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A cutting mechanism configured for cutting leaflet tissue at a cardiac valve, the cutting mechanism comprising: a cutting arm (200, 500) having a length extending along a longitudinal axis, the cutting arm including an actuatable cutting element (205, 505) configured to cut targeted leaflet tissue upon sufficient contact with the targeted leaflet tissue; a central hinge (300, 600) disposed at or near a distal end of the cutting arm; one or more grasping arms (210a, 210b, 510) each connected to the central hinge and extending therefrom to a respective free end (215a, 215b), the one or more grasping arms being rotatable about the central hinge so as to be selectively moveable between a closed position wherein the one or more grasping arms are closed substantially against the cutting arm, and an open position wherein the one or more grasping arms are opened laterally away from the cutting arm by rotating about the central hinge, wherein the cutting mechanism is configured to enable grasping of leaflet tissue between the cutting arm and the one or more grasping arms and to enable the cutting of grasped leaflet tissue via actuation of the cutting element. a cutting arm (200, 500) having a length extending along a longitudinal axis, the cutting arm including an actuatable cutting element (205, 505) configured to cut targeted leaflet tissue upon sufficient contact with the targeted leaflet tissue; a central hinge (300, 600) disposed at or near a distal end of the cutting arm; one or more grasping arms (210a, 210b, 510) each connected to the central hinge and extending therefrom to a respective free end (215a, 215b), the one or more grasping arms being rotatable about the central hinge so as to be selectively moveable between a closed position wherein the one or more grasping arms are closed substantially against the cutting arm, and an open position wherein the one or more grasping arms are opened laterally away from the cutting arm by rotating about the central hinge, a closed position wherein the one or more grasping arms are closed substantially against the cutting arm, and an open position wherein the one or more grasping arms are opened laterally away from the cutting arm by rotating about the central hinge, wherein the cutting mechanism is configured to enable grasping of leaflet tissue between the cutting arm and the one or more grasping arms and to enable the cutting of grasped leaflet tissue via actuation of the cutting element.
A method of automatically determining the hierarchy in which a number, N, of power monitoring devices (128, 130), including a reference monitoring device, are linked to one another in a power distribution system, comprising: receiving (204; 404; 502) at time intervals device data measured by each of said monitoring devices (128, 130), wherein said device data is indicative of power; calculating (210; 416; 504) from said device data first correlation coefficients between device data received from said reference device and device data received from every other monitoring device in said distribution system to produce N-1 correlation coefficients; determining (422, 424; 506) whether a correlation coefficient among said N-1 correlation coefficients satisfies a predetermined criterion, wherein the determining step determines that the predetermined criterion is satisfied if the correlation coefficient is the highest correlation coefficient among said N-1 correlation coefficients; responsive to said determining, automatically determining whether the monitoring device associated with said correlation coefficient and said reference monitoring device are linked; and if, and only if, said automatically determining determines that said monitoring device associated with said correlation coefficient is linked to said reference monitoring device, storing (446; 508), on a computer-readable medium, second data representing that said monitoring device associated with said correlation coefficient and said reference monitoring device are linked. receiving (204; 404; 502) at time intervals device data measured by each of said monitoring devices (128, 130), wherein said device data is indicative of power; calculating (210; 416; 504) from said device data first correlation coefficients between device data received from said reference device and device data received from every other monitoring device in said distribution system to produce N-1 correlation coefficients; determining (422, 424; 506) whether a correlation coefficient among said N-1 correlation coefficients satisfies a predetermined criterion, wherein the determining step determines that the predetermined criterion is satisfied if the correlation coefficient is the highest correlation coefficient among said N-1 correlation coefficients; responsive to said determining, automatically determining whether the monitoring device associated with said correlation coefficient and said reference monitoring device are linked; and if, and only if, said automatically determining determines that said monitoring device associated with said correlation coefficient is linked to said reference monitoring device, storing (446; 508), on a computer-readable medium, second data representing that said monitoring device associated with said correlation coefficient and said reference monitoring device are linked.
A porous ceramic part having a total porosity greater than 70% and comprising a porous ceramic foam and an impregnation material, the porous ceramic foam having a total porosity of 92% or less and an intergranular porosity of at least 5%, walls of at least some of the cells of said ceramic foam being at least partly impregnated with the impregnation material.
