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A method of testing DNA of a fur, skin, or feather commodity, the method comprising: applying a semiconductor material to a portion of a fur, skin, or feather commodity, thereby forming a protective layer against chemical treatments and defining a protected portion of the fur, skin, or feather commodity; chemically treating the fur, skin, or feather commodity; removing the semiconductor material from the protected portion of the fur, skin, or feather commodity; extracting DNA from the protected portion of the fur, skin, or feather commodity; and testing the extracted DNA. applying a semiconductor material to a portion of a fur, skin, or feather commodity, thereby forming a protective layer against chemical treatments and defining a protected portion of the fur, skin, or feather commodity; chemically treating the fur, skin, or feather commodity; removing the semiconductor material from the protected portion of the fur, skin, or feather commodity; extracting DNA from the protected portion of the fur, skin, or feather commodity; and testing the extracted DNA.
A cold-cathode switching device, comprising: a housing defining a chamber; an ionizable gas disposed in the chamber; and a plurality of electrodes disposed in the chamber, wherein the plurality of electrodes comprise a cathode and an anode defining a discharge gap, wherein at least one of the cathode and the anode comprises a material that is liquid and non-volatile at an operating temperature of the cathode or the anode, and the ionizable gas comprises hydrogen, helium, deuterium, or combinations thereof, characterized in that the cold-cathode switching device is configured such that the ionizable gas is disposed in the chamber during all phases of operation. a housing defining a chamber; an ionizable gas disposed in the chamber; and a plurality of electrodes disposed in the chamber, wherein the plurality of electrodes comprise a cathode and an anode defining a discharge gap, wherein at least one of the cathode and the anode comprises a material that is liquid and non-volatile at an operating temperature of the cathode or the anode, and the ionizable gas comprises hydrogen, helium, deuterium, or combinations thereof, characterized in that the cold-cathode switching device is configured such that the ionizable gas is disposed in the chamber during all phases of operation.
A method for 3D inspection of a part during additive manufacturing, the method comprising the iterative steps of: - manufacturing a 2D layer of the part, by means of an additive manufacturing device on the basis of a digital model, - acquiring, for each iteration and by means of an X-ray imaging device, at least one 2D radiographic image of the part being manufactured, - generating a 3D image of the part being manufactured on the basis of each acquired 2D radiographic image by: i. generating, for each iteration, a differential image of the layer of the part being manufactured by subtracting between the 2D radiographic image acquired during the current iteration and the 2D radiographic image acquired during the previous iteration, ii. generating the 3D image by combining the differential images obtained for all the layers of the part; - searching for the presence of a defect in at least one generated 3D image. - manufacturing a 2D layer of the part, by means of an additive manufacturing device on the basis of a digital model, - acquiring, for each iteration and by means of an X-ray imaging device, at least one 2D radiographic image of the part being manufactured, - generating a 3D image of the part being manufactured on the basis of each acquired 2D radiographic image by: i. generating, for each iteration, a differential image of the layer of the part being manufactured by subtracting between the 2D radiographic image acquired during the current iteration and the 2D radiographic image acquired during the previous iteration, ii. generating the 3D image by combining the differential images obtained for all the layers of the part; i. generating, for each iteration, a differential image of the layer of the part being manufactured by subtracting between the 2D radiographic image acquired during the current iteration and the 2D radiographic image acquired during the previous iteration, ii. generating the 3D image by combining the differential images obtained for all the layers of the part; - searching for the presence of a defect in at least one generated 3D image.
