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A surgical stapler (1, 101), comprising: a body (10, 110); a stapling head (30, 130) operably coupled to the body; an anvil (50, 150) movably supported relative to the stapling head for selective travel toward and away from the stapling head; and an anvil adjustment shaft (70, 170) supported by the body for selectively adjusting a position of the anvil relative to the stapling head, wherein one of the adjustment shaft or the body comprises an engagement portion, and wherein the other of the adjustment shaft or the body comprises: a screw surface (74, 174) comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configured to operably engage the engagement portion to cause the adjustment shaft to move relative to the body when the adjustment shaft is rotated; and characterized by at least one bump or protrusion on, or indentation (76', 76", 76"') in, the screw surface, separating the first portion from the second portion and adapted to provide tactile feedback to the user as it passes over the engagement portion while the user rotates the anvil adjustment shaft. a body (10, 110); a stapling head (30, 130) operably coupled to the body; an anvil (50, 150) movably supported relative to the stapling head for selective travel toward and away from the stapling head; and an anvil adjustment shaft (70, 170) supported by the body for selectively adjusting a position of the anvil relative to the stapling head, wherein one of the adjustment shaft or the body comprises an engagement portion, and wherein the other of the adjustment shaft or the body comprises: a screw surface (74, 174) comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configured to operably engage the engagement portion to cause the adjustment shaft to move relative to the body when the adjustment shaft is rotated; and characterized by at least one bump or protrusion on, or indentation (76', 76", 76"') in, the screw surface, separating the first portion from the second portion and adapted to provide tactile feedback to the user as it passes over the engagement portion while the user rotates the anvil adjustment shaft. a screw surface (74, 174) comprising a first portion and a second portion, the first portion configured to operably engage the engagement portion to cause the adjustment shaft to move relative to the body when the adjustment shaft is rotated; and characterized by at least one bump or protrusion on, or indentation (76', 76", 76"') in, the screw surface, separating the first portion from the second portion and adapted to provide tactile feedback to the user as it passes over the engagement portion while the user rotates the anvil adjustment shaft.
A four-stroke engine comprising: a crankshaft supported by at least one bearing; a rotating member driven directly or indirectly by the crankshaft, said rotating member having at least one inlet channel extending between an outer perimeter of the rotating member and an inner region of the rotating member, the rotating member being configured for slinging oil outward while allowing air to pass to the inner region; characterized in that it further comprises: a breather housing having an air receiving chamber formed therein, wherein the inner region of the rotating member is configured to allow air to pass from the at least one inlet channel to the air receiving chamber; and a passage (165, 170) formed through a wall of the breather housing, wherein said passage (165, 170) is in fluid communication with the air receiving chamber and an exterior of the breather housing. a crankshaft supported by at least one bearing; a rotating member driven directly or indirectly by the crankshaft, said rotating member having at least one inlet channel extending between an outer perimeter of the rotating member and an inner region of the rotating member, the rotating member being configured for slinging oil outward while allowing air to pass to the inner region; characterized in that it further comprises: a breather housing having an air receiving chamber formed therein, wherein the inner region of the rotating member is configured to allow air to pass from the at least one inlet channel to the air receiving chamber; and a passage (165, 170) formed through a wall of the breather housing, wherein said passage (165, 170) is in fluid communication with the air receiving chamber and an exterior of the breather housing. a breather housing having an air receiving chamber formed therein, wherein the inner region of the rotating member is configured to allow air to pass from the at least one inlet channel to the air receiving chamber; and a passage (165, 170) formed through a wall of the breather housing, wherein said passage (165, 170) is in fluid communication with the air receiving chamber and an exterior of the breather housing.
