mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An optical signal detection module comprising: two or more optical measurement devices, each of the two or more optical measurement devices being configured to detect an optical emission signal of a different wavelength over a range of wavelengths from an emission signal source placed in a signal-detecting position of the optical measurement device; and a cover moveable between (i) a closed position covering the signal-detecting position and (ii) an open position not covering the signal-detecting position, the cover includes an inner surface comprising an optical reference material that emits a reference emission detectable by the two or more optical measurement devices, wherein the reference emission includes light over the range of wavelengths, and the cover is configured so that when the cover is in the closed position, the inner surface is in the signal-detecting position of each of the two or more optical measurement devices so that each of the two or more optical measurement devices detects the reference emission. two or more optical measurement devices, each of the two or more optical measurement devices being configured to detect an optical emission signal of a different wavelength over a range of wavelengths from an emission signal source placed in a signal-detecting position of the optical measurement device; and a cover moveable between (i) a closed position covering the signal-detecting position and (ii) an open position not covering the signal-detecting position, the cover includes an inner surface comprising an optical reference material that emits a reference emission detectable by the two or more optical measurement devices, wherein the reference emission includes light over the range of wavelengths, and the cover is configured so that when the cover is in the closed position, the inner surface is in the signal-detecting position of each of the two or more optical measurement devices so that each of the two or more optical measurement devices detects the reference emission.
An assembly (500; 600) for forming multiple nacelle components, comprising: a plurality of dies (504, 530; 536, 542; 602, 604, 610, 612) arranged about a central axis, a first one (504; 536; 604) of the plurality of dies (504... 612) having a first wall (506, 538) and a first cavity (510; 540) extending through the first wall (506, 538) and a second one (530; 542) of the plurality of dies (504...612) having a second wall (508; 532) and a second cavity extending through the second wall (508; 532), wherein the first wall (506, 538) and the second wall (508; 532) are configured to sandwich a pair of metal blanks therebetween, characterised in that the first one (504; 536; 604) of the plurality of dies (504, 530, 536, 542; 602, 604, 610, 612) is a first radial die (504; 536; 604) configured for arrangement within a circular pattern and wherein the first wall (506; 538) is a first circumferentially facing wall (506; 538). a plurality of dies (504, 530; 536, 542; 602, 604, 610, 612) arranged about a central axis, a first one (504; 536; 604) of the plurality of dies (504... 612) having a first wall (506, 538) and a first cavity (510; 540) extending through the first wall (506, 538) and a second one (530; 542) of the plurality of dies (504...612) having a second wall (508; 532) and a second cavity extending through the second wall (508; 532), a first one (504; 536; 604) of the plurality of dies (504... 612) having a first wall (506, 538) and a first cavity (510; 540) extending through the first wall (506, 538) and a second one (530; 542) of the plurality of dies (504...612) having a second wall (508; 532) and a second cavity extending through the second wall (508; 532), wherein the first wall (506, 538) and the second wall (508; 532) are configured to sandwich a pair of metal blanks therebetween, characterised in that the first one (504; 536; 604) of the plurality of dies (504, 530, 536, 542; 602, 604, 610, 612) is a first radial die (504; 536; 604) configured for arrangement within a circular pattern and wherein the first wall (506; 538) is a first circumferentially facing wall (506; 538).
