mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An ultrasound measuring apparatus for measuring the flow rate of a fluid in a conduit, having a first measurement system comprising multiple pairs of first ultrasound transducers (14a 1..4, 16a 1..4) that respectively span a measurement path (18a 1..4) between one another and a first control unit to determine transit times of ultrasound transmitted and received with and against the flow on the measurement paths (18a 1..4), and having a second measurement system comprising at least one pair of second ultrasound transducers (14b 1..4, 16b 1..4) that span a measurement path (18b 1..4) between one another and a second control unit to determine transit times of ultrasound transmitted and received with and against the flow on the measurement path (18b 1..4), wherein the first control unit and the second control unit are each configured to fix measurement times for a transit time determination on a measurement path (18a 1..4, 18b 1..4) autonomously and independently of one another in accordance with a rule that produces a respective different sequence of the measurement times in both measurement systems (12a-b), characterized in that the first control unit is configured to carry out transit time measurements in a sequence through all measurement paths (18a 1..4, 18b 1..4) of the first measurement system, wherein the sequence is randomly fixed.
A circuit arrangement for acquisition of signals from an apparatus for measuring beams of charged particles for external radiotherapy, in particular protons, carbon ions, and other ion species, emitted by particle accelerators, the circuit arrangement comprising at least one ionization-chamber sensor, said at least a sensor comprising a plurality of sensor channels, said circuit arrangement (200; 500) comprising a plurality of channel branches (B0,..., B63; BR0,..., BR63) in parallel designed to be connected to said sensor channels for receiving respective measurement signals (i) therefrom, said channel branches (B0,..., B63; BR0,..., BR63) comprising respective current-to-frequency converters and counters for supplying count values, representing a charge associated to a given channel, to a multiplexer (250; 550) comprised in said circuit arrangement (200; 500), said circuit arrangement (200; 500) being characterized in that: it comprises an adder structure including at least one first column (240 1) of adders (241 1) that adds up the values at the outputs (CTO,..., CT63) of the channel branches (BRO,..., BR63) for supplying sum values (CT_100,..., CT_115, CT_200,..., CT_203, CT_300) at outputs thereof; and said circuit arrangement being further configured to connect a given channel of the sensor to a respective channel branch or to a set of channel branches (BR0,..., BR63) that converges into said at least first one first column (240 1) of adders (241 1) as a function of the value of a maximum current expected on said channel of the sensor; said channel branches (BR0,..., BR63) supply their own outputs (CT0,..., CT63) directly to said multiplexer and to said adder structure, said multiplexer being configured for selecting, from the direct outputs (CT0,..., CT63) of the channel branches (BR0,..., BR63) and the outputs (CT_100,..., CT_115, CT_200,..., CT_203, CT_300) of the adder structure, a signal to be supplied to a readout electronics, for reading of the channels. it comprises an adder structure including at least one first column (240 1) of adders (241 1) that adds up the values at the outputs (CTO,..., CT63) of the channel branches (BRO,..., BR63) for supplying sum values (CT_100,..., CT_115, CT_200,..., CT_203, CT_300) at outputs thereof; and said circuit arrangement being further configured to connect a given channel of the sensor to a respective channel branch or to a set of channel branches (BR0,..., BR63) that converges into said at least first one first column (240 1) of adders (241 1) as a function of the value of a maximum current expected on said channel of the sensor; said channel branches (BR0,..., BR63) supply their own outputs (CT0,..., CT63) directly to said multiplexer and to said adder structure, said multiplexer being configured for selecting, from the direct outputs (CT0,..., CT63) of the channel branches (BR0,..., BR63) and the outputs (CT_100,..., CT_115, CT_200,..., CT_203, CT_300) of the adder structure, a signal to be supplied to a readout electronics, for reading of the channels.
A method for controlling a whitefly pest on a crop plant by applying an insecticidally effective amount of the active ingredient fluazifop-P-butyl, or a composition thereof, to the pest, to a locus of the pest, to a crop plant susceptible to attack by the pest, or to a plant propagation material thereof.
