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A method for producing a laminate having oxygen barrier properties which method comprises the steps of: - providing a slurry comprising nanocellulose and cellulosic fibers, - forming a fiber based layer having an air resistance of less than 4000 s/100 ml measured according to ISO5636/6 from said slurry, wherein the fiber based layer comprises 40-90 wt-% of nanocellulose based on the total cellulosic content of the fiber based layer, - providing a polymer layer, - attaching the polymer layer to at least one side of the fiber based layer, characterized in that the formation of the fiber based layer is done at a production speed of at least 250 m/min. - providing a slurry comprising nanocellulose and cellulosic fibers, - forming a fiber based layer having an air resistance of less than 4000 s/100 ml measured according to ISO5636/6 from said slurry, wherein the fiber based layer comprises 40-90 wt-% of nanocellulose based on the total cellulosic content of the fiber based layer, - providing a polymer layer, - attaching the polymer layer to at least one side of the fiber based layer,
A tool for radially expanding a tubular, characterised by comprising: a tubular expander having a generally tapered outer surface for radially expanding the tubular as the expander is moved within the downhole tubular; a downhole actuator for forcibly moving a tool mandrel axially relative to an outer sleeve exterior of the tool mandrel, thereby moving the expander axially within the downhole tubular, the downhole actuator including a plurality of pistons (16, 17) each supported on one of the tool mandrel and the outer sleeve and sealed to the other of the tool mandrel and the outer sleeve; slips positioned above the tubular expander for securing the tool to the downhole tubular; the downhole actuator generates an axially downward setting force to set the slips and generates an axially upward tensile force to radially expand the downhole tubular; rotation of the work string selectively rotating the outer sleeve; and one or more locking members rotationally interconnecting the outer sleeve and the tool mandrel, such that rotation of the outer sleeve rotates a bit at the lower end of the tool mandrel. a tubular expander having a generally tapered outer surface for radially expanding the tubular as the expander is moved within the downhole tubular; a downhole actuator for forcibly moving a tool mandrel axially relative to an outer sleeve exterior of the tool mandrel, thereby moving the expander axially within the downhole tubular, the downhole actuator including a plurality of pistons (16, 17) each supported on one of the tool mandrel and the outer sleeve and sealed to the other of the tool mandrel and the outer sleeve; slips positioned above the tubular expander for securing the tool to the downhole tubular; the downhole actuator generates an axially downward setting force to set the slips and generates an axially upward tensile force to radially expand the downhole tubular; rotation of the work string selectively rotating the outer sleeve; and one or more locking members rotationally interconnecting the outer sleeve and the tool mandrel, such that rotation of the outer sleeve rotates a bit at the lower end of the tool mandrel.
Device for cooling a cast strip in a continuous casting plant, which comprises a housing, one or more gas feed devices for introduction of a gas, preferably air, into the housing and one or more gas discharge devices for discharge of the gas from the housing, wherein the housing is of tunnel-like construction so that the cast strip is, for cooling, transportable in a transport direction through the housing, and the gas feed devices are arranged so as to act on at least part of the surface of the cast strip by the gas and the gas discharge devices are arranged to discharge the gas from the interior of the housing so that one or more directional gas flow paths can be formed in the interior of the housing and impinge on at least a part of the surface of the cast strip and/or travel along at least a part of the surface of the cast strip, characterised in that the cast strip has a rectangular cross-section, wherein the surfaces of the two longer sides of the strip cross-section are principal surfaces, whereas the two surfaces along the thickness direction of the cast strip are subordinate surfaces, and the gas feed devices have openings which are opposite the principal surfaces of the cast strip and the gas discharge devices have openings which are opposite the subordinate surfaces of the cast strip.
Apparatus for ablating a patient, comprising: a probe, configured to be inserted into the patient, so as to contact a pulmonary vein of the patient; and a processor, configured to: ascertain a CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score for the patient, apply energy via the probe so as to ablate the pulmonary vein until pulmonary vein isolation is achieved, cease ablation of the pulmonary vein when PVI is achieved and the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score is less than a preset value, and apply the energy to perform a further ablation when PVI is achieved and the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score is greater than or equal to the preset value, wherein the preset value is 1 if the patient is male, and is 2 if the patient is female. a probe, configured to be inserted into the patient, so as to contact a pulmonary vein of the patient; and a processor, configured to: ascertain a CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score for the patient, apply energy via the probe so as to ablate the pulmonary vein until pulmonary vein isolation is achieved, cease ablation of the pulmonary vein when PVI is achieved and the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score is less than a preset value, and apply the energy to perform a further ablation when PVI is achieved and the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score is greater than or equal to the preset value, wherein the preset value is 1 if the patient is male, and is 2 if the patient is female. ascertain a CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score for the patient, apply energy via the probe so as to ablate the pulmonary vein until pulmonary vein isolation is achieved, cease ablation of the pulmonary vein when PVI is achieved and the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score is less than a preset value, and apply the energy to perform a further ablation when PVI is achieved and the CHA 2 DS 2 -VASc score is greater than or equal to the preset value, wherein the preset value is 1 if the patient is male, and is 2 if the patient is female.
