mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A mask cushion constructed of a resilient material for use as an inner cushion in a sealing interface for use as part of an apparatus for supplying a flow of respiratory gases to a user, the sealing interface comprising an outer sheath located between the user's face and a face side of the cushion when in use, the cushion comprising: a toothed profile in the face side of the cushion, the toothed profile comprising at least one tooth having an apex between two valley portions in the face side of the cushion, wherein the at least one tooth is aligned inwards towards a centre of the cushion, a side of the at least one tooth is coterminous with the face side of the cushion, an opposite side of the at least one tooth is coterminous with an inside surface of a perimeter wall of the cushion, the at least one tooth has at least two converging sides, and the apex of the tooth is formed where the inside surface of the perimeter wall meets the face side of the cushion. a toothed profile in the face side of the cushion, the toothed profile comprising at least one tooth having an apex between two valley portions in the face side of the cushion, wherein the at least one tooth is aligned inwards towards a centre of the cushion, a side of the at least one tooth is coterminous with the face side of the cushion, an opposite side of the at least one tooth is coterminous with an inside surface of a perimeter wall of the cushion, the at least one tooth has at least two converging sides, and the apex of the tooth is formed where the inside surface of the perimeter wall meets the face side of the cushion.
A beverage preparation apparatus, in particular coffee machine, comprising a process stage designed to convey and to heat supplied water and to dispense a prepared fluid, wherein the process stage has a heater for heating the supplied water and also a path selection device for selectively choosing a direct path for the conveyed water or a softening path comprising a process stage softening device for the conveyed water, characterized in that the heater is designed for heating the supplied water to either a first target temperature or a second target temperature, which is different from the first target temperature, that the path selection device is designed to choose the softening path when the heater heats the supplied water to the first target temperature, and that the path selection device is designed to choose the direct path when the heater heats the supplied water to the second target temperature.
A method of visualizing a color deviation of an actual color using a computer having a monitor, said method comprising the steps of: inputting a reference color into the computer utilizing an input screen; obtaining reference color values of the reference color; displaying a reference color image on the monitor, wherein said reference color image corresponds to the reference color values; inputting color differences between the displayed reference color image and the actual color into the computer; translating the reference color values into revised color values based on the inputted color differences using the computer; and displaying a revised color image, corresponding to the revised color values, on the monitor along with the reference color image for visually comparing the inputted color differences between the displayed reference color image and the displayed revised color image, wherein the step of inputting color differences is further defined as manipulating a virtual adjustment tool. inputting a reference color into the computer utilizing an input screen; obtaining reference color values of the reference color; displaying a reference color image on the monitor, wherein said reference color image corresponds to the reference color values; inputting color differences between the displayed reference color image and the actual color into the computer; translating the reference color values into revised color values based on the inputted color differences using the computer; and displaying a revised color image, corresponding to the revised color values, on the monitor along with the reference color image for visually comparing the inputted color differences between the displayed reference color image and the displayed revised color image,
A degradable zinc base alloy implant material, which comprises, by mass percentage content, 14 wt% of Fe and functional elements which contain 0.01 wt%-2 wt% of Sr and/or 0.01 wt%-3 wt% of Cu, optionally one or more of Ca: 0wt%-5wt%, Ag: 0wt%-13wt%, Mg: Owt%-13wt%, and Zr: Owt%-13wt%, and the remainder being Zn.
A rescue hoist comprising: a motor configured to drive a cable drum about a cable drum axis; a cable disposed on the cable drum and an end of the cable extending through a hoist main housing; a hook assembly disposed on the end of the cable; a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor is configured to sense a condition related to at least one homing factor and to produce a signal including a current state of the condition; a controller operatively connected to the motor, the controller comprising: a processor; characterized by a memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to compare the current state of the condition to a threshold requirement to determine a status of the at least one homing factor, and to activate the motor to reel the hook assembly to a homed position based on the status of each of the at least one homing factors being true. a motor configured to drive a cable drum about a cable drum axis; a cable disposed on the cable drum and an end of the cable extending through a hoist main housing; a hook assembly disposed on the end of the cable; a plurality of sensors, wherein each sensor is configured to sense a condition related to at least one homing factor and to produce a signal including a current state of the condition; a controller operatively connected to the motor, the controller comprising: a processor; characterized by a memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to compare the current state of the condition to a threshold requirement to determine a status of the at least one homing factor, and to activate the motor to reel the hook assembly to a homed position based on the status of each of the at least one homing factors being true. a processor; characterized by a memory encoded with instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the processor to compare the current state of the condition to a threshold requirement to determine a status of the at least one homing factor, and to activate the motor to reel the hook assembly to a homed position based on the status of each of the at least one homing factors being true.
