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A method for the anti-corrosion treatment of a series of metal components, the series comprising components that have, at least in part, iron surfaces, in which method the metal components of the series successively undergo the following wet-chemical treatment steps: activation by being brought into contact with an alkaline aqueous dispersion that has a D50 value of less than 3 μm and the inorganic particulate constituent of which comprises phosphates, the entirety of these phosphates being composed at least in part of hopeite, phosphophyllite, scholzite and/or hureaulite; zinc phosphating by being brought into contact with an acidic aqueous composition containing (a) 5-50 g/l of phosphate ions, (b) 0.3-3 g/l of zinc ions, (c) at least 15 mmol/kg of aluminum ions in dissolved form, and (d) at least one source of fluoride ions, characterized in that the concentration of phosphates in the form of particulate phosphate in mmol/kg, calculated as PO 4 in the alkaline aqueous dispersion, is greater than seven hundredths of the following term in mmol/kg: AI 2 3 AI + F ⋅ 1 + 10 3.12 − pH [Al]: concentration of aluminum ions in dissolved form in mmol/kg: concentration of free fluoride in mmol/kg pH: pH of the acidic aqueous composition of the zinc phosphating activation by being brought into contact with an alkaline aqueous dispersion that has a D50 value of less than 3 μm and the inorganic particulate constituent of which comprises phosphates, the entirety of these phosphates being composed at least in part of hopeite, phosphophyllite, scholzite and/or hureaulite; zinc phosphating by being brought into contact with an acidic aqueous composition containing (a) 5-50 g/l of phosphate ions, (b) 0.3-3 g/l of zinc ions, (c) at least 15 mmol/kg of aluminum ions in dissolved form, and (d) at least one source of fluoride ions, characterized in that the concentration of phosphates in the form of particulate phosphate in mmol/kg, calculated as PO 4 in the alkaline aqueous dispersion, is greater than seven hundredths of the following term in mmol/kg: AI 2 3 AI + F ⋅ 1 + 10 3.12 − pH [Al]: concentration of aluminum ions in dissolved form in mmol/kg: concentration of free fluoride in mmol/kg pH: pH of the acidic aqueous composition of the zinc phosphating (a) 5-50 g/l of phosphate ions, (b) 0.3-3 g/l of zinc ions, (c) at least 15 mmol/kg of aluminum ions in dissolved form, and (d) at least one source of fluoride ions, [Al]: concentration of aluminum ions in dissolved form in mmol/kg: concentration of free fluoride in mmol/kg pH: pH of the acidic aqueous composition of the zinc phosphating
A method of monitoring an area by a monitoring camera, comprising the steps of defining a protected zone within the monitored area, detecting a suspicious object (9a, 9b) as an object present both inside and outside the protected zone, determining a key position of the suspicious object, determining if the key position is inside or outside the protected zone, and if the key position is outside the protected zone, triggering a first action, characterized in that the key position of the suspicious object is a position where it is likely that the main part of the body of the object is located or where the object is standing, and wherein the step of defining the protected zone comprises defining a three dimensional protected volume, and the step of determining if the key position is inside or outside the protected zone comprises determining if the key position is inside or outside a two dimensional projection of the protected volume.
A sheet printer comprising a sheet conveyor assembly for transporting a sheet in a transport direction along a print station for printing an image on said sheet, the sheet conveyor assembly comprising: - an upstream and a downstream sheet conveyor (33A, 33B) adjacent to one another in a transport direction of a sheet on said conveyors (33A, 33B) to define a transfer region wherein a sheet is transferred between said conveyors (33A, 33B), - an air knife assembly positioned at the transfer region for emitting an air current (74, 76) to control the landing of an edge of said sheet on the downstream conveyor, characterized in that the air knife assembly comprises an elongated air knife (71, 72) which extends longitudinally in said transport direction, wherein the air knife assembly is configured for emitting an air curtain (74, 76) at a small angle with respect to a central plane extending in the transport direction and perpendicular to a sheet support plane of the downstream conveyor, so that said air curtain (74, 76) and air currents (75, 77) resulting from it flow substantially only perpendicular to said transport direction. - an upstream and a downstream sheet conveyor (33A, 33B) adjacent to one another in a transport direction of a sheet on said conveyors (33A, 33B) to define a transfer region wherein a sheet is transferred between said conveyors (33A, 33B), - an air knife assembly positioned at the transfer region for emitting an air current (74, 76) to control the landing of an edge of said sheet on the downstream conveyor,
A solid ink delivery system for a solid ink printer, said solid ink delivery system for delivering a solid ink stick to a melting station for melting the stick, said delivery system comprising: a chute having a first end and a second end, the chute having a solid ink stick insertion opening at the first end of the chute and the chute being arcuate over at least a portion of the chute between the first end and the second end; a melting station positioned proximate the second end of the chute adapted to melt at least a portion of a solid ink stick exiting the second end of the chute; and an endless belt mounted along a length of the chute between the first end and the second end of the chute, the endless belt being configured to engage at least one solid ink stick within the chute and to transport the solid ink stick along a portion of the chute. a chute having a first end and a second end, the chute having a solid ink stick insertion opening at the first end of the chute and the chute being arcuate over at least a portion of the chute between the first end and the second end; a melting station positioned proximate the second end of the chute adapted to melt at least a portion of a solid ink stick exiting the second end of the chute; and an endless belt mounted along a length of the chute between the first end and the second end of the chute, the endless belt being configured to engage at least one solid ink stick within the chute and to transport the solid ink stick along a portion of the chute.
