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A method of dispensing a vehicle ballasting weight having a mass suitable for balancing a portion of a vehicle, said method comprising: sandwiching a length of a vehicle ballasting weight material, which is longer than it is either wide or thick, between opposing movable surfaces that are movable in the same direction such that each movable surface makes contact with an opposite surface of the weight material; moving a leading end of the length of vehicle ballasting weight material an incremental distance past a severing position by moving the opposing movable surfaces in a direction toward the severing position while the weight material is sandwiched therebetween; and severing the vehicle ballasting weight material at the severing position, during or after said moving, to form an incremental length of the weight material that corresponds to an exact mass of the vehicle ballasting weight that is suitable for balancing a portion of a vehicle, wherein said method is characterized by the vehicle ballasting weight material comprises a flexible polymeric matrix material filled with a high density particulate material and the opposing movable surfaces defined by a first belt and a second belt being spaced apart a distance that is automatically adjustable to accommodate the thickness of the vehicle ballasting weight material. sandwiching a length of a vehicle ballasting weight material, which is longer than it is either wide or thick, between opposing movable surfaces that are movable in the same direction such that each movable surface makes contact with an opposite surface of the weight material; moving a leading end of the length of vehicle ballasting weight material an incremental distance past a severing position by moving the opposing movable surfaces in a direction toward the severing position while the weight material is sandwiched therebetween; and severing the vehicle ballasting weight material at the severing position, during or after said moving, to form an incremental length of the weight material that corresponds to an exact mass of the vehicle ballasting weight that is suitable for balancing a portion of a vehicle, wherein said method is characterized by the vehicle ballasting weight material comprises a flexible polymeric matrix material filled with a high density particulate material and the opposing movable surfaces defined by a first belt and a second belt being spaced apart a distance that is automatically adjustable to accommodate the thickness of the vehicle ballasting weight material.
A method for transmitting, by a user equipment (1810, 1910), an uplink signal in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: scrambling a plurality of bits for a transmission of the uplink signal; generating a plurality of complex symbols by modulating the plurality of bits based on a specific modulation scheme; performing an orthogonal cover code, OCC, multiplexing to at least one complex symbol of the plurality of complex symbols, wherein the OCC multiplexing is based on an OCC sequence set including at least one OCC sequence indexed by an OCC index; performing a discrete Fourier transform, DFT, and an inverse fast Fourier transform, IFFT, by repeating the at least one complex symbol of the plurality of complex symbols by a given number of times; and transmitting, to a base station, the uplink signal generated through the DFT and the IFFT, characterized by wherein based on (i) a specific number of user multiplexing and (ii) an OCC sequence with a specific value of the OCC index being configured, a phase value of each complex symbol included in the at least one complex symbol multiplexed based on the OCC multiplexing is increased or decreased by applying a specific phase value to the phase value of each the complex symbol based on a symbol index assigned to each the complex symbol included in the at least one complex symbol multiplexed based on the OCC multiplexing. scrambling a plurality of bits for a transmission of the uplink signal; generating a plurality of complex symbols by modulating the plurality of bits based on a specific modulation scheme; performing an orthogonal cover code, OCC, multiplexing to at least one complex symbol of the plurality of complex symbols, wherein the OCC multiplexing is based on an OCC sequence set including at least one OCC sequence indexed by an OCC index; performing a discrete Fourier transform, DFT, and an inverse fast Fourier transform, IFFT, by repeating the at least one complex symbol of the plurality of complex symbols by a given number of times; and transmitting, to a base station, the uplink signal generated through the DFT and the IFFT, characterized by wherein based on (i) a specific number of user multiplexing and (ii) an OCC sequence with a specific value of the OCC index being configured, a phase value of each complex symbol included in the at least one complex symbol multiplexed based on the OCC multiplexing is increased or decreased by applying a specific phase value to the phase value of each the complex symbol based on a symbol index assigned to each the complex symbol included in the at least one complex symbol multiplexed based on the OCC multiplexing.
A vehicle stand device comprising a housing that confines a receiving space; a driving unit mounted on the housing, the driving unit including a motor, a speed reduction mechanism driven rotatably by the motor and having an output shaft, and a transmission member driven rotatably by the output shaft of the speed reduction mechanism and disposed in the receiving space; a transmission unit including a rotary shaft mounted rotatably on the housing, a driven member mounted on the rotary shaft and driven rotatably by the transmission member, and a driving member mounted on the rotary shaft for rotation therewith; a link having an actuated portion disposed in the receiving space, a connecting portion extending from the actuated portion and outwardly of the receiving space, characterized by a guide slot formed in the actuated portion, and a plurality of teeth formed on the actuated portion and meshing with the driving member, the output shaft of the speed reduction mechanism extending through the guide slot and being slidable therealong; and a foot stand attached to the link through the connecting portion.
