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A liquid developer comprising toner particles comprising a resin comprising a polyester and a pigment, wherein the toner particles are dispersed in an insulating liquid in the presence of a dispersant, wherein the insulating liquid has a boiling point of 300°C or lower, the viscosity of the insulating liquid at 25°C is 0.01 mPa•s or more and 15 mPa•s or less as measured according to the description, and the insulating liquid has a peak intensity ratio of a methyl group calculated by the formula: Peak Intensity Ratio % of Methyl Groups = A A + B × 100 wherein A is a peak intensity ascribed to CH 3 stretching vibration when measured with a Fourier transform infrared spectrometer, B is a total peak intensity ascribed to CH 2 stretching vibration and CH stretching vibration, of 25% or more, as measured according to the description, and wherein the average circularity of the toner particles in the liquid developer - as measured according to the description - is 0.85 or more and 0.94 or less.
A method of wireless communication comprising: receiving a downlink grant, wherein the downlink grant comprises a first signature; identifying a stored first status based at least in part on the first signature; decoding a data transmission based at least in part on the downlink grant and the stored first status; and transmitting an acknowledgment message for the data transmission, wherein the acknowledgment message comprises a second signature. receiving a downlink grant, wherein the downlink grant comprises a first signature; identifying a stored first status based at least in part on the first signature; decoding a data transmission based at least in part on the downlink grant and the stored first status; and transmitting an acknowledgment message for the data transmission, wherein the acknowledgment message comprises a second signature.
A card laminate for card-shaped data carriers, in particular smart cards, magnetic strip cards, identity cards and the like, comprising: - an interior layer furnished with a metal layer over the full area at least on one side, - a first plastic layer (4a, 4b) on each side of the interior layer, with at least the first plastic layer overlying the metal layer of the interior layer being transparent, and - a second plastic layer (5a, 5b) on the exterior sides of the first plastic layers (4a, 4b) in each case, with at least the second plastic layer overlying the transparent first plastic layer being transparent and having a printed image at least on one side. - an interior layer furnished with a metal layer over the full area at least on one side, - a first plastic layer (4a, 4b) on each side of the interior layer, with at least the first plastic layer overlying the metal layer of the interior layer being transparent, and - a second plastic layer (5a, 5b) on the exterior sides of the first plastic layers (4a, 4b) in each case, with at least the second plastic layer overlying the transparent first plastic layer being transparent and having a printed image at least on one side.
A method for determining whether an inspiratory wave pattern has an M-shape, comprising: sensing breath; interpolating an inspiratory portion of the breath; calculating a first factor F1 as a function of a first basis function B1 and the interpolated breath; calculating a second factor F2 as a function of a second basis function B2 and the interpolated breath; and determining whether the breath is M-shaped based on the first and second factors using a shape factor defined as shape index = F 2 F 1 2 + F 2 2; wherein the first basis function B1 is sin(πt), and the second basis function is sin(3πt), wherein t=i/N-1, for 0<i<(N-1) and N is the number of points in which inspiration is extracted and interpolated, and wherein F1 is calculated as F1=sum(B1·fs), and F2 is calculated as F2=sum(B2·fs), where fs represents the interpolated inspiration points and · represents the dot-product operator. sensing breath; interpolating an inspiratory portion of the breath; calculating a first factor F1 as a function of a first basis function B1 and the interpolated breath; calculating a second factor F2 as a function of a second basis function B2 and the interpolated breath; and determining whether the breath is M-shaped based on the first and second factors using a shape factor defined as shape index = F 2 F 1 2 + F 2 2; wherein the first basis function B1 is sin(πt), and the second basis function is sin(3πt), wherein t=i/N-1, for 0<i<(N-1) and N is the number of points in which inspiration is extracted and interpolated, and wherein F1 is calculated as F1=sum(B1·fs), and F2 is calculated as F2=sum(B2·fs), where fs represents the interpolated inspiration points and · represents the dot-product operator.
A sheet separation pad comprising a nonporous planar body which has a surface serving as a contact surface to be brought into contact with a sheet, and a plurality of recesses each having a predetermined depth as measured in a thickness direction perpendicular to the contact surface, the recesses each having a round opening formed in the contact surface, characterized in that the openings of the recesses formed in the contact surface each have an opening area of not less than 0.7 mm 2 and not greater than 20 mm 2.
