mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Stent with guide wire which has a proximal end with a proximal structure B and a distal end with a functional part A, wherein the stent is preshaped for receiving a super-structure at the implantation site, but can be transferred to a volume-reduced rolled-up form for introduction through a microcatheter and a guide wire arranged at the proximal end, wherein the stent as regards its super-structure adopts the form of a longitudinally open tube with two edges (7, 8) and has a loop structure of bars or filaments connected to one another, characterised in that the stent has at its proximal end, a tapering structure in which the bars or filaments converge in a connecting point which is the link for the guide wire, and in that the edges (7, 8) cover one another above or below in the super-structure.
Pneumatic tyre tread that is formed from a rubber composition and that contacts the road surface when the tyre rolls, the pneumatic tyre tread characterized by having a tread portion, in which is formed at least one primary groove of depth D and width W having a base surface and two opposing walls, and multiple flexible fences of thickness E, which extend inside the primary groove such that at least 70% of the cross-sectional area of the primary groove is blocked and which are disposed at intervals such that at least one of the multiple flexible fences is in the primary groove in the tread contact patch when the tyre is rolling, wherein the multiple flexible fences are formed from at least a rubber composition for fences that is different from the rubber composition for the tread portion; the rubber composition for fences of the flexible fences has an abrasion index that is more than or equal to twice the abrasion index of the rubber composition of the tread portion; and the rubber composition for fences comprises a filler composition that is based on: (a) a diene elastomer, (b) between 50 and 200 phr of a filler A, in which the filler particles are nanoparticles having an average grain size (by weight average) smaller than 500 nm; and (c) more than 50 phr of a filler B, in which the filler particles are microparticles having a median grain size (by weight average) larger than 1 μm. (a) a diene elastomer, (b) between 50 and 200 phr of a filler A, in which the filler particles are nanoparticles having an average grain size (by weight average) smaller than 500 nm; and (c) more than 50 phr of a filler B, in which the filler particles are microparticles having a median grain size (by weight average) larger than 1 μm.
A training appliance for practising combat, contact or grappling sports, comprising a punching bag formed of a shock absorbing filling material (4, 4') disposed in the internal volume of a substantially cylindrical envelope comprising, at the lower end, a lower closing wall constituting a bottom wall and, at the upper end, an upper closing wall, characterised in that the lower part of the bag is provided with ballasting means which is pivotally mounted in a shock absorber disposed around and in contact with said ballasting means, said shock absorber is formed by an envelope wall extending in a circle and determining an open housing provided to receive the ballasting means, said envelope wall having a lower bearing face and an upper edge, the thickness of this envelope wall, measured horizontally, decreasing from the bearing face towards the upper edge.
A charging handle apparatus for use in a circuit interrupter to mechanically charge an operating mechanism of the circuit interrupter, the charging handle apparatus comprising a handle assembly and a gear structured to be mechanically connected with a portion of the operating mechanism, characterized by the charging handle apparatus further including: a support apparatus disposed on the handle assembly and engaged with the gear, the support apparatus comprising a base portion and an engagement portion, the base portion being disposed on the handle assembly, the engagement portion being disposed on the base portion and engaged with the gear, at least one of the base portion and the engagement portion being movable with respect to the other of the base portion and the engagement portion; and the base portion and the engagement portion each having substantially cylindrical complementary bearing surfaces (64, 68) that are engaged with one another and that are structured to enable the gear and the engagement portion to be together rotatable with respect to the handle assembly, wherein the engagement portion comprises a number of engagement structures (76A, 76B) that are engaged with the gear, characterized in that the gear has at least a pair of holes (56A, 56B) formed therein, and wherein the number of engagement structures comprise at least a pair of pins (76A, 76B) that are received in the at least pair of holes (56A,56B) and in that the engagement portion comprises a substantially planar engagement surface, the pins protruding from the engagement surface, the engagement surface being engageable with a face of the gear. a support apparatus disposed on the handle assembly and engaged with the gear, the support apparatus comprising a base portion and an engagement portion, the base portion being disposed on the handle assembly, the engagement portion being disposed on the base portion and engaged with the gear, at least one of the base portion and the engagement portion being movable with respect to the other of the base portion and the engagement portion; and the base portion and the engagement portion each having substantially cylindrical complementary bearing surfaces (64, 68) that are engaged with one another and that are structured to enable the gear and the engagement portion to be together rotatable with respect to the handle assembly, wherein the engagement portion comprises a number of engagement structures (76A, 76B) that are engaged with the gear, characterized in that the gear has at least a pair of holes (56A, 56B) formed therein, and wherein the number of engagement structures comprise at least a pair of pins (76A, 76B) that are received in the at least pair of holes (56A,56B) and in that the engagement portion comprises a substantially planar engagement surface, the pins protruding from the engagement surface, the engagement surface being engageable with a face of the gear.
