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An aerosol-generating article for producing an inhalable aerosol upon heating, the aerosol-generating article comprising: a rod of aerosol-generating substrate comprising a gel composition, the gel composition comprising at least one gelling agent, at least one of an alkaloid compound and a cannabinoid compound, and an aerosol former; a mouthpiece element; and an intermediate hollow section between the rod of aerosol-generating substrate and the mouthpiece element, the intermediate hollow section comprising: a support element downstream of the rod of aerosol-generating substrate, the support element comprising a first hollow tubular segment defining a longitudinal cavity providing an unrestricted flow channel, the first hollow tubular segment having a wall thickness of at least 1 millimetre; and an aerosol-cooling element in axial alignment with the mouthpiece element and abutting the upstream end of the mouthpiece element, the aerosol-cooling element comprising a second hollow tubular segment having a length of less than 10 millimetres and an internal diameter of at least 2 millimetres, the second hollow tubular segment defining a longitudinal cavity providing an unrestricted flow channel, wherein the flow channel is empty. a rod of aerosol-generating substrate comprising a gel composition, the gel composition comprising at least one gelling agent, at least one of an alkaloid compound and a cannabinoid compound, and an aerosol former; a mouthpiece element; and an intermediate hollow section between the rod of aerosol-generating substrate and the mouthpiece element, the intermediate hollow section comprising: a support element downstream of the rod of aerosol-generating substrate, the support element comprising a first hollow tubular segment defining a longitudinal cavity providing an unrestricted flow channel, the first hollow tubular segment having a wall thickness of at least 1 millimetre; and an aerosol-cooling element in axial alignment with the mouthpiece element and abutting the upstream end of the mouthpiece element, the aerosol-cooling element comprising a second hollow tubular segment having a length of less than 10 millimetres and an internal diameter of at least 2 millimetres, the second hollow tubular segment defining a longitudinal cavity providing an unrestricted flow channel, wherein the flow channel is empty. a support element downstream of the rod of aerosol-generating substrate, the support element comprising a first hollow tubular segment defining a longitudinal cavity providing an unrestricted flow channel, the first hollow tubular segment having a wall thickness of at least 1 millimetre; and an aerosol-cooling element in axial alignment with the mouthpiece element and abutting the upstream end of the mouthpiece element, the aerosol-cooling element comprising a second hollow tubular segment having a length of less than 10 millimetres and an internal diameter of at least 2 millimetres, the second hollow tubular segment defining a longitudinal cavity providing an unrestricted flow channel, wherein the flow channel is empty.
Process for producing at least one metabolite of interest by conversion of a pentose in a microorganism, characterized in that said process comprises at least: (i) an operation of culturing a recombinant microorganism expressing a synthetic pathway for pentose assimilation catalyzed by a set of enzymes: - a recombinant enzyme consisting in a kinase capable to phosphorylate in position 1 a pentose selected from -Xylulose and/or -Ribulose, - a enzyme consisting in a aldolase capable to cleavage the pentose-1-phosphate in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), and wherein said synthetic pathway for pentose assimilation comprises at least the following steps: a) phosphorylation in position 1 of a pentose selected from -Xylulose and/or -Ribulose, catalyzed by said kinase, b) cleavage of the pentose-1-phosphate obtained at the end of step a) in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), catalyzed by said aldolase, and (ii) an operation of recovering said at least one metabolite of interest obtained at the end of the culturing operation (i). (i) an operation of culturing a recombinant microorganism expressing a synthetic pathway for pentose assimilation catalyzed by a set of enzymes: - a recombinant enzyme consisting in a kinase capable to phosphorylate in position 1 a pentose selected from -Xylulose and/or -Ribulose, - a enzyme consisting in a aldolase capable to cleavage the pentose-1-phosphate in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), and wherein said synthetic pathway for pentose assimilation comprises at least the following steps: a) phosphorylation in position 1 of a pentose selected from -Xylulose and/or -Ribulose, catalyzed by said kinase, b) cleavage of the pentose-1-phosphate obtained at the end of step a) in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), catalyzed by said aldolase, and - a recombinant enzyme consisting in a kinase capable to phosphorylate in position 1 a pentose selected from -Xylulose and/or -Ribulose, - a enzyme consisting in a aldolase capable to cleavage the pentose-1-phosphate in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), and wherein said synthetic pathway for pentose assimilation comprises at least the following steps: a) phosphorylation in position 1 of a pentose selected from -Xylulose and/or -Ribulose, catalyzed by said kinase, b) cleavage of the pentose-1-phosphate obtained at the end of step a) in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), catalyzed by said aldolase, and a) phosphorylation in position 1 of a pentose selected from -Xylulose and/or -Ribulose, catalyzed by said kinase, b) cleavage of the pentose-1-phosphate obtained at the end of step a) in order to obtain glycolaldehyde and dihydroxyacetone phosphate (DHAP), catalyzed by said aldolase, and (ii) an operation of recovering said at least one metabolite of interest obtained at the end of the culturing operation (i).
