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A magnetic field sensor, comprising: one or more magnetic field sensing elements configured to generate a magnetic field signal responsive to a magnetic field; and a threshold module coupled to receive at least one of a positive peak signal having a plurality of positive peak values or a negative peak signal having a plurality of negative peak values, the plurality of positive peak values representative of different respective positive peaks of the magnetic field signal and the plurality of negative peak values representative of different respective negative peaks of the magnetic field signal, wherein the threshold module is configured to combine the plurality of positive peak values and/or the plurality of negative peak values to generate a measured threshold value, wherein the magnetic field sensor further comprises a nonvolatile memory device configured to store, at a storage time, the measured threshold value characterized in that the memory device is further configured to store the measured threshold value in a backup memory region at a different time than the storage time. one or more magnetic field sensing elements configured to generate a magnetic field signal responsive to a magnetic field; and a threshold module coupled to receive at least one of a positive peak signal having a plurality of positive peak values or a negative peak signal having a plurality of negative peak values, the plurality of positive peak values representative of different respective positive peaks of the magnetic field signal and the plurality of negative peak values representative of different respective negative peaks of the magnetic field signal, wherein the threshold module is configured to combine the plurality of positive peak values and/or the plurality of negative peak values to generate a measured threshold value, wherein the magnetic field sensor further comprises a nonvolatile memory device configured to store, at a storage time, the measured threshold value characterized in that the memory device is further configured to store the measured threshold value in a backup memory region at a different time than the storage time.
A method for working a synthetic quartz glass substrate, comprising at least the steps of lapping, etching, mirror polishing, and cleaning a synthetic quartz glass substrate having front and back surfaces, thereby polishing the front surface to a mirror-like surface, wherein the etching step uses hydrofluoric acid or buffered hydrofluoric acid at pH 4 to 7; the back surface of the synthetic quartz glass substrate at the end of the mirror polishing has a surface roughness (Ra) of at least 0.15 μm as measured according to JIS D-1601, and the front surface of the synthetic quartz glass substrate at the end of the mirror polishing has a surface roughness (Ra) not above 0.8 nm.
A Power Supply Unit comprising: - an output providing electrical power between a positive power supply line (LED+) and a common ground line (LED-), - a communication line, and - an adjustable current generator responsive to an internal measurement signal (Vout) generating an output current (Iout) at the output, wherein the Power Supply Unit is configured to power at least one Light Engine Module comprising a current set resistor (Rset) with its value of conductance being indicative for the current demand of the Light Engine Module, said current set resistor (Rset) being connected between said communication line and said common ground line (LED-), and wherein the Power Supply Unit comprises a voltage source (Vk) coupled to the communication line, and a current measurement unit configured to measure a current through the communication line and generating the internal measurement signal (Vout) depending on the measured current through the communication line, characterized in that said current measurement unit comprises: - an operational amplifier (OpAmp), wherein the voltage source (Vk) is connected between said common ground line (LED-) and a positive input of the operational amplifier (OpAmp), said communication line is connected to a negative input of the operational amplifier (OpAmp) and an output of the operational amplifier (OpAmp) outputs the internal measurement signal (Vout), and - a current measurement resistor (Rfb) connected between the negative input of the operational amplifier and the output of the operational amplifier (OpAmp); and wherein said Power Supply Unit is configured to determine the value of said current set resistor (Rset) by clearing out the voltage drop on said common ground line by applying via said voltage source (Vk) two different voltages to said communication line. - an output providing electrical power between a positive power supply line (LED+) and a common ground line (LED-), - a communication line, and - an adjustable current generator responsive to an internal measurement signal (Vout) generating an output current (Iout) at the output, - an operational amplifier (OpAmp), wherein the voltage source (Vk) is connected between said common ground line (LED-) and a positive input of the operational amplifier (OpAmp), said communication line is connected to a negative input of the operational amplifier (OpAmp) and an output of the operational amplifier (OpAmp) outputs the internal measurement signal (Vout), and - a current measurement resistor (Rfb) connected between the negative input of the operational amplifier and the output of the operational amplifier (OpAmp); and
A method of layerwise solid freeform fabrication, comprising, for each of at least a few of the layers: dispensing and hardening at least a first modeling material and a second modeling material to form a core region and an envelope region at least partially surrounding said core region, wherein a ratio between the elastic moduli of adjacent regions, when hardened, is from about 1 to about 20; thereby fabricating an object being constructed from a plurality of layers and a layered core constituting core regions and a layered shell constituting envelope regions, characterized in that a width within said layer of said envelope region is calculated separately for each layer, in order to control the thermo-mechanical properties of the object. dispensing and hardening at least a first modeling material and a second modeling material to form a core region and an envelope region at least partially surrounding said core region, wherein a ratio between the elastic moduli of adjacent regions, when hardened, is from about 1 to about 20; thereby fabricating an object being constructed from a plurality of layers and a layered core constituting core regions and a layered shell constituting envelope regions, characterized in that a width within said layer of said envelope region is calculated separately for each layer, in order to control the thermo-mechanical properties of the object.
