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A motor vehicle having: a prime mover (11; 111); first (12, 13; 112, 113) and second (14, 15; 114, 115) groups of one or more wheels; and a driveline (5; 105) for connecting the prime mover to the first and second groups of one or more wheels such that the first group of one or more wheels and not the second group is drivable by the prime mover when the driveline is in a first mode of operation and both the first and second group of one or more wheels are drivable by the prime mover when the driveline is in a second mode of operation, the driveline including an auxiliary portion (10; 110) comprising a first releasable torque transmitting means (24; 124), a prop shaft (23; 123) and a second releasable torque transmitting means (27; 127), the first releasable torque transmitting means being operable to connect a first end of the prop shaft to the prime mover, the second releasable torque transmitting means being operable to connect a second end of the prop shaft to the second group of one or more wheels, the vehicle further comprising control means (40; 140) operable to control the first and second torque transmitting means to switch the driveline between the first and second modes of operation such that in the first mode the prop shaft is disconnected from both the prime mover and said second group of one or more wheels, characterised in that when the driveline is in the first mode the control means is operable automatically to connect the prop shaft to only one selected from amongst the prime mover and the second group of one or more wheels by means of the first or second releasable torque transmitting means in response to a value of a temperature parameter corresponding to an operating temperature of the vehicle, and prior to any switching of the driveline by the control means from the first mode to the second mode. a prime mover (11; 111); first (12, 13; 112, 113) and second (14, 15; 114, 115) groups of one or more wheels; and a driveline (5; 105) for connecting the prime mover to the first and second groups of one or more wheels such that the first group of one or more wheels and not the second group is drivable by the prime mover when the driveline is in a first mode of operation and both the first and second group of one or more wheels are drivable by the prime mover when the driveline is in a second mode of operation, the driveline including an auxiliary portion (10; 110) comprising a first releasable torque transmitting means (24; 124), a prop shaft (23; 123) and a second releasable torque transmitting means (27; 127), the first releasable torque transmitting means being operable to connect a first end of the prop shaft to the prime mover, the second releasable torque transmitting means being operable to connect a second end of the prop shaft to the second group of one or more wheels, the vehicle further comprising control means (40; 140) operable to control the first and second torque transmitting means to switch the driveline between the first and second modes of operation such that in the first mode the prop shaft is disconnected from both the prime mover and said second group of one or more wheels,
A sensor device for measuring an analyte concentration in a host, the sensor device being configured for implantation in the host without use of an inserter, comprising: a sensor unit comprising a sensor body (1078, 1102, 1236, 1252), at least one electrode, and a membrane (1074, 1244, 1254) covering at least a portion of the at least one electrode; a piercing element (108, 1076,1238,1256), at a distal end of the sensor unit, the piercing element (108, 1076,1238,1256), being configured for piercing skin and/or tissue of the host; and a mounting unit spaced from the sensor tip and configured to support the sensor device on an exterior surface of the host's skin; wherein the sensor body (1078, 1102, 1236, 1252) comprises a stimulus-responsive material that changes at least one material property responsive to hydration, and characterized in that the sensor device further comprises a retractable introducer sheath (1072, 1104, 1248, 1262) configured to be applied around the sensor body (1078, 1102, 1236, 1252) and to cover at least a portion of the membrane (1074, 1244, 1254) during insertion of the sensor device, and configured to be retracted from the host's skin after insertion. a sensor unit comprising a sensor body (1078, 1102, 1236, 1252), at least one electrode, and a membrane (1074, 1244, 1254) covering at least a portion of the at least one electrode; a piercing element (108, 1076,1238,1256), at a distal end of the sensor unit, the piercing element (108, 1076,1238,1256), being configured for piercing skin and/or tissue of the host; and a mounting unit spaced from the sensor tip and configured to support the sensor device on an exterior surface of the host's skin; wherein the sensor body (1078, 1102, 1236, 1252) comprises a stimulus-responsive material that changes at least one material property responsive to hydration, and characterized in that the sensor device further comprises a retractable introducer sheath (1072, 1104, 1248, 1262) configured to be applied around the sensor body (1078, 1102, 1236, 1252) and to cover at least a portion of the membrane (1074, 1244, 1254) during insertion of the sensor device, and configured to be retracted from the host's skin after insertion.
A method of forming a bead apex rubber in which the bead apex rubber is formed on an outer circumferential surface (As) of the bead core continuously over its one circumference, the method of forming a bead apex rubber comprising a forming process of forming, on the outer circumferential surface (As) of the bead core, a shaping chamber which is enclosed by a first lateral surface on one side and a second lateral surface on the other side in an axial direction of a shaping head, and which extends in the circumferential direction, and forming the bead apex rubber integrally on the outer circumferential surface (As) of the bead core rotating around its axis, by injecting unvulcanized rubber into the shaping chamber through a rubber inflow port provided in the first lateral surface, wherein the forming process is characterized by comprising a forming step of forming the bead apex rubber having an front end portion (Bf) by injecting the unvulcanized rubber while rotating the bead core in a rear-closed state of the shaping chamber of which front side in the rotating direction is opened, and of which rear side is closed by a rear shutter part provided at the rear end portion (Br) of the second lateral surface, a connecting space opening step in which a connecting space of which second lateral surface side is opened is formed between the front end portion (Bf) and a rear end portion (Br) of the bead apex rubber by stopping the bead core and removing the second lateral surface together with the rear shutter part when the bead core has been rotated substantially one revolution and the front end portion (Bf) approaches the rear shutter part, a connecting space closing step of closing the connecting space by disposing a third lateral surface extending over at least the rear end portion (Br) and the front end portion (Bf) in stead of the second lateral surface, and a connecting step of connecting the rear end portion (Br) and the front end portion (Bf) integrally by injecting the unvulcanized rubber into the connecting space closed.
