mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A process for producing molten glass comprising: a material melting step for melting a raw glass material in a melting furnace to prepare glass melt; a water-molecules supply step for supplying a water-molecules supply gas into the glass melt flowing from an upstream end of the melting furnace toward a downstream end of the melting furnace; and a refining step for degassing, under a reduced pressure atmosphere, the glass melt flowing out of the downstream end; wherein a position where the water-molecules supply gas is supplied in the water-molecules supply step includes a first position and a second position from downstream to upstream in a flowing direction of the glass melt in this order; the first position is a position away from both of the upstream end and the downstream end; and the second position is a position closer to the upstream end than a center of a distance between the upstream end and the first position in the flowing direction of the glass melt, wherein the water-molecules supply gas supplied at the second position has a smaller floating force than the water-molecules supply gas supplied at the first position; and the wording "floating force" means a force, by which the bubbles of a water-molecules supply gas press up the glass melt upward in the vertical direction. a material melting step for melting a raw glass material in a melting furnace to prepare glass melt; a water-molecules supply step for supplying a water-molecules supply gas into the glass melt flowing from an upstream end of the melting furnace toward a downstream end of the melting furnace; and a refining step for degassing, under a reduced pressure atmosphere, the glass melt flowing out of the downstream end; wherein a position where the water-molecules supply gas is supplied in the water-molecules supply step includes a first position and a second position from downstream to upstream in a flowing direction of the glass melt in this order; the first position is a position away from both of the upstream end and the downstream end; and the second position is a position closer to the upstream end than a center of a distance between the upstream end and the first position in the flowing direction of the glass melt, wherein the water-molecules supply gas supplied at the second position has a smaller floating force than the water-molecules supply gas supplied at the first position; and the wording "floating force" means a force, by which the bubbles of a water-molecules supply gas press up the glass melt upward in the vertical direction.
Wing assembly with a frame and a wing of a door or window mounted swivelably on the frame, wherein an opening limitation device is provided which only allows the wing to swivel relative to the frame up to a partially opened position, wherein the opening limitation device has a switch rod, a guide device and a swivel arm, wherein the switch rod is guided on the wing so as to be movable along a longitudinal direction and is coupled by means of an operating rod with a handle arranged on the wing side in such a way that, by operating the handle, the switch rod can be moved along the longitudinal direction, wherein the guide device is fixed to the wing and the switch rod and the guide device overlap each other at least partially along the longitudinal direction, wherein the guide device has a guide groove, closed at one end, wherein the swivel arm is mounted swivelably on the frame at one end and has a pin at the other end which, in the partially opened position of the wing, engages with the guide groove and rests against its closed end, as a result of which a swivelling of the wing in the opening direction is limited, characterised by a self-locking device which is configured to automatically lock the pin in such a way that the pin is held in the guide groove when it rests against the closed end of the guide groove, wherein the self-locking device comprises a locking member which can assume a locking position blocking the pin in the guide groove and a release position releasing the pin, wherein the locking member is preloaded into the locking position, and wherein the locking member is arranged on the side of the switch rod facing away from the wing between the switch rod and the guide device.
Fluid-conducting household appliance, wherein the fluid-conducting household appliance comprises: a housing with a receiving container and an opening; a door unit, wherein the door unit is provided to close the opening, wherein the door unit comprises a viewing window and a window element, wherein the window element is embodied opposite the viewing window and at least partially protrudes into the receiving container when the door unit is closed, wherein the viewing window is substantially transparent so that the receiving container can be viewed when the opening is closed, wherein the door unit comprises at least one frame element; an electronic unit comprising at least one projection unit, wherein the at least one projection unit emits light such that visual information is visible on a projection surface, wherein the projection surface is provided in the region of the viewing window; an optical unit, wherein the optical unit is arranged in an upper region of the door unit such that the light emitted by the projection unit is reflected by the reflection element of the optical unit onto the projection surface in the region of the viewing window, characterised in that the projection unit is arranged on the at least one frame element. a housing with a receiving container and an opening; a door unit, wherein the door unit is provided to close the opening, wherein the door unit comprises a viewing window and a window element, wherein the window element is embodied opposite the viewing window and at least partially protrudes into the receiving container when the door unit is closed, wherein the viewing window is substantially transparent so that the receiving container can be viewed when the opening is closed, wherein the door unit comprises at least one frame element; an electronic unit comprising at least one projection unit, wherein the at least one projection unit emits light such that visual information is visible on a projection surface, wherein the projection surface is provided in the region of the viewing window; an optical unit, wherein the optical unit is arranged in an upper region of the door unit such that the light emitted by the projection unit is reflected by the reflection element of the optical unit onto the projection surface in the region of the viewing window, characterised in that the projection unit is arranged on the at least one frame element.