A method of performing electron tomography on a sample, said sample mounted on a sample holder in an electron microscope, the electron microscope comprising an electron source for generating a beam of energetic electrons along an optical axis and optical elements (106, 112, 122, 128-i) for focusing and deflecting the beam so as to irradiate the sample with a beam of electrons, the sample holder capable of orienting and tilting the sample with respect to the electron beam, the method comprising acquiring a tilt series of images by irradiating the sample with the beam of electrons, each image acquired at an associated unique tilt angle, the images recorded on a camera with a read-out speed, characterized in that the tilt angle is changed continuously while acquiring the tilt series, and the position of the sample is changed continuously to keep the sample on the optical axis.
Cleaning agent container for an integrated cleaning system of an apparatus for dispensing fluid foodstuffs, especially milk products, which is in the form of a receptacle that is closed on all sides and has a connection terminal arranged laterally on the receptacle, wherein the connection terminal has a first piercing region provided with a puncturable closure (13, 8a), characterised in that the connection terminal is arranged in an upper region of the cleaning agent container, and the first piercing region opens into a discharge line leading to the base of the cleaning agent container, via which discharge line the first piercing region is in fluidic communication with the base region of the receptacle.
A clip for securing a prosthesis to tissue, the clip being suitable to be loaded into and deployed out of an applicator tool comprising a clip tube and a clip pusher, the clip tube comprising a plurality of clip grooves having sidewalls, and the clip being configured for movement within the clip tube by the clip pusher, wherein the clip comprises: a wire body having a forward segment, a rear segment, and a medial segment connecting the forward segment to the rear segment, the forward segment having a tip configured to pierce biological tissue, the medial segment configured to be elastically deformed to a straight configuration and to autonomously return to a curved configuration from the straight configuration, the clip further comprising a catch protruding from the rear segment, the clip being characterized in that the catch is narrower in width than another part of the rear segment and is configured such that when the clip is loaded into the applicator tool the catch abuts the sidewalls of the clip groove of the applicator tool to prevent the clip from twisting about its central axis. a wire body having a forward segment, a rear segment, and a medial segment connecting the forward segment to the rear segment, the forward segment having a tip configured to pierce biological tissue, the medial segment configured to be elastically deformed to a straight configuration and to autonomously return to a curved configuration from the straight configuration, the clip further comprising a catch protruding from the rear segment, the clip being characterized in that the catch is narrower in width than another part of the rear segment and is configured such that when the clip is loaded into the applicator tool the catch abuts the sidewalls of the clip groove of the applicator tool to prevent the clip from twisting about its central axis.
A capillary tube (22, 140), comprising: a longitudinal transparent tubular body defining a center bore; and a coating on the tubular body, wherein the coating comprises a polymer, wherein the polymer comprises a fluoropolymer material, characterised in that: the polymer is a clear hard polymer; the coating is a clear transparent hard coating comprising the clear hard polymer; and the clear transparent hard coating on the tubular body allows light to transmit between the bore and external of the clear transparent hard coating through the clear transparent hard coating.
A DC to DC converter for converting voltage between a higher voltage and a lower voltage, the converter comprising a plurality of capacitors and switch units and being controllable between a first and a second commutation states by operation of at least one switch unit, wherein; in the first commutation state, the converter is configured for connection to higher voltage terminals and the capacitors are connected in series; and in the second commutation state, the converter is configured for connection to lower voltage terminals, and the capacitors are connected to form at least two branches connected in parallel, each branch comprising a series connection of at least two capacitors, wherein converter is controllable by operation of at least one switch unit to one or more intermediate commutation state(s), and the converter is arranged to assume at least one intermediate commutation state between assuming the first and the second commutation states, and the at least one intermediate commutation state comprises a state in which at least one series connection between capacitors which, in the second configuration, are within a common branch of the converter is interrupted.
