mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Method for producing bioproducts from streams of organic material, characterised in that it at least consists of the following steps: (i) a physical-biological pre-treatment of the organic stream whereby the substrate is mixed with water into a diluted stream with a dry matter content lower than 15% and one or more mechanical steps are applied such as continuous grinding, blixing and continuous extruding, (ii) an alkaline treatment by adding an alkaline solution until a pH value of the mixture between pH 5 and pH 9 is reached, iii) adding an inoculum consisting of a natural anaerobic culture which stimulates the release of the organic compounds, iv) a first separation step by centrifuging, compressing or filtering which splits the mixture into a solid fraction and a liquid fraction, whereby the solid fraction is further processed via an anaerobic fermentation technology, with the formation of biogas and digestate as end products, v) a continuous aerobic treatment of the separated liquid fraction whereby the organic compounds are biologically converted into a protein-rich bioproduct, after addition of the necessary nutrients, vi) a second separation step whereby the formed protein-rich bioproduct is separated from the liquid phase, vii) recirculating the liquid phase partly as process water to the mixing step (ii) and partly discharged and treated in a waste water purification plant, viii) drying the formed protein-rich bioproduct to remove the remaining water after which a dry, protein-rich bioproduct is obtained and the bioproducts biogas and digestate are also obtained. (i) a physical-biological pre-treatment of the organic stream whereby the substrate is mixed with water into a diluted stream with a dry matter content lower than 15% and one or more mechanical steps are applied such as continuous grinding, blixing and continuous extruding, (ii) an alkaline treatment by adding an alkaline solution until a pH value of the mixture between pH 5 and pH 9 is reached, iii) adding an inoculum consisting of a natural anaerobic culture which stimulates the release of the organic compounds, iv) a first separation step by centrifuging, compressing or filtering which splits the mixture into a solid fraction and a liquid fraction, whereby the solid fraction is further processed via an anaerobic fermentation technology, with the formation of biogas and digestate as end products, v) a continuous aerobic treatment of the separated liquid fraction whereby the organic compounds are biologically converted into a protein-rich bioproduct, after addition of the necessary nutrients, vi) a second separation step whereby the formed protein-rich bioproduct is separated from the liquid phase, vii) recirculating the liquid phase partly as process water to the mixing step (ii) and partly discharged and treated in a waste water purification plant, viii) drying the formed protein-rich bioproduct to remove the remaining water after which a dry, protein-rich bioproduct is obtained and the bioproducts biogas and digestate are also obtained.
A medical system comprising: an implantable medical device comprising an indicator tag, wherein the indicator tag is responsive to an analyte; a light source configured to emit light onto the indicator tag, wherein the emitted light comprises at least one wavelength of light and wherein the indicator tag emanates light, in response to the emitted light, that corresponds to whether the indicator tag is exposed the analyte; an optical sensor configured to receive light, the received light comprising at least a portion of the emanated light, wherein the received light comprises at least one wavelength of light; and a processor communicatively coupled to the optical sensor, wherein the processer is configured to determine whether the indicator tag is exposed to the analyte by determining a ratio of an intensity of the received light to an intensity of the emitted light, wherein the processor is configured to determine the ratio of received light to emitted light for more than one narrowband of wavelengths and compare the ratios for different narrowbands of wavelengths. an implantable medical device comprising an indicator tag, wherein the indicator tag is responsive to an analyte; a light source configured to emit light onto the indicator tag, wherein the emitted light comprises at least one wavelength of light and wherein the indicator tag emanates light, in response to the emitted light, that corresponds to whether the indicator tag is exposed the analyte; an optical sensor configured to receive light, the received light comprising at least a portion of the emanated light, wherein the received light comprises at least one wavelength of light; and a processor communicatively coupled to the optical sensor, wherein the processer is configured to determine whether the indicator tag is exposed to the analyte by determining a ratio of an intensity of the received light to an intensity of the emitted light, wherein the processor is configured to determine the ratio of received light to emitted light for more than one narrowband of wavelengths and compare the ratios for different narrowbands of wavelengths.
