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An ion writing unit (12, 21, 120, 150, 202, 401, 491A, 502) comprising: a housing (22, 226) at least partially containing an ion generator (24, 112, 166, 200, 202); and an array (30, 168, 224, 300) of electrode nozzles (32, 180, 240, 302) on one exposed exterior surface of the housing and aligned to receive and guide generated ions, wherein the ion writing unit is operable in at least a first mode in which said generated ions flow from the ion generator (24, 112, 166, 200, 202) through selected nozzles (32, 180, 240, 302) at a first flow rate to cause image formation on an electrically biased passive e-paper (14, 152, 204) spaced apart from the electrode nozzles; characterised in that the ion writing unit is convertibly operable between the first mode and a second mode in which, to neutralize secondary ions which have a charge opposite said generated ions and which are produced during image formation when the biasing mechanism is active, ions flow from the ion generator (24, 112, 166, 200, 202) through at least some electrode nozzles (32, 180, 240, 302) at a second flow rate that does not cause image formation on the electrically biased passive e-paper (14, 152, 204), wherein the second mode is automatically engaged when the first mode is inactive. a housing (22, 226) at least partially containing an ion generator (24, 112, 166, 200, 202); and an array (30, 168, 224, 300) of electrode nozzles (32, 180, 240, 302) on one exposed exterior surface of the housing and aligned to receive and guide generated ions, wherein the ion writing unit is operable in at least a first mode in which said generated ions flow from the ion generator (24, 112, 166, 200, 202) through selected nozzles (32, 180, 240, 302) at a first flow rate to cause image formation on an electrically biased passive e-paper (14, 152, 204) spaced apart from the electrode nozzles; characterised in that the ion writing unit is convertibly operable between the first mode and a second mode in which, to neutralize secondary ions which have a charge opposite said generated ions and which are produced during image formation when the biasing mechanism is active, ions flow from the ion generator (24, 112, 166, 200, 202) through at least some electrode nozzles (32, 180, 240, 302) at a second flow rate that does not cause image formation on the electrically biased passive e-paper (14, 152, 204), wherein the second mode is automatically engaged when the first mode is inactive. the ion writing unit is convertibly operable between the first mode and a second mode in which, to neutralize secondary ions which have a charge opposite said generated ions and which are produced during image formation when the biasing mechanism is active, ions flow from the ion generator (24, 112, 166, 200, 202) through at least some electrode nozzles (32, 180, 240, 302) at a second flow rate that does not cause image formation on the electrically biased passive e-paper (14, 152, 204), wherein the second mode is automatically engaged when the first mode is inactive.
Neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) for use in a method of treating, reducing, ameliorating, or preventing an injury selected from an ischemic injury, an ischemic-reperfusion injury, and a toxin-induced injury, to a kidney or a portion thereof in a patient.
A navigable probe for providing a trajectory for insertion of and for tracking the position of surgical tools comprising: a handle assembly; means for connection to a tracking module; a cannula disposed within and removably connected to the handle assembly; a stylus disposed within the cannula and removably connected to the handle assembly; and a quick connect system, wherein the quick connect system includes a collar having at least a portion movable between first and second positions along a portion of the handle assembly in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cannula, a compression element compressible between the handle assembly and the collar, and a locking element held between the collar and the cannula, characterized in that, when the collar is in a first position, the compression element compresses the collar against the locking element to cause the locking element to be compressed against the cannula such that the position of the cannula relative to the handle assembly is fixed, and when the collar is in the second position, the locking element is in a state such that the handle assembly and the cannula are slideable relative to each other. a handle assembly; means for connection to a tracking module; a cannula disposed within and removably connected to the handle assembly; a stylus disposed within the cannula and removably connected to the handle assembly; and a quick connect system, wherein the quick connect system includes a collar having at least a portion movable between first and second positions along a portion of the handle assembly in a direction parallel to a longitudinal axis of the cannula, a compression element compressible between the handle assembly and the collar, and a locking element held between the collar and the cannula, characterized in that, when the collar is in a first position, the compression element compresses the collar against the locking element to cause the locking element to be compressed against the cannula such that the position of the cannula relative to the handle assembly is fixed, and when the collar is in the second position, the locking element is in a state such that the handle assembly and the cannula are slideable relative to each other.