A pulse wave detector which is used while being attached to a wrist of a measurement subject, the pulse wave detector comprising: a body portion which includes a detecting section configured to detect a pulse wave from a radial artery of the measurement subject; a strip-like band which is configured to secure the body portion to the wrist; and an attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) which is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the band, wherein the band is contacted with the wrist through the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) at an attachment position of the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50), wherein the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) includes, in a contact surface with the wrist, both end portions of the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) in a short-side direction of the band in a state of being attached to the band, and a concave portion (36A; 56A) formed between the both end portions to receive a protrusion of an ulna of the wrist, wherein in a secured state where the body portion is secured to the wrist with the band to which the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) is attached, the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) is secured such that the protrusion of the ulna is received in the concave portion (36A; 56A) and the both end portions are contacted with the wrist, wherein the concave portion (36A; 56A) has a size which allows the protrusion of the ulna in the wrist of the measurement subject to be inserted, and wherein the concave portion functions as a part of a through hole into which the band is inserted. a body portion which includes a detecting section configured to detect a pulse wave from a radial artery of the measurement subject; a strip-like band which is configured to secure the body portion to the wrist; and an attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) which is configured to be attachable to and detachable from the band, wherein the band is contacted with the wrist through the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) at an attachment position of the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50), wherein the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) includes, in a contact surface with the wrist, both end portions of the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) in a short-side direction of the band in a state of being attached to the band, and a concave portion (36A; 56A) formed between the both end portions to receive a protrusion of an ulna of the wrist, wherein in a secured state where the body portion is secured to the wrist with the band to which the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) is attached, the attachment auxiliary member (30; 50) is secured such that the protrusion of the ulna is received in the concave portion (36A; 56A) and the both end portions are contacted with the wrist, wherein the concave portion (36A; 56A) has a size which allows the protrusion of the ulna in the wrist of the measurement subject to be inserted, and wherein the concave portion functions as a part of a through hole into which the band is inserted.
A feed system for feeding power to a mobile unit, comprising: a connection unit to which the mobile unit is connectable; a power generation unit (3; 18) for converting received alternating current power to direct current power; a charging unit for giving a charge of power generated by the power generation unit (3; 18); and a control unit for determining whether the mobile unit is connected to the connection unit characterised in that said control unit is arranged such that if the mobile unit is not connected to the connection unit, the control unit connects the power generation unit (3; 18) and the charging unit so that the charging unit is charged with the power output from the power generation unit (3; 18), and if the mobile unit is connected to the connection unit, the control unit connects the mobile unit, the power generation unit (3; 18), and the charging unit so that the power as a sum of the power output from the power generation unit (3; 18) and the power output from the charging unit is fed to the mobile unit. a connection unit to which the mobile unit is connectable; a power generation unit (3; 18) for converting received alternating current power to direct current power; a charging unit for giving a charge of power generated by the power generation unit (3; 18); and a control unit for determining whether the mobile unit is connected to the connection unit characterised in that said control unit is arranged such that if the mobile unit is not connected to the connection unit, the control unit connects the power generation unit (3; 18) and the charging unit so that the charging unit is charged with the power output from the power generation unit (3; 18), and if the mobile unit is connected to the connection unit, the control unit connects the mobile unit, the power generation unit (3; 18), and the charging unit so that the power as a sum of the power output from the power generation unit (3; 18) and the power output from the charging unit is fed to the mobile unit.
A process for the preparation of a crystalline polymorph of 3-(N-methyl-N-pentyl) amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid monosodium salt monohydrate (Ibandronate) which is characterized by an X-ray powder diffraction pattern having characteristic peaks expressed in angle 2-theta at approximately (± 0.2 degrees) Angle 2-theta 9.7° 12,2° 14,4° 16,8° 25,8° comprising crystallizing 3-(N-methyl-N-pentyl) amino-1-hydroxypropane-1,1-diphosphonic acid monosodium salt or a monohydrate, a polymorph or a mixture of polymorphs thereof at a temperature of 10°C to 45°C in a polar solvent, which is water, and by the addition of a polar aprotic solvent, which is acetone, to initialize the crystallization, wherein the precipitate is washed with a mixture of water and acetone in a ratio of about 1:1 (V/V).