A laundry detergent composition, which comprises a) At least one water-soluble phthalocyanine compound; b) At least one cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone component; c) At least one hydrophilic binding agent; d) Detersive surfactant; and e) optionally additional detergent ingredients. a) At least one water-soluble phthalocyanine compound; b) At least one cross-linked polyvinylpyrrolidone component; c) At least one hydrophilic binding agent; d) Detersive surfactant; and e) optionally additional detergent ingredients.
A trunk exoskeleton (100, 500) including: • an upper part (200, 300) capable of being linked to the trunk of a user of the exoskeleton, • a pair of lower modules (210, 310) each capable of being linked to a lower limb (402, 403) of the user, each lower module being connected to the upper part by a separate pivot point (213, 313) located at the user's hips, • at least one elastic actuator (212, 312, 712, 812) configured to exert, when turned on, a compensating force moment on the user's trunk, • a mechanical coupling assembly configured to: • in a working posture of the user, cause the at least one elastic actuator to be turned on when the lower modules substantially form a same non-zero angle with the upper part, the exoskeleton then providing assistance, and • in a walking posture of the user, allow free counter-phase pivoting of the lower modules, without the exoskeleton providing assistance, characterized in that the coupling assembly includes: • a linking element coupling the lower modules together, • a guide element for the linking element, attached to the upper part, coupling the lower modules to the upper part via the linking element, the linking element and the guide element being flexible. • an upper part (200, 300) capable of being linked to the trunk of a user of the exoskeleton, • a pair of lower modules (210, 310) each capable of being linked to a lower limb (402, 403) of the user, each lower module being connected to the upper part by a separate pivot point (213, 313) located at the user's hips, • at least one elastic actuator (212, 312, 712, 812) configured to exert, when turned on, a compensating force moment on the user's trunk, • a mechanical coupling assembly configured to: • in a working posture of the user, cause the at least one elastic actuator to be turned on when the lower modules substantially form a same non-zero angle with the upper part, the exoskeleton then providing assistance, and • in a walking posture of the user, allow free counter-phase pivoting of the lower modules, without the exoskeleton providing assistance, characterized in that the coupling assembly includes: • a linking element coupling the lower modules together, • a guide element for the linking element, attached to the upper part, coupling the lower modules to the upper part via the linking element, • a linking element coupling the lower modules together, • a guide element for the linking element, attached to the upper part, coupling the lower modules to the upper part via the linking element, the linking element and the guide element being flexible.
An apparatus comprising: a transmitter configured to emit modulated light upon which data is encoded; a plurality of focusing lenses having an optical axis and being configured to focus the modulated light into respective optical fiber ferrules configured to receive respective optical fibers along a main direction, a lens holder sub-assembly that couples the plurality of focusing lenses to the respective optical fiber ferrules, and a connector coupled to the lens holder sub-assembly that directs the modulated light into one or more optical fibers, the connector being a Multiple-Fiber Push-On connector, wherein the optical axis of the plurality of focusing lenses is parallel to but not aligned with the main direction along which the optical fiber ferrules are configured to receive the optical fibers; and wherein the lens holder sub-assembly is tilted with respect to a propagation axis of the modulated light as it is directed into the plurality of focusing lenses, to an angle enabling the modulated light to pass through the lens holder sub-assembly despite the optical axis of the plurality of focusing lenses not being aligned with the main direction along which the optical fiber ferrules configured to receive the respective optical fibers. a transmitter configured to emit modulated light upon which data is encoded; a plurality of focusing lenses having an optical axis and being configured to focus the modulated light into respective optical fiber ferrules configured to receive respective optical fibers along a main direction, a lens holder sub-assembly that couples the plurality of focusing lenses to the respective optical fiber ferrules, and a connector coupled to the lens holder sub-assembly that directs the modulated light into one or more optical fibers, the connector being a Multiple-Fiber Push-On connector, wherein the optical axis of the plurality of focusing lenses is parallel to but not aligned with the main direction along which the optical fiber ferrules are configured to receive the optical fibers; and wherein the lens holder sub-assembly is tilted with respect to a propagation axis of the modulated light as it is directed into the plurality of focusing lenses, to an angle enabling the modulated light to pass through the lens holder sub-assembly despite the optical axis of the plurality of focusing lenses not being aligned with the main direction along which the optical fiber ferrules configured to receive the respective optical fibers. wherein the optical axis of the plurality of focusing lenses is parallel to but not aligned with the main direction along which the optical fiber ferrules are configured to receive the optical fibers; and wherein the lens holder sub-assembly is tilted with respect to a propagation axis of the modulated light as it is directed into the plurality of focusing lenses, to an angle enabling the modulated light to pass through the lens holder sub-assembly despite the optical axis of the plurality of focusing lenses not being aligned with the main direction along which the optical fiber ferrules configured to receive the respective optical fibers.
