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Method for actuating a clutch apparatus for driving an operating device which is arranged in an exterior region of a watercraft, in particular an anchor winch, about a rotational axis A, comprising a clutch input part and a clutch output part, it being possible for the clutch input part to be drive-connected to the clutch output part for the transmission of a torque via a multiple disc assembly, an engagement mechanism with a pressure plate, a counterpressure plate and a hydraulic axial adjusting apparatus, the multiple disc assembly having first multiple discs which are arranged on the input side and second multiple discs which are arranged on the output side, and being arranged axially between the pressure plate and the counterpressure plate, and it being possible for the pressure plate to be displaced axially along the rotational axis A via the axial adjusting apparatus between a first switching position which releases the multiple disc assembly and a second switching position which loads the multiple disc assembly, having the method steps: - specifying of a value p Umg of a surrounding pressure, in particular a surrounding water pressure p hydrostat, - setting of a value p hydr of a hydraulic pressure of a hydraulic system of the watercraft above the pressure value p Umg, in particular the water pressure p hydrostat, - loading of the opposite sides (52, 54) of the pressure plate via the axial adjusting apparatus with the value p hydr of the hydraulic pressure, in order to assume the first switching position of the pressure plate, - reducing of the value p hydr of the hydraulic pressure on that side of the pressure plate which faces the counterpressure plate to a reduced pressure p redu of a hydraulic pressure above or equal to the pressure value p Umg, in particular above or equal to the hydrostatic pressure value P hydrostat, in order to assume the second switching position of the pressure plate. - specifying of a value p Umg of a surrounding pressure, in particular a surrounding water pressure p hydrostat, - setting of a value p hydr of a hydraulic pressure of a hydraulic system of the watercraft above the pressure value p Umg, in particular the water pressure p hydrostat, - loading of the opposite sides (52, 54) of the pressure plate via the axial adjusting apparatus with the value p hydr of the hydraulic pressure, in order to assume the first switching position of the pressure plate, - reducing of the value p hydr of the hydraulic pressure on that side of the pressure plate which faces the counterpressure plate to a reduced pressure p redu of a hydraulic pressure above or equal to the pressure value p Umg, in particular above or equal to the hydrostatic pressure value P hydrostat, in order to assume the second switching position of the pressure plate.
Voltage reference circuit for providing a reference voltage for an application-specific integrated circuit, comprising: a voltage input for applying an operating voltage, an earth connection, a voltage output for providing a reference voltage and a signal output for providing a power-on reset signal, wherein the voltage reference circuit comprises an IPTAT circuit, connected between the voltage input and the earth connection, for generating a current that is proportional to the absolute temperature, characterized in that the voltage reference circuit is designed to provide the power-on reset signal only if the reference voltage has reached a target value and if a current with a current intensity that reaches or exceeds a minimum current intensity determined by a voltage value of the operating voltage and a pull-down resistance value is additionally flowing in the IPTAT circuit.
A spinal connector (200; 300; 300') for connecting a first rod (220; 320) and a second rod (230; 330), comprising: a housing component (202, 204; 302, 304) defining a first bore hole (222; 322) for receiving a portion of the first rod, the first bore hole extending along a first longitudinal axis and a second bore hole (232; 332) for receiving a portion of the second rod, the second bore hole extending along a second longitudinal axis; a first set screw (242; 342) for securing the first rod within the first bore hole; and a second set screw (246; 346) for securing the second rod within the second bore hole; wherein the first longitudinal axis is configured to be offset in a sagittal plane from the second longitudinal axis by a predetermined offset distance when the connector is implanted in a patient; wherein the housing component comprises a first housing component (202; 302) defining the first bore hole and a second housing component (204; 304) movably coupled to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole, the first housing component including a coupling rod (381; 381') extending in a direction that is transverse to the first bore hole and the second housing component including a coupling hole (382; 382') configured to receive the coupling rod; and wherein the connector further comprises a rod seat in the second housing component for seating the second rod in the bore hole of the second housing component, the rod seat taking the form of a compression chip disposed between the second rod and the coupling rod of the first housing component when the rod connector is assembled. a housing component (202, 204; 302, 304) defining a first bore hole (222; 322) for receiving a portion of the first rod, the first bore hole extending along a first longitudinal axis and a second bore hole (232; 332) for receiving a portion of the second rod, the second bore hole extending along a second longitudinal axis; a first set screw (242; 342) for securing the first rod within the first bore hole; and a second set screw (246; 346) for securing the second rod within the second bore hole; wherein the first longitudinal axis is configured to be offset in a sagittal plane from the second longitudinal axis by a predetermined offset distance when the connector is implanted in a patient; wherein the housing component comprises a first housing component (202; 302) defining the first bore hole and a second housing component (204; 304) movably coupled to the first housing component and defining the second bore hole, the first housing component including a coupling rod (381; 381') extending in a direction that is transverse to the first bore hole and the second housing component including a coupling hole (382; 382') configured to receive the coupling rod; and wherein the connector further comprises a rod seat in the second housing component for seating the second rod in the bore hole of the second housing component, the rod seat taking the form of a compression chip disposed between the second rod and the coupling rod of the first housing component when the rod connector is assembled.
