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A resistance spot welder comprising: a first plate; a second plate, rotatably connected to the first plate through a shaft, and driven on the shaft by an actuator; gun arms (6, 7), removably fixed on and electrically insulated with the first and second plates (4,3), respectively, electrode tips (E1, E2), confronting each other, and fixed on the gun arms (6, 7), respectively; a first bearing, including a first bearing portion adapted to be slid on the shaft; a second bearing, including a second bearing portion adapted to be slid on the shaft; a cylindrical collar, inserted concentrically on the shaft, and being shorter than the shaft, wherein a clearance for reserving a lubricating medium is formed near a central position of the shaft, the first bearing is inserted between the shaft and the collar and includes a first flange portion radially rising on the first bearing portion, the second bearing includes a second flange portion radially rising on the second bearing portion, the first flange portion and the second flange portion are arranged concentrically on the shaft and held in contact with each other, the first plate is integrally fixed on the second bearing and the second plate is integrally fixed on the collar, the clearance is formed near a central position between the shaft and the collar, and a seal member for sealing the clearance from an outside is fitted and fixed in annular recessed groove defined among the second plate, the first bearing and the second bearing. a first plate; a second plate, rotatably connected to the first plate through a shaft, and driven on the shaft by an actuator; gun arms (6, 7), removably fixed on and electrically insulated with the first and second plates (4,3), respectively, electrode tips (E1, E2), confronting each other, and fixed on the gun arms (6, 7), respectively; a first bearing, including a first bearing portion adapted to be slid on the shaft; a second bearing, including a second bearing portion adapted to be slid on the shaft; a cylindrical collar, inserted concentrically on the shaft, and being shorter than the shaft, wherein a clearance for reserving a lubricating medium is formed near a central position of the shaft, the first bearing is inserted between the shaft and the collar and includes a first flange portion radially rising on the first bearing portion, the second bearing includes a second flange portion radially rising on the second bearing portion, the first flange portion and the second flange portion are arranged concentrically on the shaft and held in contact with each other, the first plate is integrally fixed on the second bearing and the second plate is integrally fixed on the collar, the clearance is formed near a central position between the shaft and the collar, and a seal member for sealing the clearance from an outside is fitted and fixed in annular recessed groove defined among the second plate, the first bearing and the second bearing.
A method of ultrasound imaging, comprising the steps of: transmitting an ultrasound pulse to insonify a region of interest; generating in real-time a first image of a first section of the region of interest; storing echo data received from the insonified region in a memory device; after the storing step, retrieving the echo data from the memory device; processing the echo data to form a second image of a second section of the region of interest, wherein the first and second sections of the region of interest are entirely non-overlapping; processing the echo data to form a third image of a third section of the region of interest, wherein the third image covers a portion of the region of interest not present in the second image; and simultaneously displaying the second image and the third image, characterised in that transmitting an ultrasound pulse to insonify a region of interest comprises transmitting an unfocused ping ultrasound pulse with a multiple aperture imaging system, and in that forming a second image and forming a third image further comprises combining a plurality of image layers, each image layer corresponding to a different combination of a transmitted ultrasound pulse and a receive aperture, and wherein forming the second image comprises combining a different number of image layers than forming the third image. transmitting an ultrasound pulse to insonify a region of interest; generating in real-time a first image of a first section of the region of interest; storing echo data received from the insonified region in a memory device; after the storing step, retrieving the echo data from the memory device; processing the echo data to form a second image of a second section of the region of interest, wherein the first and second sections of the region of interest are entirely non-overlapping; processing the echo data to form a third image of a third section of the region of interest, wherein the third image covers a portion of the region of interest not present in the second image; and simultaneously displaying the second image and the third image, characterised in that transmitting an ultrasound pulse to insonify a region of interest comprises transmitting an unfocused ping ultrasound pulse with a multiple aperture imaging system, and in that forming a second image and forming a third image further comprises combining a plurality of image layers, each image layer corresponding to a different combination of a transmitted ultrasound pulse and a receive aperture, and wherein forming the second image comprises combining a different number of image layers than forming the third image.
