mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method for operating a gas turbine engine, the method comprising: obtaining, at a control system associated with the gas turbine engine, a measured engine core speed and an actual power demand for the gas turbine engine during operation thereof; determining an expected engine core speed (NG expected) based on the actual power demand from a predicted relationship between engine core speed and engine output power; and comparing the measured engine core speed to the expected engine core speed (NG expected), characterised in that the method further comprises: detecting a torque-related fault when the measured engine core speed differs from the expected engine core speed (NG expected) by more than a threshold; and accommodating the torque-related fault when detected, wherein the threshold defines maximum and minimum limits (302, 304) for the engine core speed. obtaining, at a control system associated with the gas turbine engine, a measured engine core speed and an actual power demand for the gas turbine engine during operation thereof; determining an expected engine core speed (NG expected) based on the actual power demand from a predicted relationship between engine core speed and engine output power; and comparing the measured engine core speed to the expected engine core speed (NG expected), detecting a torque-related fault when the measured engine core speed differs from the expected engine core speed (NG expected) by more than a threshold; and accommodating the torque-related fault when detected, wherein the threshold defines maximum and minimum limits (302, 304) for the engine core speed.
An evolved node B, eNB, comprising: transceiver circuitry to: send a reporting-support transmission as part of a system information block transmission to a plurality of user equipments, UEs, wherein the reporting-support transmission includes a reporting parameter that indicates that the eNB supports UE-initiated reporting of congestion information, wherein the reporting-support transmission further includes one or more additional parameters that define one or more congestion events that vary based on an access class to which a respective UE belongs, and wherein the one or more congestion events include: a threshold number of unsuccessful attempts to connect with the eNB; or a threshold duration of unsuccessful attempts to connect with the eNB; and receive, from each of one or more UEs of the plurality of UEs, congestion information, wherein the congestion information is indicative of an occurrence of at least one of the one or more congestion events at the one or more UEs; and logic circuitry coupled with the transceiver circuitry, the logic circuitry configured to manage random access requests received from the plurality of UEs based on the congestion information received from the one or more UEs. transceiver circuitry to: send a reporting-support transmission as part of a system information block transmission to a plurality of user equipments, UEs, wherein the reporting-support transmission includes a reporting parameter that indicates that the eNB supports UE-initiated reporting of congestion information, wherein the reporting-support transmission further includes one or more additional parameters that define one or more congestion events that vary based on an access class to which a respective UE belongs, and wherein the one or more congestion events include: a threshold number of unsuccessful attempts to connect with the eNB; or a threshold duration of unsuccessful attempts to connect with the eNB; and receive, from each of one or more UEs of the plurality of UEs, congestion information, wherein the congestion information is indicative of an occurrence of at least one of the one or more congestion events at the one or more UEs; and a threshold number of unsuccessful attempts to connect with the eNB; or a threshold duration of unsuccessful attempts to connect with the eNB; and receive, from each of one or more UEs of the plurality of UEs, congestion information, wherein the congestion information is indicative of an occurrence of at least one of the one or more congestion events at the one or more UEs; and logic circuitry coupled with the transceiver circuitry, the logic circuitry configured to manage random access requests received from the plurality of UEs based on the congestion information received from the one or more UEs.
A stent comprising: a hollow wire formed into a stent pattern, wherein the hollow wire includes: an outer member including an outer surface; a lumen defined by an inner surface of the hollow wire and extending longitudinally within the hollow wire; at least one opening disposed through the outer member to the lumen and defined by a radial surface, wherein a first diameter of the at least one opening at the outer surface of the outer member is greater than a second diameter of the lumen; the stent being characterized in that the hollow wire comprises a surface area component disposed on at least one radial surface of the at least one opening or on the inner surface of the hollow wire defining the lumen, wherein the surface area component increases the amount of surface available for tissue in-growth within the hollow wire. an outer member including an outer surface; a lumen defined by an inner surface of the hollow wire and extending longitudinally within the hollow wire; at least one opening disposed through the outer member to the lumen and defined by a radial surface, wherein a first diameter of the at least one opening at the outer surface of the outer member is greater than a second diameter of the lumen; the stent being characterized in that the hollow wire comprises a surface area component disposed on at least one radial surface of the at least one opening or on the inner surface of the hollow wire defining the lumen, wherein the surface area component increases the amount of surface available for tissue in-growth within the hollow wire.
