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A method for mounting an artificial heart valve having a self-expanding base body, hereinafter: heart valve prosthesis, on a catheter shaft, the diameter of the heart valve prosthesis being reduced by a relative movement of at least two components (1, 2), which each at least partially enclose a rotation-symmetrical space (7, 9) tapering along the axis of symmetry thereof in one direction, the relative movement of the at least two components (1, 2) taking place toward one another and into one another along the longitudinal axis of the heart valve prosthesis in such a way that the space (7, 9) enclosed jointly by the at least two components (1, 2) is decreased, the heart valve prosthesis being located in the space enclosed jointly by the at least two components (1, 2) and being oriented in such a way that the longitudinal axis of the heart valve prosthesis and the axes of symmetry of the rotation-symmetrical spaces are located on top of one another, characterized in that at least one component (1, 2) comprises a mandrel, which is oriented centrally in the space (4, 7, 10, 9) enclosed by the component (1, 2) so as to be located on the longitudinal axis of the heart valve prosthesis during the movement of the at least two components toward one another and into one another, and/or a fluid flow, and in particular a volume flow, is applied along the longitudinal axis of the heart valve prosthesis at least during the movement of the at least two components (1, 2) toward one another and into one another.
Method for determining 3D coordinates of an object by an optical measuring device, the method comprising a structured-light measurement with • illuminating the object with a predefined pattern, particularly with a sequence of predefined patterns; • capturing a 2D image of the pattern as reflected from the object, particularly a sequence of 2D images (120, 120'); • measuring at least one brightness value, particularly a sequence of brightness values (180, 180', 180"), of at least one 2D image point (121, 121') from the 2D image; and • calculating a 3D coordinate of an object point which is correlated with the at least one measured brightness value of the 2D image point (121, 121'); characterized in that • the method further comprises capturing with a TOF camera at least one range image of the object, the range image comprising distance information of a plurality of points of the object, and • the range image is considered in the calculation of the 3D coordinate. • illuminating the object with a predefined pattern, particularly with a sequence of predefined patterns; • capturing a 2D image of the pattern as reflected from the object, particularly a sequence of 2D images (120, 120'); • measuring at least one brightness value, particularly a sequence of brightness values (180, 180', 180"), of at least one 2D image point (121, 121') from the 2D image; and • calculating a 3D coordinate of an object point which is correlated with the at least one measured brightness value of the 2D image point (121, 121'); characterized in that • the method further comprises capturing with a TOF camera at least one range image of the object, the range image comprising distance information of a plurality of points of the object, and • the range image is considered in the calculation of the 3D coordinate.
A milk-type food and drink which is packed in a transparent container, wherein the transparent container shields light in the wavelength region of 550 to 720 nm, characterised in that the container has a light shielding ratio of 50% or more in the wavelength region of 550 to 720 nm.
An ultrasonic method of cleaning soiled tableware in an automatic dishwashing machine or of cleaning soiled laundry items in a laundry machine utilising; 1) a programmed wash cycle selected on the automatic dishwashing or laundry machine; 2) a detergent composition comprising a bleach precursor; 3) water; and 4) ultrasonic energy having a frequency between 20 kHz and 1 MHz; wherein an ultrasound energy emitter is located within the water circulation system of the machine and the ultrasonic energy is not directly applied to the soiled tableware or laundry, and wherein the ultrasonic energy is used to activate the bleach precursor in the wash liquor, the wash liquor being created from the addition of the detergent composition to the water, wherein the ultrasonic energy has a power between 1 mW and 1 Watt. 1) a programmed wash cycle selected on the automatic dishwashing or laundry machine; 2) a detergent composition comprising a bleach precursor; 3) water; and 4) ultrasonic energy having a frequency between 20 kHz and 1 MHz;
An image forming apparatus having a printing function to discharge a printed material acquired by recording image data included in a printing job received through a network on a recording paper and a scanner function to acquire the image data by reading a manuscript image, comprising: a first discharge tray provided in a discharge space in a body of the apparatus; a second discharge tray other than the first discharge tray, the second discharge tray being externally disposed at a side surface of the body of the apparatus; a long-time use judging unit judging whether the scanner function is in long-time use; a discharge destination selecting unit; and a slot unit connected with an external memory, characterized in that, in use: the discharge destination selecting unit discharges the printed material to the first discharge tray when the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is not in long-time use at the time of receiving the printing job, discharges the printed material to the second discharge tray when the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is in long-time use at the time of receiving the printing job, and the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is in long-time use when the external memory is connected to the slot unit over a predetermined time. a first discharge tray provided in a discharge space in a body of the apparatus; a second discharge tray other than the first discharge tray, the second discharge tray being externally disposed at a side surface of the body of the apparatus; a long-time use judging unit judging whether the scanner function is in long-time use; a discharge destination selecting unit; and a slot unit connected with an external memory, characterized in that, in use: the discharge destination selecting unit discharges the printed material to the first discharge tray when the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is not in long-time use at the time of receiving the printing job, discharges the printed material to the second discharge tray when the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is in long-time use at the time of receiving the printing job, and the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is in long-time use when the external memory is connected to the slot unit over a predetermined time. the discharge destination selecting unit discharges the printed material to the first discharge tray when the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is not in long-time use at the time of receiving the printing job, discharges the printed material to the second discharge tray when the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is in long-time use at the time of receiving the printing job, and the long-time use judging unit judges that the scanner function is in long-time use when the external memory is connected to the slot unit over a predetermined time.