An oncostatin M receptor (OSMR) binding antibody for use in a method of treating an autoimmune disorder, inflammatory disorder, or disorder associated with extracellular matrix deposition or remodeling, wherein the disorder is pruritic inflammation, wherein said OSMR-binding antibody cross-competes with an anti-OSMR binding antibody selected from the group consisting of: a) an antibody comprising a light chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID:24 and a heavy chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:6; b) an antibody comprising a light chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID:25 and a heavy chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:7; and c) an antibody comprising a light chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID:26 and a heavy chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:8, wherein said antibody binds OSMR and inhibits OSM and IL-31 binding, thereby reducing OSM- and IL-31-mediated signaling in cells expressing OSMR. a) an antibody comprising a light chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID:24 and a heavy chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:6; b) an antibody comprising a light chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID:25 and a heavy chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:7; and c) an antibody comprising a light chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID:26 and a heavy chain comprising the amino acid sequence set forth in SEQ ID NO:8,
A method comprising: accessing information representative of a state of soil obtained via sensors of a vehicle pulling ground engaging elements of an implement through the soil; selecting an implement state model (228, 229) based on the accessed information on the state of the soil; accessing a set of images captured by a camera on the vehicle, the set of images comprising images of the implement; applying the selected implement state model (228, 229) to the set of images to determine a state of the implement, the state of the implement representing whether the ground engaging elements are raised or ground-engaged; and modifying an operating mode of the vehicle based on the determined state of the implement. accessing information representative of a state of soil obtained via sensors of a vehicle pulling ground engaging elements of an implement through the soil; selecting an implement state model (228, 229) based on the accessed information on the state of the soil; accessing a set of images captured by a camera on the vehicle, the set of images comprising images of the implement; applying the selected implement state model (228, 229) to the set of images to determine a state of the implement, the state of the implement representing whether the ground engaging elements are raised or ground-engaged; and modifying an operating mode of the vehicle based on the determined state of the implement.
Handle, in particular auxiliary handle, for guiding a portable power tool, having at least one fastening element (12, 12a, 12b) and a grip element which is formed in the manner of a bail handle and is movable with respect to the fastening element (12, 12a, 12b), wherein the grip element has two connecting elements (18, 18a, 18b) which each comprise at least one damping device (28, 28a, 28b) and via which the grip element is connected to the fastening element (12, 12a, 12b) such that it is deflectable out of a rest position in a damped manner, and wherein the at least one fastening element (12, 12a, 12b) consists of two part-elements (12a, 12b) which border a locking device for locking the grip element in a selected pivoting position and a fixing device for releasably fixing the handle to the portable power tool, characterized in that the connecting elements (18, 18a, 18b) are connected integrally to the grip element and radially enclose the fastening element (12, 12a, 12b), wherein an intermediate space arises in each case between the connecting elements (18, 18a, 18b) and the fastening elements (12, 12a, 12b), and in that radial protrusions (110, 112) that are directed in each case into the intermediate space are provided on an inner lateral surface of the connecting elements (18, 18a, 18b) and on an outer lateral surface of the fastening elements (12, 12a, 12b, 24, 24a, 24b).