A power system for an aircraft, the power system comprising: an aircraft engine comprising one or more spools (30, 32); a hybrid energy storage system comprising at least two energy storage subsystems each having a different power density and a different energy density; one or more electric motors operably coupled to the hybrid energy storage system and to the aircraft engine; and a means for controlling one or more electric power flows (120, 122, 124) between the hybrid energy storage system and the one or more electric motors based on a modeled electric power demand associated with an engine load of the one or more spools (30, 32) of the aircraft engine, wherein the modeled electric power demand is determined by a model-based control based on information about current engine loading and an engine load over one or more future time steps from an engine system model. an aircraft engine comprising one or more spools (30, 32); a hybrid energy storage system comprising at least two energy storage subsystems each having a different power density and a different energy density; one or more electric motors operably coupled to the hybrid energy storage system and to the aircraft engine; and a means for controlling one or more electric power flows (120, 122, 124) between the hybrid energy storage system and the one or more electric motors based on a modeled electric power demand associated with an engine load of the one or more spools (30, 32) of the aircraft engine, wherein the modeled electric power demand is determined by a model-based control based on information about current engine loading and an engine load over one or more future time steps from an engine system model.
A variant strain of a Trichoderma spp. filamentous fungus derived from a parental strain, the variant strain comprising a genetic alteration that causes cells of the variant strain to produce a reduced amount of functional Crz1 protein compared to cells of the parental strain, wherein the cells of the variant strain produce during aerobic fermentation in submerged culture a cell broth that (i) requires a reduced amount of agitation to maintain a preselected dissolved oxygen content compared to the cells of the parental strain, and/or (ii) maintains an increased dissolved oxygen content at a preselected amount of agitation, compared to the cells of the parental strain.
A method for variable speed playback of audio/video contents, comprising: receiving, by a computing device, audio/video content having a predefined first playback speed and comprising a content playback profile, wherein the content playback profile indicates one or more playback speeds of a minimum speed, an average speed, and a maximum speed, associated with the content; providing, by the computing device, a further user-selected preference playback speed; determining, by the computing device a second playback speed for at least a first portion of the content based on the combination of said content playback profile and said user-selected preference playback speed; associating, by the computing device, the second playback speed with said first portion of the content; and providing, by the computing device, said at least first portion of the content at the second playback speed to a display device. receiving, by a computing device, audio/video content having a predefined first playback speed and comprising a content playback profile, wherein the content playback profile indicates one or more playback speeds of a minimum speed, an average speed, and a maximum speed, associated with the content; providing, by the computing device, a further user-selected preference playback speed; determining, by the computing device a second playback speed for at least a first portion of the content based on the combination of said content playback profile and said user-selected preference playback speed; associating, by the computing device, the second playback speed with said first portion of the content; and providing, by the computing device, said at least first portion of the content at the second playback speed to a display device.
A coating system that applies a coating of particles to a surface of an article, the coating being formed of cohesive layers of particles in the solid state, the coating system comprising a plasma torch assembly comprising: a cathode; a first plasma gas chamber for receiving a first plasma gas that becomes at least partially ionized therein, wherein the first plasma gas chamber comprises a restricted orifice out of which the at least partially ionized first plasma gas exits; a first mixing chamber for receiving a second plasma gas and the at least partially ionized first plasma gas, wherein the second plasma gas and the at least partially ionized first plasma gas are mixable in the first mixing chamber, and wherein the first mixing chamber acts as a first anode, a plasma generator for generating an arc column of plasma between at least the cathode and the first anode; a second mixing chamber for receiving a main gas that is mixable with the second plasma gas and the at least partially ionized first plasma gas that was mixed in the first mixing chamber, wherein the second mixing chamber is dimensioned to receive a plurality of powder particles suspended in a carrier gas; an accelerator nozzle for accelerating the mixture of the main gas, the at least partially ionized first plasma gas, the second plasma gas and the powder particles into a high-velocity stream and for directing the high-velocity stream against the surface of the article. a cathode; a first plasma gas chamber for receiving a first plasma gas that becomes at least partially ionized therein, wherein the first plasma gas chamber comprises a restricted orifice out of which the at least partially ionized first plasma gas exits; a first mixing chamber for receiving a second plasma gas and the at least partially ionized first plasma gas, wherein the second plasma gas and the at least partially ionized first plasma gas are mixable in the first mixing chamber, and wherein the first mixing chamber acts as a first anode, a plasma generator for generating an arc column of plasma between at least the cathode and the first anode; a second mixing chamber for receiving a main gas that is mixable with the second plasma gas and the at least partially ionized first plasma gas that was mixed in the first mixing chamber, wherein the second mixing chamber is dimensioned to receive a plurality of powder particles suspended in a carrier gas; an accelerator nozzle for accelerating the mixture of the main gas, the at least partially ionized first plasma gas, the second plasma gas and the powder particles into a high-velocity stream and for directing the high-velocity stream against the surface of the article.
