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Device for treating carbonaceous-material waste by steam thermolysis, comprising: - a steam-thermolysis reactor intended to receive the ground waste, to be supplied by a fuel coming from a vessel and to receive fumes containing steam, in order to raise the ground waste to a temperature of between 200° and 700 °C during a steam-thermolysis reaction forming steam/gas products, said reactor being provided with: * means for introducing the ground waste into said reactor, * a combustion chamber provided with a burner (12, 12-b) * a casing receiving the combustion products in order to heat said reactor, * an outlet of said reactor intended to discharge said steam/gas products, - a condenser for condensing said steam/gas products discharged in order to obtain a condensate, - a separator connected to said condenser in order to separate said condensate into loaded water containing residual hydrocarbons and into oil, - a storage vessel intended to receive said loaded water, characterised in that the device further comprises a conveying means suitable for conducting said loaded water from said storage vessel to said combustion chamber, so that said loaded water treated by said combustion chamber is a heat-energy source of said steam-thermolysis reactor, said heat-energy source further comprising said combustion products coming from the combustion of said fuel and/or from the combustion of noncondensed gases obtained at the end of the condensation of said steam/gas products. - a steam-thermolysis reactor intended to receive the ground waste, to be supplied by a fuel coming from a vessel and to receive fumes containing steam, in order to raise the ground waste to a temperature of between 200° and 700 °C during a steam-thermolysis reaction forming steam/gas products, said reactor being provided with: * means for introducing the ground waste into said reactor, * a combustion chamber provided with a burner (12, 12-b) * a casing receiving the combustion products in order to heat said reactor, * an outlet of said reactor intended to discharge said steam/gas products, * means for introducing the ground waste into said reactor, * a combustion chamber provided with a burner (12, 12-b) * a casing receiving the combustion products in order to heat said reactor, * an outlet of said reactor intended to discharge said steam/gas products, - a condenser for condensing said steam/gas products discharged in order to obtain a condensate, - a separator connected to said condenser in order to separate said condensate into loaded water containing residual hydrocarbons and into oil, - a storage vessel intended to receive said loaded water,
An article comprising: a. one or more moisture wicking layers, wherein at least one of the moisture wicking layers is adapted to contact a surface having or producing moisture; and b. a nonwoven fibrous layer formed by a vertical lapping process and having generally vertically oriented fibers, wherein the fibers of the fibrous layer are adapted to be oriented generally perpendicularly to the surface having or producing moisture; wherein the moisture wicking layer adapted to contact the surface having or producing moisture transfers moisture to the fibrous layer; wherein the article is adapted to remove the moisture from the surface having or producing moisture; wherein the article is a wearable item; and wherein the surface having or producing moisture is skin of a body or a garment saturated with moisture. a. one or more moisture wicking layers, wherein at least one of the moisture wicking layers is adapted to contact a surface having or producing moisture; and b. a nonwoven fibrous layer formed by a vertical lapping process and having generally vertically oriented fibers, wherein the fibers of the fibrous layer are adapted to be oriented generally perpendicularly to the surface having or producing moisture; wherein the moisture wicking layer adapted to contact the surface having or producing moisture transfers moisture to the fibrous layer; wherein the article is adapted to remove the moisture from the surface having or producing moisture; wherein the article is a wearable item; and wherein the surface having or producing moisture is skin of a body or a garment saturated with moisture. wherein the fibers of the fibrous layer are adapted to be oriented generally perpendicularly to the surface having or producing moisture; wherein the moisture wicking layer adapted to contact the surface having or producing moisture transfers moisture to the fibrous layer; wherein the article is adapted to remove the moisture from the surface having or producing moisture; wherein the article is a wearable item; and wherein the surface having or producing moisture is skin of a body or a garment saturated with moisture.
A minimally invasive articulate surgical endoscope coupled to a surgical robotic system having a plurality of arms, a master input device having at least six degrees of freedom, and a slave which articulates the surgical endoscope in response to repositioning of the master input device, the endoscope comprising: an elongate shaft having a working end, a proximal end, and a shaft axis between the working end and the proximal end; a flexible wrist having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end of the wrist connected to the working end of the elongate shaft; an endoscopic camera lens installed at the distal end of the wrist, the camera lens for acquiring an image of an object; and a plurality of actuation links connecting the wrist to the proximal end of the elongate shaft such that the links are actuatable to provide the wrist with at least one degree of freedom; wherein an image of the object acquired by the endoscope in association with the at least one degree of freedom of the wrist is based on a reference frame rotating around a point of rotation located proximal to the flexible wrist. an elongate shaft having a working end, a proximal end, and a shaft axis between the working end and the proximal end; a flexible wrist having a distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end of the wrist connected to the working end of the elongate shaft; an endoscopic camera lens installed at the distal end of the wrist, the camera lens for acquiring an image of an object; and a plurality of actuation links connecting the wrist to the proximal end of the elongate shaft such that the links are actuatable to provide the wrist with at least one degree of freedom; wherein an image of the object acquired by the endoscope in association with the at least one degree of freedom of the wrist is based on a reference frame rotating around a point of rotation located proximal to the flexible wrist.
