mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A mouth gag for exposing the palatal and oropharyngeal region of a patient, comprising: a frame suitable for being arranged in use around the mouth of the patient and being of a size that is larger than the maximum aperture of the mouth, the frame comprising: a mandibular crossmember, a maxillary crossmember (5a, 5b), two uprights (4a, 4b) that connect the mandibular crossmember to the maxillary crossmember (5a, 5b), an upper arm (8a, 8b) that is suitable for resting on the upper molars when in use; a tongue depressor blade (21, 30) that is insertable in the oral cavity of the patient and that is movable with respect to the frame, the tongue depressor blade (21, 30) comprising: a tongue spatula configured to depress the patient's tongue against the mandibular floor, characterized in that the mouth gag further comprises a spoon-shaped element that is longitudinally slidable with respect to the tongue spatula so as to extend the length of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30), the spoon-shaped element being constituted by two elongate elements (31a, 31b) that are movable so as to vary the width of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30) from a minimum width, which is such as to enable passage of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30) between the lower molars, to a maximum width, which is such as to enable them to embrace the entire tongue base region. a mandibular crossmember, a maxillary crossmember (5a, 5b), two uprights (4a, 4b) that connect the mandibular crossmember to the maxillary crossmember (5a, 5b), an upper arm (8a, 8b) that is suitable for resting on the upper molars when in use; a tongue depressor blade (21, 30) that is insertable in the oral cavity of the patient and that is movable with respect to the frame, the tongue depressor blade (21, 30) comprising: a tongue spatula configured to depress the patient's tongue against the mandibular floor, characterized in that the mouth gag further comprises a spoon-shaped element that is longitudinally slidable with respect to the tongue spatula so as to extend the length of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30), the spoon-shaped element being constituted by two elongate elements (31a, 31b) that are movable so as to vary the width of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30) from a minimum width, which is such as to enable passage of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30) between the lower molars, to a maximum width, which is such as to enable them to embrace the entire tongue base region. a tongue spatula configured to depress the patient's tongue against the mandibular floor, characterized in that the mouth gag further comprises a spoon-shaped element that is longitudinally slidable with respect to the tongue spatula so as to extend the length of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30), the spoon-shaped element being constituted by two elongate elements (31a, 31b) that are movable so as to vary the width of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30) from a minimum width, which is such as to enable passage of the tongue depressor blade (21, 30) between the lower molars, to a maximum width, which is such as to enable them to embrace the entire tongue base region.
A developing device, comprising: a first chamber; a developing roller provided in the first chamber, a part of the developing roller being exposed from the first chamber; a first mixer in the first chamber and configured to convey developer in a first direction along a rotational axis of the developing roller; a second chamber connected to the first chamber via a first port and a second port that are apart from each other in the first direction; a second mixer in the second chamber and configured to convey developer in a second direction opposite to the first direction; one or more removable seals closing the first port and the second port; and a developer contained in only one of the first and second chambers (60a, 60b); characterized in that the developing device further comprises a developer discharge port only on the other one of the first and second chambers (60a, 60b). a first chamber; a developing roller provided in the first chamber, a part of the developing roller being exposed from the first chamber; a first mixer in the first chamber and configured to convey developer in a first direction along a rotational axis of the developing roller; a second chamber connected to the first chamber via a first port and a second port that are apart from each other in the first direction; a second mixer in the second chamber and configured to convey developer in a second direction opposite to the first direction; one or more removable seals closing the first port and the second port; and a developer contained in only one of the first and second chambers (60a, 60b); characterized in that the developing device further comprises a developer discharge port only on the other one of the first and second chambers (60a, 60b).
A process for increasing the hydrogen content of a synthesis gas mixture comprising hydrogen, carbon oxides and steam, comprising the steps of: (i) passing the synthesis gas mixture at an inlet temperature in the range 300-450°C over a first water-gas shift catalyst disposed in a first shift vessel to form a first shifted gas mixture, and (ii) passing the first shifted gas mixture at an inlet temperature in the range 170-300°C over a second water gas shift catalyst disposed in a second shift vessel to form a second shifted gas mixture, wherein the second water-gas shift catalyst comprises copper and the first shift vessel contains a sorbent material for capturing halogen contaminants disposed downstream of the first water gas shift catalyst. (i) passing the synthesis gas mixture at an inlet temperature in the range 300-450°C over a first water-gas shift catalyst disposed in a first shift vessel to form a first shifted gas mixture, and (ii) passing the first shifted gas mixture at an inlet temperature in the range 170-300°C over a second water gas shift catalyst disposed in a second shift vessel to form a second shifted gas mixture, wherein the second water-gas shift catalyst comprises copper and the first shift vessel contains a sorbent material for capturing halogen contaminants disposed downstream of the first water gas shift catalyst.