A hybrid propulsion system for a multi-engine aircraft, the system comprising a plurality of free-turbine engines each having a gas generator, and including at least one first engine, referred to as a "hybrid" engine, that is suitable for operating in at least one standby mode during stabilized flight of the aircraft, while other engines of said plurality of engines operate alone during such stabilized flight, the hybrid engine being associated with at least one first electric powertrain of the system comprising a first electrical machine capable of operating as a starter and as a generator, itself connected to a first electronic power module, itself selectively connected to a specific electrical power supply network, such as an onboard network, and to at least one first electrical energy storage member, said hybrid engine also being associated with a second electric powertrain of the system identical to said first electric powertrain and comprising a second electrical machine capable of operating as a starter and as a generator, itself connected to a second electronic power module, itself selectively connected to said specific electrical power supply network and to at least one second electrical energy storage member, the system being characterized in that each of the first and second electric powertrains is adapted to deliver a maximum power not less than half the total power (Prr) needed for rapid reactivation of said hybrid engine with a minimum delay and in that each of the first and second electric powertrains is adapted to be capable of delivering to the hybrid engine in selective manner either normal reactivation power or starting power (Pdem), or else standby power (Pv), the standby power corresponding to the power needed for the hybrid engine standby mode in which no mechanical power is delivered, or else half standby power (Pv/2), or else half rapid reactivation power (Prr/2), the rapid reactivation power corresponding to the total power needed for rapid reactivation of the hybrid engine.
A method of forming bristles (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) comprising: a) forming fibroin particles (285, 385, 485, 585) by dissolving a degummed silk material in at least one solvent to form a fibroin solution, adding a coagulating salt to the fibroin solution, precipitating a fibroin precipitate from the fibroin solution to form a gel, dehydrating and drying the gel to form solid fibroin, pulverizing the solid fibroin by mechanical grinding into fine and non-fibrous fibroin particles (285, 385, 485, 585); b) mixing the fibroin particles (285, 385, 485, 585) into a polymer resin (280, 380, 480, 580) to form a mixture; and c) forming a plurality of bristles (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) from the mixture. a) forming fibroin particles (285, 385, 485, 585) by dissolving a degummed silk material in at least one solvent to form a fibroin solution, adding a coagulating salt to the fibroin solution, precipitating a fibroin precipitate from the fibroin solution to form a gel, dehydrating and drying the gel to form solid fibroin, pulverizing the solid fibroin by mechanical grinding into fine and non-fibrous fibroin particles (285, 385, 485, 585); b) mixing the fibroin particles (285, 385, 485, 585) into a polymer resin (280, 380, 480, 580) to form a mixture; and c) forming a plurality of bristles (200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800) from the mixture.
A reciprocating compressor having a linear motor comprising a stator and a linear displacer, the motor cooperating with a resonant spring that is driven by the linear displacer at one of the ends of the resonant spring with the opposite end of the resonant spring cooperating with mechanical actuation element, the compressor further comprising a system of control of stroke and operation at resonant frequency, the compressor being CHARACTERIZED in that said system comprises: a magnetic flux variation sensor cooperating with the resonant spring and said magnetic flux variation sensor comprised by a fixed part and a movable part, the movable part coupled to the end of the resonant spring opposite to the end of the resonant spring cooperating with the linear displacer, wherein the magnetic flux variation sensor is the sole means required to determine the displacement amplitude and the frequency of oscillation of the linear displacer of the linear motor. a magnetic flux variation sensor cooperating with the resonant spring and said magnetic flux variation sensor comprised by a fixed part and a movable part, the movable part coupled to the end of the resonant spring opposite to the end of the resonant spring cooperating with the linear displacer, wherein the magnetic flux variation sensor is the sole means required to determine the displacement amplitude and the frequency of oscillation of the linear displacer of the linear motor.
A control system for a wind turbine, wherein the control system is split into two subsystems, comprising: a first subsystem being a main controller arranged for calculating one or more predicted operational trajectories, the one or more predicted operational trajectories include a predicted control trajectory, where a trajectory comprises a time series of at least one variable; a second subsystem being a safety-certified safety controller arranged for receiving the one or more predicted operational trajectories and validating in accordance with at least one validation routine at least one of the predicted operational trajectories as a valid operational trajectory for a future time slot, to determine whether or not the operational trajectory is valid or invalid; wherein the main controller controls the wind turbine with the predicted control trajectory if the validation is valid, and wherein the safety controller controls the wind turbine with a safe-mode control trajectory if the validation is invalid. a first subsystem being a main controller arranged for calculating one or more predicted operational trajectories, the one or more predicted operational trajectories include a predicted control trajectory, where a trajectory comprises a time series of at least one variable; a second subsystem being a safety-certified safety controller arranged for receiving the one or more predicted operational trajectories and validating in accordance with at least one validation routine at least one of the predicted operational trajectories as a valid operational trajectory for a future time slot, to determine whether or not the operational trajectory is valid or invalid; wherein the main controller controls the wind turbine with the predicted control trajectory if the validation is valid, and wherein the safety controller controls the wind turbine with a safe-mode control trajectory if the validation is invalid.