A method for dimensioning a vibration isolator for a stationary vibration isolation system, which vibration isolator comprises a working space with a fluid volume, which supports a piston in a horizontal and a vertical direction in a vibration-isolated manner, wherein the vibration isolator includes means for adding a negative stiffness in a vertical direction; characterized in that the negative stiffness of the means for adding a negative stiffness is taken into account in calculating a volume of the working space required for a desired natural frequency f 0 of the vibration isolator, wherein the calculation for at least one degree of freedom comprises to initially calculate a sum of positive and negative stiffnesses; and wherein a required stiffness k needed is determined on the basis of the load to be supported and the required natural frequency f 0.
A method for pressing out whey from curd, said method comprising receiving a closed casing holding a mould filled with curd, pumping out air from said closed casing such that a pressure force onto said curd can be formed, establishing a connection between a system controller and a casing controller provided in said casing, uploading instructions from said system controller to said casing controller on how to change said pressure during a pressing cycle by opening a valve on said casing, de-establishing said connection between said system controller and said casing controller, storing said closed casing and executing said instructions uploaded to said closed casing such that whey is pressed out from said curd and a cheese is formed from said curd.
An optical light Multi Mode Interferometer, here below abbreviated as MMI, type splitter that comprises or is connected to at least one input waveguide (4; 6, 7; 18, 19; 32, 33; 41, 42) for light, where the input waveguide position(s) and MMI region construction and dimensions are selected to create two or more images of light from the input waveguide(s) on the output side of the light splitter that is opposite to the input waveguide(s), where a surface (14, 25, 31, 45) is present on the output side of the light splitter, wherein the said surface is set at an angle to the direction of propagation of the light, but does not lie perpendicular to the direction of propagation of the light, characterised in that the light splitter (1, 2, 17, 30, 40), on the output side transitions into at most one output waveguide (8, 10, 20, 34) in the direction of propagation of the incoming light, and in that the said surface is present where the light splitter has an image from incoming light, and in that internal corners are not present on the output side.
A filament retaining device (10, 100) for a chimney and duct cleaning tool, the device comprising a socket having a bore defined by a side wall of the socket and a plurality of pairs of apertures (15a, 15b) disposed in the side wall of the socket, the pairs of apertures being separated longitudinally of the socket, the device further comprising a plug arranged to move in sliding relation within the bore of the socket, the plug comprising a plurality of channels disposed therein, the channels being separated longitudinally of the plug and separately alignable with a said pair of apertures in the side wall, the device further comprising an adjustment member for adjusting a position of the plug within the bore characterised in that the device further comprises a spring placed between the adjustment member and the distal end of the socket for biasing the plug longitudinally of the bore wherein the adjustment member is arranged to adjust a minimum separation of the plug from a proximal end of the socket and the spring is arranged to bias the plug toward the proximal end of the socket. the device further comprising a plug arranged to move in sliding relation within the bore of the socket, the plug comprising a plurality of channels disposed therein, the channels being separated longitudinally of the plug and separately alignable with a said pair of apertures in the side wall, the device further comprising an adjustment member for adjusting a position of the plug within the bore characterised in that the device further comprises a spring placed between the adjustment member and the distal end of the socket for biasing the plug longitudinally of the bore wherein the adjustment member is arranged to adjust a minimum separation of the plug from a proximal end of the socket and the spring is arranged to bias the plug toward the proximal end of the socket.
A process for forming an orthopedic fastener, the process including the step of forming an interlocking thread having a profile comprising five facets on a substantially cylindrical stock of orthopedic grade substrate; wherein forming said interlocking thread comprises the steps of: forming first and second facets (42, 44) of said interlocking thread on said substrate with a first cutting tool while inducing relative rotation between the substrate and the first cutting tool, forming a third facet of said interlocking thread on said substrate with a second cutting tool while still inducing rotation, and forming fourth and fifth facets (48, 50) of said interlocking thread on said substrate with a third cutting tool while inducing counter rotation between the substrate and the third cutting tool. forming first and second facets (42, 44) of said interlocking thread on said substrate with a first cutting tool while inducing relative rotation between the substrate and the first cutting tool, forming a third facet of said interlocking thread on said substrate with a second cutting tool while still inducing rotation, and forming fourth and fifth facets (48, 50) of said interlocking thread on said substrate with a third cutting tool while inducing counter rotation between the substrate and the third cutting tool.
