mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A tongue strengthening device comprising: an intraoral bolus simulator comprising an exterior surface and having an interior volume fillable with a fluid, wherein the intraoral bolus simulator comprises a sensor input component; and an extra oral user interface connected to the intraoral bolus simulator, wherein the intraoral bolus simulator is reciprocally moveable relative to the extra oral user interface in response to a movement of a user' s tongue, and wherein the sensor input component is configured to detect a pressure or force applied to the intraoral bolus simulator and/or to detect movement of the intraoral bolus simulator relative to the extra oral user interface, wherein the extra oral user interface comprises a use indicator configured to provide feedback to the user about the pressure or force applied to the intra oral bolus simulator and/or the movement of the intra oral bolus simulator relative to the extra oral user interface, wherein the sensor input component comprises an array of force sensors disposed in the intra oral bolus simulator, and the force sensors comprise a resistor, characterized in that the sensor input component comprises a jaw belt spaced apart from the intraoral bolus simulator, wherein one of the jaw belt and intraoral bolus simulator comprises a hall effect sensor, and wherein the other of the jaw belt and intraoral bolus simulator comprises a magnet. an intraoral bolus simulator comprising an exterior surface and having an interior volume fillable with a fluid, wherein the intraoral bolus simulator comprises a sensor input component; and an extra oral user interface connected to the intraoral bolus simulator, wherein the intraoral bolus simulator is reciprocally moveable relative to the extra oral user interface in response to a movement of a user' s tongue, and wherein the sensor input component is configured to detect a pressure or force applied to the intraoral bolus simulator and/or to detect movement of the intraoral bolus simulator relative to the extra oral user interface, wherein the extra oral user interface comprises a use indicator configured to provide feedback to the user about the pressure or force applied to the intra oral bolus simulator and/or the movement of the intra oral bolus simulator relative to the extra oral user interface, wherein the sensor input component comprises an array of force sensors disposed in the intra oral bolus simulator, and the force sensors comprise a resistor, characterized in that the sensor input component comprises a jaw belt spaced apart from the intraoral bolus simulator, wherein one of the jaw belt and intraoral bolus simulator comprises a hall effect sensor, and wherein the other of the jaw belt and intraoral bolus simulator comprises a magnet.
Method for collecting information relating to a flow routed in a communication network, said network comprising, in a data plane, packet-processing devices that are configured so as to process packets on the basis of flow-processing rules and, in a control plane, at least one control device that is configured so as to control packet-processing devices and to manage said flow-processing rules, said method comprising, for an analysis device: - identifying at least one flow-processing rule configured so as to process a flow comprising a first characteristic associated with a first endpoint device of a flow to be sought in the communication network and applied by a processing device; - determining a second characteristic, associated with a second endpoint device, based on the identified processing rule. - identifying at least one flow-processing rule configured so as to process a flow comprising a first characteristic associated with a first endpoint device of a flow to be sought in the communication network and applied by a processing device; - determining a second characteristic, associated with a second endpoint device, based on the identified processing rule.
An integrated circuit, IC, interconnect structure (201; 801; 1601), comprising: a first interconnect level comprising: a first metallization line co-planar with an adjacent second metallization line; a third metallization line (535; 1835) out of a plane of the first and second metallization lines, the third metallization line (535; 1835) between and vertically separated from the first and second metallization lines, the third metallization line (535; 1835) having a centerline (C L) coincident with a centerline (C L) of a space between the first and second metallization lines; and a second interconnect level above or below the first interconnect level, the second interconnect level comprising one or more metallization lines interconnected to one or more of the first, second, or third metallization lines (235, 535; 1835) by via metallization. a first interconnect level comprising: a first metallization line co-planar with an adjacent second metallization line; a third metallization line (535; 1835) out of a plane of the first and second metallization lines, the third metallization line (535; 1835) between and vertically separated from the first and second metallization lines, the third metallization line (535; 1835) having a centerline (C L) coincident with a centerline (C L) of a space between the first and second metallization lines; and a second interconnect level above or below the first interconnect level, the second interconnect level comprising one or more metallization lines interconnected to one or more of the first, second, or third metallization lines (235, 535; 1835) by via metallization.
