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Image-acquiring equipment adapted to acquire an image of an object (15, 37) lacking perspective parallax, said equipment comprising: - a lighting apparatus; - a handling system of the object (15, 37); characterized in that it further comprises: - a linear camera equipped with a linear image sensor; - a telecentric optical objective composed of: * an optical assembly for forming a real image of the object (15, 37) placed between the linear camera and the object (15, 37); * a diaphragm placed between the optical assembly and the object (15, 37), said diaphragm having an opening; and * a main lens composed of a cylindrical lens, placed between the diaphragm and the object (15, 37) so that: - an optical axis of the cylindrical lens, passing through the opening of the diaphragm and the optical assembly, orthogonally intersects a plane of the image sensor in its central point; - a cylindrical axis of the cylindrical lens is orthogonal to the optical axis which is also the main axis of the image sensor. - a lighting apparatus; - a handling system of the object (15, 37); characterized in that it further comprises: - a linear camera equipped with a linear image sensor; - a telecentric optical objective composed of: * an optical assembly for forming a real image of the object (15, 37) placed between the linear camera and the object (15, 37); * a diaphragm placed between the optical assembly and the object (15, 37), said diaphragm having an opening; and * a main lens composed of a cylindrical lens, placed between the diaphragm and the object (15, 37) so that: * an optical assembly for forming a real image of the object (15, 37) placed between the linear camera and the object (15, 37); * a diaphragm placed between the optical assembly and the object (15, 37), said diaphragm having an opening; and * a main lens composed of a cylindrical lens, placed between the diaphragm and the object (15, 37) so that: - an optical axis of the cylindrical lens, passing through the opening of the diaphragm and the optical assembly, orthogonally intersects a plane of the image sensor in its central point; - a cylindrical axis of the cylindrical lens is orthogonal to the optical axis which is also the main axis of the image sensor.
A shuttle embroidery machine with a drive bar, having driver nails fastened thereto for common movement of a plurality of shuttles along shuttle races which are arranged inclined relative to the vertical, and a lifting drive for the drive bar, which is arranged substantially parallel to the shuttle races, characterized in that the lifting drive of the drive bar is effected with a driving mechanism (5, 7) which is constructed from a four-bar linkage, wherein the drive bar, for the guiding in a straight line, is not mounted in a linearly extending guide element.
A combined imaging detector for detection of gamma and x-ray quanta, the combined imaging detector comprising: an x-ray detector (31, 41) for generating x-ray detection signals in response to detected x-ray quanta; and a gamma detector for generating gamma detection signals in response to detected gamma quanta; wherein the x-ray detector (31, 41) and the gamma detector are arranged in a stacked configuration along a radiation-receiving direction; and wherein the gamma detector comprises: - a gamma collimator plate comprising a plurality of pinholes; and - a gamma conversion layer (322, 324) for converting detected gamma quanta into gamma detection signals; and wherein the x-ray detector comprises an x-ray conversion layer for converting detected x-ray quanta into x-ray detection signals, and read-out electronics; and characterized in that the x-ray detector further comprises a foil substrate, the x-ray conversion layer and the read-out electronics being arranged on the foil substrate such that the read-out electronics are disposed laterally with respect to the x-ray conversion layer. an x-ray detector (31, 41) for generating x-ray detection signals in response to detected x-ray quanta; and a gamma detector for generating gamma detection signals in response to detected gamma quanta; wherein the x-ray detector (31, 41) and the gamma detector are arranged in a stacked configuration along a radiation-receiving direction; and wherein the gamma detector comprises: - a gamma collimator plate comprising a plurality of pinholes; and - a gamma conversion layer (322, 324) for converting detected gamma quanta into gamma detection signals; and - a gamma collimator plate comprising a plurality of pinholes; and - a gamma conversion layer (322, 324) for converting detected gamma quanta into gamma detection signals; and wherein the x-ray detector comprises an x-ray conversion layer for converting detected x-ray quanta into x-ray detection signals, and read-out electronics; and characterized in that the x-ray detector further comprises a foil substrate, the x-ray conversion layer and the read-out electronics being arranged on the foil substrate such that the read-out electronics are disposed laterally with respect to the x-ray conversion layer.
