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Device for removing silt from the bed of a body of water, whereby the device consists of a bell with an open bottom, whereby the device is provided with means to control the water level in the bell and whereby the device is provided with suction means to suck up silt from the bell, wherein at least a section of the sidewall of the bell is open at the bottom up to a certain height, whereby the opening can be closed by a partition that can be moved between a raised position, whereby the opening is open, and a lowered position, whereby the opening is closed, whereby the device is provided with a drive to be able to drive the partition into the silt, and that the device is provided with a computer-controlled controller for the removal of silt, characterised in that the computer-controlled controller ensures that the bell is moved in a horizontal direction without thereby raising the bell.
A process for preparing a polymer composition in gel form, in which a) a monomer composition M) is provided, comprising A) at least one α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and B) less than 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomer composition M), of crosslinking monomers having two or more than two polymerizable α,β-ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecule, where component A) may be partly or fully replaced by C) at least one unsaturated sulfonic acid or unsaturated phosphonic acid, b) the monomer composition M) provided in step a) is subjected to a free-radical polymerization in the presence of at least one polyether component PE) selected from polyetherols having a number-average molecular weight of at least 200 g/mol and the mono- and di-(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl ethers) thereof, surfactants containing polyether groups and mixtures thereof, where, if the polyether component PE) comprises a polyetherol having repeat propylene oxide units or a mono- or di-(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl ether) of a polyetherol having repeat propylene oxide units, the proportion of these repeat propylene oxide units averages not more than 15 units per molecule, where the polyetherols PE) are ethylene oxide homopolymers or ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers. a) a monomer composition M) is provided, comprising A) at least one α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and B) less than 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomer composition M), of crosslinking monomers having two or more than two polymerizable α,β-ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecule, where component A) may be partly or fully replaced by C) at least one unsaturated sulfonic acid or unsaturated phosphonic acid, A) at least one α,β-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, and B) less than 0.1% by weight, based on the total weight of the monomer composition M), of crosslinking monomers having two or more than two polymerizable α,β-ethylenically unsaturated double bonds per molecule, b) the monomer composition M) provided in step a) is subjected to a free-radical polymerization in the presence of at least one polyether component PE) selected from polyetherols having a number-average molecular weight of at least 200 g/mol and the mono- and di-(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl ethers) thereof, surfactants containing polyether groups and mixtures thereof, where, if the polyether component PE) comprises a polyetherol having repeat propylene oxide units or a mono- or di-(C 1 -C 6 -alkyl ether) of a polyetherol having repeat propylene oxide units, the proportion of these repeat propylene oxide units averages not more than 15 units per molecule, where the polyetherols PE) are ethylene oxide homopolymers or ethylene oxide/propylene oxide copolymers.
A reaction container, comprising: a base material; an injection port arranged on the base material and into which a solution is injected; an analysis well in which a nucleic acid analysis reagent used for a nucleic acid analysis is positioned, the analysis well being arranged on the base material and configured to analyze a sample containing a nucleic acid; and a quantification well arranged on the base material and configured to quantify an amount of the nucleic acid contained in the sample before an amplification of the nucleic acid, and a plurality of flow paths arranged on the base material, with a branch point branching between the quantification well and the analysis well, and configured to directly distribute the nucleic acid to each of the analysis well and the quantification well from the injection port, so that the nucleic acid contained in the sample is directly distributed from the injection port by the branch point into each of the quantification well and the analysis well. a base material; an injection port arranged on the base material and into which a solution is injected; an analysis well in which a nucleic acid analysis reagent used for a nucleic acid analysis is positioned, the analysis well being arranged on the base material and configured to analyze a sample containing a nucleic acid; and a quantification well arranged on the base material and configured to quantify an amount of the nucleic acid contained in the sample before an amplification of the nucleic acid, and a plurality of flow paths arranged on the base material, with a branch point branching between the quantification well and the analysis well, and configured to directly distribute the nucleic acid to each of the analysis well and the quantification well from the injection port, so that the nucleic acid contained in the sample is directly distributed from the injection port by the branch point into each of the quantification well and the analysis well.
Integrated circuit card comprising a substrate and a circuit incorporated in the substrate, said substrate comprising a first pre-cut or weakening line delimiting a first sector of the substrate and able to be separated from the card, said first sector having a form and size of a first standard format of integrated circuit cards, a second sector delimited by at least one second pre-cut or weakening line inside the first sector and able to be separated from the card, said second sector comprising the circuit and having the form and size of a second standard format of integrated circuit cards having dimensions smaller than those of said first format, a disposable frame-piece defined between said cut or pre-cut lines (4, 6) of said first and second sectors (5, 7) and having a substantially annular form with a substantially rectangular contour, with opposite sides, in pairs substantially parallel to each other, said card being characterized in that it further comprises at least one breakage lug arranged substantially transversely with respect to at least one of the sides of said disposable frame-piece, said at least one breakage lug being designed to break the disposable frame-piece so that is no longer intact, during separation of said second sector from said card.