A communication system, comprising: at least a sender computer; at least a recipient computer; the sender computer comprising means adapted to input a message input file, the message input file being a generic file which can be associated with any of a plurality of types of messaging engines, a user of the sender computer being enabled to enter at least a recipient's identification and a message into the message input file; and at least one dispatch server adapted to communicate over the internet with the sender computer, with the recipient computer associated with the recipient's identification and with a presence database operable to communicate with the recipient computer so as to identify and communicate to the dispatch server computer which of a plurality of messaging services the recipient computer currently has active, the dispatch server computer being adapted to: receive the input file from the sender computer; determine, in accordance with which of the plurality of messaging services the recipient computer currently has active, which messaging engine (30, 32, 34, 36) to use from a plurality of messaging engines available to the dispatch server computer; and send the message to the recipient computer using the messaging engine identified during the determining act. at least a sender computer; at least a recipient computer; the sender computer comprising means adapted to input a message input file, the message input file being a generic file which can be associated with any of a plurality of types of messaging engines, a user of the sender computer being enabled to enter at least a recipient's identification and a message into the message input file; and at least one dispatch server adapted to communicate over the internet with the sender computer, with the recipient computer associated with the recipient's identification and with a presence database operable to communicate with the recipient computer so as to identify and communicate to the dispatch server computer which of a plurality of messaging services the recipient computer currently has active, the dispatch server computer being adapted to: receive the input file from the sender computer; determine, in accordance with which of the plurality of messaging services the recipient computer currently has active, which messaging engine (30, 32, 34, 36) to use from a plurality of messaging engines available to the dispatch server computer; and send the message to the recipient computer using the messaging engine identified during the determining act. receive the input file from the sender computer; determine, in accordance with which of the plurality of messaging services the recipient computer currently has active, which messaging engine (30, 32, 34, 36) to use from a plurality of messaging engines available to the dispatch server computer; and send the message to the recipient computer using the messaging engine identified during the determining act.
A method for designing a photomask blank, the photomask blank comprising a transparent substrate and an optical film thereon having a reflectance and a thickness, the photomask blank being processed into a transmissive photomask having a pattern of optical film such that the film pattern may be transferred when exposure light is transmitted by the photomask, the method comprising selecting the optical film using a specific reflectance, which is equal to the reflectance divided by the film thickness, as an index.
An apparatus for use with a guided wave radar comprising: at least one processing device configured to: determine an optimal pulse width for obtaining level measurements associated with material in a tank; generate a control signal that causes a transmitter of said guided wave radar to transmit a signal having the optimal pulse width; and send the control signal to the transmitter; characterized in that the optimal pulse width is inversely proportional to a cutoff frequency having a maximum value, said maximum value being based on: the diameter D of the nozzle to which the GWR is mounted; the diameter d of the probe of the GWR; and the relative dielectric constant ε r of the material between inner and outer conductors of the probe. determine an optimal pulse width for obtaining level measurements associated with material in a tank; generate a control signal that causes a transmitter of said guided wave radar to transmit a signal having the optimal pulse width; and send the control signal to the transmitter; characterized in that the optimal pulse width is inversely proportional to a cutoff frequency having a maximum value, said maximum value being based on: the diameter D of the nozzle to which the GWR is mounted; the diameter d of the probe of the GWR; and the relative dielectric constant ε r of the material between inner and outer conductors of the probe. the diameter D of the nozzle to which the GWR is mounted; the diameter d of the probe of the GWR; and the relative dielectric constant ε r of the material between inner and outer conductors of the probe.
