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A cup sealing apparatus comprising: a shaft having an alignment cone at one end thereof, the alignment cone having a modified cone taper surface centered about a longitudinal axis; a heating element including a heating surface and an opposite axial surface, the heating element operable to adhere a seal to a cup presented to the heating surface; an alignment plate fixed to the heating element spaced from the opposite axial surface, the alignment plate having a profile corresponding with the modified cone taper surface of the alignment cone such that the profile and the modified cone taper surface form a non-circular interface between the alignment cone and the alignment plate; and a spring biasing the profile of the alignment plate into engagement with the modified cone taper surface of the alignment cone, the spring being deflectable to release the alignment plate from the alignment cone, wherein when the alignment plate is biased by the spring into engagement with the alignment cone, the alignment plate and the heating element are coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis and set in a prescribed rotational orientation, and wherein, with deflection of the spring, the alignment plate and the heating element are free to deviate from the prescribed rotational orientation and out of coaxial alignment to match a cup axis of the cup presented to the heating surface. a shaft having an alignment cone at one end thereof, the alignment cone having a modified cone taper surface centered about a longitudinal axis; a heating element including a heating surface and an opposite axial surface, the heating element operable to adhere a seal to a cup presented to the heating surface; an alignment plate fixed to the heating element spaced from the opposite axial surface, the alignment plate having a profile corresponding with the modified cone taper surface of the alignment cone such that the profile and the modified cone taper surface form a non-circular interface between the alignment cone and the alignment plate; and a spring biasing the profile of the alignment plate into engagement with the modified cone taper surface of the alignment cone, the spring being deflectable to release the alignment plate from the alignment cone, wherein when the alignment plate is biased by the spring into engagement with the alignment cone, the alignment plate and the heating element are coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis and set in a prescribed rotational orientation, and wherein, with deflection of the spring, the alignment plate and the heating element are free to deviate from the prescribed rotational orientation and out of coaxial alignment to match a cup axis of the cup presented to the heating surface.
An arrangement for positioning in and/or on an implant, the arrangement comprising an abutment post and a conical cap (4, 4') which can be connected to this abutment post, wherein the abutment post has a conically running section, the conically running outer surface of which is configured to be complementary to a conically running inner surface of a conically running recess of the conical cap (4, 4') in such a manner that the conical cap (4, 4') can be placed on the section and receives this section at least in some areas, wherein the inner surface of the conical cap (4, 4') and the outer surface of the abutment post are inclined relative to one another in such a manner that the conical cap (4, 4') can be connected to the abutment post by a friction locking between the inner surface and the outer surface, in a tension-resistant and/or captive and/or safe-to-chew manner, wherein the conicity of the section differs from the conicity of the recess and wherein a first anti-twisting device is provided on the abutment post and a second anti-twisting device is provided in the conical cap (4, 4') to avoid the cap (4, 4') twisting or rotating relative to the abutment post, wherein the first anti-twisting device is configured, at least in sections, as a multi-sided or polygonal prism, wherein the prism rests on the upper base area of the section, which is configured as a truncated cone, characterized in that the conical cap (4, 4') has only one opening, namely for receiving the abutment post.
A light sensor system including: a housing; a primary mirror with a reflective side facing in a first direction (D 1) to receive a primary light along a central axis of the primary mirror from a target object, wherein the primary mirror is disposed within the housing; a plurality of light reflectors (46, 70-80), at least one of the plurality of light reflectors arranged to receive the primary light directly from the primary mirror, wherein each of the plurality of light reflectors is arranged in a path of the primary light such that each of the plurality of light reflectors receives and reflects the primary light; an inertial sensor mount that is fixed to the primary mirror; and a collimated reference light source having an output directed along the first direction, the reference light source attached to the inertial sensor mount, whereby the reference light source moves due to vibration of the primary mirror, and movable with the inertial sensor mount such that, when the inertial sensor mount moves, the output of the reference light source moves with the inertial sensor mount, and, when the primary mirror moves, the output of the reference light source moves with the primary mirror. a housing; a primary mirror with a reflective side facing in a first direction (D 1) to receive a primary light along a central axis of the primary mirror from a target object, wherein the primary mirror is disposed within the housing; a plurality of light reflectors (46, 70-80), at least one of the plurality of light reflectors arranged to receive the primary light directly from the primary mirror, wherein each of the plurality of light reflectors is arranged in a path of the primary light such that each of the plurality of light reflectors receives and reflects the primary light; an inertial sensor mount that is fixed to the primary mirror; and a collimated reference light source having an output directed along the first direction, the reference light source attached to the inertial sensor mount, whereby the reference light source moves due to vibration of the primary mirror, and movable with the inertial sensor mount such that, when the inertial sensor mount moves, the output of the reference light source moves with the inertial sensor mount, and, when the primary mirror moves, the output of the reference light source moves with the primary mirror.