An apparatus comprising: a spacer grid including a plurality of intersecting straps (40, 42) having springs and dimples formed into the straps, the intersecting straps defining cells with the springs and dimples arranged to engage fuel rods passing through the cells; wherein the direction of the springs switches at a switch point in the spacer grid that is not at the center of the spacer grid; wherein the intersecting straps include (i) a first set of mutually parallel straps including a first transition strap and (ii) a second set of mutually parallel straps including a second transition strap, the second set of mutually parallel straps intersecting the first set of mutually parallel straps, the intersection of the first transition strap and the second transition strap defining the switch point, characterised in that the switch point is spaced apart from the center of the spacer grid by at least two cells. a spacer grid including a plurality of intersecting straps (40, 42) having springs and dimples formed into the straps, the intersecting straps defining cells with the springs and dimples arranged to engage fuel rods passing through the cells; wherein the direction of the springs switches at a switch point in the spacer grid that is not at the center of the spacer grid; wherein the intersecting straps include (i) a first set of mutually parallel straps including a first transition strap and (ii) a second set of mutually parallel straps including a second transition strap, the second set of mutually parallel straps intersecting the first set of mutually parallel straps, the intersection of the first transition strap and the second transition strap defining the switch point, characterised in that the switch point is spaced apart from the center of the spacer grid by at least two cells.
Method for determining a path currently used by a user of a navigation system, whereby by means of the navigation system - a digital map with information about three-dimensional progressions of paths is stored, - a current approximate user position of the user is ascertained, - by reference to the digital map path nominees (201, 202, 203) in an environment of the approximate user position are ascertained, - for each of the path nominees (201, 202, 203) by reference to the digital map an elevation profile (401, 402, 403) of a path level along a path section of the path nominee (201, 202, 203) is ascertained, - along a user trajectory of the user measuring signals for an amendment of a user elevation, in which the user is located, are gathered, - from the measuring signals an elevation amendment progression of the amendment to a user elevation along a user trajectory section of the user trajectory is ascertained, - and the elevation amendment progression is compared with the elevation profiles (401, 402, 403), such that the path currently used is ascertained, whereby for a comparison of the elevation amendment progression of the user trajectory section and the elevation profiles (401, 402, 403) of the path nominees (201, 202, 203) ascertained by reference to the digital map for each path nominee (201, 202, 203) an elevation amendment deviation of the elevation profile (401, 402, 403) ascertained by reference to the digital map to the elevation amendment progression of the user trajectory section ascertained from the measuring signals is calculated. - a digital map with information about three-dimensional progressions of paths is stored, - a current approximate user position of the user is ascertained, - by reference to the digital map path nominees (201, 202, 203) in an environment of the approximate user position are ascertained, - for each of the path nominees (201, 202, 203) by reference to the digital map an elevation profile (401, 402, 403) of a path level along a path section of the path nominee (201, 202, 203) is ascertained, - along a user trajectory of the user measuring signals for an amendment of a user elevation, in which the user is located, are gathered, - from the measuring signals an elevation amendment progression of the amendment to a user elevation along a user trajectory section of the user trajectory is ascertained, - and the elevation amendment progression is compared with the elevation profiles (401, 402, 403), such that the path currently used is ascertained, whereby for a comparison of the elevation amendment progression of the user trajectory section and the elevation profiles (401, 402, 403) of the path nominees (201, 202, 203) ascertained by reference to the digital map for each path nominee (201, 202, 203) an elevation amendment deviation of the elevation profile (401, 402, 403) ascertained by reference to the digital map to the elevation amendment progression of the user trajectory section ascertained from the measuring signals is calculated.