A process for producing rigid polyurethane foams by reacting a) polyisocyanates with b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups in the presence of c) blowing agents, wherein a mixture of b1) a polyether alcohol which has a hydroxyl number of from 360 to 450 mg KOH/g and a viscosity at 25°C of greater than 12 000 mPa·s and can be prepared by addition of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide onto TDA, b2) a polyether alcohol which has a functionality of from 5 to 7.5 and a hydroxyl number of from 380 to 480 mg KOH/g and can be prepared by addition of propylene oxide onto sorbitol and/or sucrose, b3) a polyether alcohol which has a functionality of from 2 to 4 and a hydroxyl number of from 140 to 250 mg KOH/g and can be prepared by addition of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide onto TDA or amines other than TDA or of propylene oxide onto 2-, 3- or 4-functional alcohols or castor oil derivatives, is used as compounds b) having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups. a) polyisocyanates with b) compounds having at least two hydrogen atoms which are reactive toward isocyanate groups in the presence of c) blowing agents, b1) a polyether alcohol which has a hydroxyl number of from 360 to 450 mg KOH/g and a viscosity at 25°C of greater than 12 000 mPa·s and can be prepared by addition of ethylene oxide and/or propylene oxide onto TDA, b2) a polyether alcohol which has a functionality of from 5 to 7.5 and a hydroxyl number of from 380 to 480 mg KOH/g and can be prepared by addition of propylene oxide onto sorbitol and/or sucrose, b3) a polyether alcohol which has a functionality of from 2 to 4 and a hydroxyl number of from 140 to 250 mg KOH/g and can be prepared by addition of ethylene oxide and propylene oxide onto TDA or amines other than TDA or of propylene oxide onto 2-, 3- or 4-functional alcohols or castor oil derivatives,
A polymer composite comprising quantum dots; said polymer composite comprising: (a) quantum dots comprising CdS, CdSe, CdTe, ZnS, ZnSe, ZnTe, HgS, HgSe, HgTe, GaN, GaP, GaAs, InP, InAs, or a combination thereof; (b) a first polymer having a weight average molecular weight from 1,000 to 100,000, a solubility parameter from 12 to 17 (J/cm 3) 1/2 and being chosen from maleic anhydride-olefin copolymers, acrylic-olefin copolymers, styrene-maleic anhydride copolymers and oxidized polyethylene, wherein the first polymer encapsulates the quantum dots; (c) a second polymer comprising polymerized units of a first compound chosen from isobornyl (meth)acrylate, C 2 -C 18 alkyl (meth)acrylates, L-menthyl acrylate, tricyclo[5.2.1.0 2,6]decylmethyl acrylate, C 1 -C 6 alkylstyrenes, and 3,3,5-trimethylcyclohexyl methacrylate, wherein the second polymer has a solubility parameter from 16.5 to 20 (J/cm 3) 1/2, and wherein the second polymer surrounds the particles of encapsulated quantum dots; and (d) a third polymer comprising polymerized units of a second compound chosen from tricyclo [5.2.1.0 2,6] decane dimethanol di(meth)acrylate, Bisphenol A di(meth)acrylate, Bisphenol A glycerolate di(meth)acrylate, 2-butyl-2-ethyl-1,3-propanediol dimethacrylate, 1,10-bis(acryloyloxy)decane, and urethane acrylate oligomers which can be polyester type, polyether type, polybutadiene type, or polycarprolactone type.
A fan case for a gas turbine aircraft engine, the fan case formed of an outer wall extending in a loop around an axis and along the axis, and having a case length along the axis, and a case perimeter around the axis, wherein the fan case comprises two or more longitudinal segments (78a,b,c) configured to be assembled to form the outer wall, wherein each longitudinal segment (78a,b,c) includes a portion (50a,b,c) of the outer wall extending at least part of the length of the fan case and forming an incomplete portion of the perimeter of the fan case and characterised in that each longitudinal segment (78a,b,c) extends the full length of the fan case, and wherein the outer wall includes one or more strengthening ribs, each strengthening rib extending around the axis.
Fastening device for fastening a toilet cover to a toilet body, comprising a fastening member having an stop portion with an stop surface for abutment on the toilet body and a bearing portion for bearing the toilet cover, and an actuator member, wherein the fastening member further comprises a pivot bearing portion on which at least one clamping member is pivotally supported, and that the at least one clamping member is pivotable by an actuation of the actuator member, characterized in that the at least one clamping member comprises a first arm portion and a second arm portion, which are arranged such that the actuator member acts on the first arm portion upon actuation and thereby pivots the clamping member. a fastening member having an stop portion with an stop surface for abutment on the toilet body and a bearing portion for bearing the toilet cover, and an actuator member, wherein the fastening member further comprises a pivot bearing portion on which at least one clamping member is pivotally supported, and that the at least one clamping member is pivotable by an actuation of the actuator member, characterized in that the at least one clamping member comprises a first arm portion and a second arm portion, which are arranged such that the actuator member acts on the first arm portion upon actuation and thereby pivots the clamping member.
An orthopedic locking screw configured for a cooperation with an implant thread of an orthopedic implant, the orthopedic locking screw comprising: a longitudinally extending shaft comprising a thread pattern section extending at least partially along the shaft, the thread pattern section comprising a first thread with a first direction and a second thread with a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first thread, the first thread being configured for the cooperation with the implant thread of the orthopedic implant and the second thread is superimposed on the first thread and intersects the first thread, characterised in that the thread pattern section comprises essentially rhombic protrusions and grooves between the essentially rhombic protrusions. a longitudinally extending shaft comprising a thread pattern section extending at least partially along the shaft, the thread pattern section comprising a first thread with a first direction and a second thread with a second direction opposite to the first direction of the first thread, the first thread being configured for the cooperation with the implant thread of the orthopedic implant and the second thread is superimposed on the first thread and intersects the first thread, characterised in that the thread pattern section comprises essentially rhombic protrusions and grooves between the essentially rhombic protrusions. characterised in that the thread pattern section comprises essentially rhombic protrusions and grooves between the essentially rhombic protrusions.
