mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method for confirming the presence or absence of closures in a closure nest inside an aseptic chamber, the method comprising: disposing the closure nest in a monitored area inside the aseptic chamber, the nest having a surface; operating a topographical profiler (37, 41) to obtain a topographical profile map of the closure nest comprising vertical displacement data versus two mutually perpendicular directions in the plane of the surface; comparing the vertical displacement data with a predetermined range of vertical displacements having a lower bound and an upper bound in areas of the closure nest where closures are expected to be present; deeming a closure to be present if the vertical displacement data is between the lower and upper bounds; and deeming a closure to be absent if the vertical displacement data is not between the lower and upper bounds. disposing the closure nest in a monitored area inside the aseptic chamber, the nest having a surface; operating a topographical profiler (37, 41) to obtain a topographical profile map of the closure nest comprising vertical displacement data versus two mutually perpendicular directions in the plane of the surface; comparing the vertical displacement data with a predetermined range of vertical displacements having a lower bound and an upper bound in areas of the closure nest where closures are expected to be present; deeming a closure to be present if the vertical displacement data is between the lower and upper bounds; and deeming a closure to be absent if the vertical displacement data is not between the lower and upper bounds.
Process for preparing aldehydes of the formula in which R 1 and R 2 are each independently methyl, ethyl, isopropyl, phenyl or, together with the nitrogen atom to which they are bonded, are characterized in that trifluoromethanesulphonic anhydride is reacted with 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoro-1-propanol without solvent and the resulting 2,2,3,3-tetrafluoropropyl trifluoromethanesulphonate is reacted with a compound of the formula (XIIa) in which R 1 and R 2 are each as defined above to give a compound of the formula (XIIIa) in which R 1 and R 2 are each as defined above and with methyl methanesulphonate to give a compound of the formula (XIVa) in which R 1 and R 2 are each as defined above and with sodium hydroxide to give a compound of the formula (XVa) in which R 1 and R 2 are each as defined above and finally with a compound of the formula (XIIa) to give the compound of the formula.
A thermal type flow rate measurement apparatus comprising a flow rate sensing element for sensing a flow rate of a fluid and capable of also sensing a forward flow and a backflow of a pulsating flow comprising a response recovery means (43, 64, 22) for recovering a response delay of an output signal (Vin) from said flow rate sensing element; characterised by a determination means (68, 78) for determining whether or not to execute said response recovery, wherein said apparatus is adapted to determine whether or not to execute said response recovery in accordance with a determination as to whether a backflow occurs or the estimated amount of said backflow.
An agricultural machine including a crop guiding mechanism comprising: • a cylindrical tube, rotatable about its central axis, • a means for driving the rotation of the tube, • a plurality of fingers (12,13) rotatable about a shaft located inside the tube, the shaft being parallel to the tube's rotation axis, the fingers protruding through openings in the tube, the shaft having two shaft ends, • a set of cams provided with cam tracks, and wherein the shaft ends are configured to move along said cam tracks, resulting in a movement of the shaft, and • a coupling means between the shaft and the tube configured so that the movement of the shaft is driven by the rotation of the tube, characterized in that the coupling means comprises a set of discs attached to the interior of the tube, each disc comprising a slit through which the shaft extends. • a cylindrical tube, rotatable about its central axis, • a means for driving the rotation of the tube, • a plurality of fingers (12,13) rotatable about a shaft located inside the tube, the shaft being parallel to the tube's rotation axis, the fingers protruding through openings in the tube, the shaft having two shaft ends, • a set of cams provided with cam tracks, and wherein the shaft ends are configured to move along said cam tracks, resulting in a movement of the shaft, and • a coupling means between the shaft and the tube configured so that the movement of the shaft is driven by the rotation of the tube, characterized in that the coupling means comprises a set of discs attached to the interior of the tube, each disc comprising a slit through which the shaft extends.
A method of making snack bars comprising: extruding a primary filling, constituted by a non-flowable material, onto a base; co-extruding a secondary filling with the primary filling, wherein the secondary filling is embedded in, yet externally exposed from, the primary filling; and cutting the primary filling, secondary filling and base into individual snack bars. extruding a primary filling, constituted by a non-flowable material, onto a base; co-extruding a secondary filling with the primary filling, wherein the secondary filling is embedded in, yet externally exposed from, the primary filling; and cutting the primary filling, secondary filling and base into individual snack bars.
