mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method of performing maintenance or inspection on a bottom block assembly, the bottom block assembly including a bottom block, a plurality of sheaves rotatably coupled to the bottom block via a sheave pin, each of the sheaves having a bore with a bearing or bushing mounted in the bore, a plurality of captivating frame assemblies coupled together via a key rod, and a plurality of wires coupling each captivating frame assembly to a corresponding one of the sheaves, the method comprising the steps of: (a) supporting the bottom block assembly in a support stand; (b) in response to step (a), removing the sheave pin to separate the plurality of sheaves from the bottom block; (c) in response to step (b), removing the key rod from a key slot in each of the plurality of captivating frame assemblies; and (d) in response to steps (b) and (c), separating the plurality of captivating frame assemblies to gain access to one of the plurality of sheaves and to the bearing or bushing. (a) supporting the bottom block assembly in a support stand; (b) in response to step (a), removing the sheave pin to separate the plurality of sheaves from the bottom block; (c) in response to step (b), removing the key rod from a key slot in each of the plurality of captivating frame assemblies; and (d) in response to steps (b) and (c), separating the plurality of captivating frame assemblies to gain access to one of the plurality of sheaves and to the bearing or bushing.
An ultrafine polyester fiber having a polyethylene terephthalate component content of 98 wt% or greater, and satisfying the following features: a reduced viscosity (ηsp/c) of 0.80 dl/g or greater, a total fineness of 7 dtex or greater and 120 dtex or less, and a single fiber fineness of 0.5 dtex or less, a maximum thermal shrinkage stress of 0.05 cN/dtex or greater in a temperature range of between 80°C and 200°C, and a birefringence of 0.20 or greater in the region spreading from the surface of the fiber to a depth of 0.1 μm; wherein,, and are measured as indicated in the description. a reduced viscosity (ηsp/c) of 0.80 dl/g or greater, a total fineness of 7 dtex or greater and 120 dtex or less, and a single fiber fineness of 0.5 dtex or less, a maximum thermal shrinkage stress of 0.05 cN/dtex or greater in a temperature range of between 80°C and 200°C, and a birefringence of 0.20 or greater in the region spreading from the surface of the fiber to a depth of 0.1 μm;
An anti-DKK1 monoclonal antibody for use in a method of treating or preventing DKK1-mediated hepatocellular carcinoma the method comprising administering to a subject having hepatocellular carcinoma and (a) high levels of DKK1 protein in serum of the subject compared to subjects without hepatocellular cancer, or (b) overexpression of DKK1 in hepatocellular carcinoma tissue of the subject compared to non-tumorous hepatocellular tissue of the subject an effective amount of an anti-DKK1 monoclonal antibody in a pharmaceutical formulation.
Centrifugal screen apparatus including: a screen member comprising a substantially conical basket portion having an open base axially spaced from a basket carrier portion substantially closing a truncated end of said basket portion, said screen member being mounted for driven rotation in a housing by said basket carrier portion; an annular wear collar secured to said basket portion about said truncated end adjacent an outer periphery of said basket carrier portion; an inlet assembly passing into the housing and directing a material to be screened toward said basket carrier portion; and a wall dividing the housing substantially about the outer open base and defining an underflow chamber surrounding the rotating screen and an overflow chamber accepting material passing through the open base; characterized in that the basket carrier portion is formed integrally with said basket portion and has a plurality of substantially radial webs located on a working face of the basket carrier portion, extending substantially to the wear collar and dividing the working face into a plurality of recesses distributed circumferentially about said annular wear collar and each forming a wear reducing hydrostatic zone against the working face in use. a screen member comprising a substantially conical basket portion having an open base axially spaced from a basket carrier portion substantially closing a truncated end of said basket portion, said screen member being mounted for driven rotation in a housing by said basket carrier portion; an annular wear collar secured to said basket portion about said truncated end adjacent an outer periphery of said basket carrier portion; an inlet assembly passing into the housing and directing a material to be screened toward said basket carrier portion; and a wall dividing the housing substantially about the outer open base and defining an underflow chamber surrounding the rotating screen and an overflow chamber accepting material passing through the open base; characterized in that the basket carrier portion is formed integrally with said basket portion and has a plurality of substantially radial webs located on a working face of the basket carrier portion, extending substantially to the wear collar and dividing the working face into a plurality of recesses distributed circumferentially about said annular wear collar and each forming a wear reducing hydrostatic zone against the working face in use.