A dust-free artificial nail, comprising: one end formed to have a curvature in the same direction of a free edge of a nail; the other end located at an opposite side to one end; an artificial nail bed having nail walls located at both sides of one end and the other end and having a nail shape so that an adhesion surface thereof is attached to the nail; characterized in that it comprises a snug fit extending from the other end of the artificial nail bed and having a curved surface inclined toward the adhesion surface. one end formed to have a curvature in the same direction of a free edge of a nail; the other end located at an opposite side to one end; an artificial nail bed having nail walls located at both sides of one end and the other end and having a nail shape so that an adhesion surface thereof is attached to the nail; characterized in that it comprises a snug fit extending from the other end of the artificial nail bed and having a curved surface inclined toward the adhesion surface.
A micro-hydro generation plant for pressurising a fluid, including at least: - one motor associated with reversing means for reversing the direction of rotation of said motor and driving in rotation a crankshaft in a direction of rotation R or in the opposite direction R', - two piston pumps arranged opposite to each other, alternately moved by the rotation of said crankshaft and capable of drawing fluid and discharging it under pressure towards the outlet of the micro-generation plant, - a gear pump arranged in the extension of said crankshaft and capable of drawing fluid and discharging it under pressure towards the outlet of the micro-generation plant, and - a free wheel secured to the free end of said crankshaft, arranged between said piston pumps and the gear pump, and capable of driving in rotation the output shaft of said gear pump when the crankshaft rotates in the direction R and of not driving in rotation said output shaft when said crankshaft rotates in the opposite direction R', - a reservoir containing the fluid, and - a plate for closing said reservoir, the motor, the two piston pumps, the gear pump and the free wheel then being directly or indirectly secured to said plate for closing the reservoir and arranged inside the latter. - one motor associated with reversing means for reversing the direction of rotation of said motor and driving in rotation a crankshaft in a direction of rotation R or in the opposite direction R', - two piston pumps arranged opposite to each other, alternately moved by the rotation of said crankshaft and capable of drawing fluid and discharging it under pressure towards the outlet of the micro-generation plant, - a gear pump arranged in the extension of said crankshaft and capable of drawing fluid and discharging it under pressure towards the outlet of the micro-generation plant, and - a free wheel secured to the free end of said crankshaft, arranged between said piston pumps and the gear pump, and capable of driving in rotation the output shaft of said gear pump when the crankshaft rotates in the direction R and of not driving in rotation said output shaft when said crankshaft rotates in the opposite direction R', - a reservoir containing the fluid, and - a plate for closing said reservoir,
A method for encapsulating a sensing and/or actuator device, comprising: a. providing a sensing and/or actuator device having a demarcation structure thereon, the sensing and/or actuator device comprising at least a substrate and a sensing and/or actuator element on the substrate, the demarcation structure contacting the substrate and defining an enclosed area of the substrate, the enclosed area comprising at least the sensing and/or actuator element; and b. providing an encapsulation material outside the enclosed area, such that the sensing and/or actuator element is left uncovered by the encapsulation material, wherein the demarcation structure further comprises a capping structure overlaying the sensing and/or actuator element or wherein the method comprises positioning a capping structure on the demarcation structure after the encapsulation material is provided, the capping structure overlaying the sensing and/or actuator element, and wherein the capping structure comprises a semi-permeable membrane. a. providing a sensing and/or actuator device having a demarcation structure thereon, the sensing and/or actuator device comprising at least a substrate and a sensing and/or actuator element on the substrate, the demarcation structure contacting the substrate and defining an enclosed area of the substrate, the enclosed area comprising at least the sensing and/or actuator element; and b. providing an encapsulation material outside the enclosed area, such that the sensing and/or actuator element is left uncovered by the encapsulation material,
A method of splicing a sealing strip for packaging containers for liquid foods, wherein the ends of two sealing strips (5, 6) to be spliced are cut to each form an oblique edge (7, 8) and that the ends of the sealing strips (5, 6) are placed on top of each other forming an overlap between edges (7, 8) of the sealing strips (5, 6), wherein the sealing strips (5, 6) are fused together by heating at the overlapping area, such that the overlapping area obtains double thickness and wherein such a spliced sealing strip is applied to and sealed to a first longitudinal edge of a packaging material web with a free part of the spliced sealing strip projecting from the first longitudinal edge, in order to facilitate the packing material web to be subsequently sealed and folded to form the packaging containers characterized in that the overlap between the edges is oblique.