An electrodeposited copper foil having a drum side, being the surface of the copper foil formed against a drum, and a deposit side opposite to the drum side, the electrodeposited copper foil being characterized by having: a tensile strength in a range of 40 kg/mm 2 to 70 kg/mm 2, and preferably in the range of 40 kg/mm 2 to 60 kg/mm 2, wherein a surface roughness (Rz) of the deposit side of the electrodeposited copper foil is greater than 0.5 μm and lower than 2.5 μm, and a difference in the surface roughness (Rz) between the drum side and the deposit side is at most 1.3 μm; a lightness L* value of the deposit side, based on the L*a*b* color system described in JIS Z 8729, in a range of 36 to 74; and a weight deviation calculated according to the following relationship: Weight deviation % = Maximum area weight g / m 2 − minimum area weight g / m 2 Average area weight g / m 2 × 100 of less than 3.0%, and preferably less than 2%. a tensile strength in a range of 40 kg/mm 2 to 70 kg/mm 2, and preferably in the range of 40 kg/mm 2 to 60 kg/mm 2, wherein a surface roughness (Rz) of the deposit side of the electrodeposited copper foil is greater than 0.5 μm and lower than 2.5 μm, and a difference in the surface roughness (Rz) between the drum side and the deposit side is at most 1.3 μm; a lightness L* value of the deposit side, based on the L*a*b* color system described in JIS Z 8729, in a range of 36 to 74; and a weight deviation calculated according to the following relationship: Weight deviation % = Maximum area weight g / m 2 − minimum area weight g / m 2 Average area weight g / m 2 × 100 of less than 3.0%, and preferably less than 2%.
A method for mixing batches of feed according to selected recipes, wherein the batches of feed are to be fed to at least one group (G 1, G 2, G 3,..., G k) of animals, comprising the steps of: - charging a feed mixer (12; 12') with ingredients (1I 1, 1I 2, 1I 3,..., 1I 1) according to a first recipe; - mixing the ingredients according to the first recipe in the feed mixer, thereby producing a first batch of mixed feed according to the first recipe; and - discharging mixed feed of the first batch from the feed mixer, said method being characterized by the steps of: - determining the amount of mixed feed of the first batch left in the feed mixer after discharging, and deducing the composition thereof based on the first recipe; - providing a second recipe according to which ingredients (2I 1, 2I 2, 2I 3,..., 2I m) are to be charged into the feed mixer; - modifying the second recipe based on the determined amount of mixed feed of the first batch left in the feed mixer and the deduced composition thereof; - charging the mixer with ingredients (2I* 1, 2I* 2, 2I* 3,..., 2I* n) according to the modified second recipe (2R*); and - mixing the ingredients according to the modified second recipe in the feed mixer with mixed feed of the first batch left in the feed mixer, thereby producing a second batch of mixed feed, wherein - the modified second recipe is determined such that the second batch of mixed feed is a batch of mixed feed substantially according to the second recipe or having a similar nutritional content as a batch of feed according to the second recipe. - charging a feed mixer (12; 12') with ingredients (1I 1, 1I 2, 1I 3,..., 1I 1) according to a first recipe; - mixing the ingredients according to the first recipe in the feed mixer, thereby producing a first batch of mixed feed according to the first recipe; and - discharging mixed feed of the first batch from the feed mixer, said method being - determining the amount of mixed feed of the first batch left in the feed mixer after discharging, and deducing the composition thereof based on the first recipe; - providing a second recipe according to which ingredients (2I 1, 2I 2, 2I 3,..., 2I m) are to be charged into the feed mixer; - modifying the second recipe based on the determined amount of mixed feed of the first batch left in the feed mixer and the deduced composition thereof; - charging the mixer with ingredients (2I* 1, 2I* 2, 2I* 3,..., 2I* n) according to the modified second recipe (2R*); and - mixing the ingredients according to the modified second recipe in the feed mixer with mixed feed of the first batch left in the feed mixer, thereby producing a second batch of mixed feed, wherein - the modified second recipe is determined such that the second batch of mixed feed is a batch of mixed feed substantially according to the second recipe or having a similar nutritional content as a batch of feed according to the second recipe.