A beverage preparation machine comprising an ingredient processing module for preparing a beverage with at least one ingredient supplied with a capsule, wherein the ingredient processing module comprises a first part and a second part which are movable relatively one another, said processing module being configurable into an opened position wherein a passage is provided between the first and second part for allowing the insertion of a capsule; characterized in that the machine further comprises, in addition to said processing module: - a positioner arranged to hold at least one capsule out of the ingredient processing module; and - a sensing arrangement adapted to detect an event related to the insertion by a user of a capsule and/or the presence of the capsule on or into the positioner; the machine being configured, upon detection of the event, to transfer the capsule to the ingredient processing module by using transfer means (46, 48; 83, 85), and then to start the preparation of the beverage, the machine further comprising closing means (46; 86) arranged to close at least partially the passage; the machine being further configured to operate the closing means so as to open the passage upon the detection of the event, wherein the positioner is positioned relatively to the passage so as to allow the transfer, upon the detection of the event, of the capsule into the ingredient processing module, at least partially under the action of the gravity force; wherein the closing means (46; 86) are part of the positioner. - a positioner arranged to hold at least one capsule out of the ingredient processing module; and - a sensing arrangement adapted to detect an event related to the insertion by a user of a capsule and/or the presence of the capsule on or into the positioner;
A method performed by a wireless device, comprising: obtaining configuration information including a plurality of configured granted, CG, configurations; selecting data from a logical channel mapped to a first CG configuration for transmission; transmitting the selected data using the first CG configuration and, in response to transmitting the selected data, starting a retransmission timer in accordance with the first CG configuration, wherein the retransmission timer defines a time period after which the wireless device triggers a next retransmission attempt; determining that a retransmission is required; selecting a second CG configuration to use for the retransmission, the second CG configuration being different than the first CG configuration; in response to retransmitting the data, restarting the retransmission timer in accordance with the second CG configuration; and retransmitting the data using the selected second CG configuration. obtaining configuration information including a plurality of configured granted, CG, configurations; selecting data from a logical channel mapped to a first CG configuration for transmission; transmitting the selected data using the first CG configuration and, in response to transmitting the selected data, starting a retransmission timer in accordance with the first CG configuration, wherein the retransmission timer defines a time period after which the wireless device triggers a next retransmission attempt; determining that a retransmission is required; selecting a second CG configuration to use for the retransmission, the second CG configuration being different than the first CG configuration; in response to retransmitting the data, restarting the retransmission timer in accordance with the second CG configuration; and retransmitting the data using the selected second CG configuration.
A method for entering a password, comprising: - providing a display means which is coupled to a data processing means, - displaying a timepiece with a timepiece element (22, 23, 28) on the display means, wherein a first representation of the timepiece element (22, 23, 28) is time dependent, characterized in that the password is entered by one of the following sequence of steps: a) detecting a user input by which the first representation of the timepiece element (22, 23, 28) is transmitted into a further representation, and b) registering an alphanumeric value of the password in the data processing means, wherein the alphanumeric value of the password is determined based on the further representation of the timepiece element (22, 23, 28), or a) displaying a further timepiece element (24, 25, 26, 27) on the display means, wherein a first representation of the further timepiece element (24, 25, 26, 27) is not time dependent, b) detecting a user input by which the first representation of the further timepiece element (24, 25, 26, 27) is transmitted into a further representation, and c) registering an alphanumeric value of the password in the data processing means, wherein the alphanumeric value of the password is determined based on the further representation of the further timepiece element (24, 25, 26, 27) and a representation of the timepiece element. - providing a display means which is coupled to a data processing means, - displaying a timepiece with a timepiece element (22, 23, 28) on the display means, wherein a first representation of the timepiece element (22, 23, 28) is time dependent, a) detecting a user input by which the first representation of the timepiece element (22, 23, 28) is transmitted into a further representation, and b) registering an alphanumeric value of the password in the data processing means, wherein the alphanumeric value of the password is determined based on the further representation of the timepiece element (22, 23, 28), a) displaying a further timepiece element (24, 25, 26, 27) on the display means, wherein a first representation of the further timepiece element (24, 25, 26, 27) is not time dependent, b) detecting a user input by which the first representation of the further timepiece element (24, 25, 26, 27) is transmitted into a further representation, and c) registering an alphanumeric value of the password in the data processing means, wherein the alphanumeric value of the password is determined based on the further representation of the further timepiece element (24, 25, 26, 27) and a representation of the timepiece element.