A dispensing nozzle for assembly to a dispensing plunger for use in dispensing a product from a container, said dispensing nozzle comprising: a nozzle body defining an exit passageway; and an outlet member including an outlet opening, wherein said outlet member comprises a proximal end defining a centerline axis, characterized by: a weir which is positioned between said exit passageway and said outlet opening, wherein said weir is constructed and arranged with an upright, substantially vertical wall relative to said centerline axis, and the top edge of said vertical wall is below said centerline axis. a nozzle body defining an exit passageway; and an outlet member including an outlet opening, wherein said outlet member comprises a proximal end defining a centerline axis, characterized by: a weir which is positioned between said exit passageway and said outlet opening, wherein said weir is constructed and arranged with an upright, substantially vertical wall relative to said centerline axis, and the top edge of said vertical wall is below said centerline axis. a weir which is positioned between said exit passageway and said outlet opening, wherein said weir is constructed and arranged with an upright, substantially vertical wall relative to said centerline axis, and the top edge of said vertical wall is below said centerline axis.
A tire comprising a decorative member on a surface of a sidewall portion, wherein the decorative member comprises a ridge pair in which two ridges (6a, 6b) intersect each other a multiple number of times while bending, characterized in that the decorative member comprises a plurality of the ridge pairs, and distances between the ridge pairs adjacent to each other are non-uniform. wherein the decorative member comprises a ridge pair in which two ridges (6a, 6b) intersect each other a multiple number of times while bending, characterized in that the decorative member comprises a plurality of the ridge pairs, and distances between the ridge pairs adjacent to each other are non-uniform.
A hemodialysis machine comprising: a) means for priming a dialyzer with a known volume of priming fluid; b) means for initiating hemodialysis and/or ultrafiltration treatment of a patient under conditions whereby the known volume of priming fluid is initially infused into the patient, after which the patient's blood is dialyzed and/or ultrafiltered; c) means for determining the patient's diluted hemoglobin concentration at a predetermined time, said predetermined time chosen such that systemic hemodilution is caused by priming fluid infusion into the patient while minimizing hemodilution due to recirculated priming fluid; d) means for comparing the patient's hemoglobin concentration after hemodilution to the patient's pre-dialysis hemoglobin concentration; e) means for calculating the patient's pre-dialysis absolute blood volume. a) means for priming a dialyzer with a known volume of priming fluid; b) means for initiating hemodialysis and/or ultrafiltration treatment of a patient under conditions whereby the known volume of priming fluid is initially infused into the patient, after which the patient's blood is dialyzed and/or ultrafiltered; c) means for determining the patient's diluted hemoglobin concentration at a predetermined time, said predetermined time chosen such that systemic hemodilution is caused by priming fluid infusion into the patient while minimizing hemodilution due to recirculated priming fluid; d) means for comparing the patient's hemoglobin concentration after hemodilution to the patient's pre-dialysis hemoglobin concentration; e) means for calculating the patient's pre-dialysis absolute blood volume.
An induction coil for an induction heating appliance, in particular for an induction cooking hob, wherein: - the induction coil comprises at least one base plate and at least one winding arrangement, - the winding arrangement includes at least one portion of high winding concentration and at least one portion of low winding concentration, - the winding arrangement includes at least three coils, - the base plate is arranged above one or more winding arrangements, - the base plate includes at least one conductive portion and at least one non-conductive portion, - at least one conductive portion of the base plate is arranged above at least one portion of high winding concentration of the winding arrangement, - at least one non-conductive portion of the base plate is arranged above at least one portion of low winding concentration of the winding arrangement, - the conductive portion of the base plate is made by at least one conductive material, and - the non-conductive portion of the base plate is made by at least one non-conductive material and/or formed by at least one cut-out in the base plate. - the induction coil comprises at least one base plate and at least one winding arrangement, - the winding arrangement includes at least one portion of high winding concentration and at least one portion of low winding concentration, - the winding arrangement includes at least three coils, - the base plate is arranged above one or more winding arrangements, - the base plate includes at least one conductive portion and at least one non-conductive portion, - at least one conductive portion of the base plate is arranged above at least one portion of high winding concentration of the winding arrangement, - at least one non-conductive portion of the base plate is arranged above at least one portion of low winding concentration of the winding arrangement, - the conductive portion of the base plate is made by at least one conductive material, and - the non-conductive portion of the base plate is made by at least one non-conductive material and/or formed by at least one cut-out in the base plate.