Printhead for applying a coating agent to a component, in particular for applying a paint to a motor vehicle body component, having a) at least one outlet opening for dispensing the coating agent, b) a coating agent supply for supplying the coating agent to the outlet opening, c) a movable valve element which is movable between an open position and a closed position, the valve element closing the outlet opening in the closed position, whereas the valve element releases the outlet opening in the open position, and d) a valve actuator for moving the valve element between the open position and the closed position, e) a flexible membrane (19, 19.1-19.4) which separates the valve actuator from the coating agent supply, wherein the membrane (19, 19.1-19.4) faces the valve actuator with its actuator side and is exposed with its coating agent side to the coating agent in the coating agent supply, characterized in that f) a return spring is provided in order to press the membrane (19, 19.1-19.4) into its rest position. a) at least one outlet opening for dispensing the coating agent, b) a coating agent supply for supplying the coating agent to the outlet opening, c) a movable valve element which is movable between an open position and a closed position, the valve element closing the outlet opening in the closed position, whereas the valve element releases the outlet opening in the open position, and d) a valve actuator for moving the valve element between the open position and the closed position, e) a flexible membrane (19, 19.1-19.4) which separates the valve actuator from the coating agent supply, wherein the membrane (19, 19.1-19.4) faces the valve actuator with its actuator side and is exposed with its coating agent side to the coating agent in the coating agent supply, characterized in that f) a return spring is provided in order to press the membrane (19, 19.1-19.4) into its rest position.
A refrigerant for a cooling device (10, 23, 30, 36, 43) having a cooling circuit (11, 24, 39, 44) comprising at least one heat exchanger (12, 25, 47) in which the refrigerant undergoes a phase transition, the refrigerant being a refrigerant mixture composed of a mass fraction of carbon dioxide (CO 2), a mass fraction of difluoromethane (CH 2 F 2), a mass fraction of pentafluoroethane (C 2 HF 5), a mass fraction of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (C 3 H 2 F 4), and a mass fraction of 1,1,1,2-tetrafluoroethane (C 2 H 2 F 4) characterized in that the mass fraction of carbon dioxide in the refrigerant mixture is 24 mass percent to 54 mass percent, the mass fraction of difluoromethane being 8 mass percent to 38 mass percent, the mass fraction of pentafluorethane being 5 mass percent to 35 mass percent, the mass fraction of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene being up to 24 mass percent, and the mass fraction of 2,3,3,3-tetrafluoroethane being up to 24 mass percent.
Subassembly for a dental care or surgical handpiece, comprising: - a push button comprising a contact surface adapted to receive a manual pressure able to actuate the push button slidably in a sliding direction, and - a piece for retaining the push button, characterized in that it comprises a bayonet device (28a, 33, 35) which is able to keep assembled the push button and the retaining piece and wherein: - the push button comprises a plurality of engagement portions angularly offset with respect to one another about an axis (X-X') parallel to the direction of sliding, and - the retaining piece comprises a plurality of limit stops able to retain the engagement portions with respect to the outside, as well as a plurality of laterally open passages which pass between the limit stops, which run beyond these limit stops, and the engagement portions are able to follow so as to come behind the limit stops. - a push button comprising a contact surface adapted to receive a manual pressure able to actuate the push button slidably in a sliding direction, and - a piece for retaining the push button, - the push button comprises a plurality of engagement portions angularly offset with respect to one another about an axis (X-X') parallel to the direction of sliding, and - the retaining piece comprises a plurality of limit stops able to retain the engagement portions with respect to the outside, as well as a plurality of laterally open passages which pass between the limit stops, which run beyond these limit stops, and the engagement portions are able to follow so as to come behind the limit stops.
A fluid dispenser having a fluid outlet through which fluid will, in use, be dispensed, a seal member (154") for sealing the fluid outlet which is movable from a normal closed state, in which the seal member prevents fluid being dispensed through the fluid outlet, to an open state, in which the seal member opens the fluid outlet for dispensing therefrom, and a member (165") movable between a normal first position, in which the member acts on the seal member to locate the seal member in the closed state, and a second position, which enables the seal member to move to the open state, characterised by the dispenser having a biasing mechanism which biases the member to its first position, and further in that the dispenser is adapted such that the member moves from the first position to the second position in response to actuation of the fluid dispenser, that the seal member is supported on a support member (197") having a passageway (197d") therethrough, the member moves between the first and second positions relative to the support member, that the member has a free end (160") which, in the first position, extends into the passageway to push against the seal member to push the seal member into sealing engagement with the fluid outlet, and that the member and the support member are interengageable to limit how far the free end is able to extend into the passageway to push against the seal member.