Wind turbine, with a tower with a longitudinal axis, a nacelle which is mounted on the tower so that it can rotate, multiple cables which extend downwards from the nacelle into the tower, and a transport unit which is fastened inside the nacelle and serves to transport loads inside the tower to the nacelle, or down to the ground, wherein the transport unit has a cable guide unit with multiple rings (310 - 350), wherein the multiple cables are fastened to the circumference of the rings (310 - 350) so that a region inside the rings (310 - 350) is kept free for transporting the loads, wherein the transport unit is configured to transport loads upwards or downwards within the rings (310 - 350), wherein a top ring of the multiple rings (310 - 350) is fastened to the nacelle and a bottom ring of the multiple rings (310 - 350) is fastened non-rotatably in or on the tower, wherein the bottom ring has a non-rotatable guide along the longitudinal axis of the tower.
A method for user authentication and selectively granting access to a domain, the method comprising: receiving an access code from a user, the access code entered according to a certain pace, rhythm, or tempo; determining whether the entered access code matches a stored access code character sequence and whether the certain pace, rhythm, or tempo of the access code as entered by the user matches a stored certain pace, rhythm or tempo for the stored access code; and granting access to the domain only if the entered access code matches the stored access code character sequence and the certain pace, rhythm, or tempo of the access code as entered by the user matches the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code; and characterised in that it further comprises at least one of: providing the user with a visual, auditory, and/or tactile timing aid; and providing prompts from the computer whilst receiving the access code, wherein the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code is set and can be altered by the computer without consent from the user, and wherein the prompts indicate to the user the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code. receiving an access code from a user, the access code entered according to a certain pace, rhythm, or tempo; determining whether the entered access code matches a stored access code character sequence and whether the certain pace, rhythm, or tempo of the access code as entered by the user matches a stored certain pace, rhythm or tempo for the stored access code; and granting access to the domain only if the entered access code matches the stored access code character sequence and the certain pace, rhythm, or tempo of the access code as entered by the user matches the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code; and characterised in that it further comprises at least one of: providing the user with a visual, auditory, and/or tactile timing aid; and providing prompts from the computer whilst receiving the access code, wherein the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code is set and can be altered by the computer without consent from the user, and wherein the prompts indicate to the user the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code. providing the user with a visual, auditory, and/or tactile timing aid; and providing prompts from the computer whilst receiving the access code, wherein the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code is set and can be altered by the computer without consent from the user, and wherein the prompts indicate to the user the stored certain pace, rhythm, or tempo for the stored access code.
A web transport control device having a plurality of rotary frame units (E; E1, E2) each of which comprises a carrier frame and a rotary frame which is parallel to the carrier frame and carries an input roller and an output roller for a material web to be controlled, and which is pivotably supported on the carrier frame by means of a bearing, the device further comprising a web guiding system (U, V) arranged such that each of a plurality of material webs is fed to one of the input rollers, is deflected thereat and is then deflected again at the output roller, wherein the rotary frame units (E; E1, E2) are nested one in the other such that web sections (b) of the plurality of webs that extend between the respective input and out rollers are parallel to one another, characterized in that the spacing between two neighboring ones of these web sections is not larger than the sum of the diameters of the input and output rollers between which these web sections extend, and the input rollers of the plurality of rotary frame units (E; E1, E2) are offset relative to one another in the direction parallel to the web sections (b).
Tread device for a retractable step access system, comprising a linearly movable retractable step unit, for a vehicle, wherein the tread device has the following features: a tread unit, and a plurality of wiper units arranged adjacent to one another, which are coupled or can be coupled movably to the tread unit, are configured in the form of a flap and are arranged and designed in order to rest on the retractable step unit in order to wipe off dirt and form a ramp, wherein the wiper unit is arranged and designed in order to rest on the retractable step unit both in an operating state, in which the retractable step unit is arranged so as to protrude from under the tread unit, and in an inoperative state, in which the retractable step unit is arranged underneath the tread unit. a tread unit, and a plurality of wiper units arranged adjacent to one another, which are coupled or can be coupled movably to the tread unit, are configured in the form of a flap and are arranged and designed in order to rest on the retractable step unit in order to wipe off dirt and form a ramp, wherein the wiper unit is arranged and designed in order to rest on the retractable step unit both in an operating state, in which the retractable step unit is arranged so as to protrude from under the tread unit, and in an inoperative state, in which the retractable step unit is arranged underneath the tread unit.