A method for selecting a Coverage Enhancement, CE, level from a plurality of CE levels, the method comprising: determining, by a User Equipment, UE, a matching CE level from a plurality of CE levels by matching a Maximum Coupling Loss, MCL, coverage class to a Reference Signal Received Power, RSRP, measurement; determining, by the UE, that the matching CE level is not defined in a CE configuration received from a Base Station, BS; in response to determining that the matching CE level is not defined in the CE configuration, determining, by the UE, a new CE level from the plurality of CE levels, wherein the new CE level is the next highest available CE level from the plurality of CE levels; and transmitting, by the UE, using the determined new CE level. determining, by a User Equipment, UE, a matching CE level from a plurality of CE levels by matching a Maximum Coupling Loss, MCL, coverage class to a Reference Signal Received Power, RSRP, measurement; determining, by the UE, that the matching CE level is not defined in a CE configuration received from a Base Station, BS; in response to determining that the matching CE level is not defined in the CE configuration, determining, by the UE, a new CE level from the plurality of CE levels, wherein the new CE level is the next highest available CE level from the plurality of CE levels; and transmitting, by the UE, using the determined new CE level.
A method for Intra prediction of a block based on neighboring pixels around the block, the method comprising: receiving a 2Nx2N Luma block corresponding to Luma pixels of the block; determining a prediction type of the Luma block from square shape 2Nx2N, non-square shape 2NxN, or non-square shape Nx2N if the size of the Luma block is bigger than an SCU (smallest coding unit); determining the prediction type of the Luma block from square shape 2Nx2N, non-square shape 2NxN, non-square shape Nx2N, or square shape NxN if the size of the Luma block is equal to the SCU; and performing Intra prediction for the Luma block based on neighboring Luma pixels, wherein the Luma block is partitioned into one or more PUs (prediction units) according to the prediction type. receiving a 2Nx2N Luma block corresponding to Luma pixels of the block; determining a prediction type of the Luma block from square shape 2Nx2N, non-square shape 2NxN, or non-square shape Nx2N if the size of the Luma block is bigger than an SCU (smallest coding unit); determining the prediction type of the Luma block from square shape 2Nx2N, non-square shape 2NxN, non-square shape Nx2N, or square shape NxN if the size of the Luma block is equal to the SCU; and performing Intra prediction for the Luma block based on neighboring Luma pixels, wherein the Luma block is partitioned into one or more PUs (prediction units) according to the prediction type.
A compound of formula wherein X is -OH, -N(CH 3) 2, or Y is CH or N; and Z is or and salts, solvates and solvates of the salts thereof. X is -OH, -N(CH 3) 2, or Y is CH or N; and Z is or and salts, solvates and solvates of the salts thereof.
Switchgear for a single-phase motor and a three-phase motor, wherein the switchgear comprises a processing unit and a first, second and third current path (1, 2, 3), wherein the first and third current paths (1, 3) in each case comprise a current transformer, wherein the processing unit is able to detect by means of the current transformers the current I 1 of the first current path and the current I 3 of the third current path, the processing unit is configured such that it detects the currents I 1, I 3 of the first and third current paths (1, 3) and ascertains the present operating mode of the switchgear via the phase shift between the detected currents I 1, I 3 of the first and third current paths (1, 3) characterised in that the processing unit is configured such that it repeatedly detects simultaneously the currents I 1, I 3 of the first and third current paths (1, 3) within a time interval for ascertaining the present operating mode of the switchgear and in this case either determines the first number of positively detected currents I 1, I 3 of the first or third current paths (1, 3) and the second number of simultaneously positively detected currents I 1, I 3 of the first and third current paths (1, 3) or determines the first number of negatively detected currents I 1, I 3 of the first or third current paths (1, 3) and the second number of simultaneously negatively detected currents I 1, I 3 of the first and third current paths (1, 3) and subsequently monitors whether the second number is greater than at least ca. 66% of the first number.