A dry expanded food product comprising at least the following ingredients: - a food grade animal or plant protein concentrate, - a food grade fat, - a food grade texturizing additive selected from the group consisting of plant hydrocolloids and gelling agents, preferably modified starch, proteolytic additives and their hydrolysis products, and acidifying agents and their salts, - residual water, characterized in that the weight ratio of food grade fat to water is from 5/1 to 3/1. - a food grade animal or plant protein concentrate, - a food grade fat, - a food grade texturizing additive selected from the group consisting of plant hydrocolloids and gelling agents, preferably modified starch, proteolytic additives and their hydrolysis products, and acidifying agents and their salts, - residual water, characterized in that the weight ratio of food grade fat to water is from 5/1 to 3/1.
A connector, comprising: a housing having a terminal insertion hole; a terminal that is inserted into the terminal insertion hole; an O ring that is attached so as to surround a periphery of the terminal and blocks a gap between the terminal insertion hole and the terminal; and a fastener for fastening and fixing a mating terminal to the terminal; characterized in that the connector further comprises an O ring holder that is pressed toward the O ring by the fastener and pushes the O ring toward the gap between the terminal insertion hole and the terminal. a housing having a terminal insertion hole; a terminal that is inserted into the terminal insertion hole; an O ring that is attached so as to surround a periphery of the terminal and blocks a gap between the terminal insertion hole and the terminal; and a fastener for fastening and fixing a mating terminal to the terminal; characterized in that the connector further comprises an O ring holder that is pressed toward the O ring by the fastener and pushes the O ring toward the gap between the terminal insertion hole and the terminal.
A process of making a microneedle array comprising: providing a microneedle array having a plurality of microneedles of a desired shape; illuminating at least a portion of said microneedle array that comprises at least one microneedle; capturing an observed image of said at least one microneedle using an optical device, wherein the observed image is at least one shadow projected onto a surface of the microneedle array from said at least one microneedle; electronically processing said observed image and determining from said observed image at least one shape parameter for said at least one microneedle; accepting said microneedle array if said at least one shape parameter is within an acceptable range; thereby providing a microneedle array that comprises a known shape of the plurality of microneedles. providing a microneedle array having a plurality of microneedles of a desired shape; illuminating at least a portion of said microneedle array that comprises at least one microneedle; capturing an observed image of said at least one microneedle using an optical device, wherein the observed image is at least one shadow projected onto a surface of the microneedle array from said at least one microneedle; electronically processing said observed image and determining from said observed image at least one shape parameter for said at least one microneedle; accepting said microneedle array if said at least one shape parameter is within an acceptable range; thereby providing a microneedle array that comprises a known shape of the plurality of microneedles.
A data deduplication method comprising: • receiving an overwrite request sent by an external device, wherein the overwrite request carries a data block and a first address into which the data block is to be stored; • determining whether an overwrite quantity of the first address exceeds a first threshold within a time period [t1, t2], wherein both t1 and t2 are time points, and t2 is later than t1; • storing the data block without deduplication operation when the overwrite quantity of the first address exceeds the first threshold within the time period [t1, t2]; and • performing a deduplication operation on the data block when the overwrite quantity of the first address does not exceed the first threshold within the time period [t1, t2]. • receiving an overwrite request sent by an external device, wherein the overwrite request carries a data block and a first address into which the data block is to be stored; • determining whether an overwrite quantity of the first address exceeds a first threshold within a time period [t1, t2], wherein both t1 and t2 are time points, and t2 is later than t1; • storing the data block without deduplication operation when the overwrite quantity of the first address exceeds the first threshold within the time period [t1, t2]; and • performing a deduplication operation on the data block when the overwrite quantity of the first address does not exceed the first threshold within the time period [t1, t2].