A polyethylene fiber comprising a polyethylene, wherein the polyethylene has an intrinsic viscosity [η] of greater than or equal to 0.8 dL/g, and less than 5 dL/g, and substantially contains ethylene as a repeating unit, pores are formed from the surface of the fiber to the inside of the fiber, the average diameter for the pores ranges from 3 nm to 1 μm when the diameter is measured, by each pore being approximated by a column, at a contact angle of 140 degrees, in a mercury intrusion method, and the porosity of the pores ranges from 1.5 % to 15 %, wherein the pore average diameter and the porosity are determined as indicated in the description.
A draping system configured to maintain sterility comprising: a drape comprising: an area defined by a predetermined length and a predetermined width; a selectively separable portion extending along a longitudinal portion; and a first edge at a first terminus of the predetermined width and a second edge at a second terminus of the predetermined width, the first and second edges (44, 48) adapted to at least partially overlap one another to form a z-shaped fold; a lock device extending along the predetermined length and configured to maintain the first and second edges (44, 48) in the z-shaped fold until the lock device is disengaged; and a first perforation line extending through the lock device along the predetermined length and configured to be broken to disengage the lock device. an area defined by a predetermined length and a predetermined width; a selectively separable portion extending along a longitudinal portion; and a first edge at a first terminus of the predetermined width and a second edge at a second terminus of the predetermined width, the first and second edges (44, 48) adapted to at least partially overlap one another to form a z-shaped fold; a lock device extending along the predetermined length and configured to maintain the first and second edges (44, 48) in the z-shaped fold until the lock device is disengaged; and a first perforation line extending through the lock device along the predetermined length and configured to be broken to disengage the lock device.
Orthopaedic fixation device (16; 120; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190) for connecting a first anchoring element having a connecting section and being adapted to be anchored in or on a bone to a connecting element adapted to be connected to a second anchoring element adapted to be anchored in or on a bone, wherein the fixation device (16; 120; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190) is movable relative to the connecting element and to the anchoring element in an adjusting position and is adapted to be secured on the connecting element and on the anchoring element in a fixing position, wherein a single tensioning member (50; 122; 166; 172) supported so as to be movable is provided for transferring the fixation device (16; 120; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190) from the adjusting position and into the fixing position and vice versa, characterized in that a first clamping device is provided for clampingly securing the fixation device (16; 120; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190) on the connecting element in the fixing position, that a second clamping device is provided for clampingly securing the fixation device (16; 120; 140; 150; 160; 170; 180; 190) on the anchoring element in the fixing position and that the first clamping device comprises the tensioning member (50; 122; 166; 172) and that the second clamping device comprises the tensioning member (50; 122; 166; 172).