A stethoscope for use with a microphone-equipped handheld electronic device, said stethoscope comprising: (a) a detachable fitted casing for attaching to at least a portion of said handheld electronic device, said casing having a broad surface; characterized by: (b) a stethoscope chestpiece incorporated with said casing and located on said broad surface of said casing; (c) a tube configured to carry sound waves through air from said stethoscope chestpiece to a microphone on said handheld electronic device, wherein the entire length of said tube is physically incorporated as a channel within said casing; and (d) wherein said tube has a microphone end opening configured to be located over the microphone of said handheld electronic device. (a) a detachable fitted casing for attaching to at least a portion of said handheld electronic device, said casing having a broad surface; (b) a stethoscope chestpiece incorporated with said casing and located on said broad surface of said casing; (c) a tube configured to carry sound waves through air from said stethoscope chestpiece to a microphone on said handheld electronic device, wherein the entire length of said tube is physically incorporated as a channel within said casing; and (d) wherein said tube has a microphone end opening configured to be located over the microphone of said handheld electronic device.
Downhole pump comprising: an extension wall having an interior; a barrel that extends vertically to the interior of the extension wall; a gas separating chamber delimited by the barrel and the interior surface of the extension wall; and a piston comprising a travelling valve in its lower end, wherein the piston is configured to slide vertically in the barrel to the interior of the separating chamber between an upper end of stroke position and a lower end of stroke position; wherein the piston comprises a plurality of venting orifices, wherein the plurality of venting orifices is configured to provide communication between an interior of the piston and the gas separating chamber when the piston reaches the lower end of stroke position, wherein, in the lower end of stroke position, the plurality of venting orifices is positioned below the barrel. an extension wall having an interior; a barrel that extends vertically to the interior of the extension wall; a gas separating chamber delimited by the barrel and the interior surface of the extension wall; and a piston comprising a travelling valve in its lower end, wherein the piston is configured to slide vertically in the barrel to the interior of the separating chamber between an upper end of stroke position and a lower end of stroke position; wherein the piston comprises a plurality of venting orifices, wherein the plurality of venting orifices is configured to provide communication between an interior of the piston and the gas separating chamber when the piston reaches the lower end of stroke position, wherein, in the lower end of stroke position, the plurality of venting orifices is positioned below the barrel.
A feed chute assembly for a food processing system, the feed chute assembly comprising: a lid coupleable to a first end of a container, the lid having a feed chute for introducing food into the container, a sidewall of the feed chute defining an inner and outer surface; a linkage cover coupled to the feed chute, the linkage cover housing a linkage component and defining a channel within an inside perimeter of the feed chute, the channel at least partially in communication with a portion of the linkage component through an opening in the sidewall of the feed chute; a pusher insertable into the feed chute, a portion of an outer surface of the pusher defining a recess with respect to a remainder of the outer surface of the pusher; and a rib disposed within the recess, the rib configured for insertion into the channel of the linkage cover such that, when the rib is at least partially inserted into the channel, the rib operatively engages the portion of the linkage component. a lid coupleable to a first end of a container, the lid having a feed chute for introducing food into the container, a sidewall of the feed chute defining an inner and outer surface; a linkage cover coupled to the feed chute, the linkage cover housing a linkage component and defining a channel within an inside perimeter of the feed chute, the channel at least partially in communication with a portion of the linkage component through an opening in the sidewall of the feed chute; a pusher insertable into the feed chute, a portion of an outer surface of the pusher defining a recess with respect to a remainder of the outer surface of the pusher; and a rib disposed within the recess, the rib configured for insertion into the channel of the linkage cover such that, when the rib is at least partially inserted into the channel, the rib operatively engages the portion of the linkage component.
A composite member comprising: an inorganic matrix part that is made from an inorganic substance including a metal oxide hydroxide; and an electrically conductive material part that is present in a dispersed state inside the inorganic matrix part and has electric conductivity, wherein a porosity in a cross section of the inorganic matrix part is 20% or less, and particles of the electrically conductive material part are connected in contact with each other. an inorganic matrix part that is made from an inorganic substance including a metal oxide hydroxide; and an electrically conductive material part that is present in a dispersed state inside the inorganic matrix part and has electric conductivity, wherein a porosity in a cross section of the inorganic matrix part is 20% or less, and particles of the electrically conductive material part are connected in contact with each other.
