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A removable insert configured to be removably inserted into an apparatus for aerosol delivery of a substance, the apparatus comprising a vibrator; the removable insert comprising: a body, and a flexible membrane attached to the body via an attachment member, the attachment member allowing the flexible membrane to vibrate, the flexible membrane comprising a plurality of apertures therethrough; the flexible membrane further comprising a magnetic material that enables the flexible membrane to be magnetically coupled to the vibrator when the removable insert is inserted into the apparatus, wherein, when the flexible membrane is vibrated by the vibrator, a flow of aerosol droplets of the substance are ejected through the plurality of apertures for delivery out of the apparatus. a body, and a flexible membrane attached to the body via an attachment member, the attachment member allowing the flexible membrane to vibrate, the flexible membrane comprising a plurality of apertures therethrough; the flexible membrane further comprising a magnetic material that enables the flexible membrane to be magnetically coupled to the vibrator when the removable insert is inserted into the apparatus, wherein, when the flexible membrane is vibrated by the vibrator, a flow of aerosol droplets of the substance are ejected through the plurality of apertures for delivery out of the apparatus.
A composite, comprising a matrix material; and a plurality of semiconductor structures cross-linked with, polarity bound by, or tethered to the matrix material, each semiconductor structure comprising: a nanocrystalline core (202, 902A, 902B, 902C, 1002) comprising a first semiconductor material; a nanocrystalline shell (204, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004) comprising a second, different, semiconductor material at least partially surrounding the nanocrystalline core (202, 902A, 902B, 902C, 1002); and a nanocrystalline outer shell from a third semiconductor material, different from the second semiconductor material, to at least partially surround the nanocrystalline shell (204, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004; and an insulation layer encapsulating the nanocrystalline outer shell, the nanocrystalline shell (204, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004) and core (202, 902A, 902B, 902C, 1002). a nanocrystalline core (202, 902A, 902B, 902C, 1002) comprising a first semiconductor material; a nanocrystalline shell (204, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004) comprising a second, different, semiconductor material at least partially surrounding the nanocrystalline core (202, 902A, 902B, 902C, 1002); and a nanocrystalline outer shell from a third semiconductor material, different from the second semiconductor material, to at least partially surround the nanocrystalline shell (204, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004; and an insulation layer encapsulating the nanocrystalline outer shell, the nanocrystalline shell (204, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004) and core (202, 902A, 902B, 902C, 1002).
A transmitter comprising: a processor configured to connect to a sensor that outputs measurement data and configured to output setting data based on the measurement data; a current controller configured to output output data based on the setting data from the processor; a current output interface configured to output a first current signal based on the output data from the current controller, when connecting to an external apparatus, to the external apparatus; and a current input interface configured to receive input of a second current signal, different from the first current signal, outputted by the external apparatus, when connecting to the external apparatus, and to output input data based on the second current signal to the current controller; wherein the current input interface is configured to receive the first current signal outputted by the current output interface, when connecting to the current output interface via a connection circuit, as the second current signal and to output internal input data based on the first current signal to the current controller as the input data; and wherein the current controller is configured to detect failure of the transmitter in accordance with a comparison between the setting data and the internal input data. a processor configured to connect to a sensor that outputs measurement data and configured to output setting data based on the measurement data; a current controller configured to output output data based on the setting data from the processor; a current output interface configured to output a first current signal based on the output data from the current controller, when connecting to an external apparatus, to the external apparatus; and a current input interface configured to receive input of a second current signal, different from the first current signal, outputted by the external apparatus, when connecting to the external apparatus, and to output input data based on the second current signal to the current controller; wherein the current input interface is configured to receive the first current signal outputted by the current output interface, when connecting to the current output interface via a connection circuit, as the second current signal and to output internal input data based on the first current signal to the current controller as the input data; and wherein the current controller is configured to detect failure of the transmitter in accordance with a comparison between the setting data and the internal input data.
An apparatus comprising an actuator for a high lift device of an aircraft including a motor and a transmission, the transmission including a first gear stage and a second gear stage, the first gear stage including a first worm gear and the second gear stage including a second worm gear, wherein the first and second worm gears have a backdrive efficiency sufficiently small such that the resistive forces and torques of the motor can compensate or withstand the remaining backdrive force to prevent backdrive of the actuator; characterized in that the first worm gear has a first lead angle and the second worm gear has a second lead angle larger than the first lead angle.