A ventilation system comprising: a cooking device; a ventilation device installed at an upper part of the cooking device, and configured to discharge polluted air generated during cooking; wherein the cooking device further includes an air induction device configured to direct the polluted air to a rear side of the cooking device, the air induction device is mounted to a rear surface of the cooking device, generates movement of air toward the ventilation device, and directs the polluted air to the rear side of the cooking device, wherein the air induction device further includes an air inlet configured to be formed at a front surface of the cooking device so as to suction air from a cooking zone; an induction fan configured to suction air through the air inlet; and an air outlet formed a rear of the cooking device and configured to discharge the suctioned air toward the ventilation device, characterized by a sensor portion configured to measure levels of fine dust and gas density contained in the polluted air, and the air induction device being configured to direct the polluted air to a rear side of the cooking device according to the measurement levels of fine dust and gas density measured by the sensor portion so that the resultant polluted air is transmitted to the ventilation device.
A completion assembly for a zone in a subterranean location, comprising: a tubular housing defining a wall; at least one first valved port in said wall, wherein the at least one first valved port comprises a first sliding sleeve valve with a first sliding sleeve that is selectively movable between a closed and an open position, wherein said first valved port is substantially unobstructed; and at least one second valved port in said wall, wherein the at least one second valved port comprises a second sliding sleeve valve with a second sliding sleeve that is movable between a fully closed and an open position where flow through said second valved port is screened, wherein said second sliding sleeve comprises a screen that is brought into alignment with the port in the open position, and wherein the first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve are each axially shiftable or rotatable with respect to said wall. a tubular housing defining a wall; at least one first valved port in said wall, wherein the at least one first valved port comprises a first sliding sleeve valve with a first sliding sleeve that is selectively movable between a closed and an open position, wherein said first valved port is substantially unobstructed; and at least one second valved port in said wall, wherein the at least one second valved port comprises a second sliding sleeve valve with a second sliding sleeve that is movable between a fully closed and an open position where flow through said second valved port is screened, wherein said second sliding sleeve comprises a screen that is brought into alignment with the port in the open position, and wherein the first sliding sleeve and the second sliding sleeve are each axially shiftable or rotatable with respect to said wall.
A method of identifying or producing an aptamer in an in vitro selection process comprising the steps of: (a) Preparing a candidate mixture of nucleic acids, wherein the mixture comprises at least one nucleotide that is modified to comprise a functionalization introduced by click chemistry, wherein the modified nucleotide comprises an alkyne-modified nucleobase that is further modified via a 1,3 dipolar cycloaddition of an azide to yield an azide-alkyne modified nucleobase, wherein the nucleobase that has been modified to contain the azide-alkyne group was an ethynyl-dU, dA, dC or dG nucleotide; (b) Contacting the candidate mixture with a target sample; (c) Partitioning nucleic acids that bind to the target sample from those that do not bind; (d) Amplifying the binding nucleic acids to produce a population of nucleic acids that bind the target sample, thereby identifying or producing an aptamer, wherein the binding nucleic acids are amplified by PCR using an ethynyl-modified nucleobase and again are subjected to an in vitro selection cycle until an enrichment of target-binding nucleic acids is detected. (a) Preparing a candidate mixture of nucleic acids, wherein the mixture comprises at least one nucleotide that is modified to comprise a functionalization introduced by click chemistry, wherein the modified nucleotide comprises an alkyne-modified nucleobase that is further modified via a 1,3 dipolar cycloaddition of an azide to yield an azide-alkyne modified nucleobase, wherein the nucleobase that has been modified to contain the azide-alkyne group was an ethynyl-dU, dA, dC or dG nucleotide; (b) Contacting the candidate mixture with a target sample; (c) Partitioning nucleic acids that bind to the target sample from those that do not bind; (d) Amplifying the binding nucleic acids to produce a population of nucleic acids that bind the target sample, thereby identifying or producing an aptamer,
A pipe connector comprising at least one part forming at least one socket, the pipe connector further comprising at least one plug fitting in the at least one socket, wherein a face of the at least one socket further comprises at least one blocking plate, whose position on the at least one socket is determined by openings on the face of the at least one socket, wherein the at least one part is equipped with clasp locks located at two radially opposite sides of the at least one socket, each radially opposite sides comprising a specially adapted socket to receive each clasp lock, whereby the clasp locks are permanently seated in the specially adapted sockets having tongues on their inner surfaces, which tongues serving as guides for grooves located in the clasp locks, wherein the clasp locks are equipped with at least one springy element, whereby there are openings cut in the clasp locks for deflecting the clasp locks so that the at least one plug can be disengaged, whereas the at least one plug has a conical surface deflecting the clasp locks and subsequently blocking the at least one plug from becoming disengaged from the at least one socket of the at least one part.