An aqueous starch-containing polymer dispersion obtainable by co-polymerisation of ethylenically unsaturated monomers comprising: (a) from 20 to 50 wt% of at least one of styrene or substituted styrene; (b) from 20 to 60 wt% t-butyl (meth)acrylate; and, (c) from 0 to 20 wt% of at least one ethylenically unsaturated co-polymerisable monomer being different from (a) and (b), in the presence of (d) from 10 to 50 wt% cationic starch, wherein the sum of (a) + (b) +(c) +(d) is 100%. (a) from 20 to 50 wt% of at least one of styrene or substituted styrene; (b) from 20 to 60 wt% t-butyl (meth)acrylate; and, (c) from 0 to 20 wt% of at least one ethylenically unsaturated co-polymerisable monomer being different from (a) and (b), in the presence of (d) from 10 to 50 wt% cationic starch,
A method of measuring the binding activities of an antibody to both an antigen or antigen epitope and an Fc receptor or a fragment thereof, which fragment retains the binding activity of said Fc receptor, comprising: - a step of mixing the antibody with the antigen or antigen epitope labeled with one member of a set of donor and acceptor capable of fluorescent resonance energy transfer and the Fc receptor or fragment thereof labeled with the other member of said set of donor and acceptor; - a step of irradiating the resultant mixture with light having a wavelength capable of exciting the donor; and - a step of measuring the fluorescence level of said mixture, wherein the fluorescence can be detected only when the binding of an antibody to an antigen or an antigen epitope and its binding to an Fc receptor or a fragment thereof, which fragment retains the binding activity of said Fc receptor, occurs simultaneously; and wherein the measured binding activities are used for estimating the antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) activity of the antibody. - a step of mixing the antibody with the antigen or antigen epitope labeled with one member of a set of donor and acceptor capable of fluorescent resonance energy transfer and the Fc receptor or fragment thereof labeled with the other member of said set of donor and acceptor; - a step of irradiating the resultant mixture with light having a wavelength capable of exciting the donor; and - a step of measuring the fluorescence level of said mixture, wherein the fluorescence can be detected only when the binding of an antibody to an antigen or an antigen epitope and its binding to an Fc receptor or a fragment thereof, which fragment retains the binding activity of said Fc receptor, occurs simultaneously; and wherein the measured binding activities are used for estimating the antibody-dependent cell-mediated cytotoxicity (ADCC) activity of the antibody.
An encoder characterized by comprising: a scale (20A, 20B, 20C) provided with a first periodic pattern having a first period and a second periodic pattern having a second period different from the first period; a sensor (10A, 10B) movable relatively with respect to the scale and including a detection element array (16A, 16B) configured to detect the first and second periodic patterns; a periodic signal producer (40, 41, 42) configured (a) to produce, by using output from the detection element array detecting the first periodic pattern, a first periodic signal which changes corresponding to the first period of the first periodic pattern and (b) to produce, by using output from the detection element array detecting the second periodic pattern, a second periodic signal which changes corresponding to the second period of the second periodic pattern; a correction signal producer (40, 43) configured to produce, by using the second periodic signal, a correction signal for reducing in the first periodic signal a signal component which changes corresponding to the second period of the second periodic pattern; and a position calculator (40, 44-46) configured to produce, by using the first periodic signal and the correction signal, information indicating position. a scale (20A, 20B, 20C) provided with a first periodic pattern having a first period and a second periodic pattern having a second period different from the first period; a sensor (10A, 10B) movable relatively with respect to the scale and including a detection element array (16A, 16B) configured to detect the first and second periodic patterns; a periodic signal producer (40, 41, 42) configured (a) to produce, by using output from the detection element array detecting the first periodic pattern, a first periodic signal which changes corresponding to the first period of the first periodic pattern and (b) to produce, by using output from the detection element array detecting the second periodic pattern, a second periodic signal which changes corresponding to the second period of the second periodic pattern; a correction signal producer (40, 43) configured to produce, by using the second periodic signal, a correction signal for reducing in the first periodic signal a signal component which changes corresponding to the second period of the second periodic pattern; and a position calculator (40, 44-46) configured to produce, by using the first periodic signal and the correction signal, information indicating position.