A system for determining stenosis severity in a subject's vasculature using multi-energy computer tomography, MECT, imaging, the system comprising: an input configured to receive MECT data acquired using a CT system; a processor programmed to: perform a material decomposition process on received MECT data to generate one or more material density maps; select, using the one or more material density maps, a first region of interest, ROI, encompassing a vessel cross-section at a site with stenosis and a second ROI encompassing a vessel cross-section at a site without stenosis; measure an iodine content in the first ROI and the second ROI; calculate a ratio of iodine content between the first ROI and the second ROI; determine a stenosis severity based on the calculated ratio of iodine content; generate a report indicating the stenosis severity associated with the subject's vasculature; and an output for displaying the report. an input configured to receive MECT data acquired using a CT system; a processor programmed to: perform a material decomposition process on received MECT data to generate one or more material density maps; select, using the one or more material density maps, a first region of interest, ROI, encompassing a vessel cross-section at a site with stenosis and a second ROI encompassing a vessel cross-section at a site without stenosis; measure an iodine content in the first ROI and the second ROI; calculate a ratio of iodine content between the first ROI and the second ROI; determine a stenosis severity based on the calculated ratio of iodine content; generate a report indicating the stenosis severity associated with the subject's vasculature; and perform a material decomposition process on received MECT data to generate one or more material density maps; select, using the one or more material density maps, a first region of interest, ROI, encompassing a vessel cross-section at a site with stenosis and a second ROI encompassing a vessel cross-section at a site without stenosis; measure an iodine content in the first ROI and the second ROI; calculate a ratio of iodine content between the first ROI and the second ROI; determine a stenosis severity based on the calculated ratio of iodine content; generate a report indicating the stenosis severity associated with the subject's vasculature; and an output for displaying the report.
A composition comprising at least one genetically modified stem cell, wherein said stem cell comprises an adenoviral vector encoding (i) an anti-tumor agent, wherein the anti-tumor agent comprises a fusion gene encoding interleukin-12, wherein the fusion gene comprises IL-12p40 and IL-12p35 and (ii) an apoptotic agent comprising a caspase, wherein the caspase comprises at least one caspase selected from a list consisting of caspase-1, caspase-2, caspase-3, caspase-4, caspase-5, caspase-6, caspase-7, caspase-8, caspase-9, caspase-10, caspase-13, and caspase-14.
A method of imparting reversible color-changing properties to a nonwoven wipe, comprising the steps of: providing a nonwoven wipe comprising absorbent nonwoven fibers; applying a solution including a reversible color-changing ink formulation to the fabric; drying the solution on the nonwoven wipe; and durably binding the reversible color-changing ink formulation to the nonwoven wipe; wherein the reversible color-changing ink formulation comprises about 10-50% by weight of a polymer binder, about 10-50% by weight of a plasticizer, about 10-50% by weight of a wetting agent and about 1-10% by weight of an anionic indicator compound, based on a dry weight of the reversible color-changing ink formulation; and wherein the drying causes the reversible color-changing ink formulation to durably bind to the nonwoven wipe; and impregnating the dried nonwoven wipe with a quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizer solution; wherein the anionic indicator compound indicates the need to recharge the nonwoven wipe by changing the reversible color-changing ink formulation back and forth between a first color when the free quaternary ammonium compound exceeds a threshold concentration and a second color when the free quaternary ammonium compound falls below the threshold concentration. providing a nonwoven wipe comprising absorbent nonwoven fibers; applying a solution including a reversible color-changing ink formulation to the fabric; drying the solution on the nonwoven wipe; and durably binding the reversible color-changing ink formulation to the nonwoven wipe; wherein the reversible color-changing ink formulation comprises about 10-50% by weight of a polymer binder, about 10-50% by weight of a plasticizer, about 10-50% by weight of a wetting agent and about 1-10% by weight of an anionic indicator compound, based on a dry weight of the reversible color-changing ink formulation; and wherein the drying causes the reversible color-changing ink formulation to durably bind to the nonwoven wipe; and impregnating the dried nonwoven wipe with a quaternary ammonium compound-based sanitizer solution; wherein the anionic indicator compound indicates the need to recharge the nonwoven wipe by changing the reversible color-changing ink formulation back and forth between a first color when the free quaternary ammonium compound exceeds a threshold concentration and a second color when the free quaternary ammonium compound falls below the threshold concentration.