System of monitoring of a pipe for the transportation of a fluid at a predefined pressure value, the system comprising at least one pressure pulses generator device hydraulically connected to the fluid transported by the pipe, wherein each pressure pulses generator device comprises: - at least one first tank, designed to contain a first predefined quantity of fluid coming from the pipe and to maintain said first predefined quantity of fluid at a first pressure value (P 1) which is smaller than the predefined pressure value of the fluid transported by the pipe; - at least one second tank, designed to contain a predefined quantity of fluid coming from the pipe and to maintain said second predefined quantity of fluid at a second pressure value (P 2) which is greater than the predefined pressure value of the fluid transported by the pipe, wherein said first tank and said second tank are configured to generate respectively a negative pressure pulse, caused by the passage of fluid from the pipe to said first tank, and a positive pressure pulse, caused by the passage of fluid from said second tank to the pipe; - at least one pressure transducer, designed to measure the pressure values of the fluid and to convert said pressure values into respective recorded acoustic signals (s(t)), - the system of monitoring comprising moreover at least one measurement station (22, 24) placed along the pipe and provided with one or more vibroacoustic sensors configured to record the acoustic signals (s A (t), s B (t)) generated by one or more pressure pulses generator devices. - at least one first tank, designed to contain a first predefined quantity of fluid coming from the pipe and to maintain said first predefined quantity of fluid at a first pressure value (P 1) which is smaller than the predefined pressure value of the fluid transported by the pipe; - at least one second tank, designed to contain a predefined quantity of fluid coming from the pipe and to maintain said second predefined quantity of fluid at a second pressure value (P 2) which is greater than the predefined pressure value of the fluid transported by the pipe, wherein said first tank and said second tank are configured to generate respectively a negative pressure pulse, caused by the passage of fluid from the pipe to said first tank, and a positive pressure pulse, caused by the passage of fluid from said second tank to the pipe; - at least one pressure transducer, designed to measure the pressure values of the fluid and to convert said pressure values into respective recorded acoustic signals (s(t)), - the system of monitoring comprising moreover at least one measurement station (22, 24) placed along the pipe and provided with one or more vibroacoustic sensors configured to record the acoustic signals (s A (t), s B (t)) generated by one or more pressure pulses generator devices.
A handheld sanding device comprising: a platen having a base configured to have an abrasive sheet attached thereto, and arranged to transmit a motion provided by a drive mechanism and that includes an aperture extending through a thickness of the platen; a locking mechanism attached to the platen, the locking mechanism comprising a cam member that is movable between an unlock position and a lock position; and a removable accessory comprising a tab arranged to fit into the aperture of the platen, wherein the cam member engages the tab when the tab is positioned through the aperture and the cam member is moved to the lock position; wherein the platen further comprises a slot and the removable accessory further comprises a flanged tab, the flanged tab is received in the slot when the tab is positioned through the aperture, the flanged tab includes one or more flanges, the one or more flanges are biased toward the platen when the cam member is moved to the lock position, the flanged tab includes a trunk extending from a base of the removable accessory, and the one or more flanges extend outwardly from the trunk; characterised in that the trunk of the flanged tab is configured to be slid from a periphery of the platen into the slot. a platen having a base configured to have an abrasive sheet attached thereto, and arranged to transmit a motion provided by a drive mechanism and that includes an aperture extending through a thickness of the platen; a locking mechanism attached to the platen, the locking mechanism comprising a cam member that is movable between an unlock position and a lock position; and a removable accessory comprising a tab arranged to fit into the aperture of the platen, wherein the cam member engages the tab when the tab is positioned through the aperture and the cam member is moved to the lock position; wherein the platen further comprises a slot and the removable accessory further comprises a flanged tab, the flanged tab is received in the slot when the tab is positioned through the aperture, the flanged tab includes one or more flanges, the one or more flanges are biased toward the platen when the cam member is moved to the lock position, the flanged tab includes a trunk extending from a base of the removable accessory, and the one or more flanges extend outwardly from the trunk; characterised in that the trunk of the flanged tab is configured to be slid from a periphery of the platen into the slot.
A centrifugal compressor impeller, comprising: a plurality of full blades that stand equally spaced in a circumferential direction and extend from a fluid inlet part to a fluid outlet part on a surface of a hub; and splitter blades each provided to extend from a point in a flow passage formed between the full blades arranged adjacent each other, to the outlet part, wherein the centrifugal compressor includes a tip clearance between tips of the full blades and a shroud, and leading edge portions on a shroud side of the splitter blades are offset from a circumferentially equidistant position between the full blades toward a suction side of the full blade, while trailing edge portions on a hub side of the splitter blades are offset from the circumferentially equidistant position between the full blades toward the suction side of the full blade, so that a tip leakage vortex flowing from the tip clearance toward the leading edge portions of the splitter blades flows over the leading edge portions of the splitter blades, or so that the leading edge portions conforms to a direction of the tip leakage vortex, characterized in that each of the splitter blades is arranged so that the trailing edge portion on the shroud side of said each of the splitter blades is disposed offset from the equidistant position toward a pressure side of the full blade. a plurality of full blades that stand equally spaced in a circumferential direction and extend from a fluid inlet part to a fluid outlet part on a surface of a hub; and splitter blades each provided to extend from a point in a flow passage formed between the full blades arranged adjacent each other, to the outlet part,
An apparatus for producing a single dose of a foamed liquid milk composition including a disposable container with an inner surface, an internal volume inside the container which is bounded by the inner surface, an opening to the internal volume, a single dose of a liquid milk composition inside the internal volume and a seal to seal the liquid milk composition inside the internal volume, wherein, upon agitation of the container, the liquid milk composition is aerated, causing the liquid milk composition to foam, the seal then being actuable to allow the foamed composition to be discharged from the container, wherein the container includes within, or exposed to, the volume at least one foam enhancing formation, and the composition includes, at least, milk having a fat content of 0% - 4%, a protein, an edible natural gum, and at least one additive, characterised in that the additive includes one or more of a flavourant, an alcohol, a colourant, an acid modifier, a vitamin and a stimulant.