A method of making a radio frequency chip card (1A, 2A, 3A) comprising the step of forming a card body containing a metal plate forming a loop around a recess for receiving an antenna substrate, a slot extending from the recess to the periphery of the plate through the loop or the plate, said slot being filled with an insulating filler material, said filler material being obtained at least partially by the material of a tongue-shaped protrusion of the antenna substrate (55, 55B) and formed with said antenna substrate before its insertion into the card, characterized in that said tongue is cut at the same time as the antenna substrate so as to have a homogeneous continuity of material at its junction with said antenna substrate.
A method performed at a beacon for broadcasting position reference signals, said method comprising: transmitting a network access signal indicative of a geographical location of said beacon to a network control node; generating position reference signal configuration information and transmitting said position reference signal configuration information as a configuration information signal to said network control node; receiving a network control signal from said network control node, said network control signal comprising a configuration control signal indicative of configuration information for broadcast of said position reference signals; wherein said network configuration control signal comprises one of a confirmation signal indicating said position reference signal configuration information generated by said beacon is to be used, or a configuration information signal indicating updated configuration information for broadcast of said position reference signal; and broadcasting position reference signals in accordance with said configuration information. transmitting a network access signal indicative of a geographical location of said beacon to a network control node; generating position reference signal configuration information and transmitting said position reference signal configuration information as a configuration information signal to said network control node; receiving a network control signal from said network control node, said network control signal comprising a configuration control signal indicative of configuration information for broadcast of said position reference signals; wherein said network configuration control signal comprises one of a confirmation signal indicating said position reference signal configuration information generated by said beacon is to be used, or a configuration information signal indicating updated configuration information for broadcast of said position reference signal; and broadcasting position reference signals in accordance with said configuration information.
An apparatus for collecting drilling fluid returns from a drill collar/casing for sampling purposes, the apparatus comprising a body having a collecting portion and a sump portion; • the collecting portion defining a reservoir for receiving drilling fluid returns, the collecting portion being adapted for sealing engagement about the drill collar/casing so that the reservoir forms a moat around the drill collar/ casing; • the sump portion being disposed substantially below and to a side of the collecting portion via a sloping bottom portion of the body, so that collected drilling fluid returns are able to continuously flow down from the collecting portion to the sump portion within the body to maintain particulate material therein in suspension; and characterised by a resilient sealing collar in a bottom of the collecting portion, • the sealing collar enables accommodation of multiple angular orientations of the apparatus with respect to the drill collar/casing according to the drilling requirements. • the collecting portion defining a reservoir for receiving drilling fluid returns, the collecting portion being adapted for sealing engagement about the drill collar/casing so that the reservoir forms a moat around the drill collar/ casing; • the sump portion being disposed substantially below and to a side of the collecting portion via a sloping bottom portion of the body, so that collected drilling fluid returns are able to continuously flow down from the collecting portion to the sump portion within the body to maintain particulate material therein in suspension; and characterised by a resilient sealing collar in a bottom of the collecting portion, • the sealing collar enables accommodation of multiple angular orientations of the apparatus with respect to the drill collar/casing according to the drilling requirements.