A bypass duct of a turbofan gas turbine engine, the bypass duct comprising: a first shroud extending at least partially around an axis; a second shroud extending at least partially around the axis, the second shroud being radially spaced apart from the first shroud to define a bypass passage between the first and second shrouds (24, 26); a fairing having a first fairing portion secured to the first shroud and a second fairing portion radially opposite the first fairing portion, a gap defined between the second fairing portion and the second shroud accommodates relative movement between the second fairing portion and the second shroud; and a damper engaged with the second fairing portion to damp movement of the second fairing portion; wherein: the damper includes a compressible member disposed at an interface between the second fairing portion and the second shroud; characterized in that the fairing is disposed in the bypass passage and extends between the first and second shrouds (24, 26); the fairing includes one or more outer shell elements (40A, 40B) supported by a frame; and the compressible member is disposed between the frame of the fairing and a bracket secured to the second shroud. a first shroud extending at least partially around an axis; a second shroud extending at least partially around the axis, the second shroud being radially spaced apart from the first shroud to define a bypass passage between the first and second shrouds (24, 26); a fairing having a first fairing portion secured to the first shroud and a second fairing portion radially opposite the first fairing portion, a gap defined between the second fairing portion and the second shroud accommodates relative movement between the second fairing portion and the second shroud; and a damper engaged with the second fairing portion to damp movement of the second fairing portion; wherein: the damper includes a compressible member disposed at an interface between the second fairing portion and the second shroud; characterized in that the fairing is disposed in the bypass passage and extends between the first and second shrouds (24, 26); the fairing includes one or more outer shell elements (40A, 40B) supported by a frame; and the compressible member is disposed between the frame of the fairing and a bracket secured to the second shroud. the damper includes a compressible member disposed at an interface between the second fairing portion and the second shroud; characterized in that the fairing is disposed in the bypass passage and extends between the first and second shrouds (24, 26); the fairing includes one or more outer shell elements (40A, 40B) supported by a frame; and the compressible member is disposed between the frame of the fairing and a bracket secured to the second shroud.
A machine for the formation of numbered packs of interleaved sheets of paper, comprising: a pair of counter-rotating motor-driven folding rollers (2, 3) shaped on the surface so as to interfere along a plurality of folding lines, each roller being fed by a respective supply of sheets, which are drawn, in a reciprocating way, by the surfaces (64, 65) of the rollers (2, 3), into a position staggered one with respect to the next so as to be set overlapping along at least one common folding line of interleaving; an interference surface, which is mobile with a to-and-fro motion between a position of non-interference and a position of interference, synchronized with the speed of rotation of the rollers (2, 3) for interrupting cyclically the succession of folded sheets that are released by the rollers and are to form numbered packs of interleaved sheets of paper, a mechanism for cyclic movement of the surface supported by a motor-driven carriage mobile in a direction of recession from the rollers (2, 3), said mechanism comprising at least one supporting crank oscillating with respect to the carriage and articulated to the surface about a first axis of rotation, and a first motor-driven connecting rod kinematically connected to the surface to bestow said to-and-fro motion thereon, said machine being characterized in that said mechanism comprises a second motor-driven connecting rod mounted on a cam supported by the carriage and connected to the surface about a second axis of rotation. a pair of counter-rotating motor-driven folding rollers (2, 3) shaped on the surface so as to interfere along a plurality of folding lines, each roller being fed by a respective supply of sheets, which are drawn, in a reciprocating way, by the surfaces (64, 65) of the rollers (2, 3), into a position staggered one with respect to the next so as to be set overlapping along at least one common folding line of interleaving; an interference surface, which is mobile with a to-and-fro motion between a position of non-interference and a position of interference, synchronized with the speed of rotation of the rollers (2, 3) for interrupting cyclically the succession of folded sheets that are released by the rollers and are to form numbered packs of interleaved sheets of paper, a mechanism for cyclic movement of the surface supported by a motor-driven carriage mobile in a direction of recession from the rollers (2, 3), said mechanism comprising at least one supporting crank oscillating with respect to the carriage and articulated to the surface about a first axis of rotation, and a first motor-driven connecting rod kinematically connected to the surface to bestow said to-and-fro motion thereon,
