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A method for modifying a liquid dispersion of fine particles, comprising a process for removing impurities in the liquid dispersion by supplying the liquid dispersion to a filtration membrane and filtering with a cross flow method, using a liquid dispersion modifying device comprising a removal unit using the filtration membrane, characterized in that: the liquid dispersion is a liquid dispersion of fine particles that contains fine particles, which are particles having a primary particle diameter of 1 μm or less, the amount of the impurities is represented by the conductivity of the liquid dispersion, the amount of impurities is decreased, from a first region in which the conductivity of the liquid dispersion decreases from an initial value at the start of treatment to 100 μS/cm, until a second region is reached in which the conductivity of the liquid dispersion is 100 μS/cm or less, by performing the filtration; in the second region the dispersibility of fine particles in the liquid dispersion is more dependent on changes in pH of the liquid dispersion than on changes in the amount of the impurities in the liquid dispersion; in the first region the amount of the impurities in the liquid dispersion is greater than in the second region; and in the second region, the dispersibility of the fine particles is controlled by adjusting the pH of the liquid dispersion of fine particles with a pH controlling agent. the liquid dispersion is a liquid dispersion of fine particles that contains fine particles, which are particles having a primary particle diameter of 1 μm or less, the amount of the impurities is represented by the conductivity of the liquid dispersion, the amount of impurities is decreased, from a first region in which the conductivity of the liquid dispersion decreases from an initial value at the start of treatment to 100 μS/cm, until a second region is reached in which the conductivity of the liquid dispersion is 100 μS/cm or less, by performing the filtration; in the second region the dispersibility of fine particles in the liquid dispersion is more dependent on changes in pH of the liquid dispersion than on changes in the amount of the impurities in the liquid dispersion; in the first region the amount of the impurities in the liquid dispersion is greater than in the second region; and in the second region, the dispersibility of the fine particles is controlled by adjusting the pH of the liquid dispersion of fine particles with a pH controlling agent.
An electrically powered medical device, comprising: a patient implantable element having a receiving cavity; and at least one contact assembly positioned in the receiving cavity, the contact assembly comprising: a housing having an annular shape with an inner surface defining at least in part an opening; and a contact disposed at least partially within the opening, the contact having: a first ring portion and a second ring portion, a plurality of leaf spring portions, wherein the plurality of leaf spring portions extend between the first ring portion and the second ring portion, and characterised in that the first ring portion and the second ring portion include circumferential openings (607a, 607b). a patient implantable element having a receiving cavity; and at least one contact assembly positioned in the receiving cavity, the contact assembly comprising: a housing having an annular shape with an inner surface defining at least in part an opening; and a contact disposed at least partially within the opening, the contact having: a first ring portion and a second ring portion, a plurality of leaf spring portions, wherein the plurality of leaf spring portions extend between the first ring portion and the second ring portion, and characterised in that the first ring portion and the second ring portion include circumferential openings (607a, 607b). a housing having an annular shape with an inner surface defining at least in part an opening; and a contact disposed at least partially within the opening, the contact having: a first ring portion and a second ring portion, a plurality of leaf spring portions, wherein the plurality of leaf spring portions extend between the first ring portion and the second ring portion, and characterised in that the first ring portion and the second ring portion include circumferential openings (607a, 607b). a first ring portion and a second ring portion, a plurality of leaf spring portions, wherein the plurality of leaf spring portions extend between the first ring portion and the second ring portion, and characterised in that the first ring portion and the second ring portion include circumferential openings (607a, 607b).
A tape, fibre or filament comprising a polyethylene composition which comprises a copolymer of ethylene and an α-olefin prepared by polymerization in the presence of a single site catalyst system, said copolymer having (i) a density in the range 0.930 - 0.950 g/cm 3, (ii) a melt index MI 2 (2.16 kg, 190°C) in the range 0.1 - 3.5 g/10 min, (iii) a melt elastic modulus G' (G" = 500 Pa) in the range 40 - 150, and (iv) a ratio of complex dynamic shear viscosities η*(0.1)/η* in the range 1.5 - 5.5, characterized in that said fibre, tape, filament or similar has a tenacity (N/tex), elongation at break (%) and melt index wherein δ log elongation / δ log tenacity ≥ M × melt index + C wherein M = - 0.43 and C=-1.2; whereas the parameter values are measured as defined in the description. (i) a density in the range 0.930 - 0.950 g/cm 3, (ii) a melt index MI 2 (2.16 kg, 190°C) in the range 0.1 - 3.5 g/10 min, (iii) a melt elastic modulus G' (G" = 500 Pa) in the range 40 - 150, and (iv) a ratio of complex dynamic shear viscosities η*(0.1)/η* in the range 1.5 - 5.5, characterized in that said fibre, tape, filament or similar has a tenacity (N/tex), elongation at break (%) and melt index wherein δ log elongation / δ log tenacity ≥ M × melt index + C wherein M = - 0.43 and C=-1.2; whereas the parameter values are measured as defined in the description.
