mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An elastomer-metal cord composite, wherein a metal cord consisting of a bundle of plural metal filaments arranged in a single row without being twisted together is coated with an elastomer, wherein a gap is provided between adjacent metal filaments, when the diameter of the metal filaments is defined as D (mm), a gap amount, which is a distance between the surfaces of the adjacent metal filaments that is measured in a direction orthogonal to an extending direction of the metal cord, is defined as G (mm), and the number of metal filaments constituting the metal cord is defined as N (filaments), the elastomer-metal cord composite satisfies a relationship expressed by the following Formula: 0.45 ≤ D / 2 2 × π × N / D × D × N + G × N − 1 ≤ 0.77 wherein, D and G > 0, and N is an integer, the adjacent metal filaments have an elastomer coating ratio of 10% or higher per unit length on a widthwise side surface of the metal cord, and an inter-cord distance w, which is a distance between adjacent metal cords that is measured in the direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the metal cords, is 0.25 mm to 2.0 mm, characterized in that the metal filaments are unpatterned straight metal filaments. a gap is provided between adjacent metal filaments, when the diameter of the metal filaments is defined as D (mm), a gap amount, which is a distance between the surfaces of the adjacent metal filaments that is measured in a direction orthogonal to an extending direction of the metal cord, is defined as G (mm), and the number of metal filaments constituting the metal cord is defined as N (filaments), the elastomer-metal cord composite satisfies a relationship expressed by the following Formula: 0.45 ≤ D / 2 2 × π × N / D × D × N + G × N − 1 ≤ 0.77 wherein, D and G > 0, and N is an integer, the adjacent metal filaments have an elastomer coating ratio of 10% or higher per unit length on a widthwise side surface of the metal cord, and an inter-cord distance w, which is a distance between adjacent metal cords that is measured in the direction orthogonal to the extending direction of the metal cords, is 0.25 mm to 2.0 mm, characterized in that the metal filaments are unpatterned straight metal filaments.
A turbine flow meter, comprising: a flow tube; a flow indicator disposed within the flow tube; a plurality of electromagnetic pickups configured to detect rotation of the flow indicator in the flow tube; a locator plate to which the electromagnetic pickups are secured; characterised in that the locator plate is configured to provide adjustment of a lateral position of the electromagnetic pickups relative to the flow tube; and wherein the turbine flow meter further comprises a locator pad configured to be affixed to the flow tube and to retain the locator plate over a range of locator plate positions along one or more axes. a flow tube; a flow indicator disposed within the flow tube; a plurality of electromagnetic pickups configured to detect rotation of the flow indicator in the flow tube; a locator plate to which the electromagnetic pickups are secured; characterised in that the locator plate is configured to provide adjustment of a lateral position of the electromagnetic pickups relative to the flow tube; and wherein the turbine flow meter further comprises a locator pad configured to be affixed to the flow tube and to retain the locator plate over a range of locator plate positions along one or more axes.
A mat with perimetric tray structure containment of materials, for gymnastics and physical rehabilitation and re-education, in order to strengthen and re-educate the muscle and tendon structure of the human body, wherein the mat is equipped with at least one step (100, 200) and at least one removable insert and at least one non removable insert, wherein, in said mat, step (100, 200) and removable insert and non removable insert (301 -316), at least a first layer is of viscoelastic or memory material, and at least one other middle layer, underlying and glued to the said layer of viscoelastic or memory material, consists of an elastic layer of polyurethane open cells foam beneath which is located at least a last base layer, consisting of cross-linked closed cell polyethylene or cross-linked closed cell EVA, wherein said layers having solid geometric polygonal shapes, so that said assembly of stratified materials allows an instability in dynamic orthostatic but, also static, i.e., when still in place.
