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A method of controlling operation of a first digital subscriber line line set, the method comprising: selecting a control DSL line set, wherein the control DSL line set is different from the first DSL line set; operating the control DSL line set using a first value of a control parameter vector comprising one or more control parameters; collecting operational data relating to operation of the control DSL line set using the first value of the control parameter vector; analyzing the collected operational data to determine the effect of the control parameter value on performance of the control DSL line set; and automatically adjusting the value of at least one control parameter of at least one line of the first DSL line set responsive to the analyzed collected operational data. selecting a control DSL line set, wherein the control DSL line set is different from the first DSL line set; operating the control DSL line set using a first value of a control parameter vector comprising one or more control parameters; collecting operational data relating to operation of the control DSL line set using the first value of the control parameter vector; analyzing the collected operational data to determine the effect of the control parameter value on performance of the control DSL line set; and automatically adjusting the value of at least one control parameter of at least one line of the first DSL line set responsive to the analyzed collected operational data.
A method for instantiating an enclave, comprising: identifying a first set of dependent enclave indicators that are included in metadata of a primary enclave image and that reference respective dependent enclave images on which the primary enclave image depends; identifying a first dependent enclave image corresponding to one of the first set of dependent enclave indicators; creating a secure enclave container; and copying at least a portion of the primary enclave image and at least a portion of the first dependent enclave image into the secure enclave container. identifying a first set of dependent enclave indicators that are included in metadata of a primary enclave image and that reference respective dependent enclave images on which the primary enclave image depends; identifying a first dependent enclave image corresponding to one of the first set of dependent enclave indicators; creating a secure enclave container; and copying at least a portion of the primary enclave image and at least a portion of the first dependent enclave image into the secure enclave container.
Method for producing an impeller of an exhaust gas turbo charger from a TiAl alloy, characterised in that the TiAl alloy has, in addition to titanium, exclusively the following components: - aluminium with a proportion from 43.7 at.% to 47.5 at.%, - niobium with a proportion between 3 at.% and 5 at.%, - carbon with a proportion from 0.3 at.% to 0.6 at.%, and - other components with a proportion of at most 2.0 at.%, and that the impeller is formed by centrifugal casting of the alloy, wherein a mould used for the centrifugal casting is heated to a temperature from 500°C to 800°C before the introduction of the alloy into the mould, and wherein, during the centrifugal casting, the mould is accelerated with an angular acceleration to a rotational speed around a rotational axis at a distance to it in an acceleration period as soon as the alloy has reached the casting temperature, wherein a rotational axis of the produced impeller is perpendicular to the rotational axis. - aluminium with a proportion from 43.7 at.% to 47.5 at.%, - niobium with a proportion between 3 at.% and 5 at.%, - carbon with a proportion from 0.3 at.% to 0.6 at.%, and - other components with a proportion of at most 2.0 at.%, and that
Handle (10, 10', 10") for an endoscope, which comprises an endoscope housing and a tube, and wherein at least one control element for changing an adjustment of the endoscope is provided on the endoscope housing, wherein the handle (10, 10', 10") comprises - a receiving section for receiving and retaining the endoscope and - a handle section, which is connected to the receiving section, for holding the endoscope, wherein the handle (10, 10', 10") further comprises at least one manipulator for controlling the control element when the handle (10, 10', 10") is disposed on the endoscope, wherein the manipulator is movable relative to the receiving section and relative to the handle section, wherein the manipulator comprises a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is rotatable relative to the second section around a first axis of rotation, characterized in that the second section is rotatable relative to the receiving section and/or relative to the handle section around a second axis of rotation which extends parallel to the first axis of rotation such that the manipulator can control a control element which, when being controlled, is moved along a circular path. - a receiving section for receiving and retaining the endoscope and - a handle section, which is connected to the receiving section, for holding the endoscope, wherein the handle (10, 10', 10") further comprises at least one manipulator for controlling the control element when the handle (10, 10', 10") is disposed on the endoscope, wherein the manipulator is movable relative to the receiving section and relative to the handle section, wherein the manipulator comprises a first section and a second section, wherein the first section is rotatable relative to the second section around a first axis of rotation,
A matrix implant for the fixation or fusion of the SI-Joint, the implant comprising: an elongate body having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, a rectilinear outer profile transverse to the longitudinal axis, the elongate body further comprising a plurality of apex struts each parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of faces extending therebetween, the plurality of faces each comprising a matrix structure including a plurality of support struts extending between the plurality of apex struts, the plurality of support struts defining a plurality of face fenestrations, that are in communication with an inner cavity, wherein the longitudinal axis extends along the inner cavity, and a guide pin receptacle (24, 28) disposed about the longitudinal axis of the elongate body. an elongate body having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, a rectilinear outer profile transverse to the longitudinal axis, the elongate body further comprising a plurality of apex struts each parallel to the longitudinal axis, and a plurality of faces extending therebetween, the plurality of faces each comprising a matrix structure including a plurality of support struts extending between the plurality of apex struts, the plurality of support struts defining a plurality of face fenestrations, that are in communication with an inner cavity, wherein the longitudinal axis extends along the inner cavity, and a guide pin receptacle (24, 28) disposed about the longitudinal axis of the elongate body.