A fuel cell system comprising a fuel supply unit, at least one fuel cell (1, 2) having one cathode (4, 4') and one anode (3, 3'), wherein the cathode (4, 4') features a cathode feed line, the anode (3, 3') features an anode feed line, the flow in the anode (3, 3') is connected via an anode feed line to the flow in the fuel supply unit, and a reforming apparatus is arranged in the anode feed line, and comprising an anode exhaust line for discharging at least anode exhaust gas from the anode (3, 3'), wherein at least one burner apparatus (22, 23) is arranged in the anode exhaust line, characterized in that, at least one first heat exchanger is arranged in the cathode feed line, at least one vaporizing arrangement and a second heat exchanger are arranged in the anode feed line, and the vaporizing arrangement is arranged upstream of the reforming apparatus, wherein the anode exhaust line divides downstream of the burner apparatus (22, 23) into a first anode exhaust subsidiary line that is connected to an exhaust gas outlet and a second anode exhaust subsidiary line that is connected to an exhaust gas outlet, and wherein the first anode exhaust subsidiary line leads through a warm side of the first heat exchanger, and the second anode exhaust subsidiary line leads through a warm side of the second heat exchanger, and the vaporizing arrangement is able to be heated via the second anode exhaust subsidiary line; and a first control valve apparatus is provided in the first anode exhaust subsidiary line, preferably downstream of the warm side of the first heat exchanger, and a second control valve apparatus is provided in the second anode exhaust subsidiary line, preferably downstream of the vaporizing arrangement. at least one first heat exchanger is arranged in the cathode feed line, at least one vaporizing arrangement and a second heat exchanger are arranged in the anode feed line, and the vaporizing arrangement is arranged upstream of the reforming apparatus, wherein the anode exhaust line divides downstream of the burner apparatus (22, 23) into a first anode exhaust subsidiary line that is connected to an exhaust gas outlet and a second anode exhaust subsidiary line that is connected to an exhaust gas outlet, and wherein the first anode exhaust subsidiary line leads through a warm side of the first heat exchanger, and the second anode exhaust subsidiary line leads through a warm side of the second heat exchanger, and the vaporizing arrangement is able to be heated via the second anode exhaust subsidiary line; and a first control valve apparatus is provided in the first anode exhaust subsidiary line, preferably downstream of the warm side of the first heat exchanger, and a second control valve apparatus is provided in the second anode exhaust subsidiary line, preferably downstream of the vaporizing arrangement.
A method for servicing a blower motor (140, 145, 240, 350, 620) installed in a heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) assembly (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600) for a motor vehicle, the method comprising: rotating a scroll housing subassembly (380, 440, 570, 740, 840, 950, 1120) comprising a scroll housing and the blower motor of the HVAC assembly from an installed position to an extraction position; wherein the blower motor is attached to the scroll housing, thereby resulting in a joint rotation of the scroll housing and the blower motor when rotating the scroll housing subassembly, and detaching a first securing element (530, 670, 930), the first securing element being distributed on the scroll housing subassembly and an evaporator housing subassembly of the HVAC assembly; and removing the scroll housing subassembly from the HVAC assembly in a direction of extraction, at the extraction position, wherein the scroll housing subassembly reaches the extraction position by axial rotation in a direction orthogonal to the direction of extraction, and wherein the extraction position is a position at which the scroll housing subassembly is cleared for moving in the direction of extraction. rotating a scroll housing subassembly (380, 440, 570, 740, 840, 950, 1120) comprising a scroll housing and the blower motor of the HVAC assembly from an installed position to an extraction position; wherein the blower motor is attached to the scroll housing, thereby resulting in a joint rotation of the scroll housing and the blower motor when rotating the scroll housing subassembly, and detaching a first securing element (530, 670, 930), the first securing element being distributed on the scroll housing subassembly and an evaporator housing subassembly of the HVAC assembly; and removing the scroll housing subassembly from the HVAC assembly in a direction of extraction, at the extraction position, wherein the scroll housing subassembly reaches the extraction position by axial rotation in a direction orthogonal to the direction of extraction, and wherein the extraction position is a position at which the scroll housing subassembly is cleared for moving in the direction of extraction.
Train coupler adapter for connecting a coupler of a first geometry with a draw hook coupler, whereby the adapter has • a front section with an interface suitable to couple with a coupler of a first geometry, • a rear section with an opening suitable for the tip of the hook of the draw hook coupler to be inserted into, • a safety bracket at the rear section that has a traversing section that is positioned beneath the opening and traverses over the opening, whereby the safety bracket is attached to the rear section in a manner that allows the safety bracket to swivel relative to the rear section, whereby a blocking element is provided that limits the swivel angle of the safety bracket, whereby the blocking element has • a first part that is connected to the safety bracket and • a second part that is connected to a remove clamp, whereby the remove clamp can be moved from a clamping position to a non-clamping position. • a front section with an interface suitable to couple with a coupler of a first geometry, • a rear section with an opening suitable for the tip of the hook of the draw hook coupler to be inserted into, • a safety bracket at the rear section that has a traversing section that is positioned beneath the opening and traverses over the opening, • a first part that is connected to the safety bracket and • a second part that is connected to a remove clamp, whereby the remove clamp can be moved from a clamping position to a non-clamping position.