A concentrated treatment composition for odor and bird control consisting of: a bird repelling composition which is methyl anthranilate, dimethyl anthranilate, ethyl anthranilate, diethyl anthranilate, and combinations thereof wherein the bird repelling composition is present in an amount from about 18 to about 22 weight percent of the total weight of the concentrated treatment composition; an optional fragrance-containing/odor control composition; and a glycol selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and combinations thereof. a bird repelling composition which is methyl anthranilate, dimethyl anthranilate, ethyl anthranilate, diethyl anthranilate, and combinations thereof wherein the bird repelling composition is present in an amount from about 18 to about 22 weight percent of the total weight of the concentrated treatment composition; an optional fragrance-containing/odor control composition; and a glycol selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol, ethylene glycol and combinations thereof.
A liquid chromatography system configured for combining fluids at low pressure, comprising: a pumping system having a pump and a fluidic inlet port through which fluid is introduced to the pump; and a fluid proportioning unit in fluidic communication with the fluidic inlet port of the pumping system to deliver thereto a fluid stream comprised of multiple different fluids, the fluid proportioning unit including a manifold comprising an outlet port fluidically connected to the fluidic inlet port of the pumping system; characterized in that the manifold further comprises a pipe-shaped portion having the outlet port at one end and an internal outlet conduit providing an internal fluidic passageway to the outlet port; a main body (210, 216) having an outer diameter with a plurality of inlet ports for receiving microfluidic tubing, each inlet port including an inlet conduit that provides an internal fluidic passageway into the outlet conduit, each of the plurality of inlet conduits lying in a same horizontal plane as every other of the plurality of inlet conduits such that the manifold is configured to moderate cross-flow of fluids between inlet ports when delivering the fluids to the outlet conduit; and a manifold mounting apparatus holding the manifold in an orientation wherein each of the inlet ports of the manifold is in a substantially horizontal plane. a pumping system having a pump and a fluidic inlet port through which fluid is introduced to the pump; and a fluid proportioning unit in fluidic communication with the fluidic inlet port of the pumping system to deliver thereto a fluid stream comprised of multiple different fluids, the fluid proportioning unit including a manifold comprising an outlet port fluidically connected to the fluidic inlet port of the pumping system; characterized in that the manifold further comprises a pipe-shaped portion having the outlet port at one end and an internal outlet conduit providing an internal fluidic passageway to the outlet port; a main body (210, 216) having an outer diameter with a plurality of inlet ports for receiving microfluidic tubing, each inlet port including an inlet conduit that provides an internal fluidic passageway into the outlet conduit, each of the plurality of inlet conduits lying in a same horizontal plane as every other of the plurality of inlet conduits such that the manifold is configured to moderate cross-flow of fluids between inlet ports when delivering the fluids to the outlet conduit; and a manifold mounting apparatus holding the manifold in an orientation wherein each of the inlet ports of the manifold is in a substantially horizontal plane.
A method for preparing meat-based foodstuffs having a meat flesh content equal to or higher than 95% without addition of salt, fat or additional binder, characterized in that said method comprises the following successive steps: • step 1: a first vacuum cooking heat treatment, in a packaging in a moisture saturated atmosphere, is applied to said foodstuffs, • step 1.1: the foodstuffs having undergone the first vacuum cooking heat treatment are split to form elements having a size of less than two millimetres, in a pasty state • step 2: the foodstuffs in the pasty state are repackaged in different receptacles of a container, packaged individually, in a partial or total vacuum, in order to undergo a second pasteurization heat treatment in a moisture saturated atmosphere, • step 3: the foodstuffs having undergone the second pasteurization heat treatment in individual portions are rapidly cooled and frozen to -18°C in the individual receptacles of the container. • step 1: a first vacuum cooking heat treatment, in a packaging in a moisture saturated atmosphere, is applied to said foodstuffs, • step 1.1: the foodstuffs having undergone the first vacuum cooking heat treatment are split to form elements having a size of less than two millimetres, in a pasty state • step 2: the foodstuffs in the pasty state are repackaged in different receptacles of a container, packaged individually, in a partial or total vacuum, in order to undergo a second pasteurization heat treatment in a moisture saturated atmosphere, • step 3: the foodstuffs having undergone the second pasteurization heat treatment in individual portions are rapidly cooled and frozen to -18°C in the individual receptacles of the container.