A computer program comprising instructions which, when the program is executed by a computer, cause the computer to: obtain at least one digital image of a person's oral cavity; obtain non-image data associated with said person, said non-image data comprising anamnestic information about said person; process said at least one digital image or a representation thereof using a first statistical image segmentation algorithm trained to identify at least one visible segment, said visible segment being one of a tooth segment or an oral cavity segment, wherein each tooth segment relates to a distinct tooth and its related area within said oral cavity and each oral cavity segment relates to a distinct non-tooth-related area within said oral cavity; process said at least one visible segment using a statistical algorithm trained to predict any invisible segments based on visible segments, each invisible segment relating to an area within said oral cavity that is not visible on any of said at least one digital image; and process said at least one visible segment and said at least one invisible segment using a statistical object detection algorithm trained to identify dental features linked to the respective segments, wherein said statistical object detection algorithm uses said non-image data as input regarding what dental features to look for. obtain at least one digital image of a person's oral cavity; obtain non-image data associated with said person, said non-image data comprising anamnestic information about said person; process said at least one digital image or a representation thereof using a first statistical image segmentation algorithm trained to identify at least one visible segment, said visible segment being one of a tooth segment or an oral cavity segment, wherein each tooth segment relates to a distinct tooth and its related area within said oral cavity and each oral cavity segment relates to a distinct non-tooth-related area within said oral cavity; process said at least one visible segment using a statistical algorithm trained to predict any invisible segments based on visible segments, each invisible segment relating to an area within said oral cavity that is not visible on any of said at least one digital image; and process said at least one visible segment and said at least one invisible segment using a statistical object detection algorithm trained to identify dental features linked to the respective segments, wherein said statistical object detection algorithm uses said non-image data as input regarding what dental features to look for.
A vortex-generating arrangement, comprising: an aerodynamic surface; an inner surface disposed inward from the aerodynamic surface; a first slot disposed in the aerodynamic surface and extending between the aerodynamic surface and the inner surface; a second slot disposed in the aerodynamic surface and extending between the aerodynamic surface and the inner surface; and a strake, comprising: a first tab extending through the first slot; and a second tab extending through the second slot. an aerodynamic surface; an inner surface disposed inward from the aerodynamic surface; a first slot disposed in the aerodynamic surface and extending between the aerodynamic surface and the inner surface; a second slot disposed in the aerodynamic surface and extending between the aerodynamic surface and the inner surface; and a strake, comprising: a first tab extending through the first slot; and a second tab extending through the second slot. a first tab extending through the first slot; and a second tab extending through the second slot.
A method for producing a silica aerogel blanket, the method comprising adding an acicular metal-silica composite to a step of preparing a silica precursor solution during the production of the silica aerogel blanket, wherein the acicular metal-silica composite is an acicular metal-silica aerogel composite, the acicular metal-silica composite has a density of 0.3 to 0.8 g/ml, the acicular metal-silica composite is added in an amount of 50 to 200 wt% based on the weight of silica included in the silica precursor solution, and the metal of the acicular metal-silica composite is Ca, Mg, or a mixture thereof. wherein the acicular metal-silica composite is an acicular metal-silica aerogel composite, the acicular metal-silica composite has a density of 0.3 to 0.8 g/ml, the acicular metal-silica composite is added in an amount of 50 to 200 wt% based on the weight of silica included in the silica precursor solution, and the metal of the acicular metal-silica composite is Ca, Mg, or a mixture thereof.
A resilient U-base fastener (400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) comprising: a U-shaped body defining a central body cavity (404, 504) between a first side (406, 502, 622, 718, 922) and a second side (408, 504, 924), the first side connected to the second side at an insertion end (506, 604, 712, 812, 912); a first spring arm (416, 540, 606, 706, 806, 910) connected to the first side of the body and bending outwardly and away from the central body cavity at a first bend (574, 624, 720); characterized in that it further comprises a second spring arm (418, 542, 608, 710, 810, 910) connected to the first side of the body adjacent the first spring arm, the second spring arm bending outwardly and away from the central body cavity at a second bend (576, 626, 722); and wherein the first spring arm and the second spring arm are laterally spaced apart from one another and are separated by a gap (558, 602, 702, 802, 902) in the first side of the body, the gap extending toward the insertion end past the first bend and past the second bend. a U-shaped body defining a central body cavity (404, 504) between a first side (406, 502, 622, 718, 922) and a second side (408, 504, 924), the first side connected to the second side at an insertion end (506, 604, 712, 812, 912); a first spring arm (416, 540, 606, 706, 806, 910) connected to the first side of the body and bending outwardly and away from the central body cavity at a first bend (574, 624, 720); characterized in that it further comprises a second spring arm (418, 542, 608, 710, 810, 910) connected to the first side of the body adjacent the first spring arm, the second spring arm bending outwardly and away from the central body cavity at a second bend (576, 626, 722); and wherein the first spring arm and the second spring arm are laterally spaced apart from one another and are separated by a gap (558, 602, 702, 802, 902) in the first side of the body, the gap extending toward the insertion end past the first bend and past the second bend.