Hatch cover for a ship, having a plurality of hatch-cover modules which consist of a fibre composite material and are connected to at least one frame, characterized in that at least two hatch-cover modules, which are available in a number of standard dimensions, are connected to one another in a force-fitting manner in the form of a releasable unit, and in that this unit is enclosed by the frame and is connected to the frame in a force-fitting manner. at least two hatch-cover modules, which are available in a number of standard dimensions, are connected to one another in a force-fitting manner in the form of a releasable unit, and in that this unit is enclosed by the frame and is connected to the frame in a force-fitting manner.
A prosthetic valve (100, 1000) comprising: a leaflet frame (130, 1130) defining commissure posts; and a plurality of leaflets coupled to the leaflet frame, each leaflet coupled to two of the commissure posts and includes a free edge and a leaflet base, wherein the leaflet is operable to bend about a straight base segment of the leaflet base wherein the straight base segment has a length of less than a length of a chord defined as a straight line that extends from two of the commissure posts and, wherein each leaflet has a planar zone in a central region, wherein the planar zone is substantially planar, wherein the planar zone defines planar zone base, the planar zone defining a shape having an area, wherein the area is larger nearer the base than the free edge, wherein the planar zone base is coincident with and has a length as that of the straight base segment. a leaflet frame (130, 1130) defining commissure posts; and a plurality of leaflets coupled to the leaflet frame, each leaflet coupled to two of the commissure posts and includes a free edge and a leaflet base, wherein the leaflet is operable to bend about a straight base segment of the leaflet base wherein the straight base segment has a length of less than a length of a chord defined as a straight line that extends from two of the commissure posts and, wherein each leaflet has a planar zone in a central region, wherein the planar zone is substantially planar, wherein the planar zone defines planar zone base, the planar zone defining a shape having an area, wherein the area is larger nearer the base than the free edge, wherein the planar zone base is coincident with and has a length as that of the straight base segment.
A nanolubricant composition comprising; a flowable oil or grease; and a multi-component nanoparticle dispersed in the oil or grease, the multi-component nanoparticle including a first nanoparticle component that effects thermal conductivity at a part interface and a second nanoparticle component that effects shearing at a part interface, the second nanoparticle component at least partially integrated with the first nanoparticle component, the first nanoparticle component enhancing thermal conductivity of the nanolubricant to a greater extent than the second nanoparticle component, and the first nanoparticle component selected from the group consisting of diamond nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes and mixtures thereof, and wherein the second nanoparticle component has a laminar structure. a flowable oil or grease; and a multi-component nanoparticle dispersed in the oil or grease, the multi-component nanoparticle including a first nanoparticle component that effects thermal conductivity at a part interface and a second nanoparticle component that effects shearing at a part interface, the second nanoparticle component at least partially integrated with the first nanoparticle component, the first nanoparticle component enhancing thermal conductivity of the nanolubricant to a greater extent than the second nanoparticle component, and the first nanoparticle component selected from the group consisting of diamond nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes and mixtures thereof, and wherein the second nanoparticle component has a laminar structure.
An apparatus (30, 40, 50) for opening a sealed well in a vessel, wherein the well is sealed by a sealing sheet (3, 103) affixed to the vessel, the apparatus comprising: a guide structure (11, 111, 42, 72, 82, 92) comprising a guide plate and two side walls defining a cross-section of the guide structure and a plurality of protrusions disposed on an inside of the side walls, the protrusions forming an elongate guide channel defining a vessel path configured to receive the vessel and to constrain movement of the vessel along the vessel path; the guide structure being further configured to receive the sealing sheet extending around the guide plate to form a closed loop and being configured to define a sealing sheet path along which the sealing sheet can be driven; and a drive mechanism (35, 135, 54, 81, 155) adapted to drive the sealing sheet along the sealing sheet path around the loop and to drive the vessel along the vessel path; wherein a first section of the vessel path and of the sealing sheet path are parallel and, at a position downstream of the first section, the vessel path and the sealing sheet path diverge such that, in the first section, when the sheet and vessel is driven, the vessel and sheet remain affixed to one another and, at the diverging position, the sheet is stripped off the vessel, thereby opening the well. a guide structure (11, 111, 42, 72, 82, 92) comprising a guide plate and two side walls defining a cross-section of the guide structure and a plurality of protrusions disposed on an inside of the side walls, the protrusions forming an elongate guide channel defining a vessel path configured to receive the vessel and to constrain movement of the vessel along the vessel path; the guide structure being further configured to receive the sealing sheet extending around the guide plate to form a closed loop and being configured to define a sealing sheet path along which the sealing sheet can be driven; and a drive mechanism (35, 135, 54, 81, 155) adapted to drive the sealing sheet along the sealing sheet path around the loop and to drive the vessel along the vessel path; wherein a first section of the vessel path and of the sealing sheet path are parallel and, at a position downstream of the first section, the vessel path and the sealing sheet path diverge such that, in the first section, when the sheet and vessel is driven, the vessel and sheet remain affixed to one another and, at the diverging position, the sheet is stripped off the vessel, thereby opening the well.