A method for operating a Controller Area Network, CAN, device, the method comprising: detecting a transition of a CAN transceiver (220, 420) of the CAN device (102, 202, 302) from a dominant state to a recessive state; and in response to detecting a transition of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) from the dominant state to the recessive state, the method further comprises within a recessive bit duration initiated by the transition of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) from the dominant state to the recessive state: controlling an output impedance of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) to be within a predefined range of an impedance value at the dominant state while a differential driver voltage on a CAN bus (104, 304, 404) connected to the CAN transceiver (220, 420) decreases to a predefined voltage within a first predetermined duration of time (t 0 to t 1); and subsequently, increasing the output impedance of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) to a higher value while the differential driver voltage on the CAN bus (104, 304, 404) connected to the CAN transceiver (220, 420) is kept at the predefined voltage within a second predetermined duration of time (t 2 to t 3) after the first predetermined duration of time (t 0 to t 1). detecting a transition of a CAN transceiver (220, 420) of the CAN device (102, 202, 302) from a dominant state to a recessive state; and in response to detecting a transition of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) from the dominant state to the recessive state, the method further comprises within a recessive bit duration initiated by the transition of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) from the dominant state to the recessive state: controlling an output impedance of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) to be within a predefined range of an impedance value at the dominant state while a differential driver voltage on a CAN bus (104, 304, 404) connected to the CAN transceiver (220, 420) decreases to a predefined voltage within a first predetermined duration of time (t 0 to t 1); and subsequently, increasing the output impedance of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) to a higher value while the differential driver voltage on the CAN bus (104, 304, 404) connected to the CAN transceiver (220, 420) is kept at the predefined voltage within a second predetermined duration of time (t 2 to t 3) after the first predetermined duration of time (t 0 to t 1). controlling an output impedance of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) to be within a predefined range of an impedance value at the dominant state while a differential driver voltage on a CAN bus (104, 304, 404) connected to the CAN transceiver (220, 420) decreases to a predefined voltage within a first predetermined duration of time (t 0 to t 1); and subsequently, increasing the output impedance of the CAN transceiver (220, 420) to a higher value while the differential driver voltage on the CAN bus (104, 304, 404) connected to the CAN transceiver (220, 420) is kept at the predefined voltage within a second predetermined duration of time (t 2 to t 3) after the first predetermined duration of time (t 0 to t 1).
An axial fluid control valve (100, 300) comprising: an axial valve body (102, 104) defining a passageway for a flow of process fluid between an inlet and an outlet, and further defining a bore extending into the axial valve body, the bore being fluidly isolated from the passageway; a plug linkage assembly movable relative to the axial valve body (102, 104) and along a first axis substantially aligned with the passageway, the plug linkage assembly including a plug, a plug stem, and a linkage bar, wherein the plug stem is coupled to the plug at a first end of the plug stem and coupled to the linkage bar at a second end of the plug stem; and a linear actuator having a stem operatively coupled to the linkage bar of the plug linkage assembly to move the plug of the plug linkage assembly along the first axis within the passageway to vary a flow of fluid through the passageway, wherein the stem of the linear actuator moves along a second axis different than the first axis, wherein the plug stem extends through an aperture in the bore, and the aperture includes a packing to maintain a seal between the passageway and the bore and enables a smooth, linear movement of the plug stem. an axial valve body (102, 104) defining a passageway for a flow of process fluid between an inlet and an outlet, and further defining a bore extending into the axial valve body, the bore being fluidly isolated from the passageway; a plug linkage assembly movable relative to the axial valve body (102, 104) and along a first axis substantially aligned with the passageway, the plug linkage assembly including a plug, a plug stem, and a linkage bar, wherein the plug stem is coupled to the plug at a first end of the plug stem and coupled to the linkage bar at a second end of the plug stem; and a linear actuator having a stem operatively coupled to the linkage bar of the plug linkage assembly to move the plug of the plug linkage assembly along the first axis within the passageway to vary a flow of fluid through the passageway, wherein the stem of the linear actuator moves along a second axis different than the first axis, wherein the plug stem extends through an aperture in the bore, and the aperture includes a packing to maintain a seal between the passageway and the bore and enables a smooth, linear movement of the plug stem.