Fiber preparation of lupine seeds containing fiber particles from cotyledons of said lupine seeds, which comprise in the starting material a cell-like structure with cavities which are delimited against each other by cell walls, and comprise a surface from which exposed edges of the cell walls protrude, characterized in that at least 10% of the surfaces of the fiber particles in the fiber preparation do no longer comprise exposed edges or modified cell walls which comprise at their exposed edges a wall thickness of > 5 μm.
Method for controlling the temperature of a multi-die power module, wherein the method comprises the step of: - determining a first weighted arithmetic mean of junction temperatures of the dies of the multi-die power module and memorizing the weighted arithmetic the method being characterized by further comprising the steps of: - determining successively another weighted arithmetic mean of junction temperatures of the dies of the multi-die power module, - checking if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is lower than a first predetermined value, - enabling a modification of the duty cycle of an input signal to apply to at least one selected die of the multi-die power module if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is lower than a first predetermined value, - disabling a modification of the duty cycle of the input signal to apply to the at least one die of the multi-die power module if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is not lower than the first predetermined value. - determining a first weighted arithmetic mean of junction temperatures of the dies of the multi-die power module and memorizing the weighted arithmetic the method being characterized by further comprising the steps of: - determining successively another weighted arithmetic mean of junction temperatures of the dies of the multi-die power module, - checking if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is lower than a first predetermined value, - enabling a modification of the duty cycle of an input signal to apply to at least one selected die of the multi-die power module if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is lower than a first predetermined value, - disabling a modification of the duty cycle of the input signal to apply to the at least one die of the multi-die power module if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is not lower than the first predetermined value. - determining successively another weighted arithmetic mean of junction temperatures of the dies of the multi-die power module, - checking if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is lower than a first predetermined value, - enabling a modification of the duty cycle of an input signal to apply to at least one selected die of the multi-die power module if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is lower than a first predetermined value, - disabling a modification of the duty cycle of the input signal to apply to the at least one die of the multi-die power module if the difference between the other weighted arithmetic mean and the memorized weighted arithmetic mean is not lower than the first predetermined value.
A polymer latex for use in an adhesive composition, obtainable by free-radical emulsion polymerization of a mixture of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising: (a) a vinyl aromatic monomer; (b) a conjugated diene monomer; and (c) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an acid and/or a hydroxyl functional group; wherein the weight ratio of the vinyl aromatic monomer (a) to the conjugated diene monomer (b) is in the range of from 1.60 to 2.30; and wherein the polymer latex has a median particle size of at least 220 nm, wherein the median particle size is determined by dynamic light scattering according to ISO 22412:2017. (a) a vinyl aromatic monomer; (b) a conjugated diene monomer; and (c) an ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an acid and/or a hydroxyl functional group; wherein the weight ratio of the vinyl aromatic monomer (a) to the conjugated diene monomer (b) is in the range of from 1.60 to 2.30; and wherein the polymer latex has a median particle size of at least 220 nm, wherein the median particle size is determined by dynamic light scattering according to ISO 22412:2017.
Method for determining at least one sensor property of a piezoelectric sensor connected to a component, in particular an injector, having the following method steps: a) measuring a multiplicity of resonance spectra of at least one uninstalled sensor, which differ from each other by virtue of differently set values of the sensor property of the at least one uninstalled sensor; b) processing the measured resonance spectra together with the assigned values of the sensor property of the at least one uninstalled sensor by means of partial least squares regression, a polynomial being generated and output at the end of the processing; c) measuring at least one resonance spectrum of a piezoelectric sensor installed to produce a composite component; and d) applying the polynomial generated by means of partial least squares regression to the at least one measured resonance spectrum, wherein the polynomial calculates and outputs the sensor property to be determined for the installed piezoelectric sensor, the sensor property determined being a prestressing force characterizing the connection between the piezoelectric sensor and the component in the composite component. a) measuring a multiplicity of resonance spectra of at least one uninstalled sensor, which differ from each other by virtue of differently set values of the sensor property of the at least one uninstalled sensor; b) processing the measured resonance spectra together with the assigned values of the sensor property of the at least one uninstalled sensor by means of partial least squares regression, a polynomial being generated and output at the end of the processing; c) measuring at least one resonance spectrum of a piezoelectric sensor installed to produce a composite component; and d) applying the polynomial generated by means of partial least squares regression to the at least one measured resonance spectrum, wherein the polynomial calculates and outputs the sensor property to be determined for the installed piezoelectric sensor, the sensor property determined being a prestressing force characterizing the connection between the piezoelectric sensor and the component in the composite component.