An implantable spinous process fusion device, comprising: - an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows extending upward from either lateral side of the ramped base, wherein a gripping assembly is disposed in each window, a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows extending down from either lateral side of the ramped base, wherein a gripping assembly is disposed in each window; and - a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly and configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height, - wherein each gripping assembly comprises a telescoping assembly and a spike plate assembly connectable into each telescoping assembly, and wherein the device further comprises rails in each window (30, 35) so configured that the telescoping assembly is capable of moving along said rails in the respective window. - an upper assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows extending upward from either lateral side of the ramped base, wherein a gripping assembly is disposed in each window, a lower assembly comprising a ramped base and a pair of opposing windows extending down from either lateral side of the ramped base, wherein a gripping assembly is disposed in each window; and - a ramped actuator assembly disposed between the upper assembly and the lower assembly and configured to transition the implantable device from a collapsed form having a first height to an expanded form having a second height and wherein the second height is greater than the first height, - wherein each gripping assembly comprises a telescoping assembly and a spike plate assembly connectable into each telescoping assembly, and wherein the device further comprises rails in each window (30, 35) so configured that the telescoping assembly is capable of moving along said rails in the respective window.
An interdental cleaner with an elongate body which is at least partially covered by a coating, said interdental cleaner comprising a gripping portion, a cleaning portion and an intermediate transition section which is arranged between the gripping portion and the cleaning portion, and which is tapering towards the cleaning portion; said coating forming brush members on the cleaning portion; wherein the cleaning portion has an axial length in a range of 35-55% of the overall axial length (L1+L2) of the interdental cleaner; wherein the axial length of the gripping portion and the transition section is in a range of 45-65% of the overall axial length (L1+L2) of the interdental cleaner; characterized in that the gripping portion has an outer rim extending along a periphery of the gripping portion and defining a recess configured to receive coating; and wherein said rim defines a gap through which said coating extends.
A method of reducing feedback inhibition during saccharification, the method comprising: saccharifying recalcitrance-reduced lignocellulosic biomass with a cellulase in the presence of an isomerization agent, wherein the isomerization agent comprises an enzyme, wherein saccharification occurs at a temperature selected to optimize the action of the cellulase over the isomerization agent and a pH is selected to optimize the action of the isomerization agent, and wherein the saccharified biomass comprises a first sugar and a second sugar, and the isomerization agent is used to convert the second sugar to a third sugar to reduce feedback inhibition of the cellulase during saccharification thereby producing more of the second sugar. saccharifying recalcitrance-reduced lignocellulosic biomass with a cellulase in the presence of an isomerization agent, wherein the isomerization agent comprises an enzyme, wherein saccharification occurs at a temperature selected to optimize the action of the cellulase over the isomerization agent and a pH is selected to optimize the action of the isomerization agent, and wherein the saccharified biomass comprises a first sugar and a second sugar, and the isomerization agent is used to convert the second sugar to a third sugar to reduce feedback inhibition of the cellulase during saccharification thereby producing more of the second sugar.
A capsule for use in a beverage preparation machine, for preparing a beverage with a foam, the capsule comprising an ingredient chamber for containing an ingredient for preparing the beverage characterized in that it has at least one gas reservoir (21, 22) containing gas, the at least one gas reservoir (21, 22) having an opening (23, 24) within the capsule, the opening adjacent a flow path for liquid through the capsule such that the gas reservoir is in fluid communication with the flow path, the at least one gas reservoir arranged such that, in use, liquid flowing past the opening entrains gas from the gas reservoir to form a foam-like mixture of gas and liquid.