Classifying apparatus for classifying and/or homogenizing a granular material flow, comprising a first classifying stage and a second classifying stage, wherein each classifying stage (12, 14) has a respective material inlet (30, 54) for admitting material to be classified into the respective classifying stage (12, 14), a coarse-material outlet (40, 58) for discharging coarse material from the respective classifying stage (12, 14), and a fine-material outlet (38, 60) for discharging the fine material from the respective classifying stage (12, 14), characterized in that each classifying stage (12, 14) has a respective rotary cage (16, 18), which can be rotated about its vertically aligned longitudinal axis, wherein the fine-material outlet of the first classifying stage is connected to the second classifying stage, with the result that fine material of the first classifying stage can be fed to the second classifying stage, wherein the second classifying stage is arranged completely below the first classifying stage.
Food cooking or heating appliance comprising a tank able to hold a combustion liquid, a container able to keep said food and a support of said container in position, characterized in that said tank comprises a base and sidewall inwardly inclined towards the top.
A support mechanism configured to support a weight and comprising a body, a motor located on the body, a first rod which is triggered by the motor so as to be able to rotate clockwise or counter clockwise around its own axis, a transfer member which is connected at one end to the first rod, a second rod which is connected to the transfer member and is able to make a radial rotational movement around its own axis together with the first rod by means of the transfer member, and at least one bearing which is located on the second rod, configured to move towards or away from the weight upon triggering of the first rod by the motor, and configured to contact the weight for supporting the weight from at least one point, wherein the transfer member has a first bar connected at one end to the first rod and a second bar connected at one end to the first bar and at other end to the second rod, characterised in that the support mechanism further comprises a holder which is located on the body, configured to surround the second rod and allow the second rod to be able to rotate around its own axis and also to move linearly along a direction that the second rod extends, wherein the transfer member and the holder allow the first rod and the second rod to move towards or away from each other during rotational movement around their own axes upon being triggered by the motor, and wherein the transfer member is located between the first rod and the second rod.
A compressor device comprising a cylinder comprising a pump chamber to compress the air with a reciprocatory motion of a piston, and a branch chamber receiving the compressed air from the pump chamber; wherein said branch chamber is connected to an air feeding passage sending the compressed air from the branch chamber to a compressed air discharge port, a manometer to measure a pressure of the compressed air, and a relief valve; characterized in that said branch chamber is connected to a surge chamber to reduce a pressure fluctuation of the compressed air by storing the compressed air from said pump chamber. a pump chamber to compress the air with a reciprocatory motion of a piston, and a branch chamber receiving the compressed air from the pump chamber; wherein said branch chamber is connected to an air feeding passage sending the compressed air from the branch chamber to a compressed air discharge port, a manometer to measure a pressure of the compressed air, and a relief valve; characterized in that said branch chamber is connected to a surge chamber to reduce a pressure fluctuation of the compressed air by storing the compressed air from said pump chamber.
A method of encapsulating a material, the method comprising the steps of: (a) continuously adding the material to a tubing (1620, 1810, 2015) containing an aqueous gelling solution, the tubing having an input end and an output end; and (b) vibrating the tubing (1620, 1810, 2015) to a sufficient degree such that the material passes through the tubing from the input end to the output end in a controlled, agitated manner and with controlled residence time; in which the material is an emulsion comprising oil, water, an emulsifier, and a gelling agent in which the oil is present in an amount of at least 50% by weight of said emulsion; and wherein the aqueous gelling solution comprises alginate, carrageenan or pectin and the gelling agent comprises Ca 2+, Ba 2+, Fe 2+, Cu 2+, K +, and mixtures thereof. (a) continuously adding the material to a tubing (1620, 1810, 2015) containing an aqueous gelling solution, the tubing having an input end and an output end; and (b) vibrating the tubing (1620, 1810, 2015) to a sufficient degree such that the material passes through the tubing from the input end to the output end in a controlled, agitated manner and with controlled residence time;
A laser distance meter for measuring a distance to an object, the laser distance meter comprising: a laser for emitting laser light; and a photodetector for detecting laser light emitted by the laser and reflected by an object; characterised in that: the laser distance meter is arranged such that mode hopping is induced in the laser in use so that the laser emits laser light of different wavelengths; and the laser distance meter is arranged to calculate the distance to a said object based on at least laser light of one of the different wavelengths reflected by a said object and detected by the photodetector. a laser for emitting laser light; and a photodetector for detecting laser light emitted by the laser and reflected by an object; characterised in that: the laser distance meter is arranged such that mode hopping is induced in the laser in use so that the laser emits laser light of different wavelengths; and the laser distance meter is arranged to calculate the distance to a said object based on at least laser light of one of the different wavelengths reflected by a said object and detected by the photodetector. the laser distance meter is arranged such that mode hopping is induced in the laser in use so that the laser emits laser light of different wavelengths; and the laser distance meter is arranged to calculate the distance to a said object based on at least laser light of one of the different wavelengths reflected by a said object and detected by the photodetector.
