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A method for saving power in a DSL access equipment (609,809), said equipment having a normal mode for data transmission and a low power mode for saving power, said equipment being adapted for performing vectoring crosstalk cancellation between all the lines in at least a group of lines the method comprising the steps of on a first line which is in low power mode; not transmitting or transmitting with reduced power with respect to the normal mode in some or all of the time slots which in the normal mode are allocated for transmission of payload data, characterized in transmitting on the first line first synch symbols in some but not all time slots which in the normal mode are allocated for transmitting synch symbols, the first synch symbols being modulated so as to form a pilot sequence; and transmitting second synch symbols to the other lines in the group in the same time slots as the first synch symbols are transmitted, said second symbols being modulated so as to form a pilot sequence for each of said other lines wherein all the said pilot sequences sent to the first line and to each of the other lines are orthogonal to each other, said pilot sequences constituting a first set of pilot sequences; and transmitting to the other lines in the group in time slots which in the normal mode are allocated for transmitting synch symbols and in which the first synch symbols are not transmitted, a second set of pilot sequences, the pilot sequences in the second set being orthogonal to each other.
A laminated microfluidic structure, comprising: a first component having first and second surfaces, wherein at least one of the surfaces includes a microstructure, further wherein the first component is a polymeric material; and a second, polymeric component having first and second surfaces, wherein one of the first and second surface of the second component is fixedly attached to one of the second and first surface of the first component, respectively, by a bonding agent, wherein the bonding agent is a weak solvent with respect to the polymeric components, wherein the weak solvent is an organic solvent capable of forming a chemically bonded interface between two mating surfaces under appropriate temperature and force conditions but having no bonding effect otherwise, the appropriate temperature and force conditions being characterized by the application of the weak solvent at a temperature range between -10 to +35°C and the subsequent creation of a thermal activation condition by raising the temperature to above 35°C at a pressure of up to about 69 kPa (10 psi) for thermally activating the weak solvent wherein the weak solvent has a chemical formula of: where, R1 = H or R, where R = alkyl, R2 = H or R, where R = alkyl and R3 = H or R, where R = alkyl. a first component having first and second surfaces, wherein at least one of the surfaces includes a microstructure, further wherein the first component is a polymeric material; and a second, polymeric component having first and second surfaces, wherein one of the first and second surface of the second component is fixedly attached to one of the second and first surface of the first component, respectively, by a bonding agent, wherein the bonding agent is a weak solvent with respect to the polymeric components, wherein the weak solvent is an organic solvent capable of forming a chemically bonded interface between two mating surfaces under appropriate temperature and force conditions but having no bonding effect otherwise, the appropriate temperature and force conditions being characterized by the application of the weak solvent at a temperature range between -10 to +35°C and the subsequent creation of a thermal activation condition by raising the temperature to above 35°C at a pressure of up to about 69 kPa (10 psi) for thermally activating the weak solvent wherein the weak solvent has a chemical formula of: where, R1 = H or R, where R = alkyl, R2 = H or R, where R = alkyl and R3 = H or R, where R = alkyl. R1 = H or R, where R = alkyl, R2 = H or R, where R = alkyl and R3 = H or R, where R = alkyl.