A method for producing a bio-PET polymer comprising the following steps: Step A) providing at least one diacid compound, comprising a terephthalate compound; Step B) providing at least one diol compound, comprising monoethylene glycol; wherein: - at least one of the terephthalate compound of step A) and/or the monoethylene glycol of step B) is obtained from at least one bio-based material, and - at least one of the diacid compound and/or the diol compound further comprises at least one diacid or diol crystallization retarding compound; and Step C) copolymerizing a mixture of the diacid compound and the diol compound comprising the at least one diacid or diol crystallization retarding compound, to obtain a bio-PET polymer comprising diacid units and diol units, comprising up to 7.5 mol% of unit(s) corresponding to the at least one diacid or diol crystallization retarding compound, based on the total number of moles of diacid units contained in the bio-PET, wherein step C) comprises the following steps: Step C1) melt polymerization, and Step C2) solid state polymerization. Step A) providing at least one diacid compound, comprising a terephthalate compound; Step B) providing at least one diol compound, comprising monoethylene glycol; wherein: - at least one of the terephthalate compound of step A) and/or the monoethylene glycol of step B) is obtained from at least one bio-based material, and - at least one of the diacid compound and/or the diol compound further comprises at least one diacid or diol crystallization retarding compound; and - at least one of the terephthalate compound of step A) and/or the monoethylene glycol of step B) is obtained from at least one bio-based material, and - at least one of the diacid compound and/or the diol compound further comprises at least one diacid or diol crystallization retarding compound; and Step C) copolymerizing a mixture of the diacid compound and the diol compound comprising the at least one diacid or diol crystallization retarding compound, to obtain a bio-PET polymer comprising diacid units and diol units, comprising up to 7.5 mol% of unit(s) corresponding to the at least one diacid or diol crystallization retarding compound, based on the total number of moles of diacid units contained in the bio-PET, wherein step C) comprises the following steps: Step C1) melt polymerization, and Step C2) solid state polymerization. Step C1) melt polymerization, and Step C2) solid state polymerization.
Method for providing information about at least one object in a surrounding area of a motor vehicle of a vehicle fleet, wherein the information is recorded in the motor vehicle and transferred to a traffic information collection device together with position data of the motor vehicle and provided, characterised in that the information is provided by the motor vehicle with at least one first geographic position of the object and one second geographic position of the object, and the second geographic position is determined by a sensor on the motor vehicle depending on the first geographic position and provided.
A railway signaling system for controlling a load (LOAD1), the system comprising: a first autonomous controller with a first power output connectable to the load; a second autonomous controller which is redundant with the first controller such that there is no single point of failure, the second controller having a second power output connectable to the load; the first and second controllers are each operable in either an on-line mode wherein the respective controller controls the load or an off-line mode wherein the respective controller does not control the load and the respective power output of the controller does not provide power to the load; wherein the first and second controllers are configured such that they normally both operate in the on-line mode to control the load such that current through the load is shared between the first and second controllers; wherein if one of the first or second controllers is operating off-line, the other controller is configured to continue to operate on-line to control the load, whereby control of the load is uninterrupted; characterised in that, when both controllers are on-line, the current provided by each controller is above a lower threshold limit and below an upper threshold limit, and if one controller provides current above the upper threshold limit or below the lower threshold limit, then that controller is configured to go off-line. a first autonomous controller with a first power output connectable to the load; a second autonomous controller which is redundant with the first controller such that there is no single point of failure, the second controller having a second power output connectable to the load; the first and second controllers are each operable in either an on-line mode wherein the respective controller controls the load or an off-line mode wherein the respective controller does not control the load and the respective power output of the controller does not provide power to the load; wherein the first and second controllers are configured such that they normally both operate in the on-line mode to control the load such that current through the load is shared between the first and second controllers; wherein if one of the first or second controllers is operating off-line, the other controller is configured to continue to operate on-line to control the load, whereby control of the load is uninterrupted; characterised in that, when both controllers are on-line, the current provided by each controller is above a lower threshold limit and below an upper threshold limit, and if one controller provides current above the upper threshold limit or below the lower threshold limit, then that controller is configured to go off-line.
