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An automotive exterior panel comprising: an exterior material; and two reinforcing members (120, 122, 124), the reinforcing members being in contact along an automobile inside surface of the exterior material, a cross section orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of each reinforcing member being rectangular shape, characterized in that a short side of each rectangular shape being stuck to the exterior material, a second moment of area in a direction orthogonal to the exterior material being less than or equal to 15,000 mm 4 in the cross section, the two reinforcing members being crossed to form a cross portion (C1, C2), concave portions (122a, 124a) being provided respectively in the two reinforcing members so as to decrease a thickness of each of the two reinforcing members in the direction orthogonal to the exterior material in the cross portion. an exterior material; and two reinforcing members (120, 122, 124), the reinforcing members being in contact along an automobile inside surface of the exterior material, a cross section orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of each reinforcing member being rectangular shape, characterized in that a short side of each rectangular shape being stuck to the exterior material, a second moment of area in a direction orthogonal to the exterior material being less than or equal to 15,000 mm 4 in the cross section, the two reinforcing members being crossed to form a cross portion (C1, C2), concave portions (122a, 124a) being provided respectively in the two reinforcing members so as to decrease a thickness of each of the two reinforcing members in the direction orthogonal to the exterior material in the cross portion.
A damper including first and second connecting parts (12A, 12B), able to be connected to two bodies (A, B) to damp a relative movement between them, and at least one force transmitting element (30, 31A-34A, 31B-34B), connected to these two connecting parts, and comprising a component (30, 31A-34A, 31B-34B) made with a base of a shape memory alloy that deforms while dissipating energy when such a relative movement occurs, said damper being characterized in that it further includes means for limiting the maximum temperature reached by said component, which comprise at least one current generator made with a base of a thermoelectric material and arranged so as to be able to produce an electric current under the effect of heating of the component, as well as means for dissipating the electric energy carried by said current.
A device (10;60;70) for automatically layering prepreg sheets, the device (10;60;70) arranged to form a prepreg layered body by layering a plurality of semi-cured prepreg sheets, each of the semi-cured prepreg sheets being formed of a fiber sheet impregnated with resin, the device (10;60;70) comprising: a first roller which is provided to press a layered sheet including a release sheet and the semi-cured prepreg sheet attached to one surface of the release sheet, from another surface of the release sheet so as to layer the semi-cured prepreg sheet forming the layered sheet on a top surface of a layered body formed of one or more layers of semi-cured prepreg sheets; a second roller arranged downstream from the first roller, the second roller provided for guiding the release sheet in a direction in which the release sheet is peeled off from the semi-cured prepreg sheet layered on the top surface of the layered body; and a temperature gradient formation unit which is provided to form a temperature gradient in a predetermined region of the layered sheet located upstream from the first roller such that the temperature is lowered in a direction from one surface of the semi-cured prepreg sheet layered on the top surface of the layered body toward the other surface of the release sheet, wherein the predetermined region includes a first region, and the temperature gradient formation unit is a cooling unit which is provided to cool the release sheet located in the first region from the other surface side of the release sheet. a first roller which is provided to press a layered sheet including a release sheet and the semi-cured prepreg sheet attached to one surface of the release sheet, from another surface of the release sheet so as to layer the semi-cured prepreg sheet forming the layered sheet on a top surface of a layered body formed of one or more layers of semi-cured prepreg sheets; a second roller arranged downstream from the first roller, the second roller provided for guiding the release sheet in a direction in which the release sheet is peeled off from the semi-cured prepreg sheet layered on the top surface of the layered body; and a temperature gradient formation unit which is provided to form a temperature gradient in a predetermined region of the layered sheet located upstream from the first roller such that the temperature is lowered in a direction from one surface of the semi-cured prepreg sheet layered on the top surface of the layered body toward the other surface of the release sheet, wherein the predetermined region includes a first region, and the temperature gradient formation unit is a cooling unit which is provided to cool the release sheet located in the first region from the other surface side of the release sheet.