Method for forwarding an audiovisual sequence to a mobile unit, having the following steps: - an audiovisual sequence is received by a first and a second fixed unit; - the audiovisual sequence is stored in the first and second fixed units; - a first clip from the audiovisual sequence is sent from the first fixed unit to the mobile unit; - an end time for the first clip is determined on the basis of a time base of the first fixed unit by the first fixed unit; - time bases of the first and second fixed units are synchronized; - a second clip from the audiovisual sequence is selected by the second fixed unit on the basis of the end time of the first section; and - the second clip from the audiovisual sequence is sent from the second fixed unit to the mobile unit. - an audiovisual sequence is received by a first and a second fixed unit; - the audiovisual sequence is stored in the first and second fixed units; - a first clip from the audiovisual sequence is sent from the first fixed unit to the mobile unit; - an end time for the first clip is determined on the basis of a time base of the first fixed unit by the first fixed unit; - time bases of the first and second fixed units are synchronized; - a second clip from the audiovisual sequence is selected by the second fixed unit on the basis of the end time of the first section; and - the second clip from the audiovisual sequence is sent from the second fixed unit to the mobile unit.
An implant for reducing heart valve regurgitation comprising: a frame (100, 101, 102) having upper crowns (14, 114, 124, 144), lower crowns (16, 116) and struts (12, 112) between the upper and lower crowns, the frame (100, 101, 102) having a tissue engaging configuration having a tissue engaging diameter and an annulus remodeling configuration where the frame (100, 101, 102) has an annulus remodeling diameter that is less than the tissue engaging diameter; a plurality of anchoring members (20, 120) coupled with the lower crowns (16, 116) of the frame (100, 101, 102) for engaging cardiac tissue proximate the heart valve annulus; and a plurality of collars (18, 90, 118, 128, 148) coupled with the upper crowns (14, 114, 124, 144) of the frame (100, 101, 102), wherein when force is applied to the collars (18, 90, 118, 128, 148), the collars (18, 90, 118, 128, 148) slide along the upper crowns (14, 114, 124, 144) and the struts (12, 112) to move the frame (100, 101, 102) from the tissue engaging configuration towards the annulus remodeling configuration, characterized in that the lower crowns (16, 116) are inclined at an angle with respect to the struts (12, 112). a frame (100, 101, 102) having upper crowns (14, 114, 124, 144), lower crowns (16, 116) and struts (12, 112) between the upper and lower crowns, the frame (100, 101, 102) having a tissue engaging configuration having a tissue engaging diameter and an annulus remodeling configuration where the frame (100, 101, 102) has an annulus remodeling diameter that is less than the tissue engaging diameter; a plurality of anchoring members (20, 120) coupled with the lower crowns (16, 116) of the frame (100, 101, 102) for engaging cardiac tissue proximate the heart valve annulus; and a plurality of collars (18, 90, 118, 128, 148) coupled with the upper crowns (14, 114, 124, 144) of the frame (100, 101, 102), wherein when force is applied to the collars (18, 90, 118, 128, 148), the collars (18, 90, 118, 128, 148) slide along the upper crowns (14, 114, 124, 144) and the struts (12, 112) to move the frame (100, 101, 102) from the tissue engaging configuration towards the annulus remodeling configuration, characterized in that the lower crowns (16, 116) are inclined at an angle with respect to the struts (12, 112).
Method for manufacturing a torsion profile for twist beam axles of motor vehicles, wherein (a) in its middle range the twist beam axle has a torsion profile with a closed, double-walled V- or U-shaped cross section, (b) in its outer range (44, 46) the twist beam axle has an essentially tube-shaped cross section, and (c) a transition range is provided between the middle range and the outer range which is manufactured together with the middle and the outer range in one piece, comprising the steps of: (d) providing a work piece separated from a coil in the form of a metal strip, a blank, or any other essentially plane work piece, (e) forming of the workpiece without forming a tube as an intermediate product with at least one forming punch (12, 14) on both sides, wherein each of the two surfaces of the work piece fits to the surface of the forming punch, and (f) the work piece is then closed by a joining process to obtain a closed cross section as a last step, characterized by the steps of (g) cold pre-forming of the not yet closed work piece, (h) heating the work piece to a temperature above the AC3-point at least above 800°C, and (i) forming the not yet closed work piece with cold and/or cooled forming punches, wherein the respective forming punch only fits to the surface of such a portion of the work piece, which will obtain its final form in such step. (a) in its middle range the twist beam axle has a torsion profile with a closed, double-walled V- or U-shaped cross section, (b) in its outer range (44, 46) the twist beam axle has an essentially tube-shaped cross section, and (c) a transition range is provided between the middle range and the outer range which is manufactured together with the middle and the outer range in one piece, comprising the steps of: (d) providing a work piece separated from a coil in the form of a metal strip, a blank, or any other essentially plane work piece, (e) forming of the workpiece without forming a tube as an intermediate product with at least one forming punch (12, 14) on both sides, wherein each of the two surfaces of the work piece fits to the surface of the forming punch, and (f) the work piece is then closed by a joining process to obtain a closed cross section as a last step, characterized by the steps of (g) cold pre-forming of the not yet closed work piece, (h) heating the work piece to a temperature above the AC3-point at least above 800°C, and (i) forming the not yet closed work piece with cold and/or cooled forming punches, wherein the respective forming punch only fits to the surface of such a portion of the work piece, which will obtain its final form in such step.