A method of treating a non-conductive substrate having a metal-containing compound disposed therein, the method comprising the steps of: a) treating the non-conductive substrate with an aqueous composition comprising: i) a thiol functional organic compound; and ii) preferably, a surfactant; b) selectively laser activating portions of a surface of the non-conductive substrate such that the portions are activated to accept plating thereon; c) contacting the substrate with an electroless plating bath, such that areas of the substrate, which were contacted by the laser, plate, but areas that were not contacted by the laser do not plate. a) treating the non-conductive substrate with an aqueous composition comprising: i) a thiol functional organic compound; and ii) preferably, a surfactant; i) a thiol functional organic compound; and ii) preferably, a surfactant; b) selectively laser activating portions of a surface of the non-conductive substrate such that the portions are activated to accept plating thereon; c) contacting the substrate with an electroless plating bath, such that areas of the substrate, which were contacted by the laser, plate, but areas that were not contacted by the laser do not plate.
Control system for a machine for digging and/or drilling earth, wherein said machine for digging and/or drilling earth comprises: - a digging head arranged to dig the ground; - a flexible load-bearing element arranged to support said digging head during normal operation; - at least a first and a second winch, each of which in turn comprises a drum (32, 33) about which at least part of the flexible load-bearing element can be wound, and a motor (30, 31) arranged to actuate said drum (32, 33); said control system comprising an electronic control unit adapted for controlling the movement of the winches (13,14), velocity sensor means (41, 42) arranged in each branch of load-bearing cable coming out from the winches (13,14) adapted for monitoring the movement of such a load-bearing cable, characterised in that such an electronic unit being arranged to calculate the differential velocity with which the digging tool can move, based on the detections of the velocity sensor means (41, 42). - a digging head arranged to dig the ground; - a flexible load-bearing element arranged to support said digging head during normal operation; - at least a first and a second winch, each of which in turn comprises a drum (32, 33) about which at least part of the flexible load-bearing element can be wound, and a motor (30, 31) arranged to actuate said drum (32, 33);
A method for controlling a state of charge of a vehicle battery to ensure the starting ability of the vehicle, wherein a battery temperature prediction for the vehicle battery is established, and the battery temperature prediction is used to determine a minimum charge state limit of the vehicle battery, and wherein the charge amount in the vehicle battery is controlled so that the state of charge of the battery at least does not fall below the minimum charge state limit, characterised in that while establishing the battery temperature prediction, data of a navigation system are considered which contain information about a future position of the vehicle, which navigation system is integrated into the vehicle or is coupled to the vehicle.
A shape memory chemical mechanical polishing pad for polishing a substrate selected from at least one of a magnetic substrate, an optical substrate and a semiconductor substrate; comprising: a polishing layer locked in a densified state; wherein the polishing layer comprises a shape memory matrix material transformable between an original shape and a programmed shape; wherein the polishing layer exhibits an original thickness, OT, when the shape memory matrix material is in the original shape; wherein the polishing layer exhibits a densified thickness, DT, in the densified state when the shape memory matrix material is fixed in the programmed shape; wherein the DT is ≤ 80 % of the OT; wherein the shape memory matrix material exhibits a ≥ 70% reduction in storage modulus as the temperature of the shape memory matrix material is raised from (T g -20)°C to (T g +20)°C; and, wherein the polishing layer has a polishing surface adapted for polishing the substrate. a polishing layer locked in a densified state; wherein the polishing layer comprises a shape memory matrix material transformable between an original shape and a programmed shape; wherein the polishing layer exhibits an original thickness, OT, when the shape memory matrix material is in the original shape; wherein the polishing layer exhibits a densified thickness, DT, in the densified state when the shape memory matrix material is fixed in the programmed shape; wherein the DT is ≤ 80 % of the OT; wherein the shape memory matrix material exhibits a ≥ 70% reduction in storage modulus as the temperature of the shape memory matrix material is raised from (T g -20)°C to (T g +20)°C; and, wherein the polishing layer has a polishing surface adapted for polishing the substrate.