A method for connecting plastic jacket pipes having a metallic medium pipe, a foam isolation surrounding the same and an outer pipe of thermoplastic plastic, said method comprising the following steps: Welding the adjoining medium pipes with one another; arranging a sleeve of thermoplastic plastic above a space formed over the connection place between the medium pipes; arranging a metallic insert in the connection range between outer pipe and sleeve and inductive welding of the sleeve with the outer pipe by means of a welding tape laid arround the sleeve; foaming the space formed between sleeve and medium pipe; characterized in that, prior to the foaming or during the foaming of the space after the inductive welding of sleeve and outer pipe, the same welding tape with which the sleeve has been inductively welded with the outer pipe, or prior to the foaming or during the foaming of the space simultaneously with or after the inductive welding of sleeve and outer pipe, at least one additional welding tape is laid arround the sleeve in that range in which no metallic insert has been laid between sleeve and outer pipe, and that this welding tape (7, 8) is applied with a corresponding voltage in order to inductively heat the medium pipes. Welding the adjoining medium pipes with one another; arranging a sleeve of thermoplastic plastic above a space formed over the connection place between the medium pipes; arranging a metallic insert in the connection range between outer pipe and sleeve and inductive welding of the sleeve with the outer pipe by means of a welding tape laid arround the sleeve; foaming the space formed between sleeve and medium pipe; characterized in that, prior to the foaming or during the foaming of the space after the inductive welding of sleeve and outer pipe, the same welding tape with which the sleeve has been inductively welded with the outer pipe, or prior to the foaming or during the foaming of the space simultaneously with or after the inductive welding of sleeve and outer pipe, at least one additional welding tape is laid arround the sleeve in that range in which no metallic insert has been laid between sleeve and outer pipe, and that this welding tape (7, 8) is applied with a corresponding voltage in order to inductively heat the medium pipes.
A rheometer for measuring properties of a sample, comprising: a rotary rheometer hardware comprising: a mobile part having a contact surface for contacting the sample, a fixed part having a contact surface for contacting the sample, a vertical actuator for providing relative vertical motion between the mobile part and the fixed part, and a rotary actuator for providing relative rotary motion between the mobile part and the fixed part; storage comprising: material property storage that stores at least one property for each of a plurality of materials, process parameter storage that stores at least one parameter for each of a plurality of processes; characterized by a user interface comprising; a material selection control operative to receive a material selection for use as the sample, an objective selection control operative to receive an experimental objective selection; and a rheometry management engine comprising rheometry logic responsive to the material selection control, to the objective selection control, to the material property storage, and to the process parameter storage, and operative to assist the user with a measurement using the rheometer. a rotary rheometer hardware comprising: a mobile part having a contact surface for contacting the sample, a fixed part having a contact surface for contacting the sample, a vertical actuator for providing relative vertical motion between the mobile part a mobile part having a contact surface for contacting the sample, a fixed part having a contact surface for contacting the sample, a vertical actuator for providing relative vertical motion between the mobile part and the fixed part, and a rotary actuator for providing relative rotary motion between the mobile part and the fixed part; storage comprising: material property storage that stores at least one property for each of a plurality of materials, process parameter storage that stores at least one parameter for each of a plurality of processes; material property storage that stores at least one property for each of a plurality of materials, process parameter storage that stores at least one parameter for each of a plurality of processes; characterized by a user interface comprising; a material selection control operative to receive a material selection for use as the sample, an objective selection control operative to receive an experimental objective selection; and a rheometry management engine comprising rheometry logic responsive to the material selection control, to the objective selection control, to the material property storage, and to the process parameter storage, and operative to assist the user with a measurement using the rheometer.
A head utility system comprising: a headset comprising: a first power or data connector for connecting to an off-headset power or data system; and a second power or data connector; the head utility system further comprising: headwear for wearing over the headset, the headwear comprising: a headwear power or data connector for connecting to the second power or data connector; wherein the second power or data connector and the headwear power or data connector are arranged to be releasably connectable when the headwear is worn over the headset, such that power or data can be transferred between the headset and the headwear. a first power or data connector for connecting to an off-headset power or data system; and a second power or data connector;
A frequency band determination device comprising: an image acquisition section that acquires an image of an environment in which at least either a communication device or a communication partner for the communication device is placed; and a frequency band determination section that determines, based on a positional relationship between the communication device and the communication partner identified from the acquired image, the frequency band of radio waves used for communication between the communication device and the communication partner, wherein either a first frequency band or a second frequency band is used for the communication between the communication device and the communication partner, the first frequency band having a higher frequency than the second frequency band. an image acquisition section that acquires an image of an environment in which at least either a communication device or a communication partner for the communication device is placed; and a frequency band determination section that determines, based on a positional relationship between the communication device and the communication partner identified from the acquired image, the frequency band of radio waves used for communication between the communication device and the communication partner, wherein either a first frequency band or a second frequency band is used for the communication between the communication device and the communication partner, the first frequency band having a higher frequency than the second frequency band.