Use of tricaprin for imparting cool feeling on a food product, wherein the amount of tricaprin added to the food product is 0.1 to 99 mass% relative to the total mass of the food product.
A parking assisting device, comprising: an ambient area detecting unit (20, 21, 70) configured to detect an obstacle or a parking frame in an ambient area surrounding a vehicle; and comprising a guiding unit (12, 22, 24, 30) configured to guide the vehicle to a parking initial position from which parking of the vehicle to a parking space is permissible, said parking space being adjacent to the detected obstacle or to the detected parking frame; characterized in that it further comprises a guidance mode in which the guiding unit is configured to guide (12, 22, 24, 30) the vehicle to the parking initial position said guidance mode being set up based on a distance between the vehicle and the detected obstacle or the detected parking frame in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle, and wherein an amount of movement of the vehicle to the parking initial position is configured to be varied depending on the distance in the vehicle width direction. an ambient area detecting unit (20, 21, 70) configured to detect an obstacle or a parking frame in an ambient area surrounding a vehicle; and comprising a guiding unit (12, 22, 24, 30) configured to guide the vehicle to a parking initial position from which parking of the vehicle to a parking space is permissible, said parking space being adjacent to the detected obstacle or to the detected parking frame; characterized in that it further comprises a guidance mode in which the guiding unit is configured to guide (12, 22, 24, 30) the vehicle to the parking initial position said guidance mode being set up based on a distance between the vehicle and the detected obstacle or the detected parking frame in a vehicle width direction of the vehicle, and wherein an amount of movement of the vehicle to the parking initial position is configured to be varied depending on the distance in the vehicle width direction.
Capacitive rotary position encoder for the absolute determination of a rotary position about a rotary axis, comprising ▪ a transceiver unit, comprising ∘ a first arrangement of N electrically conductive, capacitive sensitivity areas which are embodied as angle segments over a defined angle range, in particular of approximately 360°/N, which are distributed uniformly over the circumference, ∘ an electrically conductive reference area and ∘ an evaluation circuit, by means of which an electrical capacitance value between the reference area and one of the sensitivity areas is determinable, wherein the sensitivity areas and the reference area are embodied as conductor track structures on a first electronics printed circuit board, and ▪ a counterpart situated opposite the transceiver unit and rotatable relative thereto about the rotary axis and comprising ∘ a reference coupling area arranged opposite the reference area, and ∘ an arrangement of X ≥ 3 electrically conductive code areas electrically connected thereto, characterized in that the code areas • are embodied as angle segments having at least approximately the same defined angle range as the sensitivity areas and • are arranged in a rotationally asymmetrical angular distribution about the rotary axis. ▪ a transceiver unit, comprising ∘ a first arrangement of N electrically conductive, capacitive sensitivity areas which are embodied as angle segments over a defined angle range, in particular of approximately 360°/N, which are distributed uniformly over the circumference, ∘ an electrically conductive reference area and ∘ an evaluation circuit, by means of which an electrical capacitance value between the reference area and one of the sensitivity areas is determinable, wherein the sensitivity areas and the reference area are embodied as conductor track structures on a first electronics printed circuit board, and ∘ a first arrangement of N electrically conductive, capacitive sensitivity areas which are embodied as angle segments over a defined angle range, in particular of approximately 360°/N, which are distributed uniformly over the circumference, ∘ an electrically conductive reference area and ∘ an evaluation circuit, by means of which an electrical capacitance value between the reference area and one of the sensitivity areas is determinable, ▪ a counterpart situated opposite the transceiver unit and rotatable relative thereto about the rotary axis and comprising ∘ a reference coupling area arranged opposite the reference area, and ∘ an arrangement of X ≥ 3 electrically conductive code areas electrically connected thereto, ∘ a reference coupling area arranged opposite the reference area, and ∘ an arrangement of X ≥ 3 electrically conductive code areas electrically connected thereto, • are embodied as angle segments having at least approximately the same defined angle range as the sensitivity areas and • are arranged in a rotationally asymmetrical angular distribution about the rotary axis.