A method for allocating identification information to a tissue holder, the method comprising: identifying information of a tissue support with a reader of a device; providing data on a display of the device related to the identified tissue support; verifying, within an allocated time interval after identification of the tissue support at the reader, that the identifying information of the tissue support correlates with the data provided by the display, wherein applying the identified tissue support to a sectioning station of the device and sensing when the tissue support is loaded in a holding assembly of the sectioning station within the allocated time interval verifies that the identifying information of the tissue support correlates with the data provided by the display; and preventing the application of an identification information to a tissue holder and halting operation of the sectioning station, if the correlation of the identifying information of the tissue support with the data provided by the display is not verified within the allocated time interval after identification of the tissue support at the reader. identifying information of a tissue support with a reader of a device; providing data on a display of the device related to the identified tissue support; verifying, within an allocated time interval after identification of the tissue support at the reader, that the identifying information of the tissue support correlates with the data provided by the display, wherein applying the identified tissue support to a sectioning station of the device and sensing when the tissue support is loaded in a holding assembly of the sectioning station within the allocated time interval verifies that the identifying information of the tissue support correlates with the data provided by the display; and preventing the application of an identification information to a tissue holder and halting operation of the sectioning station, if the correlation of the identifying information of the tissue support with the data provided by the display is not verified within the allocated time interval after identification of the tissue support at the reader.
A covering sealing element for a roof window, comprising an end cap structure having an embedding surface provided with first embedding group elements (2, 3) intended to be embedded into a corresponding covering, and another embedding surface provided with second embedding group elements intended to be embedded into a corresponding frame, wherein the end cap has first pressing group pieces (4, 5, 6) intended to abut the surfaces of the frame and frame covering, and wherein the end cap has second pressing group pieces (7, 8) intended to abut the interior bottom surface of the sash covering chara cterized in that the first embedding group elements (2, 3) are positioned on the front surface of the end cap, wherein the first embedding group elements (2, 3) comprise engagement elements, wherein the first embedding group elements (2, 3) have one or more embedding walls, wherein the first embedding group elements (2, 3) have one or more embedding engagement elements, and wherein the embedding walls consist of a vertical wall and a horizontal wall, and the front surface of the end cap has a stepped surface, said embedding vertical wall is positioned on the front surface, and said embedding horizontal wall is positioned on the upper portion of the front surface, the first pressing group pieces (4, 5, 6) comprise a first pressing piece and a second pressing piece, where the first pressing piece is intended to be pressed on the covering of the frame side part, and the second pressing piece is intended to be pressed on the interior surface of the side part of the frame, wherein the first pressing piece is standing upright on the top surface of the end cap, and the second pressing piece is standing upright on the back surface of the end cap, and where said pressing pieces (4, 5) are joined together to form a continuous flange.
A stent graft arrangement comprising a stent graft including a branch extending therefrom or a fenestration, and an introducer device comprising a distal end intended to remain outside a patient in use and a proximal end, the introducer device comprising; an arrangement for retaining the stent graft thereon (101, 111), and an indwelling catheter having a guide wire therethrough associated with the introducer device, the indwelling catheter extending from the distal end of the introducer device to the proximal end of the introducer device; characterized in that the indwelling catheter extends through the branch or fenestration, the arrangement being such that the guide wire can be advanced beyond the proximal end of the introducer device so that it can be snared, and a deployment device for a side arm can be deployed over the guide wire, once snared, to enter the branch or fenestration.
A handpiece, comprising: (i) a chamber having a powder and liquid, (ii) the handpiece capable of activating the chamber such that the powder and the liquid are mixed into a paste, the handpiece further being capable of dispensing the paste from the chamber, characterized in that the mixing occurs through an ultrasonic vibration. (i) a chamber having a powder and liquid, (ii) the handpiece capable of activating the chamber such that the powder and the liquid are mixed into a paste,