Semiconductor laser device, comprising - at least one semiconductor laser element; - a housing upper part and a housing lower part, which in the interconnected state, at least partly surround the semiconductor laser element; - sealing means for the tight connection of housing upper part and housing lower part; - a heat sink serving as housing lower part having a first bearing area, on which the at least one semiconductor laser element bears, and having a second bearing area for the sealing means and/or for a third bearing area of the housing upper part, said third bearing area interacting with the sealing means; characterized in that the first bearing area and the second bearing area form an angle (α) of between 3° and 15°. - at least one semiconductor laser element; - a housing upper part and a housing lower part, which in the interconnected state, at least partly surround the semiconductor laser element; - sealing means for the tight connection of housing upper part and housing lower part; - a heat sink serving as housing lower part having a first bearing area, on which the at least one semiconductor laser element bears, and having a second bearing area for the sealing means and/or for a third bearing area of the housing upper part, said third bearing area interacting with the sealing means;
A disposable pant-like undergarment characterized by: a) a stretchable front panel having a distal end, first and second side edges (20, 22), and a retracted length measured between said first and second side edges, the front panel formed so that essentially the entire panel is capable of being stretched; b) a stretchable back panel having a distal end, first and second side edges (20, 22), and a retracted length measured between said first and second side edges, the back panel formed so that essentially the entire panel is capable of being stretched; c) an elastic band (42, 42') secured to at least one of said front and back panels and having first and second side edges, said elastic band being cantilevered outward from said distal end, and said elastic band having a retracted length less than said retracted length of said panel to which it is secured; d) an absorbent assembly including a liquid pervious bodyside liner, a liquid-impervious outer cover, and an absorbent positioned therebetween, said absorbent assembly being secured to said front and back panels (12, 24), and said absorbent assembly capable of being folded to enable said front panel to overlap said back panel; and e) a pair of seams (82, 84) joining said front panel, back panel and elastic band together at said first and second side edges to form a pant-like undergarment having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings, said elastic band creating a snug fit at said waist opening; wherein said front and back panels (12, 24) are discontinuous from one another in the longitudinal direction, and have inner surfaces (14, 26) that directly contact a wearer's skin in use. a) a stretchable front panel having a distal end, first and second side edges (20, 22), and a retracted length measured between said first and second side edges, the front panel formed so that essentially the entire panel is capable of being stretched; b) a stretchable back panel having a distal end, first and second side edges (20, 22), and a retracted length measured between said first and second side edges, the back panel formed so that essentially the entire panel is capable of being stretched; c) an elastic band (42, 42') secured to at least one of said front and back panels and having first and second side edges, said elastic band being cantilevered outward from said distal end, and said elastic band having a retracted length less than said retracted length of said panel to which it is secured; d) an absorbent assembly including a liquid pervious bodyside liner, a liquid-impervious outer cover, and an absorbent positioned therebetween, said absorbent assembly being secured to said front and back panels (12, 24), and said absorbent assembly capable of being folded to enable said front panel to overlap said back panel; and e) a pair of seams (82, 84) joining said front panel, back panel and elastic band together at said first and second side edges to form a pant-like undergarment having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings, said elastic band creating a snug fit at said waist opening;
A phase detection method comprising: sampling (1, 2, 22, 302) an input signal (50, T 1 -T 7) at a phase (7, 8) within a symbol period in order to obtain a first amplitude sample (1, 2); calculating a first absolute sample value (106, 108, 114, 116; 214, 216, 224, 226; 303) being the absolute value of the difference of the first amplitude sample minus an average of amplitude samples; repeating said sampling step in order to obtain a plurality of amplitude samples, each amplitude sample being obtained at a different phase; repeating said calculating step in order to obtain an absolute sample value for each amplitude sample; comparing (106, 108, 114, 116; 216, 218, 224, 226) neighbouring absolute sample values with each other or with a plurality of thresholds in order to generate a comparison signal; and outputting said comparison signal. sampling (1, 2, 22, 302) an input signal (50, T 1 -T 7) at a phase (7, 8) within a symbol period in order to obtain a first amplitude sample (1, 2); calculating a first absolute sample value (106, 108, 114, 116; 214, 216, 224, 226; 303) being the absolute value of the difference of the first amplitude sample minus an average of amplitude samples; repeating said sampling step in order to obtain a plurality of amplitude samples, each amplitude sample being obtained at a different phase; repeating said calculating step in order to obtain an absolute sample value for each amplitude sample; comparing (106, 108, 114, 116; 216, 218, 224, 226) neighbouring absolute sample values with each other or with a plurality of thresholds in order to generate a comparison signal; and outputting said comparison signal.