A process for the preparation of gabapentin comprising the steps of: a) reacting spiro[cyclohexane-1,9'-(3,7-diazabicyclo-[3.3.1]nonane)]-2',4',6',8'-tetraone of the formula VI: with an alkali to obtain 1,1-cyclohexane diacetic acid monoamide of the formula IV and b) converting the compound IV obtained in step-a to gabapentin I by Hofmann reaction using alkali hypo halite. a) reacting spiro[cyclohexane-1,9'-(3,7-diazabicyclo-[3.3.1]nonane)]-2',4',6',8'-tetraone of the formula VI: with an alkali to obtain 1,1-cyclohexane diacetic acid monoamide of the formula IV and b) converting the compound IV obtained in step-a to gabapentin I by Hofmann reaction using alkali hypo halite.
Use of a topical skin care composition comprising an ethanolic leaf extract of Myrsine africana and a dermatologically acceptable vehicle in a cosmetic method of inhibiting elastase activity in skin to reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
A granule comprising; a core comprising an active agent that comprises an enzyme; a first moisture barrier layer comprising a moisture barrier material; a moisture hydrating layer comprising a moisture hydrating material surrounding the first moisture barrier layer; and, a second moisture barrier layer comprising a moisture barrier material surrounding the moisture hydrating layer; wherein the moisture barrier material of the first moisture barrier layer comprises PVA and talc, wherein the PVA is fully hydrolysed and present at 2%-4% w/w of the granule, and the talc is present at 5%-7% w/w of the granule.
An apparatus for insertion into a blood vessel and for modulating the baroreflex system of a mammal, said apparatus comprising: an expandable support member for engaging a wall of a blood vessel at a desired location where baroreceptors are located said expandable support member including a lumen, said expandable support member being defined by an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface; an insulative material attached to at least a portion of said expandable support member, said insulative material extending the entire longitudinal length of said expandable support member, said insulative material extending circumferentially about the entirety of said lumen of said expandable support member; and at least one electrode connected with said expandable support member and arranged to selectively deliver electric current to modulate the baroreceptors; said insulative material being arranged for isolating blood flowing through the vessel from the electric current delivered by said at least one electrode. an expandable support member for engaging a wall of a blood vessel at a desired location where baroreceptors are located said expandable support member including a lumen, said expandable support member being defined by an inner circumferential surface and an outer circumferential surface; an insulative material attached to at least a portion of said expandable support member, said insulative material extending the entire longitudinal length of said expandable support member, said insulative material extending circumferentially about the entirety of said lumen of said expandable support member; and at least one electrode connected with said expandable support member and arranged to selectively deliver electric current to modulate the baroreceptors; said insulative material being arranged for isolating blood flowing through the vessel from the electric current delivered by said at least one electrode.
Measuring device for measuring the flow velocity of an electrically conductive medium in a volume permeated by a magnetic field, comprising a means for generating the magnetic field, at least two electrodes and an evaluation unit which evaluates a signal from the electrodes and calculates the flow velocity, characterized in that the at least two electrodes are connected to a switch which is configured to short-circuit the electrodes, wherein a drive unit is configured such that the switch is closed for the duration of a first period and is open for the duration of a second period, wherein further the evaluation unit is configured such that the signal of the electrodes is read out as use signal immediately after the second period and a zero-point signal is read out immediately at the beginning of the second period and the calculation of the flow velocity is based on the zero-point signal and the use signal.
The use of a compound selected from the group consisting of vitamin D3, vitamin B1, and combinations thereof, for enhancing the palatability of a dry dog food.