A catheter device comprising: a micro-fabricated elongated outer member having a proximal end, a distal end and a plurality of fenestrations formed in at least a distal portion of the outer member, the plurality of fenestrations defining a plurality of axially extending resultant beams and a plurality of circumferentially extending rings, wherein said elongated outer member has an outer surface and an interior surface forming a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the fenestrations extending to the lumen, and wherein said catheter device further comprises an elastomer matrix disposed within the plurality of fenestrations to form the lumen extending along the distal portion, the elastomer matrix having a lower elastic modulus than the elongated outer member, wherein the micro-fabricated elongated outer member has an outer diameter at its distal end that is larger than an outer diameter at its proximal end. a micro-fabricated elongated outer member having a proximal end, a distal end and a plurality of fenestrations formed in at least a distal portion of the outer member, the plurality of fenestrations defining a plurality of axially extending resultant beams and a plurality of circumferentially extending rings, wherein said elongated outer member has an outer surface and an interior surface forming a lumen extending from the proximal end to the distal end, the fenestrations extending to the lumen, and wherein said catheter device further comprises an elastomer matrix disposed within the plurality of fenestrations to form the lumen extending along the distal portion, the elastomer matrix having a lower elastic modulus than the elongated outer member, wherein the micro-fabricated elongated outer member has an outer diameter at its distal end that is larger than an outer diameter at its proximal end.
A method for controlling a wind turbine in response to a rotor stop signal, the wind turbine comprises a rotor with at one or more pitch adjustable rotor blades; wherein the method comprises the steps: prior to receipt of the rotor stop signal, generate a stored pitch angle signal by storing pitch angle signals for each of the pitch adjustable rotor blades for a period immediately prior to the rotor stop signal is obtained for at least a fraction of a rotor revolution between 0.5 and 1.5 revolution; either prior to receipt of the rotor stop signal, or upon receipt of the rotor stop signal, determine at least one periodic component of the stored signal; upon receipt of the rotor stop signal, control the pitch adjustable rotor blades towards a feathering position using a pitch control signal containing the at least one periodic component. prior to receipt of the rotor stop signal, generate a stored pitch angle signal by storing pitch angle signals for each of the pitch adjustable rotor blades for a period immediately prior to the rotor stop signal is obtained for at least a fraction of a rotor revolution between 0.5 and 1.5 revolution; either prior to receipt of the rotor stop signal, or upon receipt of the rotor stop signal, determine at least one periodic component of the stored signal; upon receipt of the rotor stop signal, control the pitch adjustable rotor blades towards a feathering position using a pitch control signal containing the at least one periodic component.
Apparatus for the preparation of aerated drinks, comprising: an aerator stage comprising: a removable aerator bottle defining a chamber for receiving a liquid to be aerated; an aerator bottle interface operative to engage the removable aerator bottle and seal the chamber thereof; a gas inlet line operative to fluidly connect a gas source to the aerator bottle interface; and a gas supply mechanism for controlling supply of gas from the gas source to the aerator bottle interface via the gas inlet line; an aerated liquid dispenser outlet; a liquid outlet line operative to fluidly connect the aerator bottle interface to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet to allow aerated liquid to flow from the chamber of the removable aerator bottle to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet; and a liquid flow controller for controlling discharge of aerated liquid from the removable aerator bottle to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet via the liquid outlet line; characterised in that: the apparatus further comprises a flavouring liquid dispenser comprising a flavouring liquid dispenser outlet; and in that the flavouring liquid dispenser comprises a flavour dispenser mechanism that is activated by gas pressure from the removable aerator bottle. an aerator stage comprising: a removable aerator bottle defining a chamber for receiving a liquid to be aerated; an aerator bottle interface operative to engage the removable aerator bottle and seal the chamber thereof; a gas inlet line operative to fluidly connect a gas source to the aerator bottle interface; and a gas supply mechanism for controlling supply of gas from the gas source to the aerator bottle interface via the gas inlet line; a removable aerator bottle defining a chamber for receiving a liquid to be aerated; an aerator bottle interface operative to engage the removable aerator bottle and seal the chamber thereof; a gas inlet line operative to fluidly connect a gas source to the aerator bottle interface; and a gas supply mechanism for controlling supply of gas from the gas source to the aerator bottle interface via the gas inlet line; an aerated liquid dispenser outlet; a liquid outlet line operative to fluidly connect the aerator bottle interface to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet to allow aerated liquid to flow from the chamber of the removable aerator bottle to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet; and a liquid flow controller for controlling discharge of aerated liquid from the removable aerator bottle to the aerated liquid dispenser outlet via the liquid outlet line; characterised in that: the apparatus further comprises a flavouring liquid dispenser comprising a flavouring liquid dispenser outlet; and in that the flavouring liquid dispenser comprises a flavour dispenser mechanism that is activated by gas pressure from the removable aerator bottle. the apparatus further comprises a flavouring liquid dispenser comprising a flavouring liquid dispenser outlet; and in that the flavouring liquid dispenser comprises a flavour dispenser mechanism that is activated by gas pressure from the removable aerator bottle.