A replacement device for replacing machining inserts on a tool comprising a body and a head carrying at least one machining insert, each insert being held on said head by a screw, the device being characterized in that it comprises: • a positioner including a holder element suitable for holding the body of said tool; • a screwdriver station with a screw gun suitable for tightening and loosening said screws, said positioner being suitable for moving said tool relative to said screwdriver station; • a grip device suitable for picking up and putting down an insert; • a conveyor having a plurality of receptacles for inserts, and having distributed along it a first station with said grip device, a second station with a turning mechanism for turning said inserts on themselves, a third station with an unloading mechanism for unloading said inserts, and a fourth station with an insert feed mechanism; • a transport mechanism suitable for moving said grip device between said positioner and said first station of the conveyor; and • a control center suitable for automatically controlling one or more of the mechanisms and devices and/or the conveyor of said replacement device. • a positioner including a holder element suitable for holding the body of said tool; • a screwdriver station with a screw gun suitable for tightening and loosening said screws, said positioner being suitable for moving said tool relative to said screwdriver station; • a grip device suitable for picking up and putting down an insert; • a conveyor having a plurality of receptacles for inserts, and having distributed along it a first station with said grip device, a second station with a turning mechanism for turning said inserts on themselves, a third station with an unloading mechanism for unloading said inserts, and a fourth station with an insert feed mechanism; • a transport mechanism suitable for moving said grip device between said positioner and said first station of the conveyor; and • a control center suitable for automatically controlling one or more of the mechanisms and devices and/or the conveyor of said replacement device.
A parking lock mechanism, comprising: a motor, an actuation shaft, an engagement cam, a release cam, a cam biasing member, a pawl member and a lock gear; said engagement cam comprises a first side, a second side and a perforation formed there through, an outer edge of said engagement cam comprises a contact portion and an engagement portion, said engagement portion extends radially outward from said engagement cam; said engagement portion engages a first end of said cam biasing member; said release cam comprises a first side, a second side and a perforation formed there through, an outer edge of said release cam comprises a release member and an engagement portion, said release member is tapered and extends radially outward from said release cam, said release cam engagement portion engages a second end of said cam biasing member; said cam biasing member comprises the first end, a coil portion and the second end; said pawl member comprises a pivot perforation, an engagement end, a locking protuberance, and sensor protuberance, said pawl member is disposed adjacent said engagement cam and said release cam; said lock gear comprises a plurality of inner splines and plurality of outer teeth. a motor, an actuation shaft, an engagement cam, a release cam, a cam biasing member, a pawl member and a lock gear; said engagement cam comprises a first side, a second side and a perforation formed there through, an outer edge of said engagement cam comprises a contact portion and an engagement portion, said engagement portion extends radially outward from said engagement cam; said engagement portion engages a first end of said cam biasing member; said release cam comprises a first side, a second side and a perforation formed there through, an outer edge of said release cam comprises a release member and an engagement portion, said release member is tapered and extends radially outward from said release cam, said release cam engagement portion engages a second end of said cam biasing member; said cam biasing member comprises the first end, a coil portion and the second end; said pawl member comprises a pivot perforation, an engagement end, a locking protuberance, and sensor protuberance, said pawl member is disposed adjacent said engagement cam and said release cam; said lock gear comprises a plurality of inner splines and plurality of outer teeth.