A wearable device comprising: a cover having a front surface configured to removably mount a separate display device; a support configured to attach the wearable device to a head of a user; lens units (811a-b) disposed on portions of the front surface corresponding to left and right eyes of the user; and one or more conductive parts (812a-e) disposed on the front surface of the cover and configured to contact the separate display device. a cover having a front surface configured to removably mount a separate display device; a support configured to attach the wearable device to a head of a user; lens units (811a-b) disposed on portions of the front surface corresponding to left and right eyes of the user; and one or more conductive parts (812a-e) disposed on the front surface of the cover and configured to contact the separate display device.
Horological mobile component with an element maintained by friction, comprising a first element comprising a first shoulder around an axis, and a second element including a second shoulder around said axis, said second shoulder of said second element cooperating by friction with a third shoulder that is included, around said axis, in a third element interposed between said first element and said second element, which said third element includes a fourth shoulder which cooperates by friction with said first shoulder, or which is fastened onto said first shoulder, the minimum bearing diameter, with respect to said axis, of said third shoulder being at least double the maximum bearing diameter of said fourth shoulder, characterised in that said third element includes an outer stop bearing surface arranged to cooperate with a complementary outer stop bearing surface that said second element includes to limit their relative axial travel in the direction of said axis, and in that the space between said outer stop bearing surface and said complementary outer stop bearing surface is arranged to allow the introduction of a thickness gauge to adjust the value of the tightening between said third element and said second element and thus the value of the friction exerted by said second element on said third element.
Device for attaching an object or a person to the sports equipment, which device has a strap that is fitted to be secured at its first end to the body of the sports equipment, which strap has a second end that is fitted to be releasably secured to the body by means of a release mechanism, which release mechanism has a fastening part and an engagement part, which can be releasably connected to one another, wherein one of the two parts (24, 30) is fastened to the body, and the other of the two parts (30, 24) is fastened to the end of the strap, wherein the engagement part has an engagement element that interacts in a form fitting manner with a bail element of the fastening part, wherein the bail element can be pivoted on the fastening part about a pivot axle between an open position that releases the engagement element and an engaged position that engages with the engagement element, wherein the engaged position of the bail element can be secured in place by a securing element, wherein the securing element as well as the bail element are secured to the fastening part, wherein one of the two elements is secured to the fastening part via a spring mechanism, such that the distance between the pivot axle of the bail element and the securing element changes when a tensile load is applied to the bail element, wherein the securing element is in a securing position on the bail element such that it releases the bail element when a defined release force exerted on the bail element has been exceeded.
An apparatus for inducing a desired angular orientation of an axis of revolution of a tire about a spindle, said apparatus comprising: a sleeve which includes an inner surface and an outer surface, an inboard end and an outboard end, said inner surface of said sleeve aligned with a surface of revolution about a first axis, said outer surface of said sleeve aligned with a surface of revolution about a second axis, said second axis positioned at a predetermined angle compared to said first axis, said outboard end includes at least one slot (112, 114, 116, 118), said at least one slot comprising a first slot extending from said inner surface to said outer surface; characterised by a washer which includes an outboard surface, an inboard surface, an inner surface forming an aperture, said aperture extending from said outboard surface to said inboard surface, said washer includes at least one tooth (162, 174, 176, 178) protruding radially inward from said inner surface for engaging said first slot (112, 114, 116, 118) of said sleeve; wherein when said at least one tooth (162, 174, 176, 178) of said washer engages said at least one slot (112, 114, 116, 118) of said sleeve and said outboard surface of said washer is positioned perpendicular to said first axis of said sleeve, said inboard surface of said washer is perpendicular to said second axis of said sleeve. a sleeve which includes an inner surface and an outer surface, an inboard end and an outboard end, said inner surface of said sleeve aligned with a surface of revolution about a first axis, said outer surface of said sleeve aligned with a surface of revolution about a second axis, said second axis positioned at a predetermined angle compared to said first axis, said outboard end includes at least one slot (112, 114, 116, 118), said at least one slot comprising a first slot extending from said inner surface to said outer surface; characterised by a washer which includes an outboard surface, an inboard surface, an inner surface forming an aperture, said aperture extending from said outboard surface to said inboard surface, said washer includes at least one tooth (162, 174, 176, 178) protruding radially inward from said inner surface for engaging said first slot (112, 114, 116, 118) of said sleeve; wherein when said at least one tooth (162, 174, 176, 178) of said washer engages said at least one slot (112, 114, 116, 118) of said sleeve and said outboard surface of said washer is positioned perpendicular to said first axis of said sleeve, said inboard surface of said washer is perpendicular to said second axis of said sleeve.