A method of forming a metal container of defined shape and lateral dimensions, comprising the steps of (a) disposing a hollow metal preform (18; 318) having a wall, a closed end (20; 320) and an open end (22; 322) in a die cavity (10; 411) laterally enclosed by a die wall defining said shape and lateral dimensions, the preform closed end (20; 320) being positioned in facing relation to one end of the cavity and at least a portion of the preform being initially spaced inwardly from the die wall, and (b) subjecting the preform (18; 318) to internal fluid pressure to expand the preform outwardly into substantially full contact with the die wall, thereby to impart said defined shape and lateral dimensions to the preform, said fluid pressure exerting force, on said closed end (20; 320), directed toward said one end of the cavity (10; 411), characterized in that the preform (18; 318) as disposed in the die cavity (10; 411) has a wall thickness gradient such that the preform wall thickness decreases progressively from said closed end (20; 320) toward said open end (22; 322). (a) disposing a hollow metal preform (18; 318) having a wall, a closed end (20; 320) and an open end (22; 322) in a die cavity (10; 411) laterally enclosed by a die wall defining said shape and lateral dimensions, the preform closed end (20; 320) being positioned in facing relation to one end of the cavity and at least a portion of the preform being initially spaced inwardly from the die wall, and (b) subjecting the preform (18; 318) to internal fluid pressure to expand the preform outwardly into substantially full contact with the die wall, thereby to impart said defined shape and lateral dimensions to the preform, said fluid pressure exerting force, on said closed end (20; 320), directed toward said one end of the cavity (10; 411),
Circuit arrangement for comparing a first signal and a second signal taking a reference signal into account, wherein the circuit arrangement (500, 1500) comprises a first channel (502, 1502), in which the first signal is processed, and a second channel (504, 1504), in which the second signal is processed, wherein a first differential amplifier (510, 1510), which forms a first difference between the first signal and the reference signal, and a first unit (514, 1514) for forming an absolute value, which forms a first absolute value from the first difference, are provided in the first channel (502, 1502), and a second differential amplifier (512, 1512), which forms a second difference between the second signal and the reference signal, and a second unit (516, 1516) for forming an absolute value, which forms a second absolute value from the second difference, are provided in the second channel (504, 1504), and a comparator (518, 714, 1518) which compares the first absolute value with the second absolute value, characterized in that the circuit arrangement comprises a safety-relevant component, wherein the circuit arrangement is configured to provide a redundant voltage supply for the safety-relevant component.
A microfluidic detection chip for multi-channel rapid detection, comprising a chip body, a chip sampling port, a plurality of independent detection chambers, and a microfluidic channel being disposed on the chip body, the chip sampling port being communicated with the detection chambers by means of the microfluidic channel, wherein the chip body further comprises an electrode; the detection chambers are connected to the electrode; the microfluidic channel comprises a main flow channel and a plurality of branch microfluidic channels, a tail end of the main flow channel is divided into the plurality of branch microfluidic channels, and the plurality of branch microfluidic channels are communicated with the plurality of independent detection chambers in a one-to-one correspondence manner; and the other end of the main flow channel is communicated with the chip sampling port, wherein the chip body comprises a bottom plate layer, an intermediate layer, and an upper cover layer in sequence from bottom to top; the bottom plate layer, the intermediate layer, and the upper cover layer cooperate to define a closed microfluidic channel and the plurality of independent detection chambers and a funnel region; the microfluidic channel and the detection chambers are located in the intermediate layer; a liquid injection port and a plurality of exhaust holes are formed on the upper cover layer, the plurality of exhaust holes are provided on one side of the upper cover layer corresponding to the tail end of the microfluidic channel, and the liquid injection port is communicated with a front end of the microfluidic channel; and the electrode is provided on the bottom plate layer, wherein the plurality of independent detection chambers are distributed in a fan shape, a notch is formed on one side of a lower end of the bottom plate layer; the liquid injection port, the funnel region, and the notch are respectively formed at corresponding positions on the upper cover layer, the intermediate layer, and the bottom plate layer and have different sizes; and the chip sampling port is formed by the liquid injection port, the funnel region, and the notch and is connected to the bottom of the detection chambers by means of the microfluidic channel wherein the chip sampling port is set to a funnel shape with a large bottom plate area, a small upper cover area and a funneled intermediate layer.
A process for removing at least a portion of the CPI, 2-cyanocyclopentylideneimine, from a mixture comprising CPI and at least one dinitrile, said process comprising reacting CPI in the mixture with an amine.