A multicast data forwarding method supporting virtual terminal, characterized by comprising: a VLAN-aware Bridge Component in a Controlling Bridge in an Ethernet switch receiving multicast data sent by an end station, determining an output port, and determining whether a certain output port is the same with an input port of said multicast data and said input port has enabled a reflective relay function; when the certain output port is the same with the input port of said multicast data and said input port has enabled the reflective relay function, the VLAN-aware Bridge Component not carrying an ingress extended channel identifier, Ingress_E-CID, in forwarded message information or the value of said Ingress_E-CID being equal to O.
A composite plate comprising a laminate including a zirconia sintered body and a fiber-reinforced plastic that are closely fixed to each other, the composite plate having a thickness of 2 mm or less, wherein a ratio of a thickness of the zirconia sintered body to a thickness of the fiber-reinforced plastic is 0.01 to 1, and the composite plate has an apparent density of 4.3 g/cm 3 or less.
A locking mechanism for an inner tub of a pulsator washing machine, wherein, the pulsator washing machine comprises the inner tub serving as a washing tub and an outer tub serving as a water containing tub, wherein the locking mechanism comprises a locking rod capable of reciprocating along an axial direction, a slideway for a movement of the locking rod and a driving unit for driving the locking rod to move, and the driving unit comprising a link, a crank and a rotating motor; characterized in that a linear bearing is arranged between the locking rod and the slideway.
A method of manufacturing a coated cylinder liner, comprising the steps of: providing a body including an inner surface extending from a first body end to a second body end, the inner surface surrounding a center axis to present a bore and a first opening at the first body end and a second opening at the second body end; disposing a consumable metallic electrode in the bore of the body, the consumable metallic electrode being formed of metal; sealing the first opening and the second opening to form a deposition chamber along the inner surface; and sputtering the metal of the consumable metallic electrode onto the inner surface of the body, wherein the body includes an outer surface facing opposite the inner surface; and the step of sealing the first opening and the second opening includes disposing a first seal on the first body end, disposing a first cover on the first seal to seal the first opening, disposing a second seal around a portion of the outer surface of the body adjacent the second body end, and engaging the second seal with a second cover extending along the outer surface of the body and the second opening to seal the second opening, and the method further includes spacing the second body end from the second cover such that the second body end and a portion of the outer surface of the body provide the deposition chamber. providing a body including an inner surface extending from a first body end to a second body end, the inner surface surrounding a center axis to present a bore and a first opening at the first body end and a second opening at the second body end; disposing a consumable metallic electrode in the bore of the body, the consumable metallic electrode being formed of metal; sealing the first opening and the second opening to form a deposition chamber along the inner surface; and sputtering the metal of the consumable metallic electrode onto the inner surface of the body, wherein the body includes an outer surface facing opposite the inner surface; and
An enamel composition, comprising: 15 to 50 percent by weight (wt%) of silicon dioxide (SiO 2); 1 to 10 wt% of boron oxide (B 2 O 3); 10 to 20 wt% of at least one of lithium oxide (Li 2 O), sodium oxide (Na 2 O), or potassium oxide (K 2 O); 1 to 5 wt% of sodium fluoride (NaF); 1 to 10 wt% of zinc oxide (ZnO); and 20 to 50 wt% of titanium dioxide (TiO 2), molybdenum oxide (MoOs), bismuth oxide (Bi 2 O 3), cerium dioxide (CeO 2), manganese dioxide (MnO 2), and iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3). 15 to 50 percent by weight (wt%) of silicon dioxide (SiO 2); 1 to 10 wt% of boron oxide (B 2 O 3); 10 to 20 wt% of at least one of lithium oxide (Li 2 O), sodium oxide (Na 2 O), or potassium oxide (K 2 O); 1 to 5 wt% of sodium fluoride (NaF); 1 to 10 wt% of zinc oxide (ZnO); and 20 to 50 wt% of titanium dioxide (TiO 2), molybdenum oxide (MoOs), bismuth oxide (Bi 2 O 3), cerium dioxide (CeO 2), manganese dioxide (MnO 2), and iron oxide (Fe 2 O 3).
Non-therapeutic use of a food composition comprising - dietary fibres; - beta-carotene; - folate; - magnesium; - zinc; - Vitamin C; and - thiamin. to assist in post partum weight management. - dietary fibres; - beta-carotene; - folate; - magnesium; - zinc; - Vitamin C; and - thiamin.