An on-site integrated utility system for providing on-site recirculation and reuse of water and energy at a property, the integrated utility system comprising: a power generation device having a fuel supply and arranged to produce electricity for the property and waste thermal energy as a by-product; a wastewater treatment system for receiving wastewater from the property, treating the wastewater and recycling treated wastewater to the property for reuse, the wastewater treatment system comprising: a macerator unit for homogenising waste material; a dewatering unit for separating an aqueous phase from a sludge phase; a thickening unit for maximising solids content in the sludge phase; a sludge drying and combustion unit for receiving the sludge phase; a water sterilisation unit for treating the aqueous phase from the dewatering unit; and a water polishing unit, wherein the waste thermal energy is directed from the power generation device to: the sludge drying and combustion unit for treating the sludge phase; and the water sterilisation unit for treating the aqueous phase. a power generation device having a fuel supply and arranged to produce electricity for the property and waste thermal energy as a by-product; a wastewater treatment system for receiving wastewater from the property, treating the wastewater and recycling treated wastewater to the property for reuse, the wastewater treatment system comprising: a macerator unit for homogenising waste material; a dewatering unit for separating an aqueous phase from a sludge phase; a thickening unit for maximising solids content in the sludge phase; a sludge drying and combustion unit for receiving the sludge phase; a water sterilisation unit for treating the aqueous phase from the dewatering unit; and a water polishing unit, a macerator unit for homogenising waste material; a dewatering unit for separating an aqueous phase from a sludge phase; a thickening unit for maximising solids content in the sludge phase; a sludge drying and combustion unit for receiving the sludge phase; a water sterilisation unit for treating the aqueous phase from the dewatering unit; and a water polishing unit, wherein the waste thermal energy is directed from the power generation device to: the sludge drying and combustion unit for treating the sludge phase; and the water sterilisation unit for treating the aqueous phase. the sludge drying and combustion unit for treating the sludge phase; and the water sterilisation unit for treating the aqueous phase.
Locking device for locking two components, in particular two panels of a cooling chamber, having a locking housing which can be encapsulated, in particular can be encapsulated in foam, and in which a locking element is arranged, and having a venting channel which is guided through the locking housing for conducting away gaseous media, characterized by a valve which is connected to the venting channel and is configured in such a manner that it allows gaseous media to pass through and does not allow casting material to pass through.
Convective motions thermoelectric converter comprising a tubular conduit having a substantially circular section, looped back on itself to form a circuit comprising four segments (2, 3, 4, 5), of which two vertical segments (3, 5) which are substantially vertical and have substantially equal height, and two horizontal segments (2, 4), of which an upper horizontal segment and a lower horizontal segment which are substantially horizontal, containing a fluid (31, 32) inside comprising at least one of a gas and a liquid and a gas-liquid mixture, said fluid (31, 32) being heated in one of said vertical segments (3, 5) and cooled in the other of said vertical segments (3, 5) in order to create, between said fluid contained in a vertical segment and said fluid contained in the other vertical segment, a difference in temperature generating, in said fluid (31, 32) contained in said tubular conduit, convective motions usable for the production of electricity, the flow of said convective motions being intercepted by one or more turbines connected to one or more alternators or dynamo and first heat exchange means (20,21,24), adapted to carry heat from said fluid (31, 32) contained in the upper ending part of one of said vertical segments (3, 5), which is cooled, to said fluid (31, 32) contained in the lower ending part of the other of said vertical segments (3, 5), which is heated characterized by the fact that said first heat exchange means (20,21,24) comprise at least one heat pump adapted to subtract heat from the fluid (31, 32) contained in the upper ending part of one of said vertical segments (3, 5) for the recovery of said heat and heat exchangers (21,24).