Apparatus (1, 2) for the thermal curing of a lens-forming material contained in a lens mold (10, 60) to form a contact lens, such as a soft contact lens, the apparatus comprising: - a tray (30, 40) made of metal, for example aluminum, the tray having a fixation opening (31, 41), - a mold support (20, 50) made of plastic, for example a polyolefine such as polypropylene, wherein the mold support (20, 50) has a fastener (25, 53) fixed to the tray (30, 40) at the fixation opening (31, 41) and fixing the mold support (20, 50) to the tray (30, 40), wherein the mold support (20, 50) further has a positioning guide (27, 55) configured to guide a lens mold (10, 60) onto the mold support (20, 50) and into a predetermined position relative to the tray (30, 40) and wherein the mold support (20, 50) further has a support surface (23, 52), and - a lens mold (10, 60) made from an injection-moldable plastic material, for example a polyolefine such as polypropylene, arranged on the mold support (20, 50), the lens mold (10, 60) having a bearing surface (11, 61) resting on the support surface (23, 52) of the mold support (20, 50), wherein the lens mold (10, 60) is arranged spaced apart from the tray (30, 40) by a clearance distance (C, T). - a tray (30, 40) made of metal, for example aluminum, the tray having a fixation opening (31, 41), - a mold support (20, 50) made of plastic, for example a polyolefine such as polypropylene, wherein the mold support (20, 50) has a fastener (25, 53) fixed to the tray (30, 40) at the fixation opening (31, 41) and fixing the mold support (20, 50) to the tray (30, 40), wherein the mold support (20, 50) further has a positioning guide (27, 55) configured to guide a lens mold (10, 60) onto the mold support (20, 50) and into a predetermined position relative to the tray (30, 40) and wherein the mold support (20, 50) further has a support surface (23, 52), and wherein the mold support (20, 50) has a fastener (25, 53) fixed to the tray (30, 40) at the fixation opening (31, 41) and fixing the mold support (20, 50) to the tray (30, 40), wherein the mold support (20, 50) further has a positioning guide (27, 55) configured to guide a lens mold (10, 60) onto the mold support (20, 50) and into a predetermined position relative to the tray (30, 40) and wherein the mold support (20, 50) further has a support surface (23, 52), and - a lens mold (10, 60) made from an injection-moldable plastic material, for example a polyolefine such as polypropylene, arranged on the mold support (20, 50), the lens mold (10, 60) having a bearing surface (11, 61) resting on the support surface (23, 52) of the mold support (20, 50),
A mucoadhesive sustained-release vaginal tablet, characterized in that it is essentially constituted of from 10 9 to 10 11 CFU of at least one probiotic strain of the genus Lactobacillus per gram of tablet compressed with from 10 to 30% by weight, relative to the total weight of the tablet, of an excipient suitable for conferring upon said tablet its properties of vaginal wall mucoadhesion and sustained release, said excipient consisting of hydroxypropylmethylcellulose with a dynamic viscosity greater than 10 000 mPa.s, and the at least one probiotic strain and said excipient being compressed with a compressive stress of from 50 to 400 MPa.
A method for filling a multi-row packaging tray with piece-form products, comprising the following steps of: - dividing up a single-row stream of piece-form products onto a plurality of lanes (SM; SM1, SM2, SM3) arranged substantially parallel to one another in order to convey the products further; - synchronizing the individual streams of products on the plurality of lanes (SM; SM1, SM2, SM3) with one another such that in each case one product from one lane (SM1, SM2, SM3) can be transferred to the packaging tray substantially at the same time as in each case one product from the other lanes (SM1, SM2, SM3); and - transferring the products to the packaging tray, wherein in each case one product from one lane (SM1, SM2, SM3) is transferred to one row of the packaging tray; characterized in that the step of dividing up the product stream comprises the following steps of: - dividing up the single-row product stream into successive groups of piece-form products and conveying the product groups further; - distributing the formed successive product groups by feeding in each case one product group to in each case one of the lanes (SM1, SM2, SM3) arranged substantially parallel to one another. - dividing up a single-row stream of piece-form products onto a plurality of lanes (SM; SM1, SM2, SM3) arranged substantially parallel to one another in order to convey the products further; - synchronizing the individual streams of products on the plurality of lanes (SM; SM1, SM2, SM3) with one another such that in each case one product from one lane (SM1, SM2, SM3) can be transferred to the packaging tray substantially at the same time as in each case one product from the other lanes (SM1, SM2, SM3); and - transferring the products to the packaging tray, wherein in each case one product from one lane (SM1, SM2, SM3) is transferred to one row of the packaging tray; - dividing up the single-row product stream into successive groups of piece-form products and conveying the product groups further; - distributing the formed successive product groups by feeding in each case one product group to in each case one of the lanes (SM1, SM2, SM3) arranged substantially parallel to one another.