A control apparatus for a vehicle provided with an electrical system having a battery (510, 520) storing electric power supplied from an external power supply through a charging cable, said control apparatus comprising: a first control unit that receives an input of a connector signal indicating that said charging cable is connected to the vehicle when said charging cable is connected to the vehicle; said control apparatus being characterized by comprising a second control unit that has an operating frequency higher than an operating frequency of said first control unit and receives an input of said connector signal when said charging cable is connected to the vehicle, wherein said first control unit activates said second control unit when said connector signal is input, and said second control unit controls, in an activated state, said electrical system to charge said battery (510, 520), and controls said electrical system to stop charging said battery (510, 520) when the input of said connector signal is stopped. a first control unit that receives an input of a connector signal indicating that said charging cable is connected to the vehicle when said charging cable is connected to the vehicle; said control apparatus being characterized by comprising a second control unit that has an operating frequency higher than an operating frequency of said first control unit and receives an input of said connector signal when said charging cable is connected to the vehicle, wherein said first control unit activates said second control unit when said connector signal is input, and said second control unit controls, in an activated state, said electrical system to charge said battery (510, 520), and controls said electrical system to stop charging said battery (510, 520) when the input of said connector signal is stopped.
Compound having the structure of general formula or pharmaceutically acceptable salts thereof Wherein X at each occurrence is independently selected from N or CH; Z at each occurrence is independently selected from N or CH; n is selected from 0,1. A is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, C 1-4 alkyl, CF 3, CN, CON(R 1) 2, OC 1-4 alkyl Ring B is selected from following ring systems, each of which can be substituted X at each occurrence is independently selected from N or CH; Z at each occurrence is independently selected from N or CH; n is selected from 0,1. A is independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, C 1-4 alkyl, CF 3, CN, CON(R 1) 2, OC 1-4 alkyl Ring B is selected from following ring systems, each of which can be substituted
An antimicrobial kit, comprising: A first container with an antimicrobial lipid selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol, a fatty ether of a polyhydric alcohol, or alkoxylated derivatives thereof; the antimicrobial lipid being present in a concentration higher than any other individual component; A surfactant; and A second container comprising an enhancer; wherein the enhancer is selected from the group consisting of an alpha-hydroxy acid, a beta-hydroxy acid, other carboxylic acids, a chelating agent other than a carboxylic acid, a phenolic compound, or (C1-C10) monohydroxy alcohol, bacteriocins, antimicrobial enzymes, iron-binding proteins and derivatives thereof, siderophores, sugars, sugar alcohols and combinations thereof. A first container with an antimicrobial lipid selected from the group consisting of a fatty acid ester of a polyhydric alcohol, a fatty ether of a polyhydric alcohol, or alkoxylated derivatives thereof; the antimicrobial lipid being present in a concentration higher than any other individual component; A surfactant; and A second container comprising an enhancer; wherein the enhancer is selected from the group consisting of an alpha-hydroxy acid, a beta-hydroxy acid, other carboxylic acids, a chelating agent other than a carboxylic acid, a phenolic compound, or (C1-C10) monohydroxy alcohol, bacteriocins, antimicrobial enzymes, iron-binding proteins and derivatives thereof, siderophores, sugars, sugar alcohols and combinations thereof.
