over time different from the predetermined drum movements associated to the drying cycle that was running before starting the untangling operation.
A microscope comprising: - an illumination device with which a light sheet for illuminating a sample region is generated, which is extended in an approximately planar manner in the direction of an illumination axis of an illumination beam path and in the direction of a transverse axis, which lies transversely to the illumination axis, - a detection device using which light is detected which is emitted from the sample region along a detection axis of a detection beam path, the illumination axis and the detection axis, as well as the transverse axis and the detection axis being at a non-zero angle to one another, - the detection device comprising a detection objective in the detection beam path, characterized in that - the illumination device in the illumination beam path comprises at least an illumination objective and an optical illumination element which is arranged spatially separately from a front lens of the illumination objective and can be adjusted independently thereof, by means of which an illumination focal plane in the sample region and thus a waist of the light sheet can be continuously displaced along the illumination axis. - an illumination device with which a light sheet for illuminating a sample region is generated, which is extended in an approximately planar manner in the direction of an illumination axis of an illumination beam path and in the direction of a transverse axis, which lies transversely to the illumination axis, - a detection device using which light is detected which is emitted from the sample region along a detection axis of a detection beam path, the illumination axis and the detection axis, as well as the transverse axis and the detection axis being at a non-zero angle to one another, - the detection device comprising a detection objective in the detection beam path, characterized in that - the illumination device in the illumination beam path comprises at least an illumination objective and an optical illumination element which is arranged spatially separately from a front lens of the illumination objective and can be adjusted independently thereof, by means of which an illumination focal plane in the sample region and thus a waist of the light sheet can be continuously displaced along the illumination axis.
A method for reducing set-up signaling in a Long Term Evolution, LTE, system, the method comprising, at an LTE subsystem, performing: receiving from each of a plurality of user equipment, UEs, a first message as part of a connection procedure to connect the UE to the LTE system, wherein the first message comprises a virtual channel identifier for a virtual channel on which the UE intends to transmit media, wherein the virtual channel is an information flow between a media source and a set of target UE and is associated with at least one point-to-multipoint, PTM, Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service, MBMS, bearer, and wherein the first message is a radio resource control, RRC, message or a Non-Access Stratum, NAS, message; determining whether the virtual channel is available for a transmission; comparing a number of first messages received to a threshold; when the number of first messages received is less than the threshold and when the virtual channel is available, sending to the plurality of UEs, a response to the first message that allows the connection procedure to proceed; and when the number of first messages received is greater than the threshold and when the virtual channel is unavailable, sending the response that allows the connection procedure to proceed to a number of the UE less than the threshold and sending the response that terminates the connection procedure to all the other UEs. receiving from each of a plurality of user equipment, UEs, a first message as part of a connection procedure to connect the UE to the LTE system, wherein the first message comprises a virtual channel identifier for a virtual channel on which the UE intends to transmit media, wherein the virtual channel is an information flow between a media source and a set of target UE and is associated with at least one point-to-multipoint, PTM, Multimedia Broadcast Multicast Service, MBMS, bearer, and wherein the first message is a radio resource control, RRC, message or a Non-Access Stratum, NAS, message; determining whether the virtual channel is available for a transmission; comparing a number of first messages received to a threshold; when the number of first messages received is less than the threshold and when the virtual channel is available, sending to the plurality of UEs, a response to the first message that allows the connection procedure to proceed; and when the number of first messages received is greater than the threshold and when the virtual channel is unavailable, sending the response that allows the connection procedure to proceed to a number of the UE less than the threshold and sending the response that terminates the connection procedure to all the other UEs.