Method for operating an automation system having a first and a second central unit (14, 15), wherein the first and the second central unit (14, 16) are connected for communication purposes and wherein a plurality of automation devices (20, 21, 22) is connected for communication purposes to the second central unit, characterised in that information relating to a plurality of communication channels between the second central unit and a respective automation device (20, 21, 22) is grouped together in a communication data set, information relating to the communication channels between the second central unit and the respective automation device (20, 21, 22) which can be achieved thereover is automatically transferred to the first central unit with the aid of the communication data set, by grouping a communication module together with a number of inputs with the aid of the communication data set for the first central unit, wherein the number of inputs of the communication module corresponds to the number of communication channels relevant for the first central unit in the communication data set, wherein a transmission of data from the first central unit to an automation device (20, 21, 22) which is connected to the second central unit for communication purposes, takes place by the first central unit transmitting the data to be transmitted to the communication module by using the input corresponding to the respective communication channel and the communication module transferring the transmission to the respective automation device (20, 21, 22) with the aid of data from the communication data set.
A pharmaceutical composition, comprising -4-(3-(4-(2,3-dihydroxypropoxy)phenyl)-4,4-dimethyl-5-carbonyl-2-thioimidazolin-1-yl)-2-(trifluoromethyl)benzonitrile as an active ingredient, and hydroxypropyl cellulose.
A cell encapsulation device comprising: an inner layer; an outer layer; and a cell containment layer interposed between the inner layer and the outer layer; and structural spacers that define a plurality of reservoir spaces within the cell containment layer, wherein the reservoir spaces are configured to receive a plurality of cells, and wherein the cell encapsulation device has a tubular shape, wherein the structural spacers maintain an average distance both under external compressive forces and under internal expansive forces. an inner layer; an outer layer; and a cell containment layer interposed between the inner layer and the outer layer; and structural spacers that define a plurality of reservoir spaces within the cell containment layer, wherein the reservoir spaces are configured to receive a plurality of cells, and wherein the cell encapsulation device has a tubular shape, wherein the structural spacers maintain an average distance both under external compressive forces and under internal expansive forces.
A medical device comprising: an infusion device comprising a fluid reservoir to contain a therapeutic fluid and a transcutaneous access tool fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir, the transcutaneous access tool configured to deliver the therapeutic fluid subcutaneously to a patient; wherein the infusion device operates in a stand-by mode prior to the therapeutic fluid being introduced into the fluid reservoir and upon filling the fluid reservoir to a predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid when the infusion device is in stand-by mode, characterized in that the infusion device generates a signal indicative that the fluid reservoir has been filled to a predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid, and upon generating the signal indicative that the fluid reservoir has been filled to a predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid, the infusion device uses the signal to cause deployment of the transcutaneous access tool within a predetermined deployment time period determined from the occurrence of the filling of the fluid reservoir to the predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid. an infusion device comprising a fluid reservoir to contain a therapeutic fluid and a transcutaneous access tool fluidly coupled to the fluid reservoir, the transcutaneous access tool configured to deliver the therapeutic fluid subcutaneously to a patient; wherein the infusion device operates in a stand-by mode prior to the therapeutic fluid being introduced into the fluid reservoir and upon filling the fluid reservoir to a predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid when the infusion device is in stand-by mode, characterized in that the infusion device generates a signal indicative that the fluid reservoir has been filled to a predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid, and upon generating the signal indicative that the fluid reservoir has been filled to a predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid, the infusion device uses the signal to cause deployment of the transcutaneous access tool within a predetermined deployment time period determined from the occurrence of the filling of the fluid reservoir to the predetermined fill level with the therapeutic fluid.