A photonic device comprising: a photonic integrated circuit, PIC; multiple fiber-based gain media (14 1, 14 2,..., 14 n; 22, 24, 26) in optical communication with the PIC; and at least one optical pump outputting pump light coupled into and exciting the multiple fiber-based gain media, wherein a total number of the at least one optical pump is less than a total number of the multiple fiber-based gain media, and wherein at least one of the multiple fiber-based gain media (14 1, 14 2,..., 14 n; 22, 24, 26) and the PIC form a hybrid resonant optical cavity that is defined between a pair of reflectors (18, 22). a photonic integrated circuit, PIC; multiple fiber-based gain media (14 1, 14 2,..., 14 n; 22, 24, 26) in optical communication with the PIC; and at least one optical pump outputting pump light coupled into and exciting the multiple fiber-based gain media, wherein a total number of the at least one optical pump is less than a total number of the multiple fiber-based gain media, and wherein at least one of the multiple fiber-based gain media (14 1, 14 2,..., 14 n; 22, 24, 26) and the PIC form a hybrid resonant optical cavity that is defined between a pair of reflectors (18, 22). wherein a total number of the at least one optical pump is less than a total number of the multiple fiber-based gain media, and wherein at least one of the multiple fiber-based gain media (14 1, 14 2,..., 14 n; 22, 24, 26) and the PIC form a hybrid resonant optical cavity that is defined between a pair of reflectors (18, 22).
An aerosol-generating element for generating an aerosol in a shisha device, the aerosol-generating element comprising: - a receptacle for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate; and - a photonic device configured to generate a beam of IR radiation; wherein the aerosol-generating element is arranged to heat the aerosol-forming substrate by directing the beam of IR radiation onto the aerosol-forming substrate, and wherein the photonic device comprises an IR laser diode. - a receptacle for receiving an aerosol-forming substrate; and - a photonic device configured to generate a beam of IR radiation; wherein
Ball bearing cage with an annular rolling body retainer which has ball pockets distributed over a circumference of the rolling body retainer in order to receive spherical rolling bodies, wherein the ball pockets are distributed over the circumference in such a manner that distances between in each case two adjacent ball pockets increase in a circumferential direction, starting at a smallest distance between two adjacent pockets in a circumferential sector of 180°, characterized in that the distances between in each case two adjacent ball pockets also increase in an opposed circumferential direction, starting at a smallest distance between two adjacent ball pockets in a further circumferential sector of 180°.
A fertiliser composition suitable for foliar application comprising a nanoparticulate fertilising compound with low water solubility and an overall positive surface charge or potential in water at neutral pH, wherein the nanoparticles have a contact surface area to total surface area ratio greater than 1:4, optionally greater than 1:3, optionally between 1:3 to 1:2.
An image forming apparatus comprising: an image bearing member; transfer means configured to form, together with the image bearing member, a transfer nip portion and to transfer a toner image formed on the image bearing member to a recording material at the transfer nip portion; and fixing means configured to fix the toner image on the recording material to the recording material at a fixing nip portion, the fixing means including a fixing film, a heater configured to generate heat from electric power supplied from an AC power supply, and a pressure roller configured to form, together with the heater, the fixing nip portion via the fixing film, wherein the pressure roller is electrically grounded, and wherein a conductive path different from a power supply path from the AC power supply to the heater is provided between the AC power supply and the pressure roller, and a capacitive element is provided on the conductive path. an image bearing member; transfer means configured to form, together with the image bearing member, a transfer nip portion and to transfer a toner image formed on the image bearing member to a recording material at the transfer nip portion; and fixing means configured to fix the toner image on the recording material to the recording material at a fixing nip portion, the fixing means including a fixing film, a heater configured to generate heat from electric power supplied from an AC power supply, and a pressure roller configured to form, together with the heater, the fixing nip portion via the fixing film, wherein the pressure roller is electrically grounded, and wherein a conductive path different from a power supply path from the AC power supply to the heater is provided between the AC power supply and the pressure roller, and a capacitive element is provided on the conductive path.
A surgical instrument, comprising: an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members (110, 120), at least one of the jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween; a trigger assembly movable between an un-actuated position and an actuated position; an energizable member selectively movable relative to the jaw members between a first storage position and a first deployed position, wherein at least a portion of the energizable member extends distally from the jaw members in the first deployed position; characterized by a selector assembly operably associated with the trigger assembly and the energizable member, the selector assembly transitionable between a first state, wherein the energizable member is decoupled from the trigger assembly, and a second state, wherein the energizable member is coupled to the trigger assembly such that movement of the trigger assembly from the un-actuated position to the actuated position effects movement of the energizable member from the first storage position to the first deployed position. an end effector assembly including first and second jaw members (110, 120), at least one of the jaw members movable relative to the other between a spaced-apart position and an approximated position for grasping tissue therebetween; a trigger assembly movable between an un-actuated position and an actuated position; an energizable member selectively movable relative to the jaw members between a first storage position and a first deployed position, wherein at least a portion of the energizable member extends distally from the jaw members in the first deployed position; characterized by a selector assembly operably associated with the trigger assembly and the energizable member, the selector assembly transitionable between a first state, wherein the energizable member is decoupled from the trigger assembly, and a second state, wherein the energizable member is coupled to the trigger assembly such that movement of the trigger assembly from the un-actuated position to the actuated position effects movement of the energizable member from the first storage position to the first deployed position.