A process for the selective oligomerisation of unsaturated hydrocarbons, wherein the reaction takes place in the presence of a indium chloride ionic liquid of formula: [Cat +][X -]:InCl 3 wherein: Cat + is: a cationic species selected from imidazolium, pyridinium, pyrazolium, thiazolium, isothiazolinium, oxothiazolium, oxazinium, oxazolium, dithiazolium, triazolium, selenozolium, oxaphospholium, furanium, thiophenium, phospholium, pentazolium, indolium, indolinium, iso -oxazolium, iso -triazolium, tetrazolium, benzofuranium, thiadiazolium, pyrimidinium, pyrazinium, pyridazinium, piperazinium, piperidinium, morpholinium, pyranium, phthalazinium, quinazolinium, quinolinium, isoquinolinium, oxazinium, and pyrrolidinium, diazabicycloundecenium, diazabicyclononenium, diazabicyclodecenium, or triazadecenium; [N(R a)(R b)(R c)(R d)] +; or [P(R a)(R b)(R c)(R d)] + wherein R a, R b, R c, and R d can be the same or different, and are each independently selected from, C 1 to C 40, straight chain or branched alkyl group, a C 3 to C 8 cycloalkyl group, or a C 6 to C 10 aryl group, wherein said alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl groups are unsubstituted or may be substituted by one to three groups selected from: C 1 to C 6 alkoxy, C 6 to C 10 aryl, CN, OH, NO 2, C 7 to C 30 aralkyl and C 7 to C 30 alkaryl. X - is an anionic species; wherein the mole fraction of InCl 3 in the ionic liquid is greater than 0.50; and wherein the reaction is selective for the formation of dimers, trimers and/or tetramers. Cat + is: a cationic species selected from imidazolium, pyridinium, pyrazolium, thiazolium, isothiazolinium, oxothiazolium, oxazinium, oxazolium, dithiazolium, triazolium, selenozolium, oxaphospholium, furanium, thiophenium, phospholium, pentazolium, indolium, indolinium, iso -oxazolium, iso -triazolium, tetrazolium, benzofuranium, thiadiazolium, pyrimidinium, pyrazinium, pyridazinium, piperazinium, piperidinium, morpholinium, pyranium, phthalazinium, quinazolinium, quinolinium, isoquinolinium, oxazinium, and pyrrolidinium, diazabicycloundecenium, diazabicyclononenium, diazabicyclodecenium, or triazadecenium; [N(R a)(R b)(R c)(R d)] +; or [P(R a)(R b)(R c)(R d)] + wherein R a, R b, R c, and R d can be the same or different, and are each independently selected from, C 1 to C 40, straight chain or branched alkyl group, a C 3 to C 8 cycloalkyl group, or a C 6 to C 10 aryl group, wherein said alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl groups are unsubstituted or may be substituted by one to three groups selected from: C 1 to C 6 alkoxy, C 6 to C 10 aryl, CN, OH, NO 2, C 7 to C 30 aralkyl and C 7 to C 30 alkaryl. X - is an anionic species;
A process for preparing a polycarbonate or copolymer thereof, said process comprising homo- or copolymerizing in the presence of at least one catalyst, one or more compounds of formula, stereoisomers, racemics, or mixtures thereof; optionally with one or more cyclic esters, stereoisomers, racemics, or mixtures thereof; wherein each dotted bond " a " and " b " independently represents a solid bond, a wedged bond, or a hashed wedged bond; and R 21 and R 22 taken together with the carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the cyclic carbonate form a ring selected from C 3-9 cycloalkylene, C 5-9 cycloalkenylene, and C 6-12 arylene, said ring being optionally substituted with one or more substituents each independently selected from halo, hydroxyl, C 1-6 alkyl, haloC 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 alkoxy, haloC 1-6 alkoxy, C 6-12 aryl, C 1-6 alkylthio, carboxyl, C 1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, C 1-6 alkylcarbonyloxy, amino; or mono- or di-C 1-6 alkylamino. each dotted bond " a " and " b " independently represents a solid bond, a wedged bond, or a hashed wedged bond; and R 21 and R 22 taken together with the carbon atoms 4 and 5 of the cyclic carbonate form a ring selected from C 3-9 cycloalkylene, C 5-9 cycloalkenylene, and C 6-12 arylene, said ring being optionally substituted with one or more substituents each independently selected from halo, hydroxyl, C 1-6 alkyl, haloC 1-6 alkyl, C 1-6 alkoxy, haloC 1-6 alkoxy, C 6-12 aryl, C 1-6 alkylthio, carboxyl, C 1-6 alkoxycarbonyl, C 1-6 alkylcarbonyloxy, amino; or mono- or di-C 1-6 alkylamino.