A method for increasing a humus content of soil, comprising the steps of - at least partly introducing into the soil above-the-root plant parts of plants rooted in the soil, characterized by - testing a magnesium content of the soil before at least partly introducing the plant parts into the soil, - testing a calcium content of the soil before at least partly introducing the plant parts into the soil, - adjusting a magnesium content of the soil to between 5 wt% and 20 wt%, if a previous magnesium content of the soil deviates therefrom, and - adjusting a calcium content of between 60 wt% and 75wt% in the soil, if a previous calcium content of the soil deviates therefrom. - at least partly introducing into the soil above-the-root plant parts of plants rooted in the soil, characterized by - testing a magnesium content of the soil before at least partly introducing the plant parts into the soil, - testing a calcium content of the soil before at least partly introducing the plant parts into the soil, - adjusting a magnesium content of the soil to between 5 wt% and 20 wt%, if a previous magnesium content of the soil deviates therefrom, and - adjusting a calcium content of between 60 wt% and 75wt% in the soil, if a previous calcium content of the soil deviates therefrom.
A lamp arrangement (27, 33, 44, 47, 53) comprising a lamp housing (10, 34, 45, 48, 54) with at least one module connecting device (11, 23, 35, 49, 59) on at least one housing surface and having a module set including at least two housing connecting modules (28, 36, 43, 50, 55), and the housing connecting modules (28, 36, 43, 50, 55) each has a respective correspondingly configured connecting device (29, 37, 58) for a detachable connection to the module connecting device (11, 23, 35, 49, 59), and the housing connecting modules (28, 36, 43, 50, 55) have a fastening device (31, 38) for fastening to a fastening base (42, 46), characterized in that the module set comprises housing connecting modules (28, 36, 43, 50, 55) with different fastening devices (31, 38), at least one of which is embodied to produce a connection with through openings of a hole profile of a switch cabinet.
A sternal retractor, comprising: a retractor arm (14, 16); and a blade (24, 25) attached to the retractor arm, wherein the blade comprises: a rigid frame and characterized by comprising a floor wall, two side walls (34, 36) and a closed or notched cephalad end and wherein the rigid frame is configured to encase a cut sternal edge; and an insert that is configured to fit inside the rigid frame wherein the insert is made of a material that is conformable to the surface of a cut sternal edge so as to create a seal and reduce bleeding from the cut sternal edge. a retractor arm (14, 16); and a blade (24, 25) attached to the retractor arm, wherein the blade comprises: a rigid frame and characterized by comprising a floor wall, two side walls (34, 36) and a closed or notched cephalad end and wherein the rigid frame is configured to encase a cut sternal edge; and an insert that is configured to fit inside the rigid frame wherein the insert is made of a material that is conformable to the surface of a cut sternal edge so as to create a seal and reduce bleeding from the cut sternal edge. a rigid frame and characterized by comprising a floor wall, two side walls (34, 36) and a closed or notched cephalad end and wherein the rigid frame is configured to encase a cut sternal edge; and an insert that is configured to fit inside the rigid frame wherein the insert is made of a material that is conformable to the surface of a cut sternal edge so as to create a seal and reduce bleeding from the cut sternal edge.