A method for reducing the risk of crack formation in an aerofoil which is to be exposed, in use, to foreign object damage, the method comprising, prior to exposing the aerofoil to FOD, centrifugal force, aerodynamic, and vibration excitation, the steps of: a) modelling a pattern of probable impact locations and impact energy for a foreign object on a surface of the aerofoil and generating a predicted stress map for the surface of the aerofoil for stress generated by the modelled pattern of foreign object impact energy, b) modelling a high cycle fatigue pattern for the surface of the aerofoil and generating a predicted stress map for the surface of the aerofoil for stress generated by the modelled HCF pattern, c) modelling a low cycle fatigue pattern for the surface of the aerofoil and generating a predicted stress map for the surface of the aerofoil for stress generated by the modelled LCF pattern, d) for a given velocity, combining the predicted stress maps (32,34 and 36) of steps b) and c) by applying a goal seeking algorithm to calculate a map of maximum predicted stresses from the LCF and HCF deflection and summing with the predicted stress map from step a) to provide a combined stress map for the surface of the aerofoil, e) calculate the location and size of one or more zones on the surface of the aerofoil for which the combined stress map predicts a stress which exceeds a maximum acceptable stress, and f) imparting compressive residual stress to the one or more appropriate zones. a) modelling a pattern of probable impact locations and impact energy for a foreign object on a surface of the aerofoil and generating a predicted stress map for the surface of the aerofoil for stress generated by the modelled pattern of foreign object impact energy, b) modelling a high cycle fatigue pattern for the surface of the aerofoil and generating a predicted stress map for the surface of the aerofoil for stress generated by the modelled HCF pattern, c) modelling a low cycle fatigue pattern for the surface of the aerofoil and generating a predicted stress map for the surface of the aerofoil for stress generated by the modelled LCF pattern, d) for a given velocity, combining the predicted stress maps (32,34 and 36) of steps b) and c) by applying a goal seeking algorithm to calculate a map of maximum predicted stresses from the LCF and HCF deflection and summing with the predicted stress map from step a) to provide a combined stress map for the surface of the aerofoil, e) calculate the location and size of one or more zones on the surface of the aerofoil for which the combined stress map predicts a stress which exceeds a maximum acceptable stress, and f) imparting compressive residual stress to the one or more appropriate zones.
Process for ex-situ treatment of a catalyst that contains at least one hydrogenating phase and at least one amorphous silica-alumina or a zeolite that contains acid sites, whereby said process comprises: - A stage for introducing nitrogen by contact at a temperature that is less than 100°C, with at least one basic nitrogen-containing compound that is ammonia or a compound that can decompose into ammonia, with said compound being introduced at a rate of 0.5-10% by weight expressed in terms of N, and - A sulfurization/activation stage with a gas that contains hydrogen and hydrogen sulfide at a temperature of at least 250°C, with this stage being carried out before the stage for introducing said nitrogen-containing compound, - and the catalyst that is obtained is optionally dried. - A stage for introducing nitrogen by contact at a temperature that is less than 100°C, with at least one basic nitrogen-containing compound that is ammonia or a compound that can decompose into ammonia, with said compound being introduced at a rate of 0.5-10% by weight expressed in terms of N, and - A sulfurization/activation stage with a gas that contains hydrogen and hydrogen sulfide at a temperature of at least 250°C, with this stage being carried out before the stage for introducing said nitrogen-containing compound, - and the catalyst that is obtained is optionally dried.
A computer-implemented clinical decision support method for estimating a value of a parameter of a blood coagulation system in a subject that is periodically supplied with an anticoagulant, wherein the method comprises the steps of: receiving concentration levels of a set of coagulation proteins in a sample derived from the blood coagulation system at a predetermined point in time relative to the point in time of supply of the last dose of anticoagulant to the blood coagulation system, and estimating the value of the parameter of the blood coagulation system based on the supplied anticoagulant and the received concentration levels of the set of coagulation proteins using an estimating algorithm, wherein the parameter of the blood coagulation system is a period of time taken for the blood coagulation system to reach a state of sufficient coagulation after the point in time of supply of a last dose of anticoagulant to the blood coagulation system. receiving concentration levels of a set of coagulation proteins in a sample derived from the blood coagulation system at a predetermined point in time relative to the point in time of supply of the last dose of anticoagulant to the blood coagulation system, and estimating the value of the parameter of the blood coagulation system based on the supplied anticoagulant and the received concentration levels of the set of coagulation proteins using an estimating algorithm, wherein the parameter of the blood coagulation system is a period of time taken for the blood coagulation system to reach a state of sufficient coagulation after the point in time of supply of a last dose of anticoagulant to the blood coagulation system.