A process for making a blocked mercaptosilane wherein said blocked mercaptosilane is a thioester-containing organosilicon compound, comprising the steps of: reacting mercaptosilane with organic halide or anhydride in the presence of at least one acid acceptor to produce a slurry reaction product, wherein said acid acceptor in free form is water insoluble and the respective salt of said acid acceptor is water soluble; washing the slurry reaction product with water or brine to produce an organic phase that comprises the blocked mercaptosilane and an aqueous phase that is immiscible with the organic phase and that comprises the respective salt of the acid acceptor. reacting mercaptosilane with organic halide or anhydride in the presence of at least one acid acceptor to produce a slurry reaction product, wherein said acid acceptor in free form is water insoluble and the respective salt of said acid acceptor is water soluble; washing the slurry reaction product with water or brine to produce an organic phase that comprises the blocked mercaptosilane and an aqueous phase that is immiscible with the organic phase and that comprises the respective salt of the acid acceptor.
A method of automatically emitting a fire extinguishing agent into a commercial kitchen in response to a fire or conditions in the commercial kitchen that pose a potential for a fire, wherein the fire extinguishing agent and a gas expellant are contained in a pressurized canister having a pressure outlet and a pressure activated main control valve for controlling the flow of the fire extinguishing agent from the canister, wherein a second canister containing a fire extinguishing agent and a gas expellant is operatively connected to said canister, the method comprising: in response to a fire in the commercial kitchen, directing a fire signal to a solenoid valve connected in a line leading from the pressure outlet to the pressure activated main control valve of the canister; employing the fire signal to actuate the solenoid valve; upon actuation of the solenoid valve, exposing the main control valve to the internal pressure of the canister; employing the internal pressure of the canister to actuate and open the main control valve; after the main control valve is opened, directing the fire extinguishing agent from the canister through the main control valve and into a fire extinguishing distribution network that extends into a kitchen hood structure in the commercial kitchen; and employing the internal pressure in said canister to actuate a second control valve associated with the second canister. in response to a fire in the commercial kitchen, directing a fire signal to a solenoid valve connected in a line leading from the pressure outlet to the pressure activated main control valve of the canister; employing the fire signal to actuate the solenoid valve; upon actuation of the solenoid valve, exposing the main control valve to the internal pressure of the canister; employing the internal pressure of the canister to actuate and open the main control valve; after the main control valve is opened, directing the fire extinguishing agent from the canister through the main control valve and into a fire extinguishing distribution network that extends into a kitchen hood structure in the commercial kitchen; and employing the internal pressure in said canister to actuate a second control valve associated with the second canister.
A method comprising: sending, by a relay node to a candidate base station via a Xn connection with the candidate base station, a request for transmission of reference signals, wherein the Xn connection includes, at least in part, a wireless connection; receiving, by the relay node from the candidate base station, a reference signal configuration, wherein the reference signal configuration comprises a channel state information reference signal configuration; and measuring, by the relay node, one or more signal parameters of one or more received reference signals based on the received reference signal configuration, wherein the candidate base station is a candidate for a handover of a wireless backhaul connection from a serving base station to the candidate base station. sending, by a relay node to a candidate base station via a Xn connection with the candidate base station, a request for transmission of reference signals, wherein the Xn connection includes, at least in part, a wireless connection; receiving, by the relay node from the candidate base station, a reference signal configuration, wherein the reference signal configuration comprises a channel state information reference signal configuration; and measuring, by the relay node, one or more signal parameters of one or more received reference signals based on the received reference signal configuration, wherein the candidate base station is a candidate for a handover of a wireless backhaul connection from a serving base station to the candidate base station.