A rotor for an electric machine of a vehicle, the rotor comprising permanent magnets, receptions for the permanent magnets and deformation means, wherein - the permanent magnets are adapted to be deformed elastically, - the permanent magnets are arranged within the receptions, - the receptions are designed such that the permanent magnets can deform within the receptions, and - the deformation means are adapted to deform the permanent magnets such that at least one of a magnetic induction, a conductor length and a rotor radius is adjusted, characterized in that - the deformation means comprise an axial cam, - the axial cam is adapted to be moved forwards and backwards in an axial direction (x) of the rotor, and - a forward movement of the axial cam leads to a deformation of the permanent magnets such that at least one of the magnetic induction and the rotor radius is increased. - the permanent magnets are adapted to be deformed elastically, - the permanent magnets are arranged within the receptions, - the receptions are designed such that the permanent magnets can deform within the receptions, and - the deformation means are adapted to deform the permanent magnets such that at least one of a magnetic induction, a conductor length and a rotor radius is adjusted, characterized in that - the deformation means comprise an axial cam, - the axial cam is adapted to be moved forwards and backwards in an axial direction (x) of the rotor, and - a forward movement of the axial cam leads to a deformation of the permanent magnets such that at least one of the magnetic induction and the rotor radius is increased.
Method for thermal surface treatment of a metallic product, particularly in the form of a cast strip or a slab formed therefrom, in which the metallic product is moved in a transport direction through a treatment section, which is equipped with cooling nozzles, of a spray device and in that case cooling fluid is applied by the cooling nozzles of the spray device to the surfaces of the metallic product, wherein the metallic product as seen in the transport direction of the metallic product has a front section and a trailing rear section, characterised in that the rear section of the metallic product is more strongly cooled than the front section of the metallic product in such a way that by virtue of the heat extraction by means of the cooling fluid applied to the surfaces of the metallic product a substantially more uniform ferrite proportion arises in the material of the metallic product to a predetermined depth thereof over a length region extending between the front section and the rear section of the metallic product.
A curable isocyanate-free formulation for preparing a polyurethane self-blowing foam comprising at least one multifunctional cyclic carbonate having at least two cyclic carbonate groups at the end of the chain (compound A), at least one multifunctional amine (compound B), at least one multifunctional thiol (compound C) and at least one catalyst (compound D).
Electric smoking product with components which comprise at least one electrical energy source, a storage reservoir for storing at least one flavouring agent, an electrical transducer for changing the physical state of the flavouring agent and an electric heating element, in particular a vaporiser with a heating element, in the case of which, in the case of a plurality of cylindrical segments (31 to 36), each segment contains at least one component, wherein the electric smoking product has a connecting structure (37a, 37b) which, for the formation of the electric smoking product, connects the cylindrical segments (31 to 36) with one another in substantially coaxial alignment and contacting each other end-to-end to form a rod or strand, wherein the connecting structure (37a, 37b) has fastening means which are provided on the end faces of the cylindrical segments (31 to 36), characterized in that at least partially a plurality of electrical conductor tracks are provided on the outside, which is to be differentiated from the end face, in particular on its enveloping face, at least of one cylindrical segment (31 to 36).
Use of a polycondensation product consisting of the following monomer components: A) at least one aryl polyoxyalkylene ether of the formula where Ar is an aryl group, R 1 and R 2 each independently of one another are selected from H, methyl and ethyl, with preferably at least one of the groups R 1 and R 2 being H, m is an integer from 1 to 300 and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, phosphate, and also mixtures thereof; B) at least one aromatic compound of the formula, where R 4 and R 5 each independently of one another are selected from H, R 8, OH, OR 8, C R 8, COOH, COOR 8, SO 3 H, SO 3 R 8 and NO 2 and also alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts and ammonium salts thereof, or together are a further fused-on ring, where R 8 each independently is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, and R 6 and R 7 each independently of one another are selected from OH, OR 9, C R 9, COOH and COOR 9 and also alkali metal salts and alkaline earth metal salts and ammonium salts thereof, where R 9 each independently is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl; and also C) at least one aldehyde; as a dispersant for aqueous suspensions of alkali-activated aluminosilicate binders. A) at least one aryl polyoxyalkylene ether of the formula where Ar is an aryl group, R 1 and R 2 each independently of one another are selected from H, methyl and ethyl, with preferably at least one of the groups R 1 and R 2 being H, m is an integer from 1 to 300 and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, phosphate, and also mixtures thereof; Ar is an aryl group, R 1 and R 2 each independently of one another are selected from H, methyl and ethyl, with preferably at least one of the groups R 1 and R 2 being H, m is an integer from 1 to 300 and R 3 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, phosphate, and also mixtures thereof; B) at least one aromatic compound of the formula, where R 4 and R 5 each independently of one another are selected from H, R 8, OH, OR 8, C R 8, COOH, COOR 8, SO 3 H, SO 3 R 8 and NO 2 and also alkali metal salts, alkaline earth metal salts and ammonium salts thereof, or together are a further fused-on ring, where R 8 each independently is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl, and R 6 and R 7 each independently of one another are selected from OH, OR 9, C R 9, COOH and COOR 9 and also alkali metal salts and alkaline earth metal salts and ammonium salts thereof, where R 9 each independently is selected from the group consisting of alkyl, aryl, aralkyl, alkaryl; and also C) at least one aldehyde;