A seat system for watercraft, comprising: a seat structure comprising a base and a backrest; a support system attached to the seat structure comprising at least a first strap attached to the base, a second strap attached to the backrest and a third strap attached to the base, the first, second and third straps each having at least one free end attached to separate connecting mechanisms; wherein said first strap and third strap pass through the base and said second strap passes through the backrest to allow movement of the seat structure along at least a portion of the first and second straps, each of the first, second and third straps having two free ends and each free end attached to a connecting mechanism; a track located on the inner side walls of a watercraft, the first, second and third straps being removably connected to the track at a plurality of connection points by a corresponding plurality of said connecting mechanisms. a seat structure comprising a base and a backrest; a support system attached to the seat structure comprising at least a first strap attached to the base, a second strap attached to the backrest and a third strap attached to the base, the first, second and third straps each having at least one free end attached to separate connecting mechanisms; wherein said first strap and third strap pass through the base and said second strap passes through the backrest to allow movement of the seat structure along at least a portion of the first and second straps, each of the first, second and third straps having two free ends and each free end attached to a connecting mechanism; a track located on the inner side walls of a watercraft, the first, second and third straps being removably connected to the track at a plurality of connection points by a corresponding plurality of said connecting mechanisms.
Machine arrangement comprising a plurality of processing stations which each process sheet-like substrates, wherein said processing stations are arranged one behind the other in a transport direction of the sheet-like substrates, wherein at least one of said processing stations comprises a transport device which transports the sheet-like substrates horizontally along a linear transport path, wherein said transport device is designed to transport individual sheet-like substrates in its transport direction in a manner spaced apart from one another by a respective gap, said substrates being adjacent and thus immediately succeeding one another in a sequence, wherein a suction belt table is arranged downstream of said transport device which transports the sheet-like substrates horizontally along a linear transport path, wherein a further processing station, which comprises a transport device, is arranged downstream of the suction belt table, wherein the suction belt table comprises a catching device for catching adjacently successive individual sheet-like substrates, characterized in that the catching device of the suction belt table has a catching position for catching the adjacently successive individual sheet-like substrates, said catching position being assumed as a result of actuation, wherein the catching device, in its catching position, catches sheet-like substrates which are fed to the suction belt table from the transport device which transports the sheet-like substrates horizontally along a linear transport path and which is arranged upstream of the suction belt table, and stacks these on the suction belt table before they are transferred to the transport device arranged downstream of the suction belt table, wherein the catching device collects and stacks a large number of substrates transported one behind the other in a spaced-apart manner, wherein the catching device has at least one pivotable stop surface for substrates to be caught, wherein said stop surface in the non-actuated state of the catching device is arranged below a conveying plane of the suction belt table and in the actuated state of the catching device is pivoted through an opening in the conveying plane of the suction belt table and is positioned perpendicular to said conveying plane such that substrates transported on the suction belt table butt against the at least one stop surface positioned in the catching position and projecting out of the conveying plane of the suction belt table, wherein the at least one stop surface of the catching device is introduced into the gap between immediately successive individual sheet-like substrates.
A system comprising: (i) a capsule holder having a lower end and an upper end wherein said capsule holder comprises a solid base positioned at said lower end, a solid body extending upwardly from said solid base, and a well extending downwardly within said solid body wherein said well opens at the upper end of said capsule holder and ends prior to said solid base and is configured to receive a lower half of a capsule, wherein said capsule holder is formed from a radiation-shielding material, preferably wherein the radiation-shielding material comprises lead, steel or tungsten; (ii) a shielded needle positioner having a lower end and an upper end wherein said shielded needle positioner comprises a solid body defining a bore extending substantially linearly and centrally therethrough, said bore comprising a lower section opening onto said lower end, and an upper section opening onto said upper end and configured to receive an upper half of a capsule, wherein said shielded needle positioner is formed from a radiation-shielding material, characterised in that said bore is configured to be fitted over and contain the solid body of said capsule holder. (i) a capsule holder having a lower end and an upper end wherein said capsule holder comprises a solid base positioned at said lower end, a solid body extending upwardly from said solid base, and a well extending downwardly within said solid body wherein said well opens at the upper end of said capsule holder and ends prior to said solid base and is configured to receive a lower half of a capsule, wherein said capsule holder is formed from a radiation-shielding material, preferably wherein the radiation-shielding material comprises lead, steel or tungsten; (ii) a shielded needle positioner having a lower end and an upper end wherein said shielded needle positioner comprises a solid body defining a bore extending substantially linearly and centrally therethrough, said bore comprising a lower section opening onto said lower end, and an upper section opening onto said upper end and configured to receive an upper half of a capsule, wherein said shielded needle positioner is formed from a radiation-shielding material, characterised in that said bore is configured to be fitted over and contain the solid body of said capsule holder.
