mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A device for cutting off one or more sample regions from a sample carrier that contains impregnated sample material, the device comprising: - an optical imaging unit for producing an image of at least portion of the sample carrier, - a cutting unit for cutting off the one or more sample regions from the sample carrier, and - a processor arranged to carry out an image analyzing algorithm for finding, from the image, a region which is distinguished from its surroundings so as to determine the location/locations of the one or more sample regions to be cut off, and to control accordingly a mutual position of the cutting unit and the sample carrier, wherein the processor is further arranged to control a display screen to display the image and, on top of the image, one or more indicators (105, 105') each of which expressing the location of one of the one or more sample regions to be cut off from the sample carrier so as to enable an operator to monitor, without direct visual communication to the sample carrier, what region/regions of the sample carrier is/are to be cut off, and wherein the processor is arranged to receive a control signal from the operator via a user interface, and on the basis of the control signal: determine or change the location of at least one of the one or more sample regions to be cut off, control accordingly the mutual position of the cutting unit and the sample carrier, and update accordingly the location of the corresponding indicator on the display screen, characterized in that the sample carrier comprises a machine-readable identifier element captured into the image produced by the optical imaging unit and containing information about the donor of the sample material, wherein the processor is arranged to carry out an image analyzing algorithm for finding, from the image, the machine-readable identifier element, to read from the machine-readable identifier element information encoded to the machine-readable identifier element, to save the information read from the machine-readable identifier element into a memory unit for further use, and to control the display screen to display at least part of the information read from the machine-readable identifier element in a human readable form simultaneously with the image into which at least part of the sample carrier and the machine-readable identifier element are captured, wherein the displayed at least part of the information comprises the information about the donor of the sample material. - an optical imaging unit for producing an image of at least portion of the sample carrier, - a cutting unit for cutting off the one or more sample regions from the sample carrier, and - a processor arranged to carry out an image analyzing algorithm for finding, from the image, a region which is distinguished from its surroundings so as to determine the location/locations of the one or more sample regions to be cut off, and to control accordingly a mutual position of the cutting unit and the sample carrier,
Disc for disc brakes, comprising a metallic bell and a radially external band extending around a symmetry axis (X-X), said radially external band presenting side braking surfaces suitable to cooperate with brake calipers to exert a braking action on a vehicle; wherein at least part of the metallic bell is co-casted on the radially external band; wherein the radially external band is shaped to form a plurality of protrusions placed around the symmetry axis (X-X); wherein, in a radial plane, a terminal portion of each protrusion juts radially inwards and the co-casted bell incorporates at least said terminal portions; wherein, in a radial plane, each terminal portion tapers towards the symmetry axis (X-X); characterized in that: said radially external band with its protrusions is of a composite material comprising carbon fibers; and in that: each protrusion comprises an axial portion jutting out axially from a side of the radially external band.
A data transmission method for a radio communication network comprising at least one communication station capable of exchanging data by means of waves with radio communication terminals (Ti), characterised in that it comprises, when a radio communication terminal, so-called source, wants to transmit data to said communication station, determining at said source terminal the identifier of at least two neighbouring communication terminals, so-called relays (T2, T3, TR), so as to transmit to each of the relay terminals determined, by way of waves, signals representing said data to be transmitted so that each of the determined relay terminals relays said signals to said communication station, so-called communication station which combines its received signals representing said data, before processing them locally.
A method of detecting a polynucleotide analyte comprising: a) combining the polynucleotide analyte with at least two chromophores comprising a fluorophore and a quencher, wherein the fluorophore and quencher are each attached to a separate forward and reverse primers that are complementary to a region within the polynucleotide analyte, wherein the separate forward and reverse primers are complementary to regions of the analyte at 20 base pairs apart to less than 100 base pairs apart; b) performing PCR cycles to incorporate the fluorophore and quencher into the same PCR product; and c) detecting a fluorescent intensity of an annealing signal from the fluorophore and quencher at a first timepoint and a second timepoint, wherein the second timepoint is later than the first timepoint after one or more PCR cycles, and wherein a decrease in fluorescent intensity at the second timepoint relative to the first timepoint is indicative of the presence of the polynucleotide analyte. a) combining the polynucleotide analyte with at least two chromophores comprising a fluorophore and a quencher, wherein the fluorophore and quencher are each attached to a separate forward and reverse primers that are complementary to a region within the polynucleotide analyte, wherein the separate forward and reverse primers are complementary to regions of the analyte at 20 base pairs apart to less than 100 base pairs apart; b) performing PCR cycles to incorporate the fluorophore and quencher into the same PCR product; and c) detecting a fluorescent intensity of an annealing signal from the fluorophore and quencher at a first timepoint and a second timepoint, wherein the second timepoint is later than the first timepoint after one or more PCR cycles, and wherein a decrease in fluorescent intensity at the second timepoint relative to the first timepoint is indicative of the presence of the polynucleotide analyte. wherein the second timepoint is later than the first timepoint after one or more PCR cycles, and wherein a decrease in fluorescent intensity at the second timepoint relative to the first timepoint is indicative of the presence of the polynucleotide analyte.