System (100, 200) for mounting at least one solar panel on a substantially flat mounting surface, comprising: - at least one base element (101, 201) configured to be positioned upon a substantially flat mounting surface, - at least one support structure (102, 202) configured for supporting at least part of at least one solar panel, wherein the support structure (102, 202) is connected to the base element (101, 201), wherein the support structure (102, 202) comprises: ∘ at least one retaining element (104, 204) for retaining at least part of a first edge of the solar panel, and - at least one clamping element (103, 203) configured for clampingly engaging at least part of a second edge the solar panel, wherein the base element (101, 201) and the clamping element (103, 203) are mutually displaceable, characterized in that the base element (101, 201) is substantially elongated, in that the clamping element encloses at least part of the base element (101, 201), and in that the clamping element (103, 203) and the base element (101, 201) comprise complementary fastening members (105, 106, 217, 218) configured for fixating at least one mutual position of the base element (101, 201) and the clamping element (103, 203). - at least one base element (101, 201) configured to be positioned upon a substantially flat mounting surface, - at least one support structure (102, 202) configured for supporting at least part of at least one solar panel, wherein the support structure (102, 202) is connected to the base element (101, 201), wherein the support structure (102, 202) comprises: ∘ at least one retaining element (104, 204) for retaining at least part of a first edge of the solar panel, and ∘ at least one retaining element (104, 204) for retaining at least part of a first edge of the solar panel, - at least one clamping element (103, 203) configured for clampingly engaging at least part of a second edge the solar panel,
A dental composition for oral use, comprising a phosphorylated saccharide (a), a polyphosphoric acid and/or a salt thereof (b), and a cationic bactericidal agent (c), wherein a ratio of a total amount of the phosphorylated saccharide (a) and the polyphosphoric acid and/or a salt thereof (b) contained to an amount of the cationic bactericidal agent (c) contained, i.e. {(a)+(b)}/(c), is from 0.05 to 20 in a weight ratio.
A cooling circuit for a vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle, this circuit comprising a screw pump, this screw pump comprising: - a fluid inlet, - a fluid outlet, - screws (28, 30) meshing with each other, at least one of which is rotatable around a first axis, and which are configured to force fluid to flow from the inlet to the outlet when the screw rotates around this first axis, and - an electric motor for rotating said at least one rotatable screw, this motor comprising a cylindrical rotor that extends around a second axis as well as around said screws (28, 30), this rotor being made of ferromagnetic material or comprising elements made of this material, and being rotatable around the second axis, the first and second axes (A, B) being parallel, and - electric coils arranged around the second axis and said rotor and configured to be electrically powered in order to rotate said rotor around the second axis, said screws comprising: - a fixed screw extending on and along the second axis in said rotor, and - said at least one rotatable screw which extends in said rotor and which is rotated around its respective first axis as well as around the second axis by the rotor that rotates around the second axis and around the fixed screw, characterized in that said screws (28, 30) are made of plastic or composite material. - a fluid inlet, - a fluid outlet, - screws (28, 30) meshing with each other, at least one of which is rotatable around a first axis, and which are configured to force fluid to flow from the inlet to the outlet when the screw rotates around this first axis, and - an electric motor for rotating said at least one rotatable screw, this motor comprising a cylindrical rotor that extends around a second axis as well as around said screws (28, 30), this rotor being made of ferromagnetic material or comprising elements made of this material, and being rotatable around the second axis, the first and second axes (A, B) being parallel, and - electric coils arranged around the second axis and said rotor and configured to be electrically powered in order to rotate said rotor around the second axis, - a fixed screw extending on and along the second axis in said rotor, and - said at least one rotatable screw which extends in said rotor and which is rotated around its respective first axis as well as around the second axis by the rotor that rotates around the second axis and around the fixed screw, characterized in that said screws (28, 30) are made of plastic or composite material.