Clamping collar for holding at least one network element on a post, said collar being intended to grip said post, said collar comprising: - tightening means that are able to tighten the collar, - holding means for holding said at least one network element on the post, wherein - the collar also comprises positioning means for positioning the collar, which are designed to connect the collar to a positioning tool, so as to be able to position the collar by means of the positioning tool, - the collar also comprises a first collar part and a second collar part; - the tightening means are able to bring the first collar part and the second collar part closer together and are configured to be actuated by means of a tightening tool, said tightening means comprising: - linking means for linking the two collar parts, - grasping means that are able to be grasped by means of the tightening tool, characterized in that said tightening means comprise - angular transmission means forming a universal joint between the grasping means and the linking means, such that a rotation of the grasping means by means of the tightening tool makes possible a rotation of the linking means, the rotation of the linking means bringing the first collar part and the second collar part closer together. - tightening means that are able to tighten the collar, - holding means for holding said at least one network element on the post, wherein - the collar also comprises positioning means for positioning the collar, which are designed to connect the collar to a positioning tool, so as to be able to position the collar by means of the positioning tool, - the collar also comprises a first collar part and a second collar part; - the tightening means are able to bring the first collar part and the second collar part closer together and are configured to be actuated by means of a tightening tool, said tightening means comprising: - linking means for linking the two collar parts, - grasping means that are able to be grasped by means of the tightening tool, characterized in that said tightening means comprise - angular transmission means forming a universal joint between the grasping means and the linking means,
A solar protection system for an adjustable solar protection blind in a closed cavity façade, having a drive motor and a first angular gear, both of which are located outside the closed cavity façade, the first angular gear being introduced into the interior of the façade via a leadthrough element through the profile sections of the façade and being connected inside the façade to a second angular gear, and the second angular gear driving a reversing drive shaft for the solar protection blind, characterized in that the second angular gear also drives a rotary encoder measuring system in the form of a reference module on the reversing drive shaft of the solar protection blind, and the reference module makes it possible to regulate the varying length of the solar protection blind automatically.
An apparatus for photometric measurement of biological liquids comprising: - a plurality of spaced apart sample regions; - a light source adapted to emit light comprising at least one frequency; - a lens system comprising a light coupling system, wherein the light coupling system is disposed between the light source and the plurality of sample regions, the light coupling system comprising at least one telecentric element and a plurality of light mixing rods, wherein each sample region is assigned at least one of the light mixing rods, wherein the telecentric element is disposed between the light source and the plurality of sample regions, wherein each of the plurality of light mixing rods is tapered such that a narrower end of each light mixing rod faces the plurality of sample regions, and the plurality of light mixing rods is disposed between the telecentric element and the plurality of sample regions; - a detector disposed to receive light beams originating from the plurality of sample regions, - wherein an optical detection system is further disposed between the plurality of sample regions and the detector, said optical detection system comprising the telecentric element and the plurality of light mixing rods, such that the light originating from the plurality of sample regions passes the telecentric element and the plurality of light mixing rods of the optical detection system. - a plurality of spaced apart sample regions; - a light source adapted to emit light comprising at least one frequency; - a lens system comprising a light coupling system, wherein the light coupling system is disposed between the light source and the plurality of sample regions, the light coupling system comprising at least one telecentric element and a plurality of light mixing rods, wherein each sample region is assigned at least one of the light mixing rods, wherein the telecentric element is disposed between the light source and the plurality of sample regions, wherein each of the plurality of light mixing rods is tapered such that a narrower end of each light mixing rod faces the plurality of sample regions, and the plurality of light mixing rods is disposed between the telecentric element and the plurality of sample regions; - a detector disposed to receive light beams originating from the plurality of sample regions, - wherein an optical detection system is further disposed between the plurality of sample regions and the detector, said optical detection system comprising the telecentric element and the plurality of light mixing rods, such that the light originating from the plurality of sample regions passes the telecentric element and the plurality of light mixing rods of the optical detection system.
An interconnected locking system comprising: a plurality of locks, wherein the plurality of locks have a wireless communication feature that allows wireless communication between the locks; wherein the plurality of locks are interconnected so as to be locked and/or unlocked in a coordinated manner upon actuation of a first lock of the plurality of locks, wherein the interconnected locking system can be configured with different modes of operation in which the number and selection of the locks that are locked/unlocked upon activation can be configured by the user. a plurality of locks, wherein the plurality of locks have a wireless communication feature that allows wireless communication between the locks; wherein the plurality of locks are interconnected so as to be locked and/or unlocked in a coordinated manner upon actuation of a first lock of the plurality of locks, wherein the interconnected locking system can be configured with different modes of operation in which the number and selection of the locks that are locked/unlocked upon activation can be configured by the user.