An airbag assembly comprising: an airbag cushion configured to deploy in a generally rearward direction to cushion an occupant during a collision event, the airbag cushion comprising one or more vents to allow air to pass out of the airbag cushion; characterized in that the airbag assembly further comprises an outer panel coupled to the airbag cushion to receive air that is directed out the airbag cushion through the one or more vents during deployment of the airbag assembly and direct the air away from the one or more vents and into a cabin of a vehicle, and a tether comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the outer panel and the second end is attached to an interior surface of the airbag cushion, wherein the outer panel is configured to attenuate the rate of air flow out of the one or more vents during a collision event based on where the front-seat occupant strikes the outer panel. an airbag cushion configured to deploy in a generally rearward direction to cushion an occupant during a collision event, the airbag cushion comprising one or more vents to allow air to pass out of the airbag cushion; characterized in that the airbag assembly further comprises an outer panel coupled to the airbag cushion to receive air that is directed out the airbag cushion through the one or more vents during deployment of the airbag assembly and direct the air away from the one or more vents and into a cabin of a vehicle, and a tether comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is attached to the outer panel and the second end is attached to an interior surface of the airbag cushion, wherein the outer panel is configured to attenuate the rate of air flow out of the one or more vents during a collision event based on where the front-seat occupant strikes the outer panel.
An axle support structure (100; 100*, 100#) for a vehicle, comprising: two axle supports (20L, 20R) fixed to a cross strut structure, wherein the two axle supports (20L, 20R) each have a flange for a wheel bearing for mounting a wheel, and the two flanges are arranged opposite to each other so that two wheels forming a double wheel can rotatably be mounted between the axle supports (20L, 20R), characterized in that the cross strut construction consists of a cross strut which acts as a torsion bar and in that to each of their two ends one of the axle structures(20L, 20R) is mounted, and in that the two axle structures(20L, 20R) each consist of a set of a plurality of flat sheet metal parts (210 - 270) which are bent in sections and/or welded together to form a three-dimensional structure. two axle supports (20L, 20R) fixed to a cross strut structure, wherein the two axle supports (20L, 20R) each have a flange for a wheel bearing for mounting a wheel, and the two flanges are arranged opposite to each other so that two wheels forming a double wheel can rotatably be mounted between the axle supports (20L, 20R), characterized in that the cross strut construction consists of a cross strut which acts as a torsion bar and in that to each of their two ends one of the axle structures(20L, 20R) is mounted, and in that the two axle structures(20L, 20R) each consist of a set of a plurality of flat sheet metal parts (210 - 270) which are bent in sections and/or welded together to form a three-dimensional structure.
A display device having a frame that holds a display panel having a thin member and a light source that irradiates the display panel with light, and a cover (201, 202) that covers the frame, the display device comprising: a heat sink; and a heat dissipation component provided in the cover (201, 202); characterised in that:the heat sink is disposed in a central portion of a side of the frame extending in a width direction of the display panel, the heat sink being attached to and extending in and out of the frame; and the heat dissipation component is in contact with the heat sink at a position outside the frame but not at a portion where the heat dissipation component is attached to the frame, further characterised in that a second heat dissipation component is provided in the cover (201, 202) and is in contact with an end portion of the side of the frame extending in the width direction of the display panel. a heat sink; and a heat dissipation component provided in the cover (201, 202); characterised in that:the heat sink is disposed in a central portion of a side of the frame extending in a width direction of the display panel, the heat sink being attached to and extending in and out of the frame; and the heat dissipation component is in contact with the heat sink at a position outside the frame but not at a portion where the heat dissipation component is attached to the frame, further characterised in that a second heat dissipation component is provided in the cover (201, 202) and is in contact with an end portion of the side of the frame extending in the width direction of the display panel.
A method performed by a database managing system for maintaining a database comprising reported traffic-affecting and comprising means for communication with one or more vehicles, said method comprising: deriving a position of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising means for detection of vehicle surroundings; determining by comparing said vehicle position to positions of reported traffic-affecting events comprised in said database, that said vehicle is approaching a traffic-affecting event; and prompting (1003, 11) said vehicle detect, using the means for detection of vehicle surroundings, said traffic-affecting event, said prompting (1003, 11) comprising providing to said vehicle an expected position of said traffic-affecting event; said method being characterized in further comprising: receiving a response from said vehicle, said response indicating: whether said expected position was unobstructedly observable by said means for detection of vehicle surroundings; and if said expected position was unobstructedly observable, whether said traffic-affecting event was detected by said means for detection of vehicle surroundings; and updating, in said database, information associated with said traffic-affecting event, depending on said response. deriving a position of a vehicle, the vehicle comprising means for detection of vehicle surroundings; determining by comparing said vehicle position to positions of reported traffic-affecting events comprised in said database, that said vehicle is approaching a traffic-affecting event; and prompting (1003, 11) said vehicle detect, using the means for detection of vehicle surroundings, said traffic-affecting event, said prompting (1003, 11) comprising providing to said vehicle an expected position of said traffic-affecting event; said method being characterized in further comprising: receiving a response from said vehicle, said response indicating: whether said expected position was unobstructedly observable by said means for detection of vehicle surroundings; and if said expected position was unobstructedly observable, whether said traffic-affecting event was detected by said means for detection of vehicle surroundings; and updating, in said database, information associated with said traffic-affecting event, depending on said response. receiving a response from said vehicle, said response indicating: whether said expected position was unobstructedly observable by said means for detection of vehicle surroundings; and if said expected position was unobstructedly observable, whether said traffic-affecting event was detected by said means for detection of vehicle surroundings; and whether said expected position was unobstructedly observable by said means for detection of vehicle surroundings; and if said expected position was unobstructedly observable, whether said traffic-affecting event was detected by said means for detection of vehicle surroundings; and updating, in said database, information associated with said traffic-affecting event, depending on said response.