A haemostasis device for a uterus comprising: - a tubular conduit having a distal end and a proximal end, - a distal balloon and a proximal balloon, - three fluid recovery or supply tubes, one part of the length of which is installed in the tubular conduit, wherein the distal balloon and the proximal balloon are coaxially spaced along the conduit, the distal balloon is installed at the distal end of the tubular conduit, wherein the tubular conduit has such a size that it does not pass through the distal balloon once inflated, the distal balloon is configured to be installed and inflated in a uterus and conform to the shape of the entire treated uterine cavity in inflated state, the proximal balloon is liquid-tightly installed around a part of the tubular conduit and configured to be installed and inflated in a vagina, one of the three tubes opening into the distal balloon, another of the three tubes opening into the proximal balloon, the third one of the three tubes opening into a space outside the conduit, located between the distal balloon and the proximal balloon, characterised in that the distal balloon is in fluid communication with at least one one-way valve for allowing the flow of a fluid for inflating said distal balloon only in the direction of exiting said distal balloon, and adjusted such that, once the distal balloon is inflated, any overpressure applied by the wall of the treated body cavity on the outer wall of the distal balloon causes the excess inflating fluid to be discharged through at least one exit, the one or more one-way valves being installed at the distal end of the tubular conduit and allowing the excess fluid to flow to the one or more exits opening into a space outside the tubular conduit, located between the distal balloon and the proximal balloon. - a tubular conduit having a distal end and a proximal end, - a distal balloon and a proximal balloon, - three fluid recovery or supply tubes, one part of the length of which is installed in the tubular conduit, wherein the distal balloon and the proximal balloon are coaxially spaced along the conduit, the distal balloon is installed at the distal end of the tubular conduit, wherein the tubular conduit has such a size that it does not pass through the distal balloon once inflated, the distal balloon is configured to be installed and inflated in a uterus and conform to the shape of the entire treated uterine cavity in inflated state, the proximal balloon is liquid-tightly installed around a part of the tubular conduit and configured to be installed and inflated in a vagina,
A battery system for an aircraft comprising: one or more battery packages, each battery package including a plurality of battery cells; a thermal management system fluidly connected to the one or more battery packages, the thermal management system having a flow of coolant flowing therethrough; wherein thermal energy is dissipated from the one or more battery packages via a phase change of the flow of coolant; and a condenser heat exchanger fluidly connected to the flow of coolant to condense the flow of coolant to saturated liquid; wherein the thermal management system includes: a thermally conductive inter-cell separator disposed between adjacent battery cells of the plurality of battery cells; and two or more coolant flow passages operably connected to the inter-cell separator; wherein the inter-cell separator is configured to conduct thermal energy from the plurality of battery cells and transfer the thermal energy into the flow of coolant flowing through the two or more coolant passages; and characterised in that the inter-cell separator is formed from a polymer with a metal coating such that the polymer inhibits thermal energy transfer between adjacent battery cells and the metal coating provides for transfer of thermal energy toward the two or more coolant passages. one or more battery packages, each battery package including a plurality of battery cells; a thermal management system fluidly connected to the one or more battery packages, the thermal management system having a flow of coolant flowing therethrough; wherein thermal energy is dissipated from the one or more battery packages via a phase change of the flow of coolant; and a condenser heat exchanger fluidly connected to the flow of coolant to condense the flow of coolant to saturated liquid; wherein the thermal management system includes: a thermally conductive inter-cell separator disposed between adjacent battery cells of the plurality of battery cells; and two or more coolant flow passages operably connected to the inter-cell separator; wherein the inter-cell separator is configured to conduct thermal energy from the plurality of battery cells and transfer the thermal energy into the flow of coolant flowing through the two or more coolant passages; and characterised in that the inter-cell separator is formed from a polymer with a metal coating such that the polymer inhibits thermal energy transfer between adjacent battery cells and the metal coating provides for transfer of thermal energy toward the two or more coolant passages.
Power supply arrangement for operating a multivoltage system of an agricultural vehicle, comprising a first network section with a motor generator connected thereto and a second network section with a lead battery connected thereto, wherein the first network section has a first voltage level (V 1), corresponding to the nominal voltage of the lead battery, for operating electrical vehicle components and the second network section has a second voltage level (V 2), different from and higher than said first voltage level, for charging the lead battery and for supplying an electrical load, consisting of an agricultural auxiliary device, with electrical energy, wherein an interface is provided and forms a voltage source that connects the two network sections (14, 18) and that provides a compensation voltage resulting from the two voltage levels (V 1, V 2) in a charging operating mode in which the motor generator is used to generate electrical energy, and that is bypassed in a motor operating mode in which the motor generator is supplied with the electrical energy available from the lead battery in order to generate a drive torque with operation of the electrical load being interrupted, wherein a changeover switch for switching between the charging operating mode and the motor operating mode is provided such that the second network section is connected to the voltage source in the charging operating mode and is connected to the first network section with the voltage source disconnected in the motor operating mode.