A composition comprising a hydrogel or a composite material containing a hydrogel, and a plurality of liposomes dispersed throughout the bulk of said hydrogel, said hydrogel or said composite material being characterized by a shear storage modulus (G') of at least 2000 Pa at a temperature of 25 °C and a frequency of 1 Hz in the absence of said liposomes, the composition being characterized by a shear storage modulus (G') of at least 1000 Pa at a temperature of 25 °C and a frequency of 1 Hz, wherein: an average diameter of said liposomes is larger than 80 nm, said average diameter being a z-average determined by dynamic light scattering; and/or a degree of crosslinking of said hydrogel is higher than 0.2 molar percent, wherein said crosslinking comprises covalent crosslinking, and wherein a concentration of cholesterol in said liposomes is less than 40 molar percent relative to a total lipid amount of said liposome. an average diameter of said liposomes is larger than 80 nm, said average diameter being a z-average determined by dynamic light scattering; and/or a degree of crosslinking of said hydrogel is higher than 0.2 molar percent, wherein said crosslinking comprises covalent crosslinking, and wherein a concentration of cholesterol in said liposomes is less than 40 molar percent relative to a total lipid amount of said liposome.
A furniture system (400,500) that provides an electrical charging system for charging an electrical device, the furniture system comprising: a base comprising a base frame, the base providing a seating surface; a transverse member providing at least one of a backrest or armrest, the transverse member comprising a transverse member frame; a first cushioning material and a second cushioning material, the second cushioning material being mounted on the transverse member frame or the base frame; and an induction charger comprising an induction coil, the induction coil embedded between the first cushioning material and the second cushioning material so as to provide induction charging to an electrical device positioned adjacent to the first cushioning material, wherein the induction charger is hidden so as to not be seen by a user of the furniture system; wherein a charging surface (312-CS) is located adjacent to the induction charger such that the induction charger provides induction charging to the electrical device when the electrical device is positioned adjacent to the charging surface; wherein the charging surface is on a cover mounted over the first cushioning material, such that the cover is also mounted over the induction charger; and wherein a distance from the induction charger to the charging surface is a total distance of a first cushioning material thickness of the first cushioning material and a cover thickness of the cover. a base comprising a base frame, the base providing a seating surface; a transverse member providing at least one of a backrest or armrest, the transverse member comprising a transverse member frame; a first cushioning material and a second cushioning material, the second cushioning material being mounted on the transverse member frame or the base frame; and an induction charger comprising an induction coil, the induction coil embedded between the first cushioning material and the second cushioning material so as to provide induction charging to an electrical device positioned adjacent to the first cushioning material, wherein the induction charger is hidden so as to not be seen by a user of the furniture system; wherein a charging surface (312-CS) is located adjacent to the induction charger such that the induction charger provides induction charging to the electrical device when the electrical device is positioned adjacent to the charging surface; wherein the charging surface is on a cover mounted over the first cushioning material, such that the cover is also mounted over the induction charger; and wherein a distance from the induction charger to the charging surface is a total distance of a first cushioning material thickness of the first cushioning material and a cover thickness of the cover.
A dry food ingredient comprising: - a total amount of protein of at least 30% (w/w), - a combination of: - insoluble whey protein particles having a particle size in the range of 1-10 micron (referred to as type A particles) in an amount of at least 20% (w/w) relative to the total amount of protein, and - acid-gellable whey protein aggregates having a particle size in the range of 0.02-0.5 micron (referred to as type B particles) in an amount of at least 10% (w/w) relative to the total amount of protein, - optionally, carbohydrate, and - optionally, fat and wherein at least 90% of the protein is whey protein. - a total amount of protein of at least 30% (w/w), - a combination of: - insoluble whey protein particles having a particle size in the range of 1-10 micron (referred to as type A particles) in an amount of at least 20% (w/w) relative to the total amount of protein, and - acid-gellable whey protein aggregates having a particle size in the range of 0.02-0.5 micron (referred to as type B particles) in an amount of at least 10% (w/w) relative to the total amount of protein, - insoluble whey protein particles having a particle size in the range of 1-10 micron (referred to as type A particles) in an amount of at least 20% (w/w) relative to the total amount of protein, and - acid-gellable whey protein aggregates having a particle size in the range of 0.02-0.5 micron (referred to as type B particles) in an amount of at least 10% (w/w) relative to the total amount of protein, - optionally, carbohydrate, and - optionally, fat