An aircraft, comprising: a fixed nacelle disposed on a wing member of the aircraft; a proprotor pylon disposed on the wing member and rotatable relative to the fixed nacelle between a substantially horizontal position and a non-horizontal position; a channel with a channel floor disposed at the leading edge of the fixed nacelle that receives the proprotor pylon therein, the proprotor pylon being arranged to rotate about an axis in the channel to the substantially horizontal position, wherein the proprotor pylon is adjacent to the channel floor and occupies the channel, and to the non-horizontal position, wherein at least a portion of the channel is exposed; characterised in that the aircraft further comprises a blocking door pivotally disposed in the channel for pivoting between a stowed position where the blocking door is disposed on the channel floor when the proprotor pylon is in the substantially horizontal position and a blocking position that is anterior to the proprotor pylon when the proprotor pylon is positioned in the non-horizontal position. a fixed nacelle disposed on a wing member of the aircraft; a proprotor pylon disposed on the wing member and rotatable relative to the fixed nacelle between a substantially horizontal position and a non-horizontal position; a channel with a channel floor disposed at the leading edge of the fixed nacelle that receives the proprotor pylon therein, the proprotor pylon being arranged to rotate about an axis in the channel to the substantially horizontal position, wherein the proprotor pylon is adjacent to the channel floor and occupies the channel, and to the non-horizontal position, wherein at least a portion of the channel is exposed; characterised in that the aircraft further comprises a blocking door pivotally disposed in the channel for pivoting between a stowed position where the blocking door is disposed on the channel floor when the proprotor pylon is in the substantially horizontal position and a blocking position that is anterior to the proprotor pylon when the proprotor pylon is positioned in the non-horizontal position.
A rapid hardening cement for use in forming a cement paste, mortar or concrete, comprising: a cement whose surface has been pretreated with a polycarboxylic acid-based water-reducing agent as a modifier; a rapid hardening agent comprising calcium aluminate and gypsum; and a setting modifier comprising at least one of a carbonate and/or a hydroxy acid; wherein an addition amount of the modifier is 0.1 to 1.0% by mass relative to the cement before modification. a cement whose surface has been pretreated with a polycarboxylic acid-based water-reducing agent as a modifier; a rapid hardening agent comprising calcium aluminate and gypsum; and a setting modifier comprising at least one of a carbonate and/or a hydroxy acid;
Device for measuring the quantities of gas released when an animal belches, the device comprising an instrument for measuring the quantities of gas released by the animal, means for fastening said device to the muzzle of the animal, and a skirt that is able to be positioned above the muzzle of the animal and comprises means for collecting the gas escaping through the mouth of the animal and to carry it to the measuring instrument, characterized in that: - the skirt has the overall shape of an inverted U and surrounds only the top and sides of the muzzle of the animal while being open in front of the nostrils and the mouth and under the muzzle. - the skirt has the overall shape of an inverted U and surrounds only the top and sides of the muzzle of the animal while being open in front of the nostrils and the mouth and under the muzzle.
A binder composition for a non-aqueous secondary battery electrode comprising: a first particulate polymer including an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer unit in a proportion of more than 90 mass% and having a volume average particle diameter, as defined in the description, of at least 0.6 μm and not more than 2.5 μm; and a second particulate polymer including an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer unit in a proportion of at least 20 mass% and not more than 60 mass% and having a volume average particle diameter, as defined in the description, of at least 0.01 μm and not more than 0.5 μm. a first particulate polymer including an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer unit in a proportion of more than 90 mass% and having a volume average particle diameter, as defined in the description, of at least 0.6 μm and not more than 2.5 μm; and a second particulate polymer including an aliphatic conjugated diene monomer unit in a proportion of at least 20 mass% and not more than 60 mass% and having a volume average particle diameter, as defined in the description, of at least 0.01 μm and not more than 0.5 μm.
A method for manufacturing a laminate for encapsulation, in which an encapsulation film, an adhesive film provided on any one surface of the encapsulation film, and a continuous protective film provided on a surface opposite to the surface provided with the encapsulation film of the adhesive film are included, comprising: forming two or more pattern units including an encapsulation layer and an adhesive layer provided on any one surface of the encapsulation layer by cutting the encapsulation film and the adhesive film in a film thickness direction without cutting the protective film; removing a side film between the pattern units so that the pattern units are separated from each other; and attaching a carrier film on the side of the pattern units provided with the encapsulation layers so as to cover all the encapsulation layers of the two or more pattern units, wherein the adhesive strength of the protective film for the laminate is smaller than the adhesive strength of the carrier film for smoothly removing the protective film. forming two or more pattern units including an encapsulation layer and an adhesive layer provided on any one surface of the encapsulation layer by cutting the encapsulation film and the adhesive film in a film thickness direction without cutting the protective film; removing a side film between the pattern units so that the pattern units are separated from each other; and attaching a carrier film on the side of the pattern units provided with the encapsulation layers so as to cover all the encapsulation layers of the two or more pattern units, wherein the adhesive strength of the protective film for the laminate is smaller than the adhesive strength of the carrier film for smoothly removing the protective film.