A method of producing a foamed injection-moulded component with the method steps: a) introducing a physical or chemical blowing agent into a plastics material to be foamed, b) injecting the plasticized plastics material mixed with the blowing agent into a cavity of variable size of an injection-moulding tool, and c) decompressing the liquid plastics material melt by the expansion of the cavity of the injection-moulding tool, characterized in that - before the injection of the plastics material the access to the cavity is closed by at least one slide having a sprue channel, until the moulding tool is in the filling position, - then, as a result of the at least one slide being moved out, the sprue channel present in the slide is connected to the cavity, - after the filling of the cavity with the plastics material melt, between steps b) and c), the connection between the sprue channel and the cavity is interrupted again by the introduction of the slide and the sprue is separated in this way, and the slide follows the subsequent expansion stroke and seals off the expanding cavity in this case. a) introducing a physical or chemical blowing agent into a plastics material to be foamed, b) injecting the plasticized plastics material mixed with the blowing agent into a cavity of variable size of an injection-moulding tool, and c) decompressing the liquid plastics material melt by the expansion of the cavity of the injection-moulding tool, characterized in that - before the injection of the plastics material the access to the cavity is closed by at least one slide having a sprue channel, until the moulding tool is in the filling position, - then, as a result of the at least one slide being moved out, the sprue channel present in the slide is connected to the cavity, - after the filling of the cavity with the plastics material melt, between steps b) and c), the connection between the sprue channel and the cavity is interrupted again by the introduction of the slide and the sprue is separated in this way, and the slide follows the subsequent expansion stroke and seals off the expanding cavity in this case. - before the injection of the plastics material the access to the cavity is closed by at least one slide having a sprue channel, until the moulding tool is in the filling position, - then, as a result of the at least one slide being moved out, the sprue channel present in the slide is connected to the cavity, - after the filling of the cavity with the plastics material melt, between steps b) and c), the connection between the sprue channel and the cavity is interrupted again by the introduction of the slide and the sprue is separated in this way, and the slide follows the subsequent expansion stroke and seals off the expanding cavity in this case.
A fluid processing system for controlling fluid flow, comprising: a cassette comprising a defined passageway on a first side, wherein the first side includes flexible sheeting disposed over the passageway; a durable processing device configured to engage the first side of the cassette, the durable processing device comprising a valve actuator configured to engage the flexible sheeting at a valve location (60a, 60b) along the defined passageway; a first pump configured to draw fluid away from the valve location along the defined passageway, wherein the first pump is disposed downstream of the valve location; a second pump configured to pump fluid towards the valve location along the defined passageway, wherein the second pump is disposed upstream of the valve location; wherein the first and second pumps are configured to operate in simultaneous and/or near simultaneous operation.; and wherein the first and second pumps are configured to provide sufficient pressure to prevent collapsing of the flexible sheeting against the passageway during operation, further comprising a fluid supply container (57b, 57c) in communication with the defined passageway and disposed at a height above the cassette to provide hydrostatic pressure at the valve location when the pumps operate in simultaneous and/or near simultaneous operation, wherein the pumps and fluid container are configured to provide sufficient pressure to prevent collapsing of the flexible sheeting against the passageway during operation. a cassette comprising a defined passageway on a first side, wherein the first side includes flexible sheeting disposed over the passageway; a durable processing device configured to engage the first side of the cassette, the durable processing device comprising a valve actuator configured to engage the flexible sheeting at a valve location (60a, 60b) along the defined passageway; a first pump configured to draw fluid away from the valve location along the defined passageway, wherein the first pump is disposed downstream of the valve location; a second pump configured to pump fluid towards the valve location along the defined passageway, wherein the second pump is disposed upstream of the valve location; wherein the first and second pumps are configured to operate in simultaneous and/or near simultaneous operation.; and wherein the first and second pumps are configured to provide sufficient pressure to prevent collapsing of the flexible sheeting against the passageway during operation, further comprising a fluid supply container (57b, 57c) in communication with the defined passageway and disposed at a height above the cassette to provide hydrostatic pressure at the valve location when the pumps operate in simultaneous and/or near simultaneous operation, wherein the pumps and fluid container are configured to provide sufficient pressure to prevent collapsing of the flexible sheeting against the passageway during operation.