An integrated optical structure comprising - at least one SOA optical amplifier comprising a waveguide comprising an n-doped semiconductor layer, a p-doped semiconductor layer, and an active zone disposed between the n-doped semiconductor layer and the p-doped semiconductor layer, associated with - at least one optical isolator disposed between a SOI base and the SOA optical amplifier's waveguide, comprising a magneto-optical layer, wherein the magneto-optical layer is disposed between a lower insulating layer and an upper insulating layer. - at least one SOA optical amplifier comprising a waveguide comprising an n-doped semiconductor layer, a p-doped semiconductor layer, and an active zone disposed between the n-doped semiconductor layer and the p-doped semiconductor layer, associated with - at least one optical isolator disposed between a SOI base and the SOA optical amplifier's waveguide, comprising a magneto-optical layer, wherein the magneto-optical layer is disposed between a lower insulating layer and an upper insulating layer.
An applicator (200, 300, 500) configured to apply a liquid, comprising: a liquid path extending from an inlet of the applicator (200, 300, 500) to an outlet of the applicator (200, 300, 500); a trigger (202, 302, 600) with a first opening (210, 606) and a second opening on the opposite site of the trigger (202, 302, 600) from the first opening (210, 606), wherein the trigger (202, 302, 600) is configured to, when actuated, allow a received liquid to flow through the entirety of the fluid path; and a trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) configured to slide between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the locked position comprises the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) positioned such that it substantially inhibits actuation of the trigger (202, 302, 600), wherein a first end of the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) extends through the first opening (210, 606) and a second end of the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) extends through the second opening, and wherein, when the trigger (202, 302, 600) is actuated, a first rim of the first opening (210, 606) is configured to push against the first end of the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) and a second rim of the second opening is configured to push against the second end of the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502). a liquid path extending from an inlet of the applicator (200, 300, 500) to an outlet of the applicator (200, 300, 500); a trigger (202, 302, 600) with a first opening (210, 606) and a second opening on the opposite site of the trigger (202, 302, 600) from the first opening (210, 606), wherein the trigger (202, 302, 600) is configured to, when actuated, allow a received liquid to flow through the entirety of the fluid path; and a trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) configured to slide between a locked position and an unlocked position, wherein the locked position comprises the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) positioned such that it substantially inhibits actuation of the trigger (202, 302, 600), wherein a first end of the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) extends through the first opening (210, 606) and a second end of the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) extends through the second opening, and wherein, when the trigger (202, 302, 600) is actuated, a first rim of the first opening (210, 606) is configured to push against the first end of the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502) and a second rim of the second opening is configured to push against the second end of the trigger locking device (100, 250, 350, 502).