An isolated peptide of 12 to 32 amino acid residues in length for use in the treatment or prevention of neural injury, wherein the isolated peptide is a polyarginine peptide.
Method for producing a mould segment of a vulcanization mould for a vehicle tyre having a profiled tread, wherein, on an in particular planar surface of a first mould segment part prefabricated by a non-generative manufacturing process, a further mould segment part is built up in layers by means of a generative manufacturing process by melting metal powder and is materially bonded to the first mould segment part, wherein the further mould segment part is built up together with the elements forming the profile negative of the tread of the vehicle tyre, and wherein the further mould segment part is built up with an outer layer and an inner region adjoining the first mould segment part, wherein the outer layer is built up from completely melted metal powder and surrounds the inner region on the outside, characterized in that the inner region is built up at least partially with a volumetric energy input which differs from the volumetric energy input during the build-up of the outer layer, in such a way that the inner region is formed with a porosity of 0.01 to 0.5. wherein the further mould segment part is built up together with the elements forming the profile negative of the tread of the vehicle tyre, and wherein the further mould segment part is built up with an outer layer and an inner region adjoining the first mould segment part, wherein the outer layer is built up from completely melted metal powder and surrounds the inner region on the outside, characterized in that the inner region is built up at least partially with a volumetric energy input which differs from the volumetric energy input during the build-up of the outer layer, in such a way that the inner region is formed with a porosity of 0.01 to 0.5.
A fence system comprising at least one panel intended to receive a display, a bearing structure supporting said panel, this bearing structure comprising at least a module formed by a frame provided with at least one upright on which said panel rests and a ballast stand, intended to receive the frame, able to be placed on the ground, the bearing structure being arranged at the back of the panel it supports, the fence system being characterized in that the stand is configured to be displaced by rolling.
A developing device usable with an image forming apparatus, the developing device comprising: a housing in which a developer receiving chamber is defined; a partition to divide the developer receiving chamber into a first developer receiving chamber and a second developer receiving chamber; and a first developer delivery member arranged in the second developer receiving chamber to deliver developer in a first direction, wherein the partition includes a developer supply port to allow the developer to be supplied from the first developer receiving chamber to the second developer receiving chamber during operation of the developing device, and at least one opening to communicate the first developer receiving chamber and the second developer receiving chamber with each other, wherein the partition further includes a shield to block developer flow between the first developer receiving chamber and the second developer receiving chamber at an upstream position of the first direction so as to isolate the two developer receiving chambers (102,104) from each other, wherein the partition includes a first section extending upwards from the bottom of the housing, a second section projecting from the first section to divide the developer receiving chamber vertically, and a third section extending upwards from the second section; and characterized in that the at least one opening is formed in the third section and the shield is formed at one end of the third section with respect to the first direction. a housing in which a developer receiving chamber is defined; a partition to divide the developer receiving chamber into a first developer receiving chamber and a second developer receiving chamber; and a first developer delivery member arranged in the second developer receiving chamber to deliver developer in a first direction, wherein the partition includes a developer supply port to allow the developer to be supplied from the first developer receiving chamber to the second developer receiving chamber during operation of the developing device, and at least one opening to communicate the first developer receiving chamber and the second developer receiving chamber with each other, wherein the partition further includes a shield to block developer flow between the first developer receiving chamber and the second developer receiving chamber at an upstream position of the first direction so as to isolate the two developer receiving chambers (102,104) from each other, wherein the partition includes a first section extending upwards from the bottom of the housing, a second section projecting from the first section to divide the developer receiving chamber vertically, and a third section extending upwards from the second section; and characterized in that the at least one opening is formed in the third section and the shield is formed at one end of the third section with respect to the first direction.