An ironing board comprising a table, two leg-forming parts (5, 7; 6, 8), of which one has one end mounted so that it can slide with respect to the table in a direction parallel to the surface of the table to permit the table to move between a folded position for storage and a deployed position in which the table is horizontal being supported by the two leg-forming parts in contact with the floor; and stops to prevent the end of the leg-forming part from sliding in relation to the table when in the deployed position, characterised in that it comprises a locking/unlocking system and a stop system, consisting of a rack whose teeth work together with the leg-forming part, by means of a horizontal rod projecting from the leg-forming part to prevent it from sliding in the direction of folding of the leg, the teeth of the rack comprising a part forming a base extending vertically with respect to the base plate of the rack and a head part that projects laterally with respect to the base plate, the projection being such that, when the rod, or the part of the rod from at least one leg-forming part, rests against the lower part of the slot in the rack, the laterally projecting part of the tooth covers the rod at least up to its furthest top point from the floor, and its action is such that the locking/unlocking system can only release the locking system after raising the table and/or lifting the parts (7 and 8) above the floor, which under the effect of their weight and the hinging of the two leg-forming parts results in rotation of the sliding leg-forming part and causes the rod to slide in the direction opposite to folding, so that it is released from of the projecting part of the tooth.
Bed with an attachment detachably fastened laterally to the bed, such as in particular a guard, wherein the attachment is provided with two connecting parts to connect it to the frame (3, 4) of the bed, and each of the connecting parts comprises at least two hook-shaped engagement sections (22, 23) for engaging with the frame (3, 4) and/or for wrapping around the frame (3, 4); and the hook-shaped engagement sections (22, 23) are offset from each other in the vertical direction and in the transverse direction of the bed, and wherein, for each of the connecting parts, an openable retainer (30, 40) is provided, which, when in the closed state, is set up to prevent the attachment from being removed from the bed frame (3, 4).
An amphiphilic siloxane-containing (meth)acrylamide, defined by formula or in which A 1, A 2, A 3 and A 4 independent of one another are a C 1 -C 6 alkyl (preferably methyl), phenyl or benzyl, r1 is an integer of 2 or 3, R' is H or C 1 -C 4 alkyl, R 10 is hydrogen or methyl, R 11 is a linear or branched C 2 -C 6 alkylene divalent radical which may be substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, R 12 is C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, Z 1 and Z 2 independent of each another are a direct bond or a linear or branched C 1 -C 4 alkylene divalent radical, Z 3 is C 2 -C 4 alkylene divalent radical, Z 4, Z 5, and Z 6 independent of one another are a direct bond or a linear or branched C 1 -C 20 alkylene divalent radical which may have one or more ether, thio, amine, carbonyl, or amido linkages in their main chain, X 1 is -O-CO-NH- or -O-CO-NH-R 13 -NH-CO-O- in which R 13 is a linear or branched C 2 -C 12 alkylene divalent radical or a C 5 -C 45 cycloaliphatic or aliphatic-cycloaliphatic divalent radical, X 2 and X 3 independent of each other are selected from the group consisting of direct bond, -O-, -NR'-, -CO-NR'-, -NR'-CO-, -O-CO-NH-, -NH-CO-O-, - NR'-CO-NH-, -NH-CO-NR'-, -S-CO-NH-,-NH-CO-S-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -O-CO-NH-R 13 -NH-CO-O- and -NH-CO-NH-R 13 -NH-CO-NH-, in which R' and R 13 are as defined above, q1 is an integer from 2 to 50, q2 is an integer from 3 to 20. A 1, A 2, A 3 and