Microphone system for discussion, a presentation or a concert, comprising a microphone module and comprising a base station, wherein the microphone system is designed for transmitting audio information and additional information wirelessly from the microphone module to the base station, characterized in that the additional information comprises a user ID information item which identifies the user of the microphone module, wherein the microphone module has an identification device which is designed for identifying the user by means of an identification mark and for detecting the user ID information item of the user as additional information, wherein the base station comprises an allocation module, or is coupled to the latter, which allocates to the user ID information a user profile with parameters for an amplifier system, in particular a mixing console, wherein the base station has a control interface for transmitting the parameters of the allocated user profile to the amplifier system, in particular to the mixing console.
A tank for storing a first ammonia precursor solution having a first ammonia precursor concentration, said tank comprising an ammonia precursor generating system for generating a second ammonia precursor solution having a second ammonia precursor concentration, the second ammonia precursor concentration being higher than the first ammonia precursor concentration, said ammonia precursor generating system comprising the following compartments and means that are located in the tank: a storage compartment storing at least ammonia precursor granules; a dissolving compartment; a transfer means configured for transferring ammonia precursor granules from said storage compartment to said dissolving compartment; a fluid transfer device configured for transferring first ammonia precursor solution to said dissolving compartment; said dissolving compartment being configured for generating second ammonia precursor solution by dissolving ammonia precursor granules in first ammonia precursor solution. a storage compartment storing at least ammonia precursor granules; a dissolving compartment; a transfer means configured for transferring ammonia precursor granules from said storage compartment to said dissolving compartment; a fluid transfer device configured for transferring first ammonia precursor solution to said dissolving compartment; said dissolving compartment being configured for generating second ammonia precursor solution by dissolving ammonia precursor granules in first ammonia precursor solution.
A surgical end effector, comprising: a first jaw (1110, 1102); a second jaw; and a firing member configured to translate relative to said first jaw and said second jaw during a firing stroke, wherein said firing member comprises: a support portion comprising a slot; a first flange extending from said support portion, wherein said first flange is configured to engage said first jaw during the firing stroke; and a second flange positioned in said slot, wherein said second flange is configured to engage said second jaw during the firing stroke, characterised in that said second flange is configured to move in said slot away from said first flange when a threshold force is applied to said second flange. a first jaw (1110, 1102); a second jaw; and a firing member configured to translate relative to said first jaw and said second jaw during a firing stroke, wherein said firing member comprises: a support portion comprising a slot; a first flange extending from said support portion, wherein said first flange is configured to engage said first jaw during the firing stroke; and a second flange positioned in said slot, wherein said second flange is configured to engage said second jaw during the firing stroke, a support portion comprising a slot; a first flange extending from said support portion, wherein said first flange is configured to engage said first jaw during the firing stroke; and a second flange positioned in said slot, wherein said second flange is configured to engage said second jaw during the firing stroke, characterised in that said second flange is configured to move in said slot away from said first flange when a threshold force is applied to said second flange.
A container comprising: a panel, defining one or more pockets in the surface thereof, wherein the one or more pockets are for holding a product; a closure layer disposed on the panel for sealing the product in the one or more pockets; and a peelable label disposed on the closure layer, the peelable label having a first portion and a second portion wherein the peelable label comprises a laminate having a lower layer and an upper layer wherein the peelable label comprises a cut in the lower layer substantially in register with the junction between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first portion of the peelable label is permanently secured to the closure layer or the panel, and the second portion of the peelable label is releasably adhered to the closure layer. a panel, defining one or more pockets in the surface thereof, wherein the one or more pockets are for holding a product; a closure layer disposed on the panel for sealing the product in the one or more pockets; and a peelable label disposed on the closure layer, the peelable label having a first portion and a second portion wherein the peelable label comprises a laminate having a lower layer and an upper layer wherein the peelable label comprises a cut in the lower layer substantially in register with the junction between the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first portion of the peelable label is permanently secured to the closure layer or the panel, and the second portion of the peelable label is releasably adhered to the closure layer.