A method, comprising: manufacturing a housing for an impeller of a blood pump by: treating a frame in order to enhance bonding between an inner surface of the frame and an inner lining; subsequently, coupling the inner lining to the inner surface of the frame along at least a portion of a central cylindrical portion of the frame, the central cylindrical portion of the frame including struts that define a generally cylindrical shape; subsequent to coupling the inner lining to the inner surface of the frame along at least a portion of the central cylindrical portion of the frame: placing a mandrel inside the inner lining; placing a portion of an elongate tube around at least a portion of the frame, the elongate tube including a proximal portion that defines at least one blood outlet opening; while the portion of the elongate tube is disposed around at least the portion of the frame, heating the inner lining, the frame and the portion of the elongate tube, via the mandrel; and while heating the inner lining, the frame, and the portion of the elongate tube, applying pressure from outside the portion of the elongate tube, such as to cause the portion of the elongate tube to become coupled to the frame. treating a frame in order to enhance bonding between an inner surface of the frame and an inner lining; subsequently, coupling the inner lining to the inner surface of the frame along at least a portion of a central cylindrical portion of the frame, the central cylindrical portion of the frame including struts that define a generally cylindrical shape; subsequent to coupling the inner lining to the inner surface of the frame along at least a portion of the central cylindrical portion of the frame: placing a mandrel inside the inner lining; placing a portion of an elongate tube around at least a portion of the frame, the elongate tube including a proximal portion that defines at least one blood outlet opening; while the portion of the elongate tube is disposed around at least the portion of the frame, heating the inner lining, the frame and the portion of the elongate tube, via the mandrel; and while heating the inner lining, the frame, and the portion of the elongate tube, applying pressure from outside the portion of the elongate tube, such as to cause the portion of the elongate tube to become coupled to the frame. placing a mandrel inside the inner lining; placing a portion of an elongate tube around at least a portion of the frame, the elongate tube including a proximal portion that defines at least one blood outlet opening; while the portion of the elongate tube is disposed around at least the portion of the frame, heating the inner lining, the frame and the portion of the elongate tube, via the mandrel; and while heating the inner lining, the frame, and the portion of the elongate tube, applying pressure from outside the portion of the elongate tube, such as to cause the portion of the elongate tube to become coupled to the frame.
A system for receiving spectral CT projection data and generating spectral images, wherein the spectral projection data comprises at least two different energy spectra, the system comprising: a memory, including instructions for processing spectral CT projection data to mitigate at least one of noise of the spectral CT projection data or a noise induced bias of the spectral CT projection data; a processor configured to execute the instructions and to process the spectral CT projection data; a projection data polarity classifier configured to classifying low and high energy projection data pairs of the spectral CT projection data as same polarity pairs or opposite polarity pairs; a projection data polarity modifier configured to transform the opposite polarity pairs to same polarity pairs using a correction factor 2σ, which is added to or subtracted from the high energy projection data, to create modified spectral CT projection data; a material basis decomposer configured to decompose the modified spectral CT projection data to generate basis materials; and a reconstructor configured to reconstruct the basis materials, thereby generating the spectral images. a memory, including instructions for processing spectral CT projection data to mitigate at least one of noise of the spectral CT projection data or a noise induced bias of the spectral CT projection data; a processor configured to execute the instructions and to process the spectral CT projection data; a projection data polarity classifier configured to classifying low and high energy projection data pairs of the spectral CT projection data as same polarity pairs or opposite polarity pairs; a projection data polarity modifier configured to transform the opposite polarity pairs to same polarity pairs using a correction factor 2σ, which is added to or subtracted from the high energy projection data, to create modified spectral CT projection data; a material basis decomposer configured to decompose the modified spectral CT projection data to generate basis materials; and a reconstructor configured to reconstruct the basis materials, thereby generating the spectral images.
An apparatus for producing a hook-and-loop fastener connector via an injection molding method, which comprises: an injection mold having a plurality of first and second mold halves (1;2), wherein each first mold half exhibits a plurality of first cavities in a first surface and each second mold half exhibits a plurality of second cavities in a second surface, and the first and second surfaces (4;6) face each other and contact such that the first and second cavity (3; 5) together form an entire cavity in hook form, wherein the hook form exhibits a hook foot and a hook head, and the hook foot and hook head are arranged within one plane, wherein the hook foot is formed at least by the first cavity and the hook head is formed at least by the second cavity, wherein the injection mold has a longitudinal axis along which the second mold halves are displaceable in relation to the first mold halves, characterized in that the plane and the longitudinal axis are angled to one another. an injection mold having a plurality of first and second mold halves (1;2), wherein each first mold half exhibits a plurality of first cavities in a first surface and each second mold half exhibits a plurality of second cavities in a second surface, and the first and second surfaces (4;6) face each other and contact such that the first and second cavity (3; 5) together form an entire cavity in hook form, wherein the hook form exhibits a hook foot and a hook head, and the hook foot and hook head are arranged within one plane, wherein the hook foot is formed at least by the first cavity and the hook head is formed at least by the second cavity, wherein the injection mold has a longitudinal axis along which the second mold halves are displaceable in relation to the first mold halves, characterized in that the plane and the longitudinal axis are angled to one another.