A micro-channel heat exchanger, comprising: a first header; a second header spaced apart from the first header by a predetermined distance; a plurality of tubes, two ends of each tube being connected with the first and second headers (1, 2) so as to communicate the first and second headers (1, 2) respectively; a plurality of fins, each of which is disposed between adjacent tubes; and a first end cover formed with a first center hole and fixed to a proximal end of the first header; a first distribution-collection tube defining an open proximal end and a closed distal end extending into the first header, in which a plurality of first openings are formed along a longitudinal direction of the first distribution-collection tube in a portion of the first distribution-collection tube extended into the first header; characterized in that said first distribution-collection tube is fixed to a first sleeve a distal end of which passes through the first center hole so as to extend into the first header and a proximal end thereof is held by a proximal end surface of the first end cover and a first fixing nut is screwed onto the first end cover so as to press the proximal end of the first sleeve against the proximal end surface of the first end cover wherein the distribution-collection tube passes through the first sleeve and the length of the first distribution-collection tube extended into the first header is adjustable. a first header; a second header spaced apart from the first header by a predetermined distance; a plurality of tubes, two ends of each tube being connected with the first and second headers (1, 2) so as to communicate the first and second headers (1, 2) respectively; a plurality of fins, each of which is disposed between adjacent tubes; and a first end cover formed with a first center hole and fixed to a proximal end of the first header; a first distribution-collection tube defining an open proximal end and a closed distal end extending into the first header, in which a plurality of first openings are formed along a longitudinal direction of the first distribution-collection tube in a portion of the first distribution-collection tube extended into the first header; characterized in that said first distribution-collection tube is fixed to a first sleeve a distal end of which passes through the first center hole so as to extend into the first header and a proximal end thereof is held by a proximal end surface of the first end cover and a first fixing nut is screwed onto the first end cover so as to press the proximal end of the first sleeve against the proximal end surface of the first end cover wherein the distribution-collection tube passes through the first sleeve and the length of the first distribution-collection tube extended into the first header is adjustable.
A battery-powered meter adapted to determine an analyte concentration of a fluid sample, the meter comprising: a housing defining an area for receiving a rechargeable battery and a port sized to receive at least a portion of a test sensor; and a processor disposed within said housing, said processor configured to implement a rapid charge process associated with said rechargeable battery, said process comprising the step of: (i) monitoring for a connection to an external power source; and characterized in said process further comprises the step of (ii) in response to receiving identifying information of said connection to said external power source, implementing a charging routine for rapid charging of said battery at a first charge current until a first predetermined event occurs followed by charging said battery at a second charge current until a second predetermined event occurs, said second charge rate being lower than said first charge rate, wherein implementation of said charging routine is adapted to cause a negligible temperature rise of less than one degree Celsius in said rechargeable battery due to said first and second charge currents, thereby limiting heat transfer effects within said housing. a housing defining an area for receiving a rechargeable battery and a port sized to receive at least a portion of a test sensor; and a processor disposed within said housing, said processor configured to implement a rapid charge process associated with said rechargeable battery, said process comprising the step of: (i) monitoring for a connection to an external power source; and characterized in said process further comprises the step of (ii) in response to receiving identifying information of said connection to said external power source, implementing a charging routine for rapid charging of said battery at a first charge current until a first predetermined event occurs followed by charging said battery at a second charge current until a second predetermined event occurs, said second charge rate being lower than said first charge rate, (i) monitoring for a connection to an external power source; and characterized in said process further comprises the step of (ii) in response to receiving identifying information of said connection to said external power source, implementing a charging routine for rapid charging of said battery at a first charge current until a first predetermined event occurs followed by charging said battery at a second charge current until a second predetermined event occurs, said second charge rate being lower than said first charge rate, wherein implementation of said charging routine is adapted to cause a negligible temperature rise of less than one degree Celsius in said rechargeable battery due to said first and second charge currents, thereby limiting heat transfer effects within said housing.
Mop for cleaning composed, at least on all perimetric edges, of a sealable material and which has both active surface to be used for cleaning and by fact that these same all edges have continuous sealing or spot sealing, and lengthwise sealed edges are stiffened edges suited for being joined to a mop base, characterized in that at least a part of said sealed lengthwise edges forms the tabs suited for being retained by a mop base.
Biogas plant, comprising at least one fermenter, preferably a dry fermenter for generating biogas, a biogas recovery device, a first gas reservoir for storing biogas having a methane content below a first predeterminable threshold limit, which is connected to a first biogas pipe which is connected to a gas outlet of the least one fermenter, and a second gas reservoir for storing biogas having a methane content above a second predeterminable threshold limit, which is connected to a second biogas pipe connected to a gas outlet of the at least one fermenter, wherein the biogas recovery device is connected to the first biogas reservoir and/or to the first biogas pipe and to the second biogas reservoir and/or to the second biogas pipe, wherein the biogas plant has a control device for controlling the volume ratios of the biogas streams guided from the biogas pipes (4, 6) and/or from the biogas reservoirs (3, 5) to the biogas recovery unit dependent on their methane content, wherein the biogas plant has a measuring unit for measuring the methane content, which (measuring unit) is connected to the biogas pipes (4, 6) and/or to the biogas reservoirs (3, 5).