An uninterruptible power supply system, comprising: at least three UPSs configured to be connected in parallel to a common load: and control circuitry configured to support a redundant group (210a, 210b) among the UPSs, characterised in that the control circuitry is further configured to allow selective enabling and disabling of the UPSs within the redundant group based on a loading of the redundant group when the loading of the redundant group is less than a predetermined level and to require collective enabling and disabling of the UPSs in the redundant group when the loading of the redundant group is greater than the predetermined level. at least three UPSs configured to be connected in parallel to a common load: and control circuitry configured to support a redundant group (210a, 210b) among the UPSs, characterised in that the control circuitry is further configured to allow selective enabling and disabling of the UPSs within the redundant group based on a loading of the redundant group when the loading of the redundant group is less than a predetermined level and to require collective enabling and disabling of the UPSs in the redundant group when the loading of the redundant group is greater than the predetermined level.
A blood purification membrane capable of adsorbing creatinine which is a uremic toxin in the blood and purifying the blood, the blood purification membrane comprising: fibers wherein said fibers comprise a hydrophilic polymer insoluble in water and a diameter of said fibers is at least 100 nm and not more than 1,000 nm; and particles adhered to said fibers, said particles include SiO 2 and Al 2 O 3, pores capable of incorporating at least a portion of said uremic toxin are provided in said particles, said particles are zeolite or a zeolite composite, said particles are particles having a maximum diameter of 5 μm or less, and a size of said pores is at least 1.39 times, but not more than 2.14 times, as large as an area of a smallest surface of a smallest rectangular parallelepiped enclosing said uremic toxin in a form of creatinine, said blood purification membrane is configured by aggregating and accumulating said fibers for blood purification, and thin hollow cylinders are formed by said blood purification membrane. fibers wherein said fibers comprise a hydrophilic polymer insoluble in water and a diameter of said fibers is at least 100 nm and not more than 1,000 nm; and particles adhered to said fibers, said particles include SiO 2 and Al 2 O 3, pores capable of incorporating at least a portion of said uremic toxin are provided in said particles, said particles are zeolite or a zeolite composite, said particles are particles having a maximum diameter of 5 μm or less, and a size of said pores is at least 1.39 times, but not more than 2.14 times, as large as an area of a smallest surface of a smallest rectangular parallelepiped enclosing said uremic toxin in a form of creatinine,
An expander set comprising: a first expander with an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage therethrough, the first expander having a first engagement feature recessed relative to the outer surface and a first groove (203A-E); and a second expander with an inside surface shaped to correspond to a portion of the outer surface of the first expander, the second expander having a second engagement feature adapted to engage with the first engagement feature, characterized in that: the first groove (203A-E) of the first expander is recessed relative to the outer surface of the first expander and is sized and shaped to accommodate a rod of a retraction system such that when the first expander is advanced within the retraction system, the rod remains within the first groove, and the second expander includes a protrusion (208A-B) on the inside surface of the second expander and a second groove (213A-B) recessed relative to an outer surface of the second expander, the protrusion (208A-B) sized for receipt in the first groove (203A-E), wherein when the first and second expanders are engaged with one another, the second groove is aligned with the first groove in a direction of expansion of the expander set and the first and second expanders define an oblong cross-section. a first expander with an outer surface and an inner surface defining a passage therethrough, the first expander having a first engagement feature recessed relative to the outer surface and a first groove (203A-E); and a second expander with an inside surface shaped to correspond to a portion of the outer surface of the first expander, the second expander having a second engagement feature adapted to engage with the first engagement feature, characterized in that: the first groove (203A-E) of the first expander is recessed relative to the outer surface of the first expander and is sized and shaped to accommodate a rod of a retraction system such that when the first expander is advanced within the retraction system, the rod remains within the first groove, and the second expander includes a protrusion (208A-B) on the inside surface of the second expander and a second groove (213A-B) recessed relative to an outer surface of the second expander, the protrusion (208A-B) sized for receipt in the first groove (203A-E), the first groove (203A-E) of the first expander is recessed relative to the outer surface of the first expander and is sized and shaped to accommodate a rod of a retraction system such that when the first expander is advanced within the retraction system, the rod remains within the first groove, and the second expander includes a protrusion (208A-B) on the inside surface of the second expander and a second groove (213A-B) recessed relative to an outer surface of the second expander, the protrusion (208A-B) sized for receipt in the first groove (203A-E), wherein when the first and second expanders are engaged with one another, the second groove is aligned with the first groove in a direction of expansion of the expander set and the first and second expanders define an oblong cross-section.