Assembly comprising a floating pipeline and a working vessel in the vicinity of the pipeline, wherein the pipeline comprises multiple floating pipeline sections and a coupling assembly for mutual coupling of subsequent pipeline sections, wherein the coupling assembly comprises a first buoyancy body and a first connector at the end of a first pipeline section, and a second buoyancy body and a second connector at the end of a second pipeline section for connecting cooperation with the first connector, and wherein the working vessel comprises a hull, a first winch on the hull, and a first mooring cable around the first winch having a first fixation part at its free end, characterized in that the working vessel furthermore comprises a second winch and a third winch on the hull, a second mooring cable around the second winch having a second fixation part at its free end, a third mooring cable around the third winch having a third fixation part at its free end, and a manipulator arm (61, 62) on the hull for manipulation of the fixation parts with respect to the hull, and wherein the coupling assembly comprises a first catcher on the first buoyancy body for fixating cooperation with the first fixation part, a second catcher on the second buoyancy body for fixating cooperation with the second fixation part, a third catcher on the second buoyancy body for fixating cooperation with the third fixation part, and a mooring cable guide on the first buoyancy body for guidance of the third mooring cable via the first buoyancy body to the second buoyancy body.
An evaluation method for evaluating an ultraviolet radiation protection effect of a measurement sample applied on an application member, comprising: a first step for measuring a spectral transmittance of the application member and the measurement sample applied thereon before photodeterioration in a predetermined wavelength range, comprising switching to a first light source filter for measuring spectral transmittance, emitting light including ultraviolet radiation from a light source according to a preset light emission condition, and measuring the spectral transmittance of said light through the measurement sample and the application member; a second step of switching to a second light source filter for ultraviolet irradiation, emitting light from the light source and thereby causing the photodeterioration of the measurement sample for a predetermined time, and thereafter, switching to the first light source filter and measuring the spectral transmittance; and a third step of evaluating the ultraviolet radiation protection effect based on a change over time in the spectral transmittance obtained by repeating the second step over a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times, wherein each of the first light source filter and the second light source filter includes a plurality of light source filters corresponding thereto, and the first light source filter includes neutral density filters switchable in accordance with an amount of light of the light source in said plurality of light source filters to optimize the dynamic range of the spectral transmittance measurements. a first step for measuring a spectral transmittance of the application member and the measurement sample applied thereon before photodeterioration in a predetermined wavelength range, comprising switching to a first light source filter for measuring spectral transmittance, emitting light including ultraviolet radiation from a light source according to a preset light emission condition, and measuring the spectral transmittance of said light through the measurement sample and the application member; a second step of switching to a second light source filter for ultraviolet irradiation, emitting light from the light source and thereby causing the photodeterioration of the measurement sample for a predetermined time, and thereafter, switching to the first light source filter and measuring the spectral transmittance; and a third step of evaluating the ultraviolet radiation protection effect based on a change over time in the spectral transmittance obtained by repeating the second step over a predetermined time or a predetermined number of times, wherein each of the first light source filter and the second light source filter includes a plurality of light source filters corresponding thereto, and the first light source filter includes neutral density filters switchable in accordance with an amount of light of the light source in said plurality of light source filters to optimize the dynamic range of the spectral transmittance measurements.
A method of operating amperometric sensors used to measure a target component selected from a group consisting of oxygen, glucose, and lactate, wherein the sensors are used to measure said target component in biological fluids comprising operating said sensors at a polarization voltage suitable for measuring the target component in a sample of said biological fluid only during periods of time when the electrodes of said sensors are being calibrated or testing samples, the polarization voltage being modulated to a lower polarization voltage of about -0.1 volts at other times such that substantially no electrical current is produced by said electrodes.
A device for determining activation of an exhaust gas sensor, comprising: a heater for heating the exhaust gas sensor at a time of start of an internal combustion engine; and determining means which determines an activation state of the exhaust gas sensor based on whether or not such a time period that desorbed species are substantially eliminated from the exhaust gas sensor has elapsed after the adsorbed species which are exhaust gas components adsorbed on the exhaust gas sensor start to be desorbed, at the time of start of the internal combustion engine, wherein the exhaust gas sensor is any one of an oxygen sensor, an air/fuel ratio sensor, and a NOx sensor. a heater for heating the exhaust gas sensor at a time of start of an internal combustion engine; and determining means which determines an activation state of the exhaust gas sensor based on whether or not such a time period that desorbed species are substantially eliminated from the exhaust gas sensor has elapsed after the adsorbed species which are exhaust gas components adsorbed on the exhaust gas sensor start to be desorbed, at the time of start of the internal combustion engine, wherein the exhaust gas sensor is any one of an oxygen sensor, an air/fuel ratio sensor, and a NOx sensor.