A method of screening for the onset or predisposition to the onset of or monitoring a large intestine neoplasm in an individual, said method comprising assessing the methylation status of: the gene region, including 2kb upstream of: IRF4; in combination with one or more of the following gene regions, including 2 kb upstream of: BCAT1; IKZF1; GRASP; and CAHM in a biological sample from said individual wherein a higher level of methylation of at least one of the DNA regions relative to control levels is indicative of a large intestine neoplasm or a predisposition to the onset of a large intestine neoplastic state. IRF4; in combination with one or more of the following gene regions, including 2 kb upstream of: BCAT1; IKZF1; GRASP; and CAHM BCAT1; IKZF1; GRASP; and CAHM
A method for tagging at least one endogenous protein, the method comprising: a) introducing into a mammalian cell (i) at least one targeting endonuclease or nucleic acid encoding a targeting endonuclease, the targeting endonuclease binding a target site and able to cleave a cleavage site in a chromosomal sequence encoding the endogenous protein, and (ii) at least one donor polynucleotide comprising a tag sequence, the tag sequence being flanked by an upstream sequence and a downstream sequence, the upstream sequence and the downstream sequence sharing substantial sequence identity with either side of the cleavage site in the chromosomal sequence; and b) maintaining the cell under conditions such that a double-stranded break introduced at the cleavage site by the targeting endonuclease is repaired by a homology-directed process such that the tag sequence in the donor polynucleotide is integrated in-frame into the chromosomal sequence encoding the endogenous protein such that a tagged endogenous protein is produced; wherein the endogenous protein is chosen from actin, tubulin, lamin, human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, and high-mobility group A protein (HMGA). a) introducing into a mammalian cell (i) at least one targeting endonuclease or nucleic acid encoding a targeting endonuclease, the targeting endonuclease binding a target site and able to cleave a cleavage site in a chromosomal sequence encoding the endogenous protein, and (ii) at least one donor polynucleotide comprising a tag sequence, the tag sequence being flanked by an upstream sequence and a downstream sequence, the upstream sequence and the downstream sequence sharing substantial sequence identity with either side of the cleavage site in the chromosomal sequence; and b) maintaining the cell under conditions such that a double-stranded break introduced at the cleavage site by the targeting endonuclease is repaired by a homology-directed process such that the tag sequence in the donor polynucleotide is integrated in-frame into the chromosomal sequence encoding the endogenous protein such that a tagged endogenous protein is produced;
A polyurethane, said polyurethane being the reaction product of a polyisocyanate and polyester, wherein said polyester is formed from a dimer fatty acid, a C 2 to C 4 diol, and a dicarboxylic acid selected from sebacic acid or dodecanedioic acid; wherein the C 2 to C 4 diol has a molecular weight in the range from 70 to 100 and wherein the polyester has a molecular weight number average in the range from 800 to 5,000.
A method of performing facial recognition by fitting a three dimensional 3D model to a human face in a two dimensional 2D image, the method comprising: detecting a plurality of image landmarks on a human face in the 2D image; estimating 3D geometric information of the plurality of image landmarks from the 2D image and known geometric information of a generic 3D model, by projecting the plurality of image landmarks onto the surface of the generic 3D model in order to estimate a depth of said image landmark in 3D space; refining the geometric information of the generic 3D model so as to reduce a cost function related to the depth information of the image landmarks projected into 3D space and known geometric information of the corresponding model landmarks in 3D space indicative of a distance between said image landmarks projected into 3D space and corresponding model landmarks in 3D space; rotating the 2D image to a frontal view using the 3D model; extracting local features from the rotated frontal view of the 2D image; and comparing the local features with images in a database. detecting a plurality of image landmarks on a human face in the 2D image; estimating 3D geometric information of the plurality of image landmarks from the 2D image and known geometric information of a generic 3D model, by projecting the plurality of image landmarks onto the surface of the generic 3D model in order to estimate a depth of said image landmark in 3D space; refining the geometric information of the generic 3D model so as to reduce a cost function related to the depth information of the image landmarks projected into 3D space and known geometric information of the corresponding model landmarks in 3D space indicative of a distance between said image landmarks projected into 3D space and corresponding model landmarks in 3D space; rotating the 2D image to a frontal view using the 3D model; extracting local features from the rotated frontal view of the 2D image; and comparing the local features with images in a database.
A battery pack comprising: at least one battery module comprising a plurality of battery cells; and a housing accommodating the at least one battery module and having an inlet port at a first side thereof and an outlet port at a second side thereof opposite the first side, the housing having a bottom plate, characterized in that the bottom plate comprise a slope portion and a first hole at an end of the slope portion. at least one battery module comprising a plurality of battery cells; and a housing accommodating the at least one battery module and having an inlet port at a first side thereof and an outlet port at a second side thereof opposite the first side, the housing having a bottom plate, characterized in that the bottom plate comprise a slope portion and a first hole at an end of the slope portion.