A catheter assembly (10, 10a, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 10f), comprising: a sleeve (14, 14a, 14e, 14f); a catheter at least partially positioned within the sleeve (14, 14a, 14e, 14f) and having a coating on at least a part of its length which produces a low-friction surface on the catheter when treated with an activating fluid; a protective tip (16, 16a, 16d) having proximal and distal internal seals (28, 30, 52a, 52c) is sealingly connected to the sleeve (14, 14a, 14e, 14f) at or adjacent to the distal end of the protective tip, with the proximal seal (28, 52a) positioned at a proximal end (24, 24a, 24d) of the protective tip (16, 16a, 16d) or between proximal and distal ends (22, 22a, 22d, 24, 24a, 24d) of the protective tip(16, 16a, 16d); a cap (32, 32a, 32d) including a projection (34, 34a, 34d) removably received within the protective tip (16, 16a, 16d) for sealing engagement with the proximal and distal seals (28, 30, 52a, 52c) to define a fluid reservoir within the protective tip (16, 16a, 16d); and an activating fluid contained within the fluid reservoir (16, 16a, 16d). a sleeve (14, 14a, 14e, 14f); a catheter at least partially positioned within the sleeve (14, 14a, 14e, 14f) and having a coating on at least a part of its length which produces a low-friction surface on the catheter when treated with an activating fluid; a protective tip (16, 16a, 16d) having proximal and distal internal seals (28, 30, 52a, 52c) is sealingly connected to the sleeve (14, 14a, 14e, 14f) at or adjacent to the distal end of the protective tip, with the proximal seal (28, 52a) positioned at a proximal end (24, 24a, 24d) of the protective tip (16, 16a, 16d) or between proximal and distal ends (22, 22a, 22d, 24, 24a, 24d) of the protective tip(16, 16a, 16d); a cap (32, 32a, 32d) including a projection (34, 34a, 34d) removably received within the protective tip (16, 16a, 16d) for sealing engagement with the proximal and distal seals (28, 30, 52a, 52c) to define a fluid reservoir within the protective tip (16, 16a, 16d); and an activating fluid contained within the fluid reservoir (16, 16a, 16d).
An underwater mobile inspection apparatus capable of inspecting an inspection object on a seafloor while cruising, the underwater mobile inspection apparatus comprising: a cruising body configured to submerge under water and cruise along the inspection object in such a manner as not to come into contact with the inspection object; a first movable arm provided on the cruising body, an inspection tool unit for use in inspecting the inspection object, the inspection tool unit being provided on the first movable arm; and a controller configured to, when the cruising body cruises along the inspection object in such a manner as not to come into contact with the inspection object, operate the first movable arm to move the inspection tool unit, such that a positional relationship of the inspection tool unit with the inspection object becomes a predetermined target positional relationship, characterized in that the inspection tool unit includes an anti-corrosion inspection device including an anti-corrosion potential measurement device, and the anti-corrosion potential measurement device includes: a potential measurement probe provided on the inspection tool unit; and a remote electrode connected to a linear object reeled out from an electrode winch provided on the cruising body. a cruising body configured to submerge under water and cruise along the inspection object in such a manner as not to come into contact with the inspection object; a first movable arm provided on the cruising body, an inspection tool unit for use in inspecting the inspection object, the inspection tool unit being provided on the first movable arm; and a controller configured to, when the cruising body cruises along the inspection object in such a manner as not to come into contact with the inspection object, operate the first movable arm to move the inspection tool unit, such that a positional relationship of the inspection tool unit with the inspection object becomes a predetermined target positional relationship, characterized in that the inspection tool unit includes an anti-corrosion inspection device including an anti-corrosion potential measurement device, and the anti-corrosion potential measurement device includes: a potential measurement probe provided on the inspection tool unit; and a remote electrode connected to a linear object reeled out from an electrode winch provided on the cruising body. a potential measurement probe provided on the inspection tool unit; and a remote electrode connected to a linear object reeled out from an electrode winch provided on the cruising body.