Method for coating or filling the folds of a folded catheter balloon, comprising the following steps: a) providing a composition comprising at least a contrast agent and at least an antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antiphlogistic, cytostatic, cytotoxic, antiangiogenic, anti-restenotic or antithrombotic active agent and at least an alcohol as solvent; b) inserting the composition comprising at least a contrast agent and at least an antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antiphlogistic, cytostatic, cytotoxic, antiangiogenic, anti-restenotic or antithrombotic active agent and at least an alcohol as solvent selectively into the folds of the folded catheter balloon by means of a syringe device, the composition being delivered from the syringe device at the distal or proximal end of a fold of the folded catheter balloon and the fold being filled due to capillary forces; c) drying the composition comprising at least a contrast agent and at least an antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antiphlogistic, cytostatic, cytotoxic, antiangiogenic, anti-restenotic or antithrombotic active agent and at least an alcohol as solvent by removing the solvent via evaporation or under reduced pressure. a) providing a composition comprising at least a contrast agent and at least an antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antiphlogistic, cytostatic, cytotoxic, antiangiogenic, anti-restenotic or antithrombotic active agent and at least an alcohol as solvent; b) inserting the composition comprising at least a contrast agent and at least an antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antiphlogistic, cytostatic, cytotoxic, antiangiogenic, anti-restenotic or antithrombotic active agent and at least an alcohol as solvent selectively into the folds of the folded catheter balloon by means of a syringe device, the composition being delivered from the syringe device at the distal or proximal end of a fold of the folded catheter balloon and the fold being filled due to capillary forces; c) drying the composition comprising at least a contrast agent and at least an antiproliferative, antiinflammatory, antiphlogistic, cytostatic, cytotoxic, antiangiogenic, anti-restenotic or antithrombotic active agent and at least an alcohol as solvent by removing the solvent via evaporation or under reduced pressure.
A gas heating arrangement for a kitchen appliance (1000,..., 4000), at least comprising: - a baseplate, - a turntable comprising moveable gas burners (1140, 1150), and - a support structure (1180, 2140, 2160) to support a cooking vessel over the moveable gas burner (1140, 1150), characterised in that - the gas heating arrangement further comprises two fixed gas burners (1130, 1160) arranged on a baseplate, - one moveable gas burner is larger and thus has a larger heating capacity than another moveable gas burner, - the moveable gas burners (1140, 1150) are movable with respect to the fixed gas burners (1130, 1160), - the support structure (1180, 2140, 2160) is fixed and also comprises a movable part adapted to follow a shape of the trajectory of movement of two moveable gas burners (1140, 1150) and to position one of the moveable gas burners (1140, 1150) closely to one of the fixed gas burners (1130, 1160), and - the movable part consists of a support structure fixed to the turntable by means of its base, so that the support structure turns with the turntable in a rotational movement. - a baseplate, - a turntable comprising moveable gas burners (1140, 1150), and - a support structure (1180, 2140, 2160) to support a cooking vessel over the moveable gas burner (1140, 1150), - the gas heating arrangement further comprises two fixed gas burners (1130, 1160) arranged on a baseplate, - one moveable gas burner is larger and thus has a larger heating capacity than another moveable gas burner, - the moveable gas burners (1140, 1150) are movable with respect to the fixed gas burners (1130, 1160), - the support structure (1180, 2140, 2160) is fixed and also comprises a movable part adapted to follow a shape of the trajectory of movement of two moveable gas burners (1140, 1150) and to position one of the moveable gas burners (1140, 1150) closely to one of the fixed gas burners (1130, 1160), and - the movable part consists of a support structure fixed to the turntable by means of its base, so that the support structure turns with the turntable in a rotational movement.
Curtain draw back system for an emergency exit comprising at least one exit element that can be opened in case of an emergency, wherein the curtain draw back system comprises a rail configured to displaceably hold a covering such as a curtain, wherein the curtain draw back system comprises a draw back assembly coupled to the rail, which draw back assembly is configured to withdraw the covering along the rail in dependence of a withdraw signal such that the at least one exit element will be freely accessible, wherein the draw back assembly comprises a draw back element that is adapted to provide a retraction movement, a displacing element coupled to the covering at a side thereof facing away from the draw back element and a retractor provided between the draw back element and the displacing element, which retractor is adapted to convert the retraction movement of the drawback element into a displacement of at least the end of the covering facing away from the draw back element in a direction (Rb) towards the draw back element, characterized in that the draw back assembly further comprises a locking means for holding the draw back element in an initial position, in which initial position the covering is provided at least partly in front of the emergency exit, wherein the draw back element is biased in the initial position.