A method for making a reinforcement mesh for use in concrete structures, said mesh comprising reinforcement bars, which are held together by two wires (1, 2) so as to form a mesh comprising held bars at a desired mutual distance, the method comprising: a) providing two wires (1, 2) each rolled up on their respective coils (4, 5), which are mounted diametrically opposite each other on a rotatable shaft with a wire guide element secured to the shaft at each coil (4,5); b) inserting a reinforcement bar between said wires (1, 2), such that said two wires (1, 2) extend respectively above and below said reinforcement bar; c) forming a spacer of said wires (1, 2) by rotation of the shaft, said spacer comprising twisting said wires (1, 2) around said reinforcement bar, which is thereby kept in the position as said wires (1, 2) are clamped around it; wherein said wire guide elements are extending at an oblique angle toward the twisting point of the wires (1, 2) for uniform positioning of the wires (1, 2) during the twisting operation. a) providing two wires (1, 2) each rolled up on their respective coils (4, 5), which are mounted diametrically opposite each other on a rotatable shaft with a wire guide element secured to the shaft at each coil (4,5); b) inserting a reinforcement bar between said wires (1, 2), such that said two wires (1, 2) extend respectively above and below said reinforcement bar; c) forming a spacer of said wires (1, 2) by rotation of the shaft, said spacer comprising twisting said wires (1, 2) around said reinforcement bar, which is thereby kept in the position as said wires (1, 2) are clamped around it;
Building structure with controlled microclimate comprising - at least one foundation situated on a ground of the structure, - at least one wall extending from a lower extremity to an upper extremity in a vertical direction (Y-Y), the wall being mechanically connected to the foundation of the structure, - a roof mechanically connected to said wall, wherein - the wall comprises at least one delivery duct able to receive and channel a flow of air, characterised in that - the structure comprises at least one suction intake able to suck in air from the outside of the structure, - the suction intake is connected to a suction pipe which emits air into a ventilation chamber forming at least one mixing chamber situated between the foundations and the ground of the structure, - said foundations comprise distribution channels able to conduct the air mixed in the mixing chambers into the delivery duct of the wall. - at least one foundation situated on a ground of the structure, - at least one wall extending from a lower extremity to an upper extremity in a vertical direction (Y-Y), the wall being mechanically connected to the foundation of the structure, - a roof mechanically connected to said wall, - the wall comprises at least one delivery duct able to receive and channel a flow of air, characterised in that - the structure comprises at least one suction intake able to suck in air from the outside of the structure, - the suction intake is connected to a suction pipe which emits air into a ventilation chamber forming at least one mixing chamber situated between the foundations and the ground of the structure, - said foundations comprise distribution channels able to conduct the air mixed in the mixing chambers into the delivery duct of the wall.
An electronic apparatus for controlling a firing rate of an automatic firing weapon having an actuator adapted to operate a trigger mechanism of said weapon, said weapon exhibiting a natural free-running firing rate when held triggered, said apparatus comprising: - an output driver means (SDRV) adapted to provide a drive signal for said actuator, - a first single pulse generator means (MMV 1) having a single pulse output coupled to an input of the output driver means (SDRV) and adapted to generate a single pulse of a duration shorter than a time period of said natural free-running firing rate in response to a single pulse generator means input, - a pulse train generator means having a single pulse output coupled to an input of said first single pulse generator means (MMV 1) and adapted to provide to the first single pulse generator means a train of pulses spaced in time a spacing period exceeding said time period of said natural free-running firing rate in response to a pulse train generator means input, characterized in further comprising: - a second single pulse generator means having a single pulse output coupled to the input of the pulse train generator means and adapted to generate a single pulse of a duration longer than said spacing period of coinciding pulses of said train of pulses, and a mode selector adapted to couple said trigger signal input to a fourth mode selector output coupled to a control input of said second single pulse generator means. - an output driver means (SDRV) adapted to provide a drive signal for said actuator, - a first single pulse generator means (MMV 1) having a single pulse output coupled to an input of the output driver means (SDRV) and adapted to generate a single pulse of a duration shorter than a time period of said natural free-running firing rate in response to a single pulse generator means input, - a pulse train generator means having a single pulse output coupled to an input of said first single pulse generator means (MMV 1) and adapted to provide to the first single pulse generator means a train of pulses spaced in time a spacing period exceeding said time period of said natural free-running firing rate in response to a pulse train generator means input, - a second single pulse generator means having a single pulse output coupled to the input of the pulse train generator means and adapted to generate a single pulse of a duration longer than said spacing period of coinciding pulses of said train of pulses, and a mode selector adapted to couple said trigger signal input to a fourth mode selector output coupled to a control input of said second single pulse generator means.
A power transmission belt comprising: - a backing layer made in a material with an elastomeric behavior; - a ventral layer made in a material with an elastomeric behavior; - a mechanical reinforcement means, for example a thermoplastic material, interposed between the backing layer and the ventral layer; characterized in that it comprises a film with thermoplastic transformation surrounding the mechanical reinforcement means, said film comprising at least: - one first component physically and/or chemically bound with at least one component of the backing layer; - one second component physically and/or chemically bound with at least one component of the mechanical reinforcement means; and - one third component physically and/or chemically bound with at least one component of the ventral layer. - a backing layer made in a material with an elastomeric behavior; - a ventral layer made in a material with an elastomeric behavior; - a mechanical reinforcement means, for example a thermoplastic material, interposed between the backing layer and the ventral layer; - one first component physically and/or chemically bound with at least one component of the backing layer; - one second component physically and/or chemically bound with at least one component of the mechanical reinforcement means; and - one third component physically and/or chemically bound with at least one component of the ventral layer.