A system for treating a patient with general hypertension by treating hypotension in the renal artery, comprising a hypotension treatment device comprising at least one heating surface adapted to be placed on an outer wall portion of the renal artery and adapted to dilate said renal artery, thereby increasing the blood pressure distal to said dilated renal artery; a control device for controlling the temperature of said heating surface; and a sensor for sensing a systemic blood pressure of the patient; wherein the control unit is adapted to control said heating surface in response to signals from said sensor. a hypotension treatment device comprising at least one heating surface adapted to be placed on an outer wall portion of the renal artery and adapted to dilate said renal artery, thereby increasing the blood pressure distal to said dilated renal artery; a control device for controlling the temperature of said heating surface; and a sensor for sensing a systemic blood pressure of the patient;
An unloading system for an agricultural vehicle, comprising: a grain tank; at least one cross auger placed within said grain tank; a discharge tube having an inlet in communication with said grain tank and at least one discharge auger placed therein; a drive system configured to drive said at least one cross auger and said at least one discharge auger, said drive system including a main drive shaft configured to connect to a power plant of the agricultural vehicle; characterized in that: said drive system includes: a discharge coupling continuously coupled to said main drive shaft and said at least one discharge auger; and a variable speed coupling continuously coupled to said main drive shaft and coupled to said at least one cross auger. a grain tank; at least one cross auger placed within said grain tank; a discharge tube having an inlet in communication with said grain tank and at least one discharge auger placed therein; a drive system configured to drive said at least one cross auger and said at least one discharge auger, said drive system including a main drive shaft configured to connect to a power plant of the agricultural vehicle; characterized in that: said drive system includes: a discharge coupling continuously coupled to said main drive shaft and said at least one discharge auger; and a variable speed coupling continuously coupled to said main drive shaft and coupled to said at least one cross auger. a discharge coupling continuously coupled to said main drive shaft and said at least one discharge auger; and a variable speed coupling continuously coupled to said main drive shaft and coupled to said at least one cross auger.
Apparatus for use in the weaving together of a plurality of elongate members (54,56,58) depending from an item, said apparatus comprising a weaving mechanism provided to move and weave the respective elongate members together, guide tubes (38,40,42) in which the respective elongate members are received and the said guide tubes are located to a first side of the weaving mechanism and passages (35,36,37) are provided in respective shuttles (16,18,20) in the weaving mechanism to allow the elongate members to pass through the weaving mechanism from the opposing side to the said first side and into the guide tubes (38,40,42) and relative movement between the weaving mechanism and the elongate members as the weaving mechanism is operated forms the weave in the elongate members (54,56,58), the apparatus further including a motor to drive the weaving mechanism, characterised in that said motor is connected to a crank and connecting arm which, in turn is located to drive a gearing mechanism to provide a sinusoidal motion to the weaving mechanism and the gearing mechanism includes first and second clutches (107,109) which are connected to the crank so as to sequentially drive rotatable guides (12, 14), with the first clutch located between a gear wheel pair (104, 74) so that one rotatable guide is driven to rotate and move two of the said shuttles (16,18,20) and the second clutch is located between another gear wheel pair (104', 75) so that the other rotatable guide is driven to rotate and move two of said shuttles (16,18,20) and the said sequence of movement of the respective rotatable guides (12,14) is repeated.
A method of permanently coloring hair comprising the steps of: (a) applying onto the hair a lifting composition capable of lightening the natural hair color; (b) rinsing the lifting composition from the hair; (c) providing a color base composition containing at least one primary dye intermediate chosen from ortho-aminophenols, para-aminophenols, ortho-phenylenediamines, para-phenylenediamines, double bases, heterocyclic bases, the acid addition salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; (d) applying the color base composition onto the hair; (e) rinsing the color base composition from the hair; (f) providing a developer composition containing at least one oxidizing agent chosen from persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, their salts, and mixtures thereof; and (g) applying the developer composition onto the hair in order to develop color, in situ, in the hair to form colored hair; and (h) rinsing the developer composition from the hair. (a) applying onto the hair a lifting composition capable of lightening the natural hair color; (b) rinsing the lifting composition from the hair; (c) providing a color base composition containing at least one primary dye intermediate chosen from ortho-aminophenols, para-aminophenols, ortho-phenylenediamines, para-phenylenediamines, double bases, heterocyclic bases, the acid addition salts thereof, and mixtures thereof; (d) applying the color base composition onto the hair; (e) rinsing the color base composition from the hair; (f) providing a developer composition containing at least one oxidizing agent chosen from persulfates, perborates, percarbonates, their salts, and mixtures thereof; and (g) applying the developer composition onto the hair in order to develop color, in situ, in the hair to form colored hair; and (h) rinsing the developer composition from the hair.