An elongated test strip having a top surface and a bottom surface, the test strip comprising an electrical connector at a first end, an electrochemical test cell at a second opposite end, an optical waveguide (101, 103) extending from the first end towards the second end, and a deflector formed in the waveguide, not contiguous with the electrochemical test cell, wherein said deflector is suitable for deflecting at least a portion of light traveling along the waveguide so that the deflected light exits the waveguide between the first end and second end of the strip, characterized by at least one deflector pattern (731, 832) corresponding to a characteristic of the test strip. an electrical connector at a first end, an electrochemical test cell at a second opposite end, an optical waveguide (101, 103) extending from the first end towards the second end, and a deflector formed in the waveguide, not contiguous with the electrochemical test cell, wherein said deflector is suitable for deflecting at least a portion of light traveling along the waveguide so that the deflected light exits the waveguide between the first end and second end of the strip, characterized by at least one deflector pattern (731, 832) corresponding to a characteristic of the test strip.
A device for placing and bonding a filament onto a substrate, comprising: a filament feeder for feeding the filament at a filament feeding speed over the substrate as the device moves in respect of the substrate; a dispenser nozzle for applying a bonding material at a bonding material application rate over the filament fed over the substrate; wherein the dispenser nozzle comprises a concave tip for guiding the filament onto the substrate as the device moves in respect of the substrate at a speed of movement of the device in respect of the substrate, characterized in that, the filament feeder comprises a guide for holding and driving the filament into said dispenser nozzle; the filament feeder comprises an open channel for filament feeding; and the device further comprises an electronic data processor configured for synchronizing the filament feeding speed and the bonding material application rate with the speed of movement of the device in respect of the substrate. a filament feeder for feeding the filament at a filament feeding speed over the substrate as the device moves in respect of the substrate; a dispenser nozzle for applying a bonding material at a bonding material application rate over the filament fed over the substrate; wherein the dispenser nozzle comprises a concave tip for guiding the filament onto the substrate as the device moves in respect of the substrate at a speed of movement of the device in respect of the substrate, characterized in that, the filament feeder comprises a guide for holding and driving the filament into said dispenser nozzle; the filament feeder comprises an open channel for filament feeding; and the device further comprises an electronic data processor configured for synchronizing the filament feeding speed and the bonding material application rate with the speed of movement of the device in respect of the substrate.
A compound according to formula IA: stereoisomers, and/or salts thereof; wherein LisN; Z is a substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkylene; Wis Xis D is N or CR 9; one of G 1, G 2, G 3, and G 4 is CR 13, one of G 1, G 2, G 3, and G 4 is C bonded to R 4, and the others are selected from the group consisting of CH and CR 11; Q is O, S, or NR 12; R 1 and R 2 are independently H, OH, halo, CN, carboxyl, NR a R b, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, or hydroxyalkyl group; R 3 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl group; R 4 is CN, SO 3 H, CONR a R b, SO 2 NR a R b, NHSO 2 R b, SO 2 NHCOR a, CO 2 R c, or a substituted or unsubstituted tetrazolyl or 1,2,4-oxadiazol-5 -one-3-yl group; R 9 and R 13 are independently H, halo, or a substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl, or O-(C 1 -C 6 alkyl) group; R 10 at each occurrence is independently halo, CO 2 R c, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, or fluorinated cycloalkyl group; R 11 at each occurrence are independently OH, halo, CF 3, CN, carboxyl, NR a R b, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy group, or phenyl group; R 12 is H or a substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl group; and R a at each occurrence is independently H, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or SO 2 -alkyl group; R b at each occurrence is H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or haloalkyl group; R c is H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or cycloalkyl group; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4; and r and t are each independently 1, 2, or 3. stereoisomers, and/or salts thereof; wherein LisN; Z is a substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 4 alkylene; Xis D is N or CR 9; one of G 1, G 2, G 3, and G 4 is CR 13, one of G 1, G 2, G 3, and G 4 is C bonded to R 4, and the others are selected from the group consisting of CH and CR 11; Q is O, S, or NR 12; R 1 and R 2 are independently H, OH, halo, CN, carboxyl, NR a R b, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, or hydroxyalkyl group; R 3 is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl or cycloalkyl group; R 4 is CN, SO 3 H, CONR a R b, SO 2 NR a R b, NHSO 2 R b, SO 2 NHCOR a, CO 2 R c, or a substituted or unsubstituted tetrazolyl or 1,2,4-oxadiazol-5 -one-3-yl group; R 9 and R 13 are independently H, halo, or a substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl, or O-(C 1 -C 6 alkyl) group; R 10 at each occurrence is independently halo, CO 2 R c, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy, hydroxyalkyl, cycloalkyl, or fluorinated cycloalkyl group; R 11 at each occurrence are independently OH, halo, CF 3, CN, carboxyl, NR a R b, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkoxy group, or phenyl group; R 12 is H or a substituted or unsubstituted C 1 -C 6 alkyl group; and R a at each occurrence is independently H, or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, haloalkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, or SO 2 -alkyl group; R b at each occurrence is H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, or haloalkyl group; R c is H or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, or cycloalkyl group; n is 1, 2, 3, or 4; and r and t are each independently 1, 2, or 3.