Coupling device (9, 10) for end-to-end coupling between a supercritical transmission shaft and link shafts between which the transmission shaft is interposed, said coupling device comprising: -) coupling means for flexible end-to-end coupling between the ends of the transmission shaft and respectively with one and the other of the link shafts, providing freedom to move in angular deflection about centres of motion for the transmission shaft relative to the axes of rotation of the link shafts, -) damping means for damping the movement in angular deflection of the transmission shaft relative to the axes of the link shafts, -) at least one bearing for mounting the transmission shaft at one of its ends on a carrier structure, said bearing comprising a cage for housing at least one rolling member interposed between the transmission shaft and said carrier structure, characterised in that the damping means comprise at least one pair of friction members (12,13) having spherical bearing surfaces which are incorporated in a said bearing and placed to press one towards the other via respective friction surfaces, a first friction member being securely engaged with the carrier structure and a second friction member being securely engaged with said cage, itself engaged on the transmission shaft to accompany it in its movement in angular deflection. -) coupling means for flexible end-to-end coupling between the ends of the transmission shaft and respectively with one and the other of the link shafts, providing freedom to move in angular deflection about centres of motion for the transmission shaft relative to the axes of rotation of the link shafts, -) damping means for damping the movement in angular deflection of the transmission shaft relative to the axes of the link shafts, -) at least one bearing for mounting the transmission shaft at one of its ends on a carrier structure, said bearing comprising a cage for housing at least one rolling member interposed between the transmission shaft and said carrier structure,
A rocker arm (3, 203) for a valve train assembly, the rocker arm comprising: a first body; a second body mounted for pivotal movement with respect to the first body; and a latching arrangement (40, 140, 240) comprising a latch pin (42, 142) drivable in response to an external actuator from a first position in which the first body and the second body are un-latched to a second position in which the latch pin (42, 142) latches the first body and the second body together; wherein the latching arrangement (40, 140, 240) further comprises a piston member (44, 144, 244) and a first biasing member and wherein the piston member (44, 144, 244) is arranged so that if the external actuator attempts to cause the latch pin (42, 142) to be driven from the first position to the second position at a time when the latch pin (42, 142) is prevented from being driven, the piston member (44, 144, 244) moves to bias the first biasing member so that the first biasing member urges the latch pin (42, 142) to the second position when the latch pin again becomes driveable, wherein one of the first body and second body comprises a bore or channel (28, 128) and wherein the latch pin (42, 142) is at least partially mounted within the bore or channel (28, 128) and characterised in that the first biasing member and the piston member (44, 144, 244) are at least partially mounted within the bore or channel (28, 128). a first body; a second body mounted for pivotal movement with respect to the first body; and a latching arrangement (40, 140, 240) comprising a latch pin (42, 142) drivable in response to an external actuator from a first position in which the first body and the second body are un-latched to a second position in which the latch pin (42, 142) latches the first body and the second body together; wherein the latching arrangement (40, 140, 240) further comprises a piston member (44, 144, 244) and a first biasing member and wherein the piston member (44, 144, 244) is arranged so that if the external actuator attempts to cause the latch pin (42, 142) to be driven from the first position to the second position at a time when the latch pin (42, 142) is prevented from being driven, the piston member (44, 144, 244) moves to bias the first biasing member so that the first biasing member urges the latch pin (42, 142) to the second position when the latch pin again becomes driveable, wherein one of the first body and second body comprises a bore or channel (28, 128) and wherein the latch pin (42, 142) is at least partially mounted within the bore or channel (28, 128) and characterised in that the first biasing member and the piston member (44, 144, 244) are at least partially mounted within the bore or channel (28, 128).
A dishwasher for treating dishes according to an automatic cycle of operation, comprising: a tub having sidewalls at least partially defining a treating chamber; a tub mount coupled to each of the sidewalls in the treating chamber, and having at least one electrical connection to a wiring harness adjacent the sidewall; a light source mounted to each tub mount and connected to the at least one electrical connection (92, 93); a rack rail, characterized in that the rack rail is slidably mounted to each tub mount for supporting a dishrack for movement into and out of the treating chamber. a tub having sidewalls at least partially defining a treating chamber; a tub mount coupled to each of the sidewalls in the treating chamber, and having at least one electrical connection to a wiring harness adjacent the sidewall; a light source mounted to each tub mount and connected to the at least one electrical connection (92, 93); a rack rail,
A message network interface unit (220, 350, 450), coupled to a processor (224, 300, 400), for allowing the processor (224, 300, 400) to send a plurality of messages, created by the processor (224, 300, 400), to a hardware unit, the message network interface unit (220, 350, 450) being characterized by comprising: transmit registers (460, 470) operable to store arguments of at least one message of the plurality of messages created by the processor (224, 300, 400), wherein the at least one message is speculatively created; and a queue (406, 480), coupled to the transmit registers (460, 470), operable to queue (406, 480) the plurality of messages, wherein an action is taken on the queue (406, 480) in response to the message network interface unit (220, 350, 450) receiving a triggering message. transmit registers (460, 470) operable to store arguments of at least one message of the plurality of messages created by the processor (224, 300, 400), wherein the at least one message is speculatively created; and a queue (406, 480), coupled to the transmit registers (460, 470), operable to queue (406, 480) the plurality of messages, wherein an action is taken on the queue (406, 480) in response to the message network interface unit (220, 350, 450) receiving a triggering message.