A communication link adjustment method, performed by an electronic device, comprising: acquiring (201, 301, 401, 501) interference information of a communication link under a multi-connection scenario; determining, according to the interference information, whether an isolation degree value between the communication link and a current interfering link exceeds a range defined by a preset isolation degree threshold; and in a case where the isolation degree value of the communication link exceeds the range defined by the preset isolation degree threshold, adaptively adjusting (203, 305, 407) the communication link according to the isolation degree value and an isolation degree adjustment mapping table until the isolation degree value meets a requirement for a wireless performance index, wherein the isolation degree adjustment mapping table comprises a mapping relationship between isolation degree values and path parameters; wherein the isolation degree value comprises a transmission isolation degree value and a radiation isolation degree value; the transmission isolation degree value refers to, for transmission paths, an isolation degree value between two or more transmission paths; the radiation isolation degree value refers to an isolation degree value generated by the transmission of signals between different transmitting antennae or receiving antennae; adjusting (203, 305, 407) the communication link comprises: switching a transmission path and/or switching a radiation path. acquiring (201, 301, 401, 501) interference information of a communication link under a multi-connection scenario; determining, according to the interference information, whether an isolation degree value between the communication link and a current interfering link exceeds a range defined by a preset isolation degree threshold; and in a case where the isolation degree value of the communication link exceeds the range defined by the preset isolation degree threshold, adaptively adjusting (203, 305, 407) the communication link according to the isolation degree value and an isolation degree adjustment mapping table until the isolation degree value meets a requirement for a wireless performance index, wherein the isolation degree adjustment mapping table comprises a mapping relationship between isolation degree values and path parameters; wherein the isolation degree value comprises a transmission isolation degree value and a radiation isolation degree value; the transmission isolation degree value refers to, for transmission paths, an isolation degree value between two or more transmission paths; the radiation isolation degree value refers to an isolation degree value generated by the transmission of signals between different transmitting antennae or receiving antennae; adjusting (203, 305, 407) the communication link comprises: switching a transmission path and/or switching a radiation path.
An airfoil for a gas turbine engine comprising: an airfoil section extending in a spanwise direction, extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge in a chordwise direction, and extending in a thickness direction between a pressure side and a suction side; wherein the airfoil section includes a main body and a first skin, the main body includes a plurality of ribs defining a plurality of internal channels, the first skin is attached to the main body to enclose the plurality of internal channels such that the main body and the first skin cooperate to define the pressure and suction sides, characterised by a damper including at least one layer of damping material sandwiched between the first skin and the plurality of ribs, wherein the at least one layer of damping material comprises viscoelastic material; wherein the damper includes a carrier that spans across and is attached to the plurality of ribs such that the carrier is interposed between the plurality of ribs and the first skin; and wherein the at least one layer of damping material is attached to surfaces of the carrier. an airfoil section extending in a spanwise direction, extending between a leading edge and a trailing edge in a chordwise direction, and extending in a thickness direction between a pressure side and a suction side; wherein the airfoil section includes a main body and a first skin, the main body includes a plurality of ribs defining a plurality of internal channels, the first skin is attached to the main body to enclose the plurality of internal channels such that the main body and the first skin cooperate to define the pressure and suction sides, characterised by a damper including at least one layer of damping material sandwiched between the first skin and the plurality of ribs, wherein the at least one layer of damping material comprises viscoelastic material; wherein the damper includes a carrier that spans across and is attached to the plurality of ribs such that the carrier is interposed between the plurality of ribs and the first skin; and wherein the at least one layer of damping material is attached to surfaces of the carrier.
An apparatus to be applied to a human body to effect neuromodulation treatment, comprising: a controller programmed to transmit one or more pulse waveforms (30; 80) having a spike and a primary phase following the spike, wherein the spike has a first amplitude of up to 100 V and a first duration time of between 1-5 μs, wherein the primary phase has a second amplitude and a second duration time, and wherein the first amplitude is greater than the second amplitude and the first duration time is less than the second duration time such that the spike has an intensity, as perceived by the human body, which is greater than an average intensity, as perceived by the human body, of the primary phase. a controller programmed to transmit one or more pulse waveforms (30; 80) having a spike and a primary phase following the spike, wherein the spike has a first amplitude of up to 100 V and a first duration time of between 1-5 μs, wherein the primary phase has a second amplitude and a second duration time, and wherein the first amplitude is greater than the second amplitude and the first duration time is less than the second duration time such that the spike has an intensity, as perceived by the human body, which is greater than an average intensity, as perceived by the human body, of the primary phase.