A vortex generator for attachment to a lifting surface of an aircraft, the vortex generator comprising: a vane configured to be moveable relative to the lifting surface, the vane configured to move in response to a change in an ambient condition; a mount configured to couple the vane to the lifting surface; and a spring attached between the mount and the vane for causing the vane to rotate relative to the mount, thereby generating vortices; wherein the vane is a two-part vane formed of a first part and a second part secured together, the mount comprising a cylindrical member positioned in a passageway (344a,344b) defined between the first part of the two-part vane and the second part of the two-part vane. a vane configured to be moveable relative to the lifting surface, the vane configured to move in response to a change in an ambient condition; a mount configured to couple the vane to the lifting surface; and a spring attached between the mount and the vane for causing the vane to rotate relative to the mount, thereby generating vortices; wherein the vane is a two-part vane formed of a first part and a second part secured together, the mount comprising a cylindrical member positioned in a passageway (344a,344b) defined between the first part of the two-part vane and the second part of the two-part vane.
An extensible communication system, comprising: a memory storing program instructions; and a processor, upon executing the program instructions, configured to: select a root index value to signal to a receiver device a major version number, wherein the major version number corresponds to a service type or mode that is to be communicated to the receiver device; generate a constant amplitude zero auto-correlation sequence based on the selected root index value; select a seed value to signal to the receiver device a minor version number within the major version number; generate a Pseudo-Noise sequence based on the selected seed value; modulate the constant amplitude zero auto-correlation sequence by the Pseudo-Noise sequence and generate a complex sequence; and translate the complex sequence to a time domain sequence. a memory storing program instructions; and a processor, upon executing the program instructions, configured to: select a root index value to signal to a receiver device a major version number, wherein the major version number corresponds to a service type or mode that is to be communicated to the receiver device; generate a constant amplitude zero auto-correlation sequence based on the selected root index value; select a seed value to signal to the receiver device a minor version number within the major version number; generate a Pseudo-Noise sequence based on the selected seed value; modulate the constant amplitude zero auto-correlation sequence by the Pseudo-Noise sequence and generate a complex sequence; and translate the complex sequence to a time domain sequence. select a root index value to signal to a receiver device a major version number, wherein the major version number corresponds to a service type or mode that is to be communicated to the receiver device; generate a constant amplitude zero auto-correlation sequence based on the selected root index value; select a seed value to signal to the receiver device a minor version number within the major version number; generate a Pseudo-Noise sequence based on the selected seed value; modulate the constant amplitude zero auto-correlation sequence by the Pseudo-Noise sequence and generate a complex sequence; and translate the complex sequence to a time domain sequence.
Process for the preparation of ospemifene or fispemifene comprising the reaction of a compound of formula 4 with a compound of formula 7 X-CH 2 CH 2 -Y 7 wherein X is a leaving group selected from chlorine, bromine, iodine, mesyloxy or tosyloxy, and Y is the group -(OCH 2 CH 2) n OH wherein n is zero or 1; or X and Y taken together represent an oxygen atom; to give a compound of formula 8 wherein Y is as defined above.