A wireless communication method, characterized in comprising: receiving, by a terminal device, first information sent by a network device, wherein the first information indicates the terminal device to use a supplementary uplink, SUL, carrier to transmit a sounding reference signal, SRS, and the SUL carrier is one of a plurality of uplink carriers that can be used for the terminal device; and based on the first information, using the SUL carrier to transmit the SRS, wherein the plurality of uplink carriers that can be used for the terminal device respectively belong to a plurality of different frequency bands, a frequency band to which the SUL carrier belongs is lower than frequency bands to which other uplink carriers belong; wherein the first information is carried in SRS configuration information used for semi-statically configuring the SRS; or the first information is carried in a trigger message for dynamically triggering the SRS; and wherein the method further comprises: receiving, by the terminal device, second information sent by the network device before sending the first information, wherein the second information is used to configure the SUL carrier for the terminal device; and configuring, by the terminal device, the SUL carrier. receiving, by a terminal device, first information sent by a network device, wherein the first information indicates the terminal device to use a supplementary uplink, SUL, carrier to transmit a sounding reference signal, SRS, and the SUL carrier is one of a plurality of uplink carriers that can be used for the terminal device; and based on the first information, using the SUL carrier to transmit the SRS, wherein the plurality of uplink carriers that can be used for the terminal device respectively belong to a plurality of different frequency bands, a frequency band to which the SUL carrier belongs is lower than frequency bands to which other uplink carriers belong; wherein the first information is carried in SRS configuration information used for semi-statically configuring the SRS; or the first information is carried in a trigger message for dynamically triggering the SRS; and wherein the method further comprises: receiving, by the terminal device, second information sent by the network device before sending the first information, wherein the second information is used to configure the SUL carrier for the terminal device; and configuring, by the terminal device, the SUL carrier. receiving, by the terminal device, second information sent by the network device before sending the first information, wherein the second information is used to configure the SUL carrier for the terminal device; and configuring, by the terminal device, the SUL carrier.
Apparatus for packaging at least one product disposed on a support, said packaging apparatus comprising: a frame, at least one lower tool engaged with the frame and configured for receiving one or more supports, at least one upper tool configured for engaging a film portion with at least one support for making at least one package, wherein that the lower tool is movable with respect to the frame at least between: a packaging position in which the lower tool is aligned with the upper tool, a loading position, distanced from the packaging position, in which the lower tool is configured for receiving said support, characterized by the fact that the packaging apparatus comprises at least one barrier configured for intercepting the package during the movement of the lower tool from the packaging position to the loading position for enabling to unload the package from the lower tool. a frame, at least one lower tool engaged with the frame and configured for receiving one or more supports, at least one upper tool configured for engaging a film portion with at least one support for making at least one package, a packaging position in which the lower tool is aligned with the upper tool, a loading position, distanced from the packaging position, in which the lower tool is configured for receiving said support,
A multi-modal medicine delivery system, comprising: a medicine delivery system that is configured to receive one or more medications for dispensation to a user, the medicine delivery system at least partially containing a mechanism to dispense the one or more medications to the user; a controller configured to control dispensation of the medicine from the mechanism to dispense the one or more medications; and wherein the controller is configured to control the dispensation of the one or more medications according to (i) a plurality of delivery modes, each delivery mode corresponding to a primary feedback loop, and (ii) one or more user-specific settings that are determined by a secondary feedback loop that is independent of the plurality of delivery modes, wherein the plurality of delivery modes include, at least, a closed-loop delivery mode and an open-loop delivery mode that both operate based, at least in part, on the one or more user-specific settings that are determined by the secondary feedback loop. a medicine delivery system that is configured to receive one or more medications for dispensation to a user, the medicine delivery system at least partially containing a mechanism to dispense the one or more medications to the user; a controller configured to control dispensation of the medicine from the mechanism to dispense the one or more medications; and wherein the controller is configured to control the dispensation of the one or more medications according to (i) a plurality of delivery modes, each delivery mode corresponding to a primary feedback loop, and (ii) one or more user-specific settings that are determined by a secondary feedback loop that is independent of the plurality of delivery modes, wherein the plurality of delivery modes include, at least, a closed-loop delivery mode and an open-loop delivery mode that both operate based, at least in part, on the one or more user-specific settings that are determined by the secondary feedback loop.