A method for producing a pressing tool provided for producing a workpiece, which pressing tool has a pressing surface having a structure of protrusions and recesses, comprising the following method steps: a) applying a mask for covering regions, b) applying a metal layer to the regions not covered by the mask with the addition of mineral particles, and c) repeating steps a) and b) until the pressing surface with the structure of the protrusions and recesses is formed by repeated, layered application of masks and metal layers with the addition of mineral particles, wherein the pressing surface has regions of different degrees of gloss, and wherein the metal of at least two metal layers is different, in order to obtain the regions of different degrees of gloss. a) applying a mask for covering regions, b) applying a metal layer to the regions not covered by the mask with the addition of mineral particles, and c) repeating steps a) and b) until the pressing surface with the structure of the protrusions and recesses is formed by repeated, layered application of masks and metal layers with the addition of mineral particles, wherein the pressing surface has regions of different degrees of gloss, and wherein the metal of at least two metal layers is different, in order to obtain the regions of different degrees of gloss.
A method for controlling at least one actuator, the at least one actuator being connected via a wired network to a wired control unit configured to emit control, or setting, or wake-up signals intended for the at least one actuator, the at least one actuator comprising a first wired communication module, the first wired communication module being configured to communicate with the wired control unit via the wired network, the at least one actuator comprising a second wireless communication module (3"), the second communication module (3") being configured to be active or inactive, and a switch, connected to the second communication module (3"), the method comprising the following steps implemented by the actuator: - if the second communication module (3") is inactive, activation of the second communication module (3") triggered by the reception of a wake-up signal emitted following an action (EC101bis, EC801) on the switch or on the wired control unit or on another element of the wired communication network, such as a configuration tool, provided with a network interface for its connection to the communication network and connected to the wired communication network, - emission by the actuator of an activity signal; - reception by the second communication module (3") of a connection signal received from a third communication module of a mobile terminal; - establishment (EC104bis) of a wireless connection with the mobile terminal; - reception of a signal for setting the at least one actuator originating from the mobile terminal. - if the second communication module (3") is inactive, activation of the second communication module (3") triggered by the reception of a wake-up signal emitted following an action (EC101bis, EC801) on the switch or on the wired control unit or on another element of the wired communication network, such as a configuration tool, provided with a network interface for its connection to the communication network and connected to the wired communication network, - emission by the actuator of an activity signal; - reception by the second communication module (3") of a connection signal received from a third communication module of a mobile terminal; - establishment (EC104bis) of a wireless connection with the mobile terminal; - reception of a signal for setting the at least one actuator originating from the mobile terminal.
Foot portion (27, 28) for a lightweight aircraft passenger seat assembly, wherein the foot portion (27, 28) is configured to couple a supporting portion (2, 3) of a lightweight aircraft passenger seat assembly with an aircraft structure, preferably to a rail provided at an aircraft floor, wherein the foot portion (27, 28) forms a rotary joint, characterized in that the foot portion comprises: a barrel nut received in a cavity of a housing of the foot portion in a rotatable fashion and connected to a bolt securable to an aircraft structure, wherein the rotation of the barrel nut is blocked in a predetermined angular position relative to the housing by means of at least one shear plate acting as blocking element, wherein the at least one shear plate fails upon application of an excessive force beyond the predetermined load level, so as to allow the barrel nut to rotate relative to the housing.
A method for facilitating handover, the method comprising the steps of: receiving, by a source access point, a message from a mobile node for notifying the mobile node's anchor node of a handover from the source access point to a target access point, the message utilizing a shared secret key; storing, at the source access point, the message; determining by the source access point that the mobile node is handing over from the source access point to the target access point; and transmitting by the source access point the message on behalf of the mobile node to the mobile node's anchor node, in response to determining that the mobile node is handing over, without input from the mobile node; causing the anchor node to route the mobile node's traffic to the target access point; wherein the shared secret key is used by the anchor node at least for authenticating messages that map the mobile node's address to a current point of presence. receiving, by a source access point, a message from a mobile node for notifying the mobile node's anchor node of a handover from the source access point to a target access point, the message utilizing a shared secret key; storing, at the source access point, the message; determining by the source access point that the mobile node is handing over from the source access point to the target access point; and transmitting by the source access point the message on behalf of the mobile node to the mobile node's anchor node, in response to determining that the mobile node is handing over, without input from the mobile node; causing the anchor node to route the mobile node's traffic to the target access point; wherein the shared secret key is used by the anchor node at least for authenticating messages that map the mobile node's address to a current point of presence.