Use of a lubricating oil composition for refrigerators that use a refrigerant containing at least one fluorine-containing organic compound selected from among compounds represented by the following molecular formula: C p O q F r R s wherein R represents Cl, Br, I or H; p, q, r and s are integers of 1 to 6, 0 to 2, 1 to 14 and 0 to 13, respectively, with the proviso that when q is 0, p is 2 to 6 and said fluorine-containing organic compound has at least one carbon-carbon unsaturated bond in the molecule, or a combination of the fluorine-containing organic compound with a saturated fluorinated hydrocarbon compound, said lubricating oil composition comprising: a base oil containing at least 50% by mass of a polyol ester compound obtained from a polyhydric alcohol selected from among pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, trimethylolpropane and neopentyl glycol, and a C 4 to C 20 aliphatic monocarboxylic acid, 0.1 to 3% by mass based on the total amount of the composition of a phosphorus-based additive comprising a phosphoric acid triester and/or a phosphorous acid triester, and 0.005 to 10% by mass based on the total amount of the composition of at least one acid scavenger selected from among glycidyl esters, glycidyl ethers and α-olefin oxides. a base oil containing at least 50% by mass of a polyol ester compound obtained from a polyhydric alcohol selected from among pentaerythritol, dipentaerythritol, trimethylolpropane and neopentyl glycol, and a C 4 to C 20 aliphatic monocarboxylic acid, 0.1 to 3% by mass based on the total amount of the composition of a phosphorus-based additive comprising a phosphoric acid triester and/or a phosphorous acid triester, and 0.005 to 10% by mass based on the total amount of the composition of at least one acid scavenger selected from among glycidyl esters, glycidyl ethers and α-olefin oxides.
Precipitated calcium carbonate particles being at least partially in the form of nanofibers or nanochain like agglomerates, wherein the nanofibers or nanochain like agglomerates are further aggregated to form microshells, and wherein the particles are at least partially coated with at least one coating agent, wherein the precipitated calcium carbonate particles that are at least partially coated with at least one coating agent are formable in a process which comprises a step of contacting precipitated calcium carbonate particles being at least partially in the form of nanofibres or nanochain like agglomerates with at least one coating agent, wherein the nanofibers or nanochain like agglomerates are further aggregated to form microshells wherein the process comprises: (a) precipitating calcium carbonate particles from a suspension comprising calcium hydroxide and water, which is termed milk of lime, under conditions providing precipitated calcium carbonate particles being at least partially in the form of the nanofibers or nanochain like agglomerates, wherein the suspension further comprises polyacrylic acid as a crystallization controller, wherein the polyacrylic acid is added before carbonation and wherein the polyacrylic acid is present in the milk of lime in an amount of 0.1 to 1wt%, and (b) contacting the particles of calcium carbonate obtained from step (a) with the at least one coating agent. (a) precipitating calcium carbonate particles from a suspension comprising calcium hydroxide and water, which is termed milk of lime, under conditions providing precipitated calcium carbonate particles being at least partially in the form of the nanofibers or nanochain like agglomerates, wherein the suspension further comprises polyacrylic acid as a crystallization controller, wherein the polyacrylic acid is added before carbonation and wherein the polyacrylic acid is present in the milk of lime in an amount of 0.1 to 1wt%, and (b) contacting the particles of calcium carbonate obtained from step (a) with the at least one coating agent.
A peptide comprising the amino acid sequence as set forth in: SEQ ID NO: 4 (RRQRYTPFPLGFE) or SEQ ID NO: 5 (RRQRFTPFSLGFE), wherein the peptide consists of no more than 20 amino acids.
Device for covering a building area, in particular a window of a building, the device having: a first guide strand, a second guide strand, at least one lamella, wherein the lamella has a first coupling point, by which the lamella is coupled to the first guide strand in such a way that the lamella is guidable at least along the first guide strand, wherein the lamella has a second coupling point, which is spaced in a longitudinal direction of the lamella from the first coupling point and at which the lamella is coupled to the second guide strand, wherein the lamella is configured to be adjustable in the longitudinal direction in such a way that a length of the lamella between the first guide strand and the second guide strand is adjustable during the guiding in a guide direction along the first guide strand, characterized in that the first guide strand and the second guide strand are arranged in such a way that a distance between the first guide strand and the second guide strand changes at least partially in the guide direction, wherein the lamella, when moving along the first guide strand and the second guide strand, is adjustable to the respective distance between the first guide strand and the second guide strand due to its longitudinal adjustability. a first guide strand, a second guide strand, at least one lamella,