An anastomotic coupler adapted to be fixed into position upon a blood vessel and there retain and position one or more sensing devices in a predetermined position and orientation, wherein the coupler is formed by the connection of a pair of matching fastener portions, characterized in that either or both of which is provided with a receptacle for receiving a sensing device.
Measuring tape arrangement for use in an elevator system for determining a position of an elevator car along a travel path, comprising: - a one-piece measuring tape to be arranged along the travel path, wherein varying location information is stored along the measuring tape, by means of which a current position relative to the measuring tape can be determined; - a retaining structure to be arranged at one end of the travel path, on which the measuring tape is fastened by means of a fastening device at a fixed position relative to the travel path; characterized in that a receiving device for receiving a measuring tape supply is arranged on the retaining structure, wherein a measuring tape piece of the measuring tape supply is provided to be arranged along an extension portion when the travel path is extended upwards by one extension portion. - a one-piece measuring tape to be arranged along the travel path, wherein varying location information is stored along the measuring tape, by means of which a current position relative to the measuring tape can be determined; - a retaining structure to be arranged at one end of the travel path, on which the measuring tape is fastened by means of a fastening device at a fixed position relative to the travel path;
A subsea drive module configured to power a subsea tool, the subsea drive module comprising: a housing configured for operation in a subsea environment; an electrical motor deployed in the housing, the electrical motor configured to rotate a magnetic coupling (340, 340'), the magnetic coupling (340, 340') sized and shaped to magnetically engage a corresponding magnetic coupling (270, 270') in the subsea tool; and an electrical power supply deployed in the housing, the electrical power supply electrically connected to the motor (330, 330') and configured to provide electrical power to the motor (330, 330'), characterized in that the subsea drive module further comprises: an ROV interface having a plurality of switches configured to control the function of the subsea drive module and optical indicators to indicate an operational status of the subsea drive module and/or the subsea tool; and an electronics module in electronic communication with the subsea tool and with a surface command center enabling system functions such as docking location and positioning to be remotely monitored and controlled via the switches and optical indicators on the ROV interface. a housing configured for operation in a subsea environment; an electrical motor deployed in the housing, the electrical motor configured to rotate a magnetic coupling (340, 340'), the magnetic coupling (340, 340') sized and shaped to magnetically engage a corresponding magnetic coupling (270, 270') in the subsea tool; and an electrical power supply deployed in the housing, the electrical power supply electrically connected to the motor (330, 330') and configured to provide electrical power to the motor (330, 330'), characterized in that the subsea drive module further comprises: an ROV interface having a plurality of switches configured to control the function of the subsea drive module and optical indicators to indicate an operational status of the subsea drive module and/or the subsea tool; and an electronics module in electronic communication with the subsea tool and with a surface command center enabling system functions such as docking location and positioning to be remotely monitored and controlled via the switches and optical indicators on the ROV interface. an ROV interface having a plurality of switches configured to control the function of the subsea drive module and optical indicators to indicate an operational status of the subsea drive module and/or the subsea tool; and an electronics module in electronic communication with the subsea tool and with a surface command center enabling system functions such as docking location and positioning to be remotely monitored and controlled via the switches and optical indicators on the ROV interface.