A three-piece can, comprising: a can body obtained by forming a steel sheet such that a roundness of the can is 0.34 mm or less, the steel sheet consisting of: by mass%, C: 0.020% or more and 0.100% or less; Si: 0.10% or less; Mn: 0.10% or more and 0.80% or less; P: 0.001% or more and 0.100% or less; S: 0.001% or more and 0.020% or less; Al: 0.005% or more and 0.100% or less; and N: 0.0130% or more and 0.0200% or less; the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, and the steel sheet has a yield strength of 440 MPa or more and a total elongation of 12% or more, wherein the steel sheet is produced by subjecting a steel slab that includes the above-described composition to hot rolling, then coiling at a temperature of less than 620°C, then primary cold rolling at a primary cold rolling reduction exceeding 85%, annealing at a soaking temperature of 620°C or higher and 780°C or lower, subsequently cooling at a cooling rate of 80°C/sec or more and 300°C/sec or less, and subsequently temper rolling at a rolling reduction of less than 5%. a can body obtained by forming a steel sheet such that a roundness of the can is 0.34 mm or less, the steel sheet consisting of: by mass%, C: 0.020% or more and 0.100% or less; Si: 0.10% or less; Mn: 0.10% or more and 0.80% or less; P: 0.001% or more and 0.100% or less; S: 0.001% or more and 0.020% or less; Al: 0.005% or more and 0.100% or less; and N: 0.0130% or more and 0.0200% or less; the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, and the steel sheet has a yield strength of 440 MPa or more and a total elongation of 12% or more, C: 0.020% or more and 0.100% or less; Si: 0.10% or less; Mn: 0.10% or more and 0.80% or less; P: 0.001% or more and 0.100% or less; S: 0.001% or more and 0.020% or less; Al: 0.005% or more and 0.100% or less; and N: 0.0130% or more and 0.0200% or less; the balance being Fe and inevitable impurities, and the steel sheet has a yield strength of 440 MPa or more and a total elongation of 12% or more, wherein the steel sheet is produced by subjecting a steel slab that includes the above-described composition to hot rolling, then coiling at a temperature of less than 620°C, then primary cold rolling at a primary cold rolling reduction exceeding 85%, annealing at a soaking temperature of 620°C or higher and 780°C or lower, subsequently cooling at a cooling rate of 80°C/sec or more and 300°C/sec or less, and subsequently temper rolling at a rolling reduction of less than 5%.
In vitro use of a composition for identifying exposure to particulate matter in a lung, wherein the composition comprises an agent for measuring an expression level of Testican-1 gene or an expression level of Testican-1 protein or a fragment thereof; and wherein identifying exposure to particulate matter in a lung is by identifying an increase in expression level of Testican-1 gene or an increase in expression level of Testican-1 protein or a fragment thereof. wherein the composition comprises an agent for measuring an expression level of Testican-1 gene or an expression level of Testican-1 protein or a fragment thereof; and wherein identifying exposure to particulate matter in a lung is by identifying an increase in expression level of Testican-1 gene or an increase in expression level of Testican-1 protein or a fragment thereof.