An electrochemical sensor for measuring concentration of an analyte in a sample fluid, said sensor adapted for being received and electrically connected to a meter, said sensor comprising a co-planar electrode system having a working electrode, a plurality of other electrodes and a sample receiving area, wherein contact pads (18,28) are staggered in at least two lateral rows, each laterally-adjacent contact pad in this staggered configuration pertaining to every other trace lead provided in the electrode system, and wherein first and second electrodes (22,24) of said other electrodes being configured each to be electrically isolated from one another and from said working electrode, said first electrode comprising a distal end at least a portion of which is exposed within said sample receiving area, said second electrode comprising an extension toward the contact pad end of the sensor, said extension interrupting a space or trail on said sensor between said first electrode and said working electrode toward said contact pad end of the sensor, said extension having no portion thereof exposed within said sample receiving area and being configured for electrical connectivity to an electrical short between said first electrode and said working electrode occurring in said space or trail, said electrical short comprising any electrical connectivity between said first electrode and said working electrode that occurs despite the desired isolated electrode configuration of said sensor.
A method for in vitro diagnosing radiation-resistant colon cancer comprising: measuring mRNA expression level of LRP-1 gene or expression level of LRP-1 protein from a sample isolated from a colon cancer patient; comparing the mRNA expression level of the LRP-1 gene or the expression level of the LRP-1 protein with a control sample; and determining that the colon cancer is a radiation-resistant colon cancer when the mRNA expression level of the LRP-1 gene or the expression level of the LRP-1 protein is higher than that of the control sample. measuring mRNA expression level of LRP-1 gene or expression level of LRP-1 protein from a sample isolated from a colon cancer patient; comparing the mRNA expression level of the LRP-1 gene or the expression level of the LRP-1 protein with a control sample; and determining that the colon cancer is a radiation-resistant colon cancer when the mRNA expression level of the LRP-1 gene or the expression level of the LRP-1 protein is higher than that of the control sample.
A tread support device for a retread process, comprising: a first support roller, wherein the first support roller rotates about a first support roller axis; a second support roller, wherein the second support roller rotates about a second support roller axis; and a third support roller, wherein the third support roller rotates about a third support roller axis; and wherein the first support roller, the second support roller, and the third support roller support a tread; wherein the first support roller axis, the second support roller axis, and the third support roller axis are arranged with respect to one another so as to be located on a circumference of a circle, characterized in that the support rollers (12, 16, 20) are arranged with one another so as to lie along the circle such that they form a support surface that is curved in which the engagement side of the support surface with the tread is concave. a first support roller, wherein the first support roller rotates about a first support roller axis; a second support roller, wherein the second support roller rotates about a second support roller axis; and a third support roller, wherein the third support roller rotates about a third support roller axis; and wherein the first support roller, the second support roller, and the third support roller support a tread; wherein the first support roller axis, the second support roller axis, and the third support roller axis are arranged with respect to one another so as to be located on a circumference of a circle, characterized in that the support rollers (12, 16, 20) are arranged with one another so as to lie along the circle such that they form a support surface that is curved in which the engagement side of the support surface with the tread is concave.
A power generation control system that controls operations of a Rankine cycle system, including an expander, a generator interconnected to the expander, a pump feeding a working fluid, and an evaporator evaporating the working fluid, the power generation control system being characterized by further comprising: a converter; and a controller, wherein the controller causes the converter to execute a first control in at least one of a startup operation and a shutdown operation of the Rankine cycle system such that the expander is prevented from expanding a working fluid if the working fluid at an outlet of the evaporator contains a liquid component while the pump is operating. a converter; and a controller, wherein the controller causes the converter to execute a first control in at least one of a startup operation and a shutdown operation of the Rankine cycle system such that the expander is prevented from expanding a working fluid if the working fluid at an outlet of the evaporator contains a liquid component while the pump is operating.
A compound of the formula or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof, wherein: R 1 is H; R 2 is H, aralkyl or heterocyclyl; n is 0; b is an integer from 0 to 4; each R 8 is independently selected from F, Br, Cl, CF 3, phenyl, methyl, SO 2 NHOH, morpholino, piperidino, 4-methyl-piperazino; and Q 9, Q 11, Q 12, Q 13 and Q 14 are defined such that ring C is furan; for use in a method of modulating in vivo nitroxyl levels, treating a disease or condition that is responsive to nitroxyl therapy, treating a cardiovascular disease or condition, or treating heart failure. R 1 is H; R 2 is H, aralkyl or heterocyclyl; n is 0; b is an integer from 0 to 4; each R 8 is independently selected from F, Br, Cl, CF 3, phenyl, methyl, SO 2 NHOH, morpholino, piperidino, 4-methyl-piperazino; and Q 9, Q 11, Q 12, Q 13 and Q 14 are defined such that ring C is furan; for use in a method of modulating in vivo nitroxyl levels, treating a disease or condition that is responsive to nitroxyl therapy, treating a cardiovascular disease or condition, or treating heart failure.