A method for increasing expression of a protein of interest in a Bacillus cell comprising: (a) obtaining a modified Bacillus cell expressing an increased amount of a protein of interest, wherein the modified Bacillus cell comprises at least one mutation in a rpoC gene encoding a variant RNA-polymerase (RNAP) β'-subunit polypeptide, wherein the variant β'-subunit polypeptide has at least 90% amino acid sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 6 or 8 and comprises an aspartic acid to glycine substitution at amino acid residue 796 (D796G) of SEQ ID NO: 8; and (b) culturing the modified cell under conditions such that the POI is expressed, wherein the modified Bacillus cell expresses an increased amount of a POI relative to the expression of the POI in an unmodified Bacillus cell. (a) obtaining a modified Bacillus cell expressing an increased amount of a protein of interest, wherein the modified Bacillus cell comprises at least one mutation in a rpoC gene encoding a variant RNA-polymerase (RNAP) β'-subunit polypeptide, wherein the variant β'-subunit polypeptide has at least 90% amino acid sequence identity to SEQ ID NO: 6 or 8 and comprises an aspartic acid to glycine substitution at amino acid residue 796 (D796G) of SEQ ID NO: 8; and (b) culturing the modified cell under conditions such that the POI is expressed, wherein the modified Bacillus cell expresses an increased amount of a POI relative to the expression of the POI in an unmodified Bacillus cell.
An acoustical panel, comprising: a substrate; and a non-woven veil having an airflow resistance of greater than 45 kg·s -1. m -2 (mks rayls), the non-woven veil comprising glass fibers, a filler and a coating; characterized in that the non-woven veil comprises: from about 20 wt.% to about 60 wt.% of the glass fibers; and from about 40 wt.% to about 80 wt.% of the filler; and from about 110 dry g/m 2 to about 135 dry g/m 2 of the coating. a substrate; and a non-woven veil having an airflow resistance of greater than 45 kg·s -1. m -2 (mks rayls), the non-woven veil comprising glass fibers, a filler and a coating; characterized in that the non-woven veil comprises: from about 20 wt.% to about 60 wt.% of the glass fibers; and from about 40 wt.% to about 80 wt.% of the filler; and from about 110 dry g/m 2 to about 135 dry g/m 2 of the coating. from about 20 wt.% to about 60 wt.% of the glass fibers; and from about 40 wt.% to about 80 wt.% of the filler; and from about 110 dry g/m 2 to about 135 dry g/m 2 of the coating.
A system for treating a patient's overjet, the system comprising: - a light therapy apparatus comprising a first light array and a second light array; wherein the first light array comprises first light emitters adapted to emit light at a wavelength of from about 585 nm to about 665 nm, from about 666 to about 814 nm, or from about 815 nm to about 895 nm, the second light array comprises second light emitters adapted to emit light at a wavelength of from about 585 nm to about 665 nm, from about 666 to about 814 nm, or from about 815 nm to about 895 nm; wherein the first light array is adapted to contact the patient's face overlying the patient'sleft temporomandibular joint and to irradiate light thereto and the second light array is adapted to contact the patient's face overlying the patient's right temporomandibular joint and to irradiate light thereto; characterised by further comprising: a mandibular repositioner adapted to create a tension on the patient's intra-oral tissue to position the patient's mandible forward. - a light therapy apparatus comprising a first light array and a second light array; a mandibular repositioner adapted to create a tension on the patient's intra-oral tissue to position the patient's mandible forward.
Spark plug resistor element comprising at least one inorganic amorphous oxide and at least one first inorganic crystalline oxide having a relative dielectric permittivity of not more than 15, and at least one second inorganic crystalline oxide, where the second inorganic crystalline oxide is selected from ZrO 2, TiO 2, HfO 2 and mixtures thereof, characterized in that the total content of first inorganic crystalline oxide and second inorganic crystalline oxide is 20% to less than 100% by mass, based in each case on the total mass of the spark plug resistor element.