A urinary drainage system comprising: an apparatus comprising: a tube (24, 24', 24", 24"', 124, 224, 323) including a hollow interior and oppositely disposed first and second ends, a first opening at the first end in communication with the hollow interior, and a second opening at the second end in communication with the hollow interior; an anchor (22, 22', 22", 22′′′, 122, 222, 322) in communication with the first end of the tube allowing for movement of the tube in the body, the anchor for maintaining the apparatus in the body; and, a magnetic member (28, 128) in communication with the second end of the tube (24, 24', 24", 24′′′, 124, 224, 323), the magnetic member for moving toward another magnetic member during a magnetic engagement; characterized in that the anchor includes a portion which exhibits spring-like behavior allowing the tube to move between a first and a second position, the first position where the anchor is in a relaxed position and the second position where the anchor is in an expanded position, and further characterized in that the tube is configured to move from the first position to the second position during the magnetic engagement and back to the first position from the second position when the magnetic engagement is terminated. a tube (24, 24', 24", 24"', 124, 224, 323) including a hollow interior and oppositely disposed first and second ends, a first opening at the first end in communication with the hollow interior, and a second opening at the second end in communication with the hollow interior; an anchor (22, 22', 22", 22′′′, 122, 222, 322) in communication with the first end of the tube allowing for movement of the tube in the body, the anchor for maintaining the apparatus in the body; and, a magnetic member (28, 128) in communication with the second end of the tube (24, 24', 24", 24′′′, 124, 224, 323), the magnetic member for moving toward another magnetic member during a magnetic engagement; characterized in that the anchor includes a portion which exhibits spring-like behavior allowing the tube to move between a first and a second position, the first position where the anchor is in a relaxed position and the second position where the anchor is in an expanded position, and further characterized in that the tube is configured to move from the first position to the second position during the magnetic engagement and back to the first position from the second position when the magnetic engagement is terminated.
A method for use in monitoring, over an extended period, the respiration rate of produce contained in a container, the container having an atmosphere control system including sensor means to measure the concentration of one or more constituent gases in the container, and a controller programmed to operate in one of two modes, namely atmosphere control mode and respiration rate monitoring mode, wherein: atmosphere control mode (CA mode) involves measuring the concentration of one or more constituent gases at prescribed atmosphere control (CA mode) sampling intervals; and effecting adjustment of the atmosphere in the container in response to said measurement, respiration rate monitoring mode (RRM mode) involves measuring the concentration of one or more constituent gases in the container as the produce respires at prescribed respiration rate (RRM mode) sampling intervals, and wherein the method includes, at intervals during said extended period, suspending said CA mode and initiating said RRM mode and, in accordance with a set RRM mode end trigger, discontinuing said RRM mode and recommencing said CA mode. atmosphere control mode (CA mode) involves measuring the concentration of one or more constituent gases at prescribed atmosphere control (CA mode) sampling intervals; and effecting adjustment of the atmosphere in the container in response to said measurement, respiration rate monitoring mode (RRM mode) involves measuring the concentration of one or more constituent gases in the container as the produce respires at prescribed respiration rate (RRM mode) sampling intervals, and wherein the method includes, at intervals during said extended period, suspending said CA mode and initiating said RRM mode and, in accordance with a set RRM mode end trigger, discontinuing said RRM mode and recommencing said CA mode.
Use of a compound of formula, as fragrance and/or flavoring for imparting, modifying and/or enhancing one or more scent and/or flavor notes selected from the group consisting of the notes green, herbaceous, fresh, fruity, floral, woody, animalistic, sweet, earthy, ambery, fatty, metallic, balsamic, leather note and chlorine note, preferably one or more of the scent and/or flavor notes selected from the group consisting of the notes green, woody, animalistic, earthy, ambery, fruity, floral, leather note and chlorine note.