A method of initiating polymerase extension on a target polynucleotide in a sample using a polynucleotide primer combination, the polynucleotide primer combination comprising a first polynucleotide and a second polynucleotide, the first polynucleotide comprising a first domain (Pa) having a sequence that is fully complementary to a first target polynucleotide region and a second domain (Pc) comprising a unique polynucleotide sequence, Pa having a sequence that is not fully complementary to a non-target polynucleotide, and the second polynucleotide comprising a first domain (Fb) having a sequence that is longer than Pa and that is complementary to a second target polynucleotide region and a second domain (Fd) comprising a polynucleotide sequence sufficiently complementary to Pc such that Pc and Fd will hybridize when Pa is hybridized to T1 and Fb is hybridized to T2, wherein the target polynucleotide has a secondary structure that is denatured by hybridization of Fb to the target polynucleotide, and wherein Pa is of a length that is insufficient to support polymerase extension of Pa in the absence of Fb hybridizing to T2, and wherein the sequence in the first region in the target polynucleotide differs at a base from a sequence in a first region (T1*) in a non-target polynucleotide; the method comprising the steps of: contacting the sample with the primer combination and a polymerase under conditions that allow extension of a sequence from Pa which is complementary to the target polynucleotide when the target polynucleotide is present in the sample. contacting the sample with the primer combination and a polymerase under conditions that allow extension of a sequence from Pa which is complementary to the target polynucleotide when the target polynucleotide is present in the sample.
A composition, comprising a) 1.00 to 65.00% by weight of at least one compound of formula, wherein R 1, R 2, R 3, R 4 are each independently H, C 1 -C 6 -alkyl, C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy, or C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy-C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; R 5 is H or C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; X is CR 6 R 7; R 6, R 7 are each independently H, C 1 C 6 -alkyl, C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy, or C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy-C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; k is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, as component A; b) 1.00 to 60.00% by weight of at least one monomer having two (meth)acrylate groups and having a molecular weight M w no more than 500 Dalton, as component B; c) 0 to 25% by weight of at least one monomer having at least three (meth)acrylate groups and having a molecular weight M w of no more than 600 Dalton, as component C; d) 1.00 to 30.00% by weight of at least one polymer having at least two (meth)acrylate groups and having a molecular weight M w of at least 700 Dalton, as component D; e) 0 to 20.00% by weight of one or more photoinitiators, as component E; f) 0 to 10.00% by weight of one or more colorants, as component F; g) 0 to 2.00% by weight of one or more stabilizers, as component G; h) 0 to 50.00% by weight of one or more further monomers, as component H; j) 0 to 10.00% by weight of one or more further additives, as component J; with the proviso that the amount of components A) plus B) is at least 50% by weight, based on the total composition, and that in all cases the amounts of components A to J add up to 100% by weight. a) 1.00 to 65.00% by weight of at least one compound of formula, wherein R 1, R 2, R 3, R 4 are each independently H, C 1 -C 6 -alkyl, C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy, or C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy-C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; R 5 is H or C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; X is CR 6 R 7; R 6, R 7 are each independently H, C 1 C 6 -alkyl, C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy, or C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy-C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; k is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, as component A; R 1, R 2, R 3, R 4 are each independently H, C 1 -C 6 -alkyl, C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy, or C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy-C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; R 5 is H or C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; X is CR 6 R 7; R 6, R 7 are each independently H, C 1 C 6 -alkyl, C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy, or C 1 -C 6 -alkoxy-C 1 -C 6 -alkyl; k is 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, as component A; b) 1.00 to 60.00% by weight of at least one monomer having two (meth)acrylate groups and having a molecular weight M w no more than 500 Dalton, as component B; c) 0 to 25% by weight of at least one monomer having at least three (meth)acrylate groups and having a molecular weight M w of no more than 600 Dalton, as component C; d) 1.00 to 30.00% by weight of at least one polymer having at least two (meth)acrylate groups and having a molecular weight M w of at least 700 Dalton, as component D; e) 0 to 20.00% by weight of one or more photoinitiators, as component E; f) 0 to 10.00% by weight of one or more colorants, as component F; g) 0 to 2.00% by weight of one or more stabilizers, as component G; h) 0 to 50.00% by weight of one or more further monomers, as component H; j) 0 to 10.00% by weight of one or more further additives, as component J; with the proviso that the amount of components A) plus B) is at least 50% by weight, based on the total composition, and that in all cases the amounts of components A to J add up to 100% by weight.