An apparatus comprising: a serial output communication pin; and an interface circuit communicably connected to the serial output communication pin and adapted to intermittently send an output serial data frame to a controller via the serial output communication pin, with each output serial data frame including a status phase and a data phase followed by at least one fault bit, characterized in that: the at least one fault bit indicates whether a fault is detected during sending of the output serial data frame. a serial output communication pin; and an interface circuit communicably connected to the serial output communication pin and adapted to intermittently send an output serial data frame to a controller via the serial output communication pin, with each output serial data frame including a status phase and a data phase followed by at least one fault bit, characterized in that: the at least one fault bit indicates whether a fault is detected during sending of the output serial data frame.
Bearing arrangement, in particular for sensor arrangements, comprising a first bearing part and a second bearing part, which are designed and arranged so as to be movable relative to one another and which touch one another at least partially in the course of said relative motion, wherein the first bearing part is guided on at least one first running surface of the second bearing part, wherein the first running surface of the second bearing part has a recess (4, 5), in which at least one ridge is formed, the arrangement of which in the recess (4, 5) does not influence the relative motion between the first bearing part and the second bearing part, characterized in that the at least one recess (4, 5) on the first running surface is formed obliquely with respect to the direction along the first running surface, wherein the recress has a substantially rectangular or trapezoidal bottom surface, the center line of which is oblique with respect to the direction along the running surface and wherein the ridge is situated substantially on the center line of the recess.
Bearing arrangement, comprising two anti-friction bearings (2, 3) which are arranged next to one another, each anti-friction bearing (2, 3) having an inner ring (4, 5) and an outer ring (6, 7), an annular space being formed between the bearing rings (4, 5, 6, 7), rolling bodies (9, 10) being arranged in the annular space, the two inner rings (4, 5) or the two outer rings (6, 7) of the two anti-friction bearings (2, 3) being configured in one piece, at least one volume element being arranged in the annular space, which at least one volume element fills the annular space at least partially in an axial region, there being means, by way of which a prestressing force which acts in the axial direction (a) can be generated between the two bearing rings (4, 5, 6, 7) which are not configured in one piece, characterized in that the means for generating the axially acting prestressing force are realized by the volume element, the volume element being formed from two side parts (11', 11"), between which a centre part (11"') is arranged, the centre part (11"') consisting of plastic or rubber material which is arranged between the side parts (11', 11"), the centre part (11"') being a shaped part which is injection-moulded in situ between the side parts (11', 11"), or the centre part (11"') being configured as a multiple-part shaped body, each part of the multiple-part shaped body having the shape of a circular ring segment.
A glass roll, in which a glass film and a protective sheet are wound around a roll core, the glass film being formed by a downdraw method to have a thickness of 1 μm or more and 200 μm or less, and having each end cut surface in a width direction to be cut by laser cutting, characterized in that the protective sheet is wound one or more turns around the roll core before the glass film.