A skin treatment apparatus, comprising: a microwave source for generating microwave electromagnetic energy; an applicator for mounting over a region of skin, the applicator comprising: an energy delivery structure for conveying the microwave electromagnetic energy; and a microwave feed structure coupled between the microwave source and the energy delivery structure for launching the microwave electromagnetic energy into the energy delivery structure, wherein the apparatus is controllable to deliver the microwave electromagnetic energy in a manner that induces a thermal profile in the region of skin, the thermal profile having a maximum temperature that occurs at a predetermined distance beneath a surface of the region of skin; and wherein the energy delivery structure comprises a waveguide having a waveguide body that defines a waveguide cavity having an interior electrically conductive surface dimensioned to support propagation of the microwave electromagnetic energy, wherein the waveguide cavity comprises a treatment aperture for locating over the region of skin, the treatment aperture being dimensioned to emit the microwave electromagnetic energy as an electromagnetic field, and wherein the applicator comprises a deformable contact portion being a deformable rim on the waveguide body around the aperture. a microwave source for generating microwave electromagnetic energy; an applicator for mounting over a region of skin, the applicator comprising: an energy delivery structure for conveying the microwave electromagnetic energy; and a microwave feed structure coupled between the microwave source and the energy delivery structure for launching the microwave electromagnetic energy into the energy delivery structure, an energy delivery structure for conveying the microwave electromagnetic energy; and a microwave feed structure coupled between the microwave source and the energy delivery structure for launching the microwave electromagnetic energy into the energy delivery structure, wherein the apparatus is controllable to deliver the microwave electromagnetic energy in a manner that induces a thermal profile in the region of skin, the thermal profile having a maximum temperature that occurs at a predetermined distance beneath a surface of the region of skin; and wherein the energy delivery structure comprises a waveguide having a waveguide body that defines a waveguide cavity having an interior electrically conductive surface dimensioned to support propagation of the microwave electromagnetic energy, wherein the waveguide cavity comprises a treatment aperture for locating over the region of skin, the treatment aperture being dimensioned to emit the microwave electromagnetic energy as an electromagnetic field, and wherein the applicator comprises a deformable contact portion being a deformable rim on the waveguide body around the aperture.
An operating method for an electric heater, wherein the electric heater comprises: - at least one control unit with at least one temperature sensor measuring a reference temperature, and - at least one heating element having a PTC mode above a critical temperature and a NTC mode below the critical temperature; wherein - a fluid passing the electric heater is heated to an outlet temperature by the heating element, - the electric heater being operated either in a normal mode or in a protection mode, - in the normal mode, the heating element is supplied with direct current and/or direct voltage, - in the protection mode, the electrical power supplied to the heating element is regulated by pulse width modulation, - the electric heater is operated in the normal mode if the reference temperature is less than or equal to the critical temperature, - the electric heater is operated in the protection mode if the reference temperature is greater than the critical temperature. - at least one control unit with at least one temperature sensor measuring a reference temperature, and - at least one heating element having a PTC mode above a critical temperature and a NTC mode below the critical temperature; wherein - a fluid passing the electric heater is heated to an outlet temperature by the heating element, - the electric heater being operated either in a normal mode or in a protection mode, - in the normal mode, the heating element is supplied with direct current and/or direct voltage, - in the protection mode, the electrical power supplied to the heating element is regulated by pulse width modulation, - the electric heater is operated in the normal mode if the reference temperature is less than or equal to the critical temperature, - the electric heater is operated in the protection mode if the reference temperature is greater than the critical temperature.
Miniature spectrometer, comprising - an optical system, - a polarization interferometer comprising a polarizer, a Savart element and an analyzer, - a detection unit comprising a detector, and - a data unit, characterized in that the optical system is configured as a diffuser, wherein the diffuser ensures that the acceptance angle of the Savart element of the miniature spectrometer is fully utilized and the diffuser is arranged on the polarizer of the polarization interferometer. - an optical system, - a polarization interferometer comprising a polarizer, a Savart element and an analyzer, - a detection unit comprising a detector, and - a data unit,
Drive unit for a power operated tool for the generation of a screw pretensioning force, with a pump unit, a valve unit arranged on the pump unit with a pressure valve restricting the pressure and a control unit for activating the pump unit, a processing unit with an output unit characterized in that it further comprises a data capturing unit connected and/or integrated with the processing unit, wherein the processing unit is designed for the output of the value to be set on the pressure valve based on screw connection process parameters determined with the data capturing unit, wherein the control unit has a sensing unit which determines when the tool is available to tighten and/or loosen the screw connection thereby rendering the valve unit activatable.
A cooling thermal article composed of at least two superimposed sheets welded by a mixing weld to define a paving comprising at least three tiles, said mixing weld is widened near the apex of each tile so that the corner of the tiles is reinforced by an increased weld surface, each tile comprising at least three sides and three apexes, said tiles extending in at least two directions of space defining a plane, said tiles being adjacent and connected to each other by at least one of their sides, said tiles defining a compartment, which is a space between the two sheets, the compartment including at least one material configured to be cooled, frozen or deep-frozen, selected from an aqueous medium absorbent material or a filler material, said tiles being closed and connected to each other by at least one weld, characterized in that the weld is composed of a frangible line consisting of a regular succession of weakening welds and junction points, the weakening weld between two tiles being continuous at the top of each tile.