A 4 independent of one another are a C 1 -C 6 alkyl (preferably methyl), phenyl or benzyl, r1 is an integer of 2 or 3, R' is H or C 1 -C 4 alkyl, R 10 is hydrogen or methyl, R 11 is a linear or branched C 2 -C 6 alkylene divalent radical which may be substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, R 12 is C 1 -C 4 alkoxy, Z 1 and Z 2 independent of each another are a direct bond or a linear or branched C 1 -C 4 alkylene divalent radical, Z 3 is C 2 -C 4 alkylene divalent radical, Z 4, Z 5, and Z 6 independent of one another are a direct bond or a linear or branched C 1 -C 20 alkylene divalent radical which may have one or more ether, thio, amine, carbonyl, or amido linkages in their main chain, X 1 is -O-CO-NH- or -O-CO-NH-R 13 -NH-CO-O- in which R 13 is a linear or branched C 2 -C 12 alkylene divalent radical or a C 5 -C 45 cycloaliphatic or aliphatic-cycloaliphatic divalent radical, X 2 and X 3 independent of each other are selected from the group consisting of direct bond, -O-, -NR'-, -CO-NR'-, -NR'-CO-, -O-CO-NH-, -NH-CO-O-, - NR'-CO-NH-, -NH-CO-NR'-, -S-CO-NH-,-NH-CO-S-, -S-, -CO-O-, -O-CO-, -O-CO-NH-R 13 -NH-CO-O- and -NH-CO-NH-R 13 -NH-CO-NH-, in which R' and R 13 are as defined above, q1 is an integer from 2 to 50, q2 is an integer from 3 to 20.
A method of controlling an inverter system comprising: a direct current DC power source; and an inverter including a plurality of semiconductor devices, each semiconductor device including at least a controllable semiconductor switch, the inverter having DC input terminals connected to the DC power source by means of a DC link, and at least one alternating current AC output terminal; wherein the method comprises the step of: with the inverter initially in an off state, enabling a short circuit state of the inverter by controlling semiconductor switches of the inverter to create a short circuit between the DC input terminals such that the inverter carries a current substantially equal to the short circuit current of the DC power source, and maintaining the short circuit state of the inverter for a period of time, or at least until a temperature of the inverter exceeds a temperature threshold, to pre-heat the semiconductor devices. a direct current DC power source; and an inverter including a plurality of semiconductor devices, each semiconductor device including at least a controllable semiconductor switch, the inverter having DC input terminals connected to the DC power source by means of a DC link, and at least one alternating current AC output terminal; wherein the method comprises the step of: with the inverter initially in an off state, enabling a short circuit state of the inverter by controlling semiconductor switches of the inverter to create a short circuit between the DC input terminals such that the inverter carries a current substantially equal to the short circuit current of the DC power source, and maintaining the short circuit state of the inverter for a period of time, or at least until a temperature of the inverter exceeds a temperature threshold, to pre-heat the semiconductor devices.
A manufacturing method of purified 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene, comprising bringing a first mixture of 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene and a compound forming an azeotropic composition or an azeotropic-like composition with 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene into contact with a first extraction solvent to obtain purified 1-chloro-2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene not substantially containing the compound, wherein the first extraction solvent is selected from the group consisting of a saturated hydrocarbon having 5 to 12 carbon atoms, a halogenated hydrocarbon having 1 to 10 carbon atoms which does not have an ether bond, an alcohol having 1 to 3 carbon atoms, and a carbonyl compound.