A high-temperature butterfly valve, comprising a valve assembly and a valve actuator configured to couple to the valve assembly, with the valve actuator including an actuator shaft configured to couple to a valve shaft of the valve assembly, and a fluid cooling system configured to flow a cooling fluid through at least a portion of the valve actuator; the high-temperature butterfly valve being characterized by: an actuator flange formed on the valve actuator and configured to mate to the valve assembly, with the actuator flange comprising an actuator outer mating portion and an actuator inner mating portion, with the actuator outer mating portion being configured to minimize heat transfer between the valve assembly and the actuator flange and with at least a portion of the actuator inner mating portion being in thermal contact with the fluid cooling system, wherein the fluid cooling system is configured to remove heat received from the valve assembly. an actuator flange formed on the valve actuator and configured to mate to the valve assembly, with the actuator flange comprising an actuator outer mating portion and an actuator inner mating portion, with the actuator outer mating portion being configured to minimize heat transfer between the valve assembly and the actuator flange and with at least a portion of the actuator inner mating portion being in thermal contact with the fluid cooling system, wherein the fluid cooling system is configured to remove heat received from the valve assembly.
Thermal insulation device, in particular for buildings, comprising at least one panel comprising two walls (110, 120) separated by a main peripheral spacer for defining a gas-tight chamber, and at least two flexible films (150, 160) positioned in said chamber and suitable for being selectively switched between two states: one of thermal conduction wherein said flexible films (150, 160) are at least partially in mutual contact, and the other of thermal insulation wherein the flexible films (150, 160) are separated, under the influence of pressure variations in said gas-tight chamber, applied by fluid control means, characterised in that each pair of two adjacent films (150, 160) defines therebetween gas-tight compartments and in the thermal insulation state, the distance separating the flexible films (150, 160) is shorter than the average free path of the gas molecules in the space defined between said flexible films (150, 160).
Device for packaging a cosmetic product in the form of a stick, in particular lipstick, having: - a distributor mechanism, having a proximal part and a rotary distal part, configured such that the rotary movement of the distal part with respect to the proximal part is accompanied by an axial movement of the stick relative to the proximal part, - a case having a body made of, in particular transparent, mineral glass, in which said mechanism can be fitted and secured, the glass body having a neck and the case having a ring made of thermoplastic material which is attached and secured to the neck and to which said mechanism is secured. - a distributor mechanism, having a proximal part and a rotary distal part, configured such that the rotary movement of the distal part with respect to the proximal part is accompanied by an axial movement of the stick relative to the proximal part, - a case having a body made of, in particular transparent, mineral glass, in which said mechanism can be fitted and secured, the glass body having a neck and the case having a ring made of thermoplastic material which is attached and secured to the neck and to which said mechanism is secured.
Method for detecting that a rotatable microwave distribution apparatus of a household microwave appliance is at a standstill, and in said method - while microwaves are being supplied into a cooking compartment of the household microwave appliance, at least one microwave leakage radiation is monitored for angle-dependent recurring fluctuations (Max1, Min, Max2) and - if an absence of such fluctuations (Max1, Min, Max2) is detected, at least one action is triggered. - while microwaves are being supplied into a cooking compartment of the household microwave appliance, at least one microwave leakage radiation is monitored for angle-dependent recurring fluctuations (Max1, Min, Max2) and - if an absence of such fluctuations (Max1, Min, Max2) is detected, at least one action is triggered.
A method for printing a fabric, characterized in comprising the following steps: a) applying to selected areas of a fabric a composition comprising - 4% to 40% by weight of at least one strong base MOH, where M is an alkali metal; - water and a thickener; said composition having a viscosity suitable to be printed on said fabric and being free from amines and amino groups; a1) drying said printed fabric; and b) treating the dry, printed, fabric with a dye that is suitable to react with said base to impart a colour on said fabric area where said composition was applied, said dye becoming fixed on the said printed areas of the fabric more than on the remaining parts of the fabric. a) applying to selected areas of a fabric a composition comprising - 4% to 40% by weight of at least one strong base MOH, where M is an alkali metal; - water and a thickener; said composition having a viscosity suitable to be printed on said fabric and being free from amines and amino groups; a1) drying said printed fabric; and - 4% to 40% by weight of at least one strong base MOH, where M is an alkali metal; - water and a thickener; b) treating the dry, printed, fabric with a dye that is suitable to react with said base to impart a colour on said fabric area where said composition was applied, said dye becoming fixed on the said printed areas of the fabric more than on the remaining parts of the fabric.