A suspension apparatus comprising: a vehicle-body side member formed in a tubular shape and positioned on a vehicle body side; a wheel side member formed in a tubular shape and positioned on a wheel side, the wheel side member connecting to the vehicle-body side member, moving relatively with respect to the vehicle-body side member in an axial direction of the vehicle-body side member; a tubular cylinder provided inside the vehicle-body side member and the wheel side member; a rod member positioned inside the vehicle-body side member and the wheel side member, moving relatively in an axial direction of the cylinder with movement of the vehicle-body side member and the wheel side member; a first sectioning member (322, 323, 324) fixed to an end portion of a wheel side of the rod member and provided in a manner of contacting the cylinder so as to move in the axial direction of the cylinder to thereby section a space in the cylinder; and a second sectioning member fixed to an end portion of a vehicle-body side of the cylinder and sectioning a space in the wheel side member, wherein a first chamber positioned on a rod member side of the first sectioning member (322, 323, 324) and on a cylinder side of the second sectioning member to accommodate fluid, a second chamber positioned on an opposite side of the rod member side of the first sectioning member (322, 323, 324) to accommodate fluid, and a third chamber positioned on an opposite side of the cylinder side of the second sectioning member to accommodate fluid are formed by the first sectioning member (322, 323, 324) and the second sectioning member, each of the first to third chambers (R1, R2, R3) includes a filler gas inside in a sealed state so as to function as an air spring, and the first to third chambers fail to communicate with each other. a vehicle-body side member formed in a tubular shape and positioned on a vehicle body side; a wheel side member formed in a tubular shape and positioned on a wheel side, the wheel side member connecting to the vehicle-body side member, moving relatively with respect to the vehicle-body side member in an axial direction of the vehicle-body side member; a tubular cylinder provided inside the vehicle-body side member and the wheel side member; a rod member positioned inside the vehicle-body side member and the wheel side member, moving relatively in an axial direction of the cylinder with movement of the vehicle-body side member and the wheel side member; a first sectioning member (322, 323, 324) fixed to an end portion of a wheel side of the rod member and provided in a manner of contacting the cylinder so as to move in the axial direction of the cylinder to thereby section a space in the cylinder; and a second sectioning member fixed to an end portion of a vehicle-body side of the cylinder and sectioning a space in the wheel side member,
A lighted turntable display, comprising: a housing having a reflective surface at an inner edge of a top plate; a rotatable platter supported by the housing, the platter defining an outer peripheral surface; a plurality of reflective nodes positioned on the outer peripheral surface; and, a plurality of light sources, positioned in a plane below the top plate, configured to direct light directly toward the reflective surface and reflectively toward the nodes to provide a visual light display, further comprising a controller, the controller coupled to the light source for controlling the plurality of light sources, wherein the controller is configurable for producing different patterns of light from the plurality of light sources. a housing having a reflective surface at an inner edge of a top plate; a rotatable platter supported by the housing, the platter defining an outer peripheral surface; a plurality of reflective nodes positioned on the outer peripheral surface; and, a plurality of light sources, positioned in a plane below the top plate, configured to direct light directly toward the reflective surface and reflectively toward the nodes to provide a visual light display, further comprising a controller, the controller coupled to the light source for controlling the plurality of light sources, wherein the controller is configurable for producing different patterns of light from the plurality of light sources.
A multi-input multi-output (MIMO) control system comprising a controller adapted for receiving an input set of at least two control input parameters and producing a set of at least two control output parameters in response to the at least two control input parameters, said control system arranged for effecting a modified deadbeat control, characterized by the following features: said modified deadbeat control comprises a robust deadbeat control for an n-th order, linear time invariant system based upon a series of cascade proportional integrating-differentiating controls, each PID control comprising a system transfer function having a nominator and a denominator, wherein for the nominator a constant gain is selected for each PID control. said modified deadbeat control comprises a robust deadbeat control for an n-th order, linear time invariant system based upon a series of cascade proportional integrating-differentiating controls, each PID control comprising a system transfer function having a nominator and a denominator, wherein for the nominator a constant gain is selected for each PID control.