Method for establishing a wear state of a cutting nozzle of a laser processing machine, wherein the wear state of the cutting nozzle is established by the following method steps: a) illuminating the cutting nozzle using an illumination device (13; 19; 23), b) recording the illuminated cutting nozzle using a camera device, c) establishing the wear state of the cutting nozzle by evaluating the camera exposure recorded, characterized in that in order to detect the three-dimensional cutting nozzle shape, the illumination device (13; 19; 23) and the camera device are arranged relative to each other in such a manner that the wear state is established using information relating to the depth profile of the cutting nozzle shape which is obtained by means of three-dimensional evaluation of the camera exposure, and that in order to detect the three-dimensional cutting nozzle shape, the cutting nozzle is illuminated by the illumination device with structured light, in particular using a light-section method. a) illuminating the cutting nozzle using an illumination device (13; 19; 23), b) recording the illuminated cutting nozzle using a camera device, c) establishing the wear state of the cutting nozzle by evaluating the camera exposure recorded,
A neurophysiological monitoring system, comprising: at least one surgical instrument including at least one magnetometer; at least one control unit having one or more processors coupled to one or more memories and configured to receive magnetic field data generated by the at least one magnetometer, the one or more memories being non-transitory memory; and, processor executable code stored on the one or more memories of the at least one control unit that when executed by the one or more processors causes the one or more processors to: provide stimulation to a nerve at a known stimulation time; receive magnetic field data from the at least one magnetometer indicative of a response to stimulation of the nerve at a receive time; generate an interpretation of the magnetic field data based upon the receive time along with the stimulation time; and, output information indicative of the interpretation, wherein the at least one surgical instrument comprises a surgical access component in the form of a dilator or retractor including the at least one magnetometer configured to generate magnetic field data for determining the presence and/or proximity of nerves during introduction of the surgical access instrument into a body part while simultaneously creating and/or enlarging one or more surgical corridors. at least one surgical instrument including at least one magnetometer; at least one control unit having one or more processors coupled to one or more memories and configured to receive magnetic field data generated by the at least one magnetometer, the one or more memories being non-transitory memory; and, processor executable code stored on the one or more memories of the at least one control unit that when executed by the one or more processors causes the one or more processors to: provide stimulation to a nerve at a known stimulation time; receive magnetic field data from the at least one magnetometer indicative of a response to stimulation of the nerve at a receive time; generate an interpretation of the magnetic field data based upon the receive time along with the stimulation time; and, output information indicative of the interpretation, provide stimulation to a nerve at a known stimulation time; receive magnetic field data from the at least one magnetometer indicative of a response to stimulation of the nerve at a receive time; generate an interpretation of the magnetic field data based upon the receive time along with the stimulation time; and, output information indicative of the interpretation, wherein the at least one surgical instrument comprises a surgical access component in the form of a dilator or retractor including the at least one magnetometer configured to generate magnetic field data for determining the presence and/or proximity of nerves during introduction of the surgical access instrument into a body part while simultaneously creating and/or enlarging one or more surgical corridors.
A clamping clip made of a clamping band the two end portions ( 11, 12) of which overlap one another in the closed condition of the clamping clip, wherein a tensioning hook ( 15, 18) is arranged on either band portion ( 11, 12) and the tensioning hook arranged on the inner band portion has an inclined surface facing outwards to the outer band portion as a ramp for the end part of the outer band portion, characterised in that each tensioning hook ( 15, 18) has a plurality of, preferably three, projections ( 38, 39) each facing away from the respective other tensioning hook.
An apparatus comprising: a housing having a distal end and a proximal end; a motor disposed in the housing; a driveshaft extending outward from the distal end of the housing in a direction away from the proximal end, the drive shaft coupled to an intraosseous device configured to provide access to an interior portion of a bone; a gearbox coupled to the motor and to the driveshaft such that activation of the motor will cause rotation of the driveshaft; a battery configured to power the motor; characterised in that the gearbox is slidably disposed in the housing and configured such that, upon application of a threshold force on the driveshaft via the intraosseous device in the direction of the proximal end of the housing, the driveshaft and gearbox will slide toward the proximal end of the housing and thereby close an electrical circuit between the motor and the battery. a housing having a distal end and a proximal end; a motor disposed in the housing; a driveshaft extending outward from the distal end of the housing in a direction away from the proximal end, the drive shaft coupled to an intraosseous device configured to provide access to an interior portion of a bone; a gearbox coupled to the motor and to the driveshaft such that activation of the motor will cause rotation of the driveshaft; a battery configured to power the motor; characterised in that the gearbox is slidably disposed in the housing and configured such that, upon application of a threshold force on the driveshaft via the intraosseous device in the direction of the proximal end of the housing, the driveshaft and gearbox will slide toward the proximal end of the housing and thereby close an electrical circuit between the motor and the battery.