A method, implemented on a computing device having at least one processor and storage, for magnetic resonance imaging, the method comprising: obtaining an excitation variable-rate selective excitation (VERSE) factor and a refocusing VERSE factor, the VERSE factor and the refocusing VERSE factor reflecting a relationship between an amplitude of a slice-selection gradient waveform before a slice-selection gradient is modified by a VERSE technique and an amplitude of a slice-selection gradient waveform after the slice-selection gradient waveform is modified according to the VERSE technique; generating a first slice-selection gradient waveform based on the excitation VERSE factor and a reference excitation slice-selection gradient waveform; generating a second slice-selection gradient waveform based on the refocusing VERSE factor and a reference refocusing slice-selection gradient waveform, wherein an amplitude of the first slice-selection gradient waveform and an amplitude of the second slice-selection gradient waveform are time-varying; generating an excitation pulse based on the first slice-selection gradient waveform; generating a refocusing pulse based on the second slice-selection gradient waveform, wherein a ratio between the decimal part of the excitation VERSE factor and the decimal part of the refocusing VERSE factor equals to a ratio of the amplitude of the reference excitation slice-selection gradient waveform to the amplitude of the reference refocusing slice-selection gradient waveform. obtaining an excitation variable-rate selective excitation (VERSE) factor and a refocusing VERSE factor, the VERSE factor and the refocusing VERSE factor reflecting a relationship between an amplitude of a slice-selection gradient waveform before a slice-selection gradient is modified by a VERSE technique and an amplitude of a slice-selection gradient waveform after the slice-selection gradient waveform is modified according to the VERSE technique; generating a first slice-selection gradient waveform based on the excitation VERSE factor and a reference excitation slice-selection gradient waveform; generating a second slice-selection gradient waveform based on the refocusing VERSE factor and a reference refocusing slice-selection gradient waveform, wherein an amplitude of the first slice-selection gradient waveform and an amplitude of the second slice-selection gradient waveform are time-varying; generating an excitation pulse based on the first slice-selection gradient waveform; generating a refocusing pulse based on the second slice-selection gradient waveform, wherein a ratio between the decimal part of the excitation VERSE factor and the decimal part of the refocusing VERSE factor equals to a ratio of the amplitude of the reference excitation slice-selection gradient waveform to the amplitude of the reference refocusing slice-selection gradient waveform.
A steering control device comprising: a white line detection means for detecting a left or a right white line of a traveling lane; a white line approach suppression turning amount calculating means for calculating a white line approach suppression turning amount in which a host vehicle is separated from the white line such that the white line approach suppression turning amount increases as a distance between the host vehicle and the white line decreases, when a host vehicle approaches either the left or right white line; a turning control means for suppressing a turning unit that turns a turnable wheel (5FL, 5FR) based on the white line approach suppression turning amount; characterised by comprising a limiting means for inhibiting an increase in the white line approach suppression turning amount while permitting a decrease in the white line approach suppression turning amount, when a determination has been made that the other among the left and right white lines is undetectable, and when an increase gradient of the white line approach suppression turning amount becomes equal to or less than a predetermined increase gradient, and the turning unit being configured to turn the turnable wheel based on the white line approach suppression turning amount when an increase gradient of the white line approach suppression turning amount becomes greater than the predetermined increase gradient. a white line detection means for detecting a left or a right white line of a traveling lane; a white line approach suppression turning amount calculating means for calculating a white line approach suppression turning amount in which a host vehicle is separated from the white line such that the white line approach suppression turning amount increases as a distance between the host vehicle and the white line decreases, when a host vehicle approaches either the left or right white line; a turning control means for suppressing a turning unit that turns a turnable wheel (5FL, 5FR) based on the white line approach suppression turning amount; characterised by comprising a limiting means for inhibiting an increase in the white line approach suppression turning amount while permitting a decrease in the white line approach suppression turning amount, when a determination has been made that the other among the left and right white lines is undetectable, and when an increase gradient of the white line approach suppression turning amount becomes equal to or less than a predetermined increase gradient, and the turning unit being configured to turn the turnable wheel based on the white line approach suppression turning amount when an increase gradient of the white line approach suppression turning amount becomes greater than the predetermined increase gradient.
A method for producing N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide, comprising: reacting formamide with acetaldehyde in a solvent in presence of a basic catalyst in a reaction tank; precipitating N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide obtained as a crystal in the reaction tank; and recovering the crystal of N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide precipitated from the reaction tank, wherein an n+1-th reaction is conducted in a state in which the reaction solution is discharged from the reaction tank and at least a part of the crystals of N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide obtained by an n-th reaction remains in the reaction tank (where n is a natural number) when the production of N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide is conducted plural times in the same reaction tank. reacting formamide with acetaldehyde in a solvent in presence of a basic catalyst in a reaction tank; precipitating N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide obtained as a crystal in the reaction tank; and recovering the crystal of N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide precipitated from the reaction tank, wherein an n+1-th reaction is conducted in a state in which the reaction solution is discharged from the reaction tank and at least a part of the crystals of N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide obtained by an n-th reaction remains in the reaction tank (where n is a natural number) when the production of N-(α-hydroxyethyl)formamide is conducted plural times in the same reaction tank.