A surgical stapler comprising: (a) an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises (i) a lower jaw, (ii) an anvil pivotable relative to the lower jaw between an opened position and a closed position, (iii) a resilient member (800a, 800b), wherein the resilient member (800a, 800b) is configured to bias the anvil to remain in the opened position when the anvil is in the opened position, wherein the resilient member (800a, 800b) comprises a resilient arm (800a, 800b) that engages an interior surface of the anvil, and (iv) a staple cartridge comprising a tray; and (b) a body assembly, wherein the end effector is positioned distally relative to the body assembly; characterized in that: the resilient arm (800a, 800b) is integral with the tray. (a) an end effector, wherein the end effector comprises (i) a lower jaw, (ii) an anvil pivotable relative to the lower jaw between an opened position and a closed position, (iii) a resilient member (800a, 800b), wherein the resilient member (800a, 800b) is configured to bias the anvil to remain in the opened position when the anvil is in the opened position, wherein the resilient member (800a, 800b) comprises a resilient arm (800a, 800b) that engages an interior surface of the anvil, and (iv) a staple cartridge comprising a tray; and (i) a lower jaw, (ii) an anvil pivotable relative to the lower jaw between an opened position and a closed position, (iii) a resilient member (800a, 800b), wherein the resilient member (800a, 800b) is configured to bias the anvil to remain in the opened position when the anvil is in the opened position, wherein the resilient member (800a, 800b) comprises a resilient arm (800a, 800b) that engages an interior surface of the anvil, and (iv) a staple cartridge comprising a tray; and (b) a body assembly, wherein the end effector is positioned distally relative to the body assembly; characterized in that: the resilient arm (800a, 800b) is integral with the tray.
A vacuum cleaning apparatus comprising: a vacuum pump; a vapor generating member (8, 8a, 53, 53a) configured to generate vapor of a petroleum-based solvent; a cleaning chamber configured to be placed under reduced-pressure atmosphere and allow a workpiece to be cleaned under reduced pressure by the vapor fed from the vapor generating member (8, 8a, 53, 53a); a condensing chamber configured to be placed in a depressurized state by the vacuum pump, the condensing chamber configured to be kept in the depressurized state; a temperature maintaining member configured to maintain the condensing chamber at a lower temperature than the cleaning chamber, and an opening/closing valve configured to provide or cut off communication between the condensing chamber and the cleaning chamber, characterized in that the condensing chamber is connected to the cleaning chamber via the opening/closing valve such that the condensing chamber is adjacent to the cleaning chamber via the opening/closing valve, and the opening/closing valve is configured to provide communication between the cleaning chamber and the condensing chamber to dry the workpiece after the workpiece is cleaned in the cleaning chamber. a vacuum pump; a vapor generating member (8, 8a, 53, 53a) configured to generate vapor of a petroleum-based solvent; a cleaning chamber configured to be placed under reduced-pressure atmosphere and allow a workpiece to be cleaned under reduced pressure by the vapor fed from the vapor generating member (8, 8a, 53, 53a); a condensing chamber configured to be placed in a depressurized state by the vacuum pump, the condensing chamber configured to be kept in the depressurized state; a temperature maintaining member configured to maintain the condensing chamber at a lower temperature than the cleaning chamber, and an opening/closing valve configured to provide or cut off communication between the condensing chamber and the cleaning chamber, characterized in that the condensing chamber is connected to the cleaning chamber via the opening/closing valve such that the condensing chamber is adjacent to the cleaning chamber via the opening/closing valve, and the opening/closing valve is configured to provide communication between the cleaning chamber and the condensing chamber to dry the workpiece after the workpiece is cleaned in the cleaning chamber.