Filling device for a liquid container comprising a filling pipe discharging into the liquid container, having a filling head at the end of the filling pipe which faces away from the liquid container, and a venting pipe for venting the liquid container, having an open end section at the end of the venting pipe which faces away from the liquid container, whereby the filling device comprises an indicator element for indicating a "container full" condition of the liquid container, characterized in that the indicator element during filling of the liquid container in a normal state, in which the liquid container is not full, is impinged upon by outflowing air in the venting pipe at a force such that the indicator element assumes a first recognizable condition, and whereby the indicator element during filling of the liquid container in the "container full" condition of the liquid container is not impinged on by outflowing air in the venting pipe at a force such that the indicator element assumes a second recognizable condition different from the first recognizable condition.
An air compressor system comprising: a compressor having an intake end and a discharge end, the compressor operable to draw in atmospheric air at the intake end and to discharge a flow of compressed air from the discharge end, the flow of compressed air including a flow of entrained water vapor and lubricant; a separator operable to remove a portion of the entrained water vapor and lubricant from the flow of compressed air, the separator discharging a flow of dry compressed air and a flow of effluent which includes the separated water vapor and lubricant; and the air compressor system further comprises and is at least characterized by: an electric heater configured to receive the removed effluent from the separator at an entrance to the electric heater and to vaporize the removed effluent. a compressor having an intake end and a discharge end, the compressor operable to draw in atmospheric air at the intake end and to discharge a flow of compressed air from the discharge end, the flow of compressed air including a flow of entrained water vapor and lubricant; a separator operable to remove a portion of the entrained water vapor and lubricant from the flow of compressed air, the separator discharging a flow of dry compressed air and a flow of effluent which includes the separated water vapor and lubricant; and the air compressor system further comprises and is at least characterized by: an electric heater configured to receive the removed effluent from the separator at an entrance to the electric heater and to vaporize the removed effluent.
An amplifier system, comprising: a first amplifier having an input and an output; a second amplifier having an input connected to said output of said first amplifier; a first capacitance (C C) having one end that is directly connected to said input of said first amplifier; and a first transistor having a control terminal connected to a bias voltage (V Bias), a first terminal connected to said output of said first amplifier and a second terminal that is directly connected to another end of said first capacitance (C C), wherein said second terminal is a source terminal of said first transistor, so that the transistor is arranged in a common gate current amplifier configuration. a first amplifier having an input and an output; a second amplifier having an input connected to said output of said first amplifier; a first capacitance (C C) having one end that is directly connected to said input of said first amplifier; and a first transistor having a control terminal connected to a bias voltage (V Bias), a first terminal connected to said output of said first amplifier and a second terminal that is directly connected to another end of said first capacitance (C C),
An implantable neurostimulator, INS, comprising: an electrical lead having formed thereon at least a pair of bi-polar electrodes, wherein the electrical lead is configured for placement of the pair of bi-polar electrodes proximate protrusor muscles of a patient; a pulse generator electrically connected to the electrical lead and configured to deliver electrical energy to the pair of bi-polar electrodes, the pulse generator having mounted therein a sensor and a control circuit, wherein the sensor is configured to generate signals representative of an orientation of the pulse generator and communicate the signals to the control circuit and the control circuit is configured to determine the orientation of the pulse generator and deliver electrical energy to the bi-polar electrodes when the determined orientation correlates to a pre-determined orientation; and characterized in that: the sensor and control circuit are configured to detect electromyography signals of the protrusor muscles.; and wherein the control circuit is configured to determine a fatigue of the protrusor muscles based on the detected electromyography signals. an electrical lead having formed thereon at least a pair of bi-polar electrodes, wherein the electrical lead is configured for placement of the pair of bi-polar electrodes proximate protrusor muscles of a patient; a pulse generator electrically connected to the electrical lead and configured to deliver electrical energy to the pair of bi-polar electrodes, the pulse generator having mounted therein a sensor and a control circuit, wherein the sensor is configured to generate signals representative of an orientation of the pulse generator and communicate the signals to the control circuit and the control circuit is configured to determine the orientation of the pulse generator and deliver electrical energy to the bi-polar electrodes when the determined orientation correlates to a pre-determined orientation; and characterized in that: the sensor and control circuit are configured to detect electromyography signals of the protrusor muscles.; and wherein the control circuit is configured to determine a fatigue of the protrusor muscles based on the detected electromyography signals.