A non-explosive release device using a segmented nut, comprising: a mounting space formed by a cage, a housing and an end cover, characterized in that: the cage comprises a cylindrical structure and is located in the mounting space; a side wall of the cylindrical structure is provided with a plurality of holes; a detent ball and a locking ball are in a clearance fit with the plurality of holes, respectively, and the detent ball and the locking ball roll freely; a locking sleeve is located inside the housing, an inner cylindrical surface of the locking sleeve and an outer cylindrical surface of the cylindrical structure of the cage form a hole-and-shaft fitting; a lower end of the locking sleeve is provided with the detent ball; a driving spring is pre-compressed to tightly compress the locking sleeve on the detent ball; a segmented nut, a separation cone, a separation/reset spring and a detent latch are arranged in the cylindrical structure in sequence; an outer cylindrical surface of the separation cone and an inner cylindrical surface of the cylindrical structure of the cage form a shaft-and-hole fitting; a lower end of the separation cone is tightly supported by the separation/reset spring; in a locking state, the locking ball is located in a corresponding hole inside the cage; one side of the locking ball is in contact with the locking sleeve, and the other side of the locking ball is in contact with the segmented nut; the segmented nut is completely closed to form a complete thread under an action of the locking ball; and in a release state, a non-explosive actuator drives the detent latch to move upward, the detent ball enters a groove at a top of the detent latch, the locking sleeve is axially released, the locking ball enters a groove corresponding to the locking sleeve to radially release the segmented nut to complete a release operation.
Door handle system for actuating a movable part of a vehicle, in particular a door or tailgate or the like, having a carrier which can be arranged on an inner side (101.1) of the movable part, a door handle, which can be arranged on an outer side (101.2) of the movable part by the carrier, and the door handle has two ends (12.2) over its longitudinal extension, on each of which connecting means (12.3) for fastening to the carrier are provided, a fastening element, which serves to fasten the door handle to the carrier by at least one connecting means (12.3), the fastening element having at least one release position and one fixing position, and an adjusting element which serves to adjust the fastening element between the release position and the fixing position, characterized in in that, in its fixing position, the fastening element holds the door handle on the carrier by means of both connecting means (12.3).
A grasper device for minimally-invasive surgery, which grasper device is configured to be attached to a support tool, the grasper device comprising two jaws (100a, 100b), each of said jaws (100a, 100b) having: ▪ an elastically-deformable front element, which, in operation, is in contact with an item to be grasped; and ▪ an elastically-deformable back support element, fixed to the front element and configured to receive a grasping force (F z), which support element has a higher modulus of elasticity than the front element being less elastically-deformable, wherein said front element and said support element each develop according to a main longitudinal direction (x) and are fixed to one another along respective longitudinal edge portions so as to define a tubular hollow structure (151, 152), the overall arrangement being such that when the grasping force (F z) is applied to said support element it deforms and transmits such force to the front element which, in turn, deforms, both the front element and the support element deforming in a main deforming transverse direction ( y) that is orthogonal to said main longitudinal direction ( x) and to the grasping force (F z). ▪ an elastically-deformable front element, which, in operation, is in contact with an item to be grasped; and ▪ an elastically-deformable back support element, fixed to the front element and configured to receive a grasping force (F z), which support element has a higher modulus of elasticity than the front element being less elastically-deformable,
A method for producing a pure-phase lithium-aluminium-titanium phosphate of formula Li 1+x Ti 2-x Al x (PO 4) 3 which contains foreign phases in a maximum proportion of up to 1%, wherein x is ≤ 0.4, and of which the total content of magnetic metals and magnetic metal compounds of the elements Fe, Cr or Ni amounts to ≤ 1 ppm, comprising the steps of: a) providing a liquid concentrated phosphoric acid b) adding a mixture of a lithium compound, titanium dioxide and an oxygen-containing aluminium compound, c) heating the mixture at a temperature of 200 to 300°C in order to obtain a solid intermediate, d) calcining the solid intermediate at temperatures of 830°C to 1000°C. a) providing a liquid concentrated phosphoric acid b) adding a mixture of a lithium compound, titanium dioxide and an oxygen-containing aluminium compound, c) heating the mixture at a temperature of 200 to 300°C in order to obtain a solid intermediate, d) calcining the solid intermediate at temperatures of 830°C to 1000°C.