A method for supporting access point, AP, discovery, the method comprising: transmitting a plurality of fast initial link setup, FILS, discovery frames at faster time intervals than designated for transmitting standard AP beacons, wherein the FILS discovery frames have a smaller size than standard AP beacons; characterized in that transmitting the FILS discovery frames comprises: transmitting the FILS discovery frames at a randomized broadcast pattern according to a defined sequence of transmission and non-transmission phases. transmitting a plurality of fast initial link setup, FILS, discovery frames at faster time intervals than designated for transmitting standard AP beacons, wherein the FILS discovery frames have a smaller size than standard AP beacons; characterized in that transmitting the FILS discovery frames comprises: transmitting the FILS discovery frames at a randomized broadcast pattern according to a defined sequence of transmission and non-transmission phases.
Method for actuating a closure element arrangement of a motor vehicle, wherein the closure element arrangement has a closure element, a drive arrangement which is assigned to the closure element, a control arrangement and a sensor arrangement with at least one sensor element (6, 7) which is configured, in particular, as a proximity sensor, wherein within the scope of an operator control event monitoring operation by means of the control arrangement the sensor measured values (8, 9) of the sensor arrangement are monitored to determine whether a predetermined operator control event is occurring, and the drive arrangement is actuated as a function of the result of the operator control event monitoring operation, wherein the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle can be changed in the normal operational use by means of an adjustment process and/or by means of a mounting process, characterized in that the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle is sensed by means of the control arrangement, and the operator control event monitoring operation is modified as a function of the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle, in that an operator control event is assigned an operator control event model composed of signal characteristic values, in that within the scope of the operator control event monitoring operation it is monitored by means of the control arrangement whether the sensor measured values (8, 9) correspond to the signal characteristic values of the operator control event model, and in that the operator control event model is generated as a function of the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle or is selected from a number of stored operator control event models as a function of the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle, or is parameterized as a function of the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle. in that the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle is sensed by means of the control arrangement, and the operator control event monitoring operation is modified as a function of the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle, in that an operator control event is assigned an operator control event model composed of signal characteristic values, in that within the scope of the operator control event monitoring operation it is monitored by means of the control arrangement whether the sensor measured values (8, 9) correspond to the signal characteristic values of the operator control event model, and in that the operator control event model is generated as a function of the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle or is selected from a number of stored operator control event models as a function of the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle, or is parameterized as a function of the mechanical configuration of the motor vehicle.
A method for providing an excerpt of a protected digital content item to a further end user device, the method comprising, at an end user device: - receiving the protected digital content item divided into a plurality of parts encrypted using control words generated from a master control word for the protected digital content item, wherein each control word is specific for a specific part, and the master control word; - selecting the parts of the protected digital content item to be included in the excerpt; - generating the control words for the selected parts from the master control word; and - transmitting the selected parts of the protected digital content item and the control words for the selected parts to the further end user device; wherein the excerpt comprises the selected parts of the protected digital content item. - receiving the protected digital content item divided into a plurality of parts encrypted using control words generated from a master control word for the protected digital content item, wherein each control word is specific for a specific part, and the master control word; - selecting the parts of the protected digital content item to be included in the excerpt; - generating the control words for the selected parts from the master control word; and - transmitting the selected parts of the protected digital content item and the control words for the selected parts to the further end user device; wherein the excerpt comprises the selected parts of the protected digital content item.
A coated metal member comprising: a metal base; and a coat layer made of an amorphous inorganic material formed on the metal base, the coat layer containing pores and carbon particles, wherein the amount of the carbon particles is 0.005 to 1 part by weight relative to the total 100 parts by weight of the coat layer, wherein the pores in the coat layer have an average pore size of 0.5 to 15 μm, and wherein the porosity of the coat layer is 10 to 60%. a metal base; and a coat layer made of an amorphous inorganic material formed on the metal base, the coat layer containing pores and carbon particles, wherein the amount of the carbon particles is 0.005 to 1 part by weight relative to the total 100 parts by weight of the coat layer, wherein the pores in the coat layer have an average pore size of 0.5 to 15 μm, and wherein the porosity of the coat layer is 10 to 60%.