A router for use in commissioning new equipment within a network, the network comprising live equipment, the router having: a first processing element (110 - 114) adapted to manage a first Virtual Private Network, VPN, for live equipment which is already operational; a second processing element (110 -114)adapted to manage a second VPN, separate from said first VPN, for new equipment to be commissioned; wherein the network is a rail network and the router further comprises Master and Standby lanes each having respective 15 said first and second processing elements; the router further comprising a configuration manager (1101 - 1103) operable to switch the Master lane to the Standby lane and vice-versa; each processing element including a plurality of network interfaces and a configuration client (111, 1121, 1131), responsive to the configuration manager, adapted to allow remote configuration of each VPN (14, 19) by being configured with a mapping defining connections of equipment to any of the plurality of network interfaces, and further including routing algorithm logic allowing testing of said mapping; and wherein the configuration manager (1101 - 1103) is arranged to receive said mapping, validate the same using the routing algorithm logic of the processing elements and once the mapping is validated, to effect said lane switch thereby bringing the new equipment into operation. a first processing element (110 - 114) adapted to manage a first Virtual Private Network, VPN, for live equipment which is already operational; a second processing element (110 -114)adapted to manage a second VPN, separate from said first VPN, for new equipment to be commissioned; wherein the network is a rail network and the router further comprises Master and Standby lanes each having respective 15 said first and second processing elements; the router further comprising a configuration manager (1101 - 1103) operable to switch the Master lane to the Standby lane and vice-versa; each processing element including a plurality of network interfaces and a configuration client (111, 1121, 1131), responsive to the configuration manager, adapted to allow remote configuration of each VPN (14, 19) by being configured with a mapping defining connections of equipment to any of the plurality of network interfaces, and further including routing algorithm logic allowing testing of said mapping; and wherein the configuration manager (1101 - 1103) is arranged to receive said mapping, validate the same using the routing algorithm logic of the processing elements and once the mapping is validated, to effect said lane switch thereby bringing the new equipment into operation.
Range finder for determining at least one geometric information about at least one object, the range finder comprising: - at least one illumination source adapted to generate at least one illumination pattern, wherein the illumination source is adapted to illuminate the object with the illumination pattern under an angle of inclination; - at least one optical sensor having at least one light sensitive area, wherein the optical sensor is designed to generate at least one image matrix in response to an illumination of its light sensitive area by at least one reflection pattern originating from the object; - at least one evaluation device being configured for determining the geometric information about the object from the reflection pattern by evaluating the image matrix assuming at least one geometrical constellation to be present in the reflection pattern, wherein the geometrical constellation is assumed to be at least one first surface and at least one second surface, wherein the geometric information is information about at least one spatial angle between the at least two surfaces (150, 152), wherein the illumination pattern comprises at least one first illumination pattern adapted to define at least one first plane on the at least one first surface and at least one second illumination pattern adapted to define at least one second plane on the at least one second surface, wherein the evaluation device is configured for determining a position of each of the illumination features, wherein the evaluation device is adapted to determine a first plane comprising the reflection pattern corresponding to the at least one first illumination pattern, and a second plane comprising the reflection pattern corresponding to the at least one second illumination pattern, wherein the evaluation device is adapted to determine the spatial angle between the at least one first plane and the at least one second plane. - at least one illumination source adapted to generate at least one illumination pattern, wherein the illumination source is adapted to illuminate the object with the illumination pattern under an angle of inclination; - at least one optical sensor having at least one light sensitive area, wherein the optical sensor is designed to generate at least one image matrix in response to an illumination of its light sensitive area by at least one reflection pattern originating from the object; - at least one evaluation device being configured for determining the geometric information about the object from the reflection pattern by evaluating the image matrix assuming at least one geometrical constellation to be present in the reflection pattern,