Method for the stimulation of seeds of dicotyledonous plants, wherein the seeds are primed in a solution containing metal nanoparticles and subsequently dried, characterised in that the seeds are primed in a nanocolloidal metal solution containing nonionic metal nanoparticles selected from: silver (Ag), gold (Au), copper (Cu) and platinum (Pt) obtained using a physical method, at a concentration from 0.05 ppm to 50 ppm, to obtain 40-60% by weight of water content, and then dried at room temperature to obtain 10-40% by weight of water content.
A vehicle seat comprising: a seat cushion; a seatback that is rotatably connected to a seat rear side of the seat cushion; a headrest that is provided at a seat upper side end portion of the seatback, and that is configured to support a head portion of a vehicle occupant; and a hardness changing section that is configured to change a hardness of a seat front side of the headrest by compressing a pad at an interior of the headrest, in a case in which an angle of inclination of the seatback with respect to the seat cushion is smaller than a predetermined angle, and canceling a compressed state of the pad, in a case in which the angle of inclination is larger than the predetermined angle. a seat cushion; a seatback that is rotatably connected to a seat rear side of the seat cushion; a headrest that is provided at a seat upper side end portion of the seatback, and that is configured to support a head portion of a vehicle occupant; and a hardness changing section that is configured to change a hardness of a seat front side of the headrest by compressing a pad at an interior of the headrest, in a case in which an angle of inclination of the seatback with respect to the seat cushion is smaller than a predetermined angle, and canceling a compressed state of the pad, in a case in which the angle of inclination is larger than the predetermined angle.
A terminal comprising: a transmission unit configured to transmit, to a base station, capability information of a maximum bandwidth that the terminal supports; and a reception unit configured to receive, from the base station, information that designates a bandwidth part of downlink that the terminal uses, the designated bandwidth part of the downlink comprising a plurality of subbands, wherein the reception unit is configured to receive, from the base station, a frequency of a synchronization signal corresponding to the designated bandwidth part of the downlink, the plurality of subbands of the designated bandwidth part of the downlink being synchronizable with the said synchronization signal, and wherein a bandwidth of the bandwidth part of downlink is configurable in units of resource blocks. a transmission unit configured to transmit, to a base station, capability information of a maximum bandwidth that the terminal supports; and a reception unit configured to receive, from the base station, information that designates a bandwidth part of downlink that the terminal uses, the designated bandwidth part of the downlink comprising a plurality of subbands, wherein the reception unit is configured to receive, from the base station, a frequency of a synchronization signal corresponding to the designated bandwidth part of the downlink, the plurality of subbands of the designated bandwidth part of the downlink being synchronizable with the said synchronization signal, and wherein a bandwidth of the bandwidth part of downlink is configurable in units of resource blocks.
A synthetic catalyst for synthesizing an unsaturated carboxylic acid and/or a derivative thereof from a hydroxycarboxylic acid and/or a derivative thereof by a dehydration reaction, wherein the synthetic catalyst comprises an apatite compound containing an alkali metal in a crystal structure thereof, wherein the content percentage of the alkali metal in the apatite compound is 0.2 to 3.0% by mass, and wherein the apatite compound comprises calcium, phosphorus and an alkali metal, and (calcium + alkali metal)/phosphorus is 1.58 to 1.73 at a molar ratio.
A paper cup comprising: a cup body formed from a paper-based material, the cup body comprising a sidewall and a floor that collectively define a cavity having a cavity axis (A-A); and an insert formed from a paper-based material, the insert positioned within the cavity of the cup body adjacent to the floor, the insert having a ledge that is spaced axially from the floor and that protrudes inwardly from an inner surface of the sidewall of the cup body towards the cavity axis (A-A); wherein the insert extends from a bottom end to a top end, wherein the insert comprises a sidewall portion, characterised in that the sidewall portion of the insert is formed corrugated, and when the insert is positioned within the cavity the sidewall portion of the insert is pivoted so that pleats formed by the corrugated sidewall portion side against the sidewall of the cup body 210. a cup body formed from a paper-based material, the cup body comprising a sidewall and a floor that collectively define a cavity having a cavity axis (A-A); and an insert formed from a paper-based material, the insert positioned within the cavity of the cup body adjacent to the floor, the insert having a ledge that is spaced axially from the floor and that protrudes inwardly from an inner surface of the sidewall of the cup body towards the cavity axis (A-A); wherein the insert extends from a bottom end to a top end, wherein the insert comprises a sidewall portion, characterised in that the sidewall portion of the insert is formed corrugated, and when the insert is positioned within the cavity the sidewall portion of the insert is pivoted so that pleats formed by the corrugated sidewall portion side against the sidewall of the cup body 210.