A method, implemented on a computer, for detecting, monitoring and/or analyzing a quality of a product being produced in a manufacturing process, said product being transported, on a conveyor belt, in a moving direction during said manufacturing process, the method comprising the steps of a) acquiring an original image Po of the product, said image being representable as a two-dimensional digital image comprising a plurality of pixels having pixel values P 0,i,j with i ∈ {1;...; /}, j ∈ {1;...; J}; b) producing a plurality of P processed images P p with p ∈ {1;...; P}, each of said processed images being representable by pixel values P p,m,n with m ∈ {1;...; M}, n ∈ {1;...; N}, said processed images being obtained by spatial filtering in form of spatial bandpass filtering, of the original image, wherein a different spatial filter in form of a spatial bandpass filter, is used for obtaining each of the processed images, and c) combining at least two, preferably all, of the processed images P p with p ∈ {1;...; P} to obtain a feature map F being representable by values F m',n' with m' ∈ {1;...; M'}, n' ∈ {1;...; N'}, preferably m '∈ {1;...; M}, n' ∈ {1;...; N}, wherein the values F m',n ' of the feature map correspond to a predominant size category for m',n' with F m ′, n ′ = F m ′, n ′ = def p max, m ′, n ′ with P(p max,m',n',m',n') > P(p,m',n') with p ∈ {1;...; P}\ { p max,m',n'}, wherein the processed images P p with p ∈ {1;...; P} are thresholded and converted to binary images representable by pixel values P p,m,n ∈ {0; 1} for p ∈ {1;...; P}, m ∈ {1;...; M}, n ∈ {1;...; N}. a) acquiring an original image Po of the product, said image being representable as a two-dimensional digital image comprising a plurality of pixels having pixel values P 0,i,j with i ∈ {1;...; /}, j ∈ {1;...; J}; b) producing a plurality of P processed images P p with p ∈ {1;...; P}, each of said processed images being representable by pixel values P p,m,n with m ∈ {1;...; M}, n ∈ {1;...; N}, said processed images being obtained by spatial filtering in form of spatial bandpass filtering, of the original image, wherein a different spatial filter in form of a spatial bandpass filter, is used for obtaining each of the processed images, and c) combining at least two, preferably all, of the processed images P p with p ∈ {1;...; P} to obtain a feature map F being representable by values F m',n' with m' ∈ {1;...; M'}, n' ∈ {1;...; N'}, preferably m '∈ {1;...; M}, n' ∈ {1;...; N}, wherein the values F m',n ' of the feature map correspond to a predominant size category for m',n' with F m ′, n ′ = F m ′, n ′ = def p max, m ′, n ′ with P(p max,m',n',m',n') > P(p,m',n') with p ∈ {1;...; P}\ { p max,m',n'}, wherein the processed images P p with p ∈ {1;...; P} are thresholded and converted to binary images representable by pixel values P p,m,n ∈ {0; 1} for p ∈ {1;...; P}, m ∈ {1;...; M}, n ∈ {1;...; N}.
A method for producing a holding sealing material comprising coated fibers including inorganic fibers having a surface coated with a binder layer, the method comprising the steps of: preparing a mat containing inorganic fibers; preparing a binder solution by forming a mixture of an inorganic binder solution and a polymeric dispersant and then mixing the mixture with an organic binder dispersed in water; applying the binder solution to the mat; and drying the mat to which the binder solution was applied so as to form a binder layer on the surface of the inorganic fibers; wherein in the step of preparing a binder solution, a binder solution is prepared by forming a mixture of the inorganic binder solution, the polymeric dispersant, and a surface tension adjusting agent and then mixing the mixture with the organic binder dispersed in water; wherein the polymeric dispersant is an anionic polymeric dispersant; and wherein the surface tension adjusting agent is a nonionic surfactant; and the coefficient of coated fiber diameter variation d of the coated fibers is 25 % or less as measured using an image taken with a scanning electron microscope at a magnification of 1000 times and expressed by the following formula: Coefficient of coated fiber diameter variation d % = [ ( D max − D min) / D] × 100 where d is the coefficient of coated fiber diameter variation of the coated fibers, D max is the average maximum diameter of the coated fibers, D min is the average minimum diameter of the coated fibers, and D is a reference diameter that is the average of the average maximum diameter D max and the average minimum diameter D min. preparing a mat containing inorganic fibers; preparing a binder solution by forming a mixture of an inorganic binder solution and a polymeric dispersant and then mixing the mixture with an organic binder dispersed in water; applying the binder solution to the mat; and drying the mat to which the binder solution was applied so as to form a binder layer on the surface of the inorganic fibers; wherein in the step of preparing a binder solution, a binder solution is prepared by forming a mixture of the inorganic binder solution, the polymeric dispersant, and a surface tension adjusting agent and then mixing the mixture with the organic binder dispersed in water; wherein the polymeric dispersant is an anionic polymeric dispersant; and wherein the surface tension adjusting agent is a nonionic surfactant; and the coefficient of coated fiber diameter variation d of the coated fibers is 25 % or less as measured using an image taken with a scanning electron microscope at a magnification of 1000 times and expressed by the following formula: Coefficient of coated fiber diameter variation d % = [ ( D max − D min) / D] × 100 where d is the coefficient of coated fiber diameter variation of the coated fibers, D max is the average maximum diameter of the coated fibers, D min is the average minimum diameter of the coated fibers, and D is a reference diameter that is the average of the average maximum diameter D max and the average minimum diameter D min.