A method comprising: - loading and removing samples including fluorescent magnetic beads (40, 98, 102, 270, 282, 294) from a device using a fluid handling subsystem, - illuminating the samples using an illumination configuration of an optics subsystem, - imaging the fluorescent magnetic beads (40, 98, 102, 270, 282, 294) using a collection configuration, - the fluorescent magnetic beads (40, 98, 102, 270, 282, 294) are immobilized during the imaging by selectively operating a magnet, characterized in that the fluorescent magnetic beads (40, 98, 102, 270, 282, 294) are magnetically attached to a substrate of an imaging chamber having a relatively smooth internal surface on the side of the imaging chamber proximate the magnet to thereby randomly distribute the fluorescent magnetic beads (40, 98, 102, 270, 282, 294) across this internal surface as the magnet pulls them down. - loading and removing samples including fluorescent magnetic beads (40, 98, 102, 270, 282, 294) from a device using a fluid handling subsystem, - illuminating the samples using an illumination configuration of an optics subsystem, - imaging the fluorescent magnetic beads (40, 98, 102, 270, 282, 294) using a collection configuration, - the fluorescent magnetic beads (40, 98, 102, 270, 282, 294) are immobilized during the imaging by selectively operating a magnet,
A formulation comprising an effective amount of self-assembling peptides to form a barrier structure to prevent or limit the movement of bodily fluids; wherein the self-assembling peptides have a length of from 8 to 16 amino acid residues and comprise a sequence conforming to one or more of Formula I-IV: ((Xaa neu -Xaa +) x (Xaa neu -Xaa-) y) n ((Xaa neu -Xaa-) x (Xaa neu -Xaa +) y) n ((Xaa + -Xaa neu) x (Xaa - -Xaa neu) y) n ((Xaa - -Xaa neu) x (Xaa + -Xaa neu) y) n wherein each Xaa neu is an amino acid residue selected from alanine, leucine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, or tyrosine; Xaa + is arginine or lysine; Xaa - is aspartic acid or glutamic acid; x and y are integers having a value of 1, 2, 3 or 4, independently; and n is an integer having a value of 1-4; for use in a method for treatment of disorders involving leaky or damaged tight junctions or weak, diseased, or injured extracellular matrix comprising administering the formulation as a liquid into the bloodstream of a subject in need thereof. wherein each Xaa neu is an amino acid residue selected from alanine, leucine, isoleucine, phenylalanine, or tyrosine; Xaa + is arginine or lysine; Xaa - is aspartic acid or glutamic acid; x and y are integers having a value of 1, 2, 3 or 4, independently; and n is an integer having a value of 1-4; for use in a method for treatment of disorders involving leaky or damaged tight junctions or weak, diseased, or injured extracellular matrix comprising administering the formulation as a liquid into the bloodstream of a subject in need thereof.
A sound insulating sheet member comprising at least a sheet having rubber elasticity and a plurality of resonant portions, wherein the resonant portions are provided in contact with a sheet surface of the sheet, each of the resonant portions including a base part and a weight part, and the weight part being supported by the base part and having a larger mass than the base part; wherein the sheet has a Young's modulus of from 0.01 MPa to 100 MPa; characterized in that each resonant portion comprises a single weight part, and in that at least a part of the weight part is embedded in the base part on the leading end side of the resonant portion.
A nozzle arrangement for applying fluids, in particular thermoplastic adhesives, onto a substrate, wherein the nozzle arrangement comprises a terminal body that can be preferably exchangeably connected to a mounting region of a manifold and a spray nozzle that can be preferably exchangeably connected to the terminal body, wherein the spray nozzle comprises a nozzle body extending in the longitudinal direction of the spray nozzle, being in particular rod-shaped and having at least one and preferably exactly one first fluid channel, which extends in particular coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle body, for the fluid to be applied onto the substrate, wherein the spray nozzle further comprises a nozzle housing, in which the nozzle body is or can be received at least in regions, wherein, between a lateral surface of the nozzle body and an inner surface of the nozzle housing, a plurality of second fluid channels are configured at least in regions for shaping air, wherein, at an end-side nozzle outlet region of the spray nozzle, the second fluid channels extend in the direction of a nozzle outlet opening of the nozzle body in such a way that, with the shaping air output by the second fluid channels at the nozzle outlet region, a spiral-shaped deflection of the fluid that is output or to be output by the nozzle outlet opening of the nozzle body is or can be effected, wherein, at least in the region in which it is received by the nozzle housing, the nozzle body is configured at least regionally as a substantially cylindrical nozzle body, characterized in that, in the substantially cylindrical nozzle body, groove regions extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle body and/or regions that extend parallel to the longitudinal axis of the nozzle body and are recessed in relation to the lateral surface of the cylindrical nozzle body are formed, which, together with the inner surface of the nozzle housing, at least partially limit the second fluid channels, wherein, at the end-side nozzle outlet region of the spray nozzle, at least the inner surface of the nozzle housing has a conical shape that tapers in the direction of the nozzle outlet opening of the nozzle body and is in particular adapted to a cone shape of the nozzle body, such that, at least at the nozzle outlet region of the spray nozzle, the second fluid channels are aligned in the direction of the nozzle outlet opening of the nozzle body and in particular in a decentered manner in relation to the nozzle outlet opening of the nozzle body.