A teleoperated surgical system comprising: an instrument manipulator including a first carriage driver and a second carriage driver, each carriage driver configured to provide independent rotary motion, each carriage driver including a first engagement feature; a surgical instrument supported by the instrument manipulator, the surgical instrument including first and second instrument drivers (610A-610E) configured to receive the rotary motion of the first and second carriage drivers, respectively, each instrument driver including a second engagement feature, the first and second instrument drivers (610A-610E) being rotationally coupled to each other such that rotation of either instrument driver causes the other to rotate; and a manipulator controller configured to control rotation of the first and second carriage drivers and control a rotation of the second carriage driver contrary to the rotation of the first carriage driver until the first engagement features of the first and second carriage drivers positively engage the second engagement features of the first and second instrument drivers (610A-610E). an instrument manipulator including a first carriage driver and a second carriage driver, each carriage driver configured to provide independent rotary motion, each carriage driver including a first engagement feature; a surgical instrument supported by the instrument manipulator, the surgical instrument including first and second instrument drivers (610A-610E) configured to receive the rotary motion of the first and second carriage drivers, respectively, each instrument driver including a second engagement feature, the first and second instrument drivers (610A-610E) being rotationally coupled to each other such that rotation of either instrument driver causes the other to rotate; and a manipulator controller configured to control rotation of the first and second carriage drivers and control a rotation of the second carriage driver contrary to the rotation of the first carriage driver until the first engagement features of the first and second carriage drivers positively engage the second engagement features of the first and second instrument drivers (610A-610E).
A process for polymerizing propylene comprising: contacting propylene and optionally one or more monomers with a catalyst system comprising a bis-indenyl Group 4 metallocene compound supported on silica, the silica treated with one or more organoaluminum compounds and one or more heterocyclic compounds, under slurry conditions in the presence of hydrogen at a temperature of 50°C to 160°C and a pressure of from 3 MPa to 20 MPa to provide a catalyst activity of greater than 13,607.76 kg (30,000 pounds) of product per 0.454 kg (per pound) of catalyst; and then recovering isotactic polypropylene having a melt flow rate of 20 dg/min or less. contacting propylene and optionally one or more monomers with a catalyst system comprising a bis-indenyl Group 4 metallocene compound supported on silica, the silica treated with one or more organoaluminum compounds and one or more heterocyclic compounds, under slurry conditions in the presence of hydrogen at a temperature of 50°C to 160°C and a pressure of from 3 MPa to 20 MPa to provide a catalyst activity of greater than 13,607.76 kg (30,000 pounds) of product per 0.454 kg (per pound) of catalyst; and then recovering isotactic polypropylene having a melt flow rate of 20 dg/min or less.
A work bench comprising: a supporting framework; a top member supported by said framework, the top member having an upper surface forming a working surface and having first and second side edges, a front edge and a back edge; and a canopy, the canopy comprising a back wall extending upwardly from adjacent said back edge of said top member and first and second side walls (122,123) extending forwardly from said back wall towards the front edge of said top member, each said side wall having a lower edge and a forward edge, a vertex (128,129) being defined between each said lower edge and forward edge and each said vertex being substantially vertically aligned with said front edge of said top member; and in which a gap (131,132) is defined between the lower edge of said first side wall and the upper surface of said top member below said vertex; where said canopy further comprises a roof member arranged to extend across said working surface supported by said back wall and said first and second side walls, characterized in that said roof member including a forward edge, and in which said forward edge is vertically aligned with said front edge of said top member, and said roof member further comprising a curtain comprising a plurality of elongate strips of a flexible material connected adjacent said forward edge and arranged to extend downwardly towards the upper surface of said top member. a supporting framework; a top member supported by said framework, the top member having an upper surface forming a working surface and having first and second side edges, a front edge and a back edge; and a canopy, the canopy comprising a back wall extending upwardly from adjacent said back edge of said top member and first and second side walls (122,123) extending forwardly from said back wall towards the front edge of said top member, each said side wall having a lower edge and a forward edge, a vertex (128,129) being defined between each said lower edge and forward edge and each said vertex being substantially vertically aligned with said front edge of said top member; and in which a gap (131,132) is defined between the lower edge of said first side wall and the upper surface of said top member below said vertex; where said canopy further comprises a roof member arranged to extend across said working surface supported by said back wall and said first and second side walls, characterized in that said roof member including a forward edge, and in which said forward edge is vertically aligned with said front edge of said top member, and said roof member further comprising a curtain comprising a plurality of elongate strips of a flexible material connected adjacent said forward edge and arranged to extend downwardly towards the upper surface of said top member.