Air inlet system for a shoe, wherein the air inlet system is suited to be fastened to or partially in an upper of the shoe and comprises an air inlet and a system that is designed to discharge water that penetrates through the air inlet, characterized in that an air inlet opening of an air duct of an insert is connected to the air inlet, wherein an air passage is formed in the form of a siphon-like connection having a partially U-shaped flow path for the air entering the air inlet of the air inlet system by arranging the air inlet opening of the insert slightly above the upper region of the air inlet so that the U-shaped flow path comprises an outer leg on the outside of the insert and an inner leg on the inside of the insert, and that the system, which is designed to discharge water that penetrates through the air inlet, has an outlet that is in fluid connection with the air inlet and that is located on the outside of the insert below the outer leg of the U-shaped flow path.
A spray drying process for forming a composition providing an active and a matrix material, comprising: a) forming a suspension at a temperature T1 which is below the ambient-pressure boiling point of the solvents, said suspension comprising said active, said matrix material, a first solvent, and a second solvent; b) heating said suspension prior to feeding into the atomizing nozzle in a heat exchanger to a temperature T2, which is at least 40°C greater than T1, and a pressure P1 greater than the vapor pressure of the solvents at temperature T2, and wherein the residence time of the suspension in said heat exchanger is less than 10 minutes, thereby preventing unwanted vaporization/boiling of the solvents in the spray solution, such that each of said active and said matrix material dissolves so as to form a spray solution; c) atomizing said spray solution to form droplets; d) drying said droplets by removing at least a portion of said first solvent, and at least a portion of said second solvent to form solid particles; and e) collecting said solid particles, said solid particles having active-rich domains and active-poor domains, the matrix material having a solubility in the first solvent at a temperature T2 that is greater than the solubility of the matrix material in the second solvent at the temperature T2, the active having a solubility in the second solvent at the temperature T2 that is greater than the solubility of the active in the first solvent at the temperature T2, and the ambient-pressure boiling point of the first solvent being greater than the ambient-pressure boiling point of the second solvent. a) forming a suspension at a temperature T1 which is below the ambient-pressure boiling point of the solvents, said suspension comprising said active, said matrix material, a first solvent, and a second solvent; b) heating said suspension prior to feeding into the atomizing nozzle in a heat exchanger to a temperature T2, which is at least 40°C greater than T1, and a pressure P1 greater than the vapor pressure of the solvents at temperature T2, and wherein the residence time of the suspension in said heat exchanger is less than 10 minutes, thereby preventing unwanted vaporization/boiling of the solvents in the spray solution, such that each of said active and said matrix material dissolves so as to form a spray solution; c) atomizing said spray solution to form droplets; d) drying said droplets by removing at least a portion of said first solvent, and at least a portion of said second solvent to form solid particles; and e) collecting said solid particles, said solid particles having active-rich domains and active-poor domains, the matrix material having a solubility in the first solvent at a temperature T2 that is greater than the solubility of the matrix material in the second solvent at the temperature T2, the active having a solubility in the second solvent at the temperature T2 that is greater than the solubility of the active in the first solvent at the temperature T2, and the ambient-pressure boiling point of the first solvent being greater than the ambient-pressure boiling point of the second solvent.
A method for feature identification in medical imaging of a subject, the method comprising: processing a medical image with a Bayesian deep learning network to determine a first image feature of interest and an associated uncertainty value, the first image feature being located in a first sub-region of the image; processing the medical image with a generative adversarial network to determine a second image feature of interest within the first sub-region of the image and an associated uncertainty value; and based on the first and second image features and their associated uncertainty values, classifying the first sub-region of the image. processing a medical image with a Bayesian deep learning network to determine a first image feature of interest and an associated uncertainty value, the first image feature being located in a first sub-region of the image; processing the medical image with a generative adversarial network to determine a second image feature of interest within the first sub-region of the image and an associated uncertainty value; and based on the first and second image features and their associated uncertainty values, classifying the first sub-region of the image.