A work platform configured for use in connection with work on a wing blade for a wind energy plant, where the wing blade typically is one of three wings that together constitute a rotor, as the wings at their root ends are mounted to a hub which is mechanically connected to components in the nacelle of the wind energy plant, where the work platform is configured for working on a wing blade which is brought to a substantially vertical position, and where the work platform is further configured to be hoisted up and down from a position above the workplace from a region close to the root end of the wing or from the rotor hub, where the work platform extends vertically in relation to the substantially vertical wing and includes an upper and a lower part, wherein that the work platform is provided with space for a person and is adapted for positioning along a leading or trailing edge of a wing blade, and further including at least two individual projecting arms (12,18,19) for contact against the surface of the wing, wherein at least one of the arms of the work platform consists of a first partial arm and one or more further partial arms including a second partial arm, where the first partial arm is provided with an articulated joint at an innermost part of the first partial arm, and is further provided with at least one articulated joint between the first partial arm and the second partial arm, and wherein the projecting arms are adapted to be pressed against the wing surface and securing the movement of the work platform, and where the individual projecting arms are provided with protective means between the first partial arm and the one or more further partial arms and the wing surface, such that at least the first and/or the second partial arm (18,19) is provided with one or more contact rollers, characterised in that means for surface treatment of the wing blade is integrated in the one or more contact rollers. wherein at least one of the arms of the work platform consists of a first partial arm and one or more further partial arms including a second partial arm, where the first partial arm is provided with an articulated joint at an innermost part of the first partial arm, and is further provided with at least one articulated joint between the first partial arm and the second partial arm, and wherein the projecting arms are adapted to be pressed against the wing surface and securing the movement of the work platform, and where the individual projecting arms are provided with protective means between the first partial arm and the one or more further partial arms and the wing surface, such that at least the first and/or the second partial arm (18,19) is provided with one or more contact rollers, characterised in that means for surface treatment of the wing blade is integrated in the one or more contact rollers.
An article formed from a composition comprising: a melt polycarbonate resin derived from diphenyl carbonate; and an interfacial polycarbonate resin mixed with the melt polycarbonate resin, wherein the interfacial polycarbonate has an endcap of p-cumyl phenol, wherein the composition comprises 20 wt% to 80 wt% of the melt polycarbonate resin relative to 100 wt% of all polycarbonate resin in the composition, wherein the melt polycarbonate has a melt volume rate from 20 cm 3 /min to 30 cm 3 /min measured in accordance with ISO 1133 at 300°C and a load of 1.2 kg, wherein the composition exhibits a melt volume rate of between 21 cm 3 /10 minutes and 26 cm 3 /10 minutes at 1.2 kg and 300 °C as determined in accordance with ISO 1133, and wherein the article formed from the composition exhibits an IZOD Notched Impact performance as determined in accordance with ISO 180-1A that is greater than an IZOD Notched Impact performance of an article formed from a comparator composition consisting essentially of the melt polycarbonate resin at a temperature in the range of -20 °C and 10 °C. a melt polycarbonate resin derived from diphenyl carbonate; and an interfacial polycarbonate resin mixed with the melt polycarbonate resin, wherein the interfacial polycarbonate has an endcap of p-cumyl phenol, wherein the composition comprises 20 wt% to 80 wt% of the melt polycarbonate resin relative to 100 wt% of all polycarbonate resin in the composition, wherein the melt polycarbonate has a melt volume rate from 20 cm 3 /min to 30 cm 3 /min measured in accordance with ISO 1133 at 300°C and a load of 1.2 kg, wherein the composition exhibits a melt volume rate of between 21 cm 3 /10 minutes and 26 cm 3 /10 minutes at 1.2 kg and 300 °C as determined in accordance with ISO 1133, and wherein the article formed from the composition exhibits an IZOD Notched Impact performance as determined in accordance with ISO 180-1A that is greater than an IZOD Notched Impact performance of an article formed from a comparator composition consisting essentially of the melt polycarbonate resin at a temperature in the range of -20 °C and 10 °C.