A deformed steel wire consisting of, as a chemical component, by mass%: C: 0.30% to 1.10%; Si: 0.10% to 1.50%; Mn: 0.20% to 1.50%; P: 0% to 0.020%; S: 0% to 0.020%; optionally one or both of Cr: 0.01% to 1.00%, and B: 0.0004% to 0.0030%; and the balance consisting of Fe and impurities, wherein a metallographic structure includes a ferrite-pearlite structure or a pearlite structure, wherein a cross section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction has a hollow-fan shape, in a thickness center area, an inner surface area, and an outer surface area on the cross section, an integration of <110> orientation in the longitudinal direction are respectively in a range of 2.0 to 4.0, an absolute value of a difference in the integration of <110> orientation in the longitudinal direction between the inner surface area and the outer surface area on the cross section is 0.3 or less, in the thickness center area on the cross section, an integration of <100> orientation in a thickness direction is in a range of 1.2 to 3.8, and when inner angles at two facing edges of an inner surface on the cross section are represented by R1 and R2 respectively, a dimensional accuracy represented by a ratio of the R2 to the R1 is in a range of 0.5 to 2.0. C: 0.30% to 1.10%; Si: 0.10% to 1.50%; Mn: 0.20% to 1.50%; P: 0% to 0.020%; S: 0% to 0.020%; optionally one or both of Cr: 0.01% to 1.00%, and B: 0.0004% to 0.0030%; and the balance consisting of Fe and impurities, wherein a metallographic structure includes a ferrite-pearlite structure or a pearlite structure, wherein a cross section perpendicular to a longitudinal direction has a hollow-fan shape, in a thickness center area, an inner surface area, and an outer surface area on the cross section, an integration of <110> orientation in the longitudinal direction are respectively in a range of 2.0 to 4.0, an absolute value of a difference in the integration of <110> orientation in the longitudinal direction between the inner surface area and the outer surface area on the cross section is 0.3 or less, in the thickness center area on the cross section, an integration of <100> orientation in a thickness direction is in a range of 1.2 to 3.8, and when inner angles at two facing edges of an inner surface on the cross section are represented by R1 and R2 respectively, a dimensional accuracy represented by a ratio of the R2 to the R1 is in a range of 0.5 to 2.0.
A device for the concentration of solar radiation in an absorber, comprising an inflatable concentrator cushion, which comprises a cover film element (3") comprising a light-permeable entry window for coupling in solar radiation and a reflector film, which sub-divides the concentrator cushion into at least two hollow spaces (4, 5), for the concentration of solar radiation in an absorber, comprising a pivoting apparatus, by means of which the concentrator cushion can be pivoted, in particular about its longitudinal axis, and comprising a retaining apparatus secured to the pivoting apparatus, for retaining the concentrator cushion, which retaining apparatus comprises an upper longitudinal member extending in the longitudinal direction of the concentrator cushion, for suspending the absorber, wherein the upper longitudinal member is arranged on a substantially air-tight closed upper passage opening of the concentrator cushion, characterized in that the upper longitudinal member comprises at least two longitudinal bars, which extend in the longitudinal direction of the concentrator cushion and which are in each case connected to a longitudinal edge of the cover film element (3"), which longitudinal edge delimits the upper passage opening, wherein a sealing film strip is provided between the longitudinal bars, which sealing film strip bridges the upper passage opening of the concentrator cushion.
A method for brazing Rene 80 as a superalloy substrate comprising: applying a braze material to a superalloy substrate, the braze material comprising only elemental constituents that are present in the superalloy substrate further comprising a composition having a melting temperature range of no more than 50 °C and inclusive of or below a solution heat treating temperature of the superalloy substrate; and performing a solution heat treatment of the superalloy substrate effective to the braze material and to fuse and homogenize a braze joint, characterized in that the braze material is free of boron and silicon and has a composition of Cr 15-25%; Ti 15-25%; balance Ni, wherein the braze material composition is selected to have a liquidus temperature of about 1,215 °C and a melting temperature range of no more than 10 °C, wherein the melting temperature range means the difference between the liquidus temperature and the solidus temperature.
Use of a composition consisting of two or more compounds of the general formula, wherein R is unsubstituted branched C 9 -C 15 -alkyl, G 1 is selected from monosaccharides with 5 or 6 carbon atoms; x is in the range of from 1 to 10 and refers to average values, and wherein the two or more compounds differ in R and/or G 1 and/or x, as anti-greying agent in a laundry process.
A characterization method for characterizing an article made of composite material having woven, braided, or sewn fiber reinforcement, the method comprising a determination step of using X-ray tomography (Figure 1; Figure 3) to determine gray levels (110; 120) of at least a portion of the article, followed by an exploitation step of exploiting said gray levels to obtain information concerning the weaving (V f; warp/weft ratio; d c, d t; θ) by distinguishing between at least the free matrix (112; 122) and the threads (114; 124, 126) of fibers mixed with the matrix, said threads being considered as being a material that is homogeneous, wherein the determination step is performed with the article rotating about an axis parallel to a fiber direction of the article, and said exploitation step is performed by distinguishing weft threads and warp threads from the free matrix.