A system comprising: an interface coupled to an electronic control system of a vehicle; and a general-purpose wireless mobile device having a touch-sensitive screen in communication with the interface via a wireless network, the general-purpose wireless mobile device configured to execute a remote control application that includes: a packet delivery module configured to exchange packets with the interface over the wireless network, a network health monitor configured to use packet data to determine a network health score, and based on the network health score, permit or disable remote motion control of the vehicle via the general-purpose wireless mobile device, and a user interface, UI, configured to display environmental information and/or system status information for the vehicle on the touch-sensitive screen of the general-purpose wireless mobile, and to receive on the touch-sensitive screen control input indicating desired motion control for the vehicle, wherein, when remote motion control is permitted, the control input is passed to the interface to cause the electronic control system to issue control signals to subsystems to control motion of the vehicle. an interface coupled to an electronic control system of a vehicle; and a general-purpose wireless mobile device having a touch-sensitive screen in communication with the interface via a wireless network, the general-purpose wireless mobile device configured to execute a remote control application that includes: a packet delivery module configured to exchange packets with the interface over the wireless network, a network health monitor configured to use packet data to determine a network health score, and based on the network health score, permit or disable remote motion control of the vehicle via the general-purpose wireless mobile device, and a user interface, UI, configured to display environmental information and/or system status information for the vehicle on the touch-sensitive screen of the general-purpose wireless mobile, and to receive on the touch-sensitive screen control input indicating desired motion control for the vehicle, wherein, when remote motion control is permitted, the control input is passed to the interface to cause the electronic control system to issue control signals to subsystems to control motion of the vehicle. a packet delivery module configured to exchange packets with the interface over the wireless network, a network health monitor configured to use packet data to determine a network health score, and based on the network health score, permit or disable remote motion control of the vehicle via the general-purpose wireless mobile device, and a user interface, UI, configured to display environmental information and/or system status information for the vehicle on the touch-sensitive screen of the general-purpose wireless mobile, and to receive on the touch-sensitive screen control input indicating desired motion control for the vehicle, wherein, when remote motion control is permitted, the control input is passed to the interface to cause the electronic control system to issue control signals to subsystems to control motion of the vehicle.
A method of obtaining a measure of fluid transmissibility in a subsurface formation at a location in a well bore, the method comprising the steps of: obtaining data from the formation with a logging tool at the location in the well bore; obtaining data with a permeability logging tool from the formation at the location in the well bore; obtaining data with a viscosity logging tool from the formation at the location in the well bore; processing the obtained data from the logging tools in a computer to obtain a measure of fluid transmissibility in the subsurface formation at the location in the well bore by performing the computer processing steps of: determining a measure of the thickness of the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the logging tool; determining a measure of the permeability of the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the permeability logging tool; determining a measure of the viscosity of fluid in the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the viscosity logging tool; and determining the fluid transmissibility in the subsurface formation at the location in the formation based on the determined measures of the thickness, permeability and viscosity. obtaining data from the formation with a logging tool at the location in the well bore; obtaining data with a permeability logging tool from the formation at the location in the well bore; obtaining data with a viscosity logging tool from the formation at the location in the well bore; processing the obtained data from the logging tools in a computer to obtain a measure of fluid transmissibility in the subsurface formation at the location in the well bore by performing the computer processing steps of: determining a measure of the thickness of the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the logging tool; determining a measure of the permeability of the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the permeability logging tool; determining a measure of the viscosity of fluid in the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the viscosity logging tool; and determining the fluid transmissibility in the subsurface formation at the location in the formation based on the determined measures of the thickness, permeability and viscosity. determining a measure of the thickness of the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the logging tool; determining a measure of the permeability of the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the permeability logging tool; determining a measure of the viscosity of fluid in the subsurface formation from the obtained data from the viscosity logging tool; and determining the fluid transmissibility in the subsurface formation at the location in the formation based on the determined measures of the thickness, permeability and viscosity.
An orally administrable composition comprising a synergistic combination of: a sulforaphane or a derivative thereof selected from sulfoxythiocarbamate analogues of sulforaphane, 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate (6-HITC), and compounds which comprise the structure of sulforaphane with different side chains and/or various lengths of spacers between the isothiocyanato and sulfoxide groups in an amount of about 1 mg to about 20 mg; and a maitake or shiitake mushroom extract or powder comprising one or more glucans. a sulforaphane or a derivative thereof selected from sulfoxythiocarbamate analogues of sulforaphane, 6-methylsulfinylhexyl isothiocyanate (6-HITC), and compounds which comprise the structure of sulforaphane with different side chains and/or various lengths of spacers between the isothiocyanato and sulfoxide groups in an amount of about 1 mg to about 20 mg; and a maitake or shiitake mushroom extract or powder comprising one or more glucans.