A coupling element to be coupled with a complementary end-piece to join two fluid pipes (C1, C2), the coupling element comprising a body for partially receiving a complementary end-piece, this body being centered on a longitudinal axis and including a fluid circulation channel within the body and a sealing chamber that surrounds the channel and in which a sealing gasket able to cooperate with the complementary end-piece inserted in the body is housed, the sealing chamber being defined by an outer radial wall, a front wall, a rear wall and, radially inward relative to the longitudinal axis, an inner radial wall secured to the body, this coupling element comprising a locking mechanism that includes: • at least one locking member radially movable in the body relative to the longitudinal axis, between a position blocking the complementary end-piece in the body and a position freeing the passage of the end-piece in the body, and • a locking ring mounted around the body and movable relative thereto, between a first position keeping the locking members in their blocking position and a second position in which the locking ring does not oppose the movement of the locking members toward their released position, this coupling element being characterized in that a front edge of the inner radial wall is offset backward, along the longitudinal axis, relative to the rear surface of the front wall. • at least one locking member radially movable in the body relative to the longitudinal axis, between a position blocking the complementary end-piece in the body and a position freeing the passage of the end-piece in the body, and • a locking ring mounted around the body and movable relative thereto, between a first position keeping the locking members in their blocking position and a second position in which the locking ring does not oppose the movement of the locking members toward their released position,
A positive electrode mixture comprising carbon black having a bulk density of not more than 0.1 g/cm 3, a crystallite size of 10 to 40 Å, an iodine adsorption of 1 to 150 mg/g, a volatile content of not more than 0.1% and a metal impurity content of not more than 20 ppm, and a positive electrode (cathode) active substance having an operating voltage or an initial crystal phase transition voltage of not less than 4.5 V on the basis of lithium.
Magnetic pressure sensor comprising - a spacer which has a cut-out in the centre and is formed as an encircling wall, - a membrane covering the cut-out, - a source, which is formed outside the ferromagnetic material, of a magnetic flux density and - a semiconductor body provided with an upper side and a rear side, wherein the spacer is connected with the semiconductor body, characterised in that - the membrane consists of a first material and comprises a ferromagnetic substance, and the ferromagnetic substance concentrates the magnetic flux density of the source formed outside the ferromagnetic material, - the spacer consists of a second material and the second material is different from the first material in at least one element, - the magnetic pressure sensor comprises an integrated Hall sensor formed at the upper side of the semiconductor body, - the Hall sensor is completely covered by a passivating layer formed at the surface of the semiconductor body and - an adhesive layer is formed between the membrane and the spacer, wherein the spacer is constructed as a permanent magnet. - a spacer which has a cut-out in the centre and is formed as an encircling wall, - a membrane covering the cut-out, - a source, which is formed outside the ferromagnetic material, of a magnetic flux density and - a semiconductor body provided with an upper side and a rear side, wherein the spacer is connected with the semiconductor body, - the membrane consists of a first material and comprises a ferromagnetic substance, and the ferromagnetic substance concentrates the magnetic flux density of the source formed outside the ferromagnetic material, - the spacer consists of a second material and the second material is different from the first material in at least one element, - the magnetic pressure sensor comprises an integrated Hall sensor formed at the upper side of the semiconductor body, - the Hall sensor is completely covered by a passivating layer formed at the surface of the semiconductor body and - an adhesive layer is formed between the membrane and the spacer, wherein the spacer is constructed as a permanent magnet.
A monitored deicing system comprising: a pneumatic deicer comprising a covering layer, a forming layer, boot seams and a base layer, the boot seams comprising stitching extending through the base layer and the forming layer and holding the base layer and the forming layer together; and characterised by a signal wire array including at least one signal wire disposed through the pneumatic deicer, and co-located with at least one of the boot seams or forming at least a portion of at least one of the boot seams. a pneumatic deicer comprising a covering layer, a forming layer, boot seams and a base layer, the boot seams comprising stitching extending through the base layer and the forming layer and holding the base layer and the forming layer together; and characterised by a signal wire array including at least one signal wire disposed through the pneumatic deicer, and co-located with at least one of the boot seams or forming at least a portion of at least one of the boot seams.
A temperature sensor, comprising: a first coil element and a second coil element both serving as a part of a coil of an electric apparatus; an element main body that includes a thermosensitive body configured to detect the temperature of the first coil element and the temperature of the second coil element; a pair of electric extraction wires connected to the thermosensitive body; a pair of lead wires, for respectively electrically connecting the electric extraction wires with an external temperature measurement circuit; an electrically insulating covering body that covers the thermosensitive body, electric extraction wires, and part of the pair of lead wires; and a housing that includes an electrically insulating resin material, and is configured to house and hold the first coil element, the second coil element, the element main body and the covering body, wherein the covering body and the first coil element come into surface contact with each other, and the covering body and the second coil element come into surface contact with each other; wherein the element main body and another part of the pair of lead wires projecting from the electrically insulating covering body are disposed between the first coil element and the second coil element. a first coil element and a second coil element both serving as a part of a coil of an electric apparatus; an element main body that includes a thermosensitive body configured to detect the temperature of the first coil element and the temperature of the second coil element; a pair of electric extraction wires connected to the thermosensitive body; a pair of lead wires, for respectively electrically connecting the electric extraction wires with an external temperature measurement circuit; an electrically insulating covering body that covers the thermosensitive body, electric extraction wires, and part of the pair of lead wires; and a housing that includes an electrically insulating resin material, and is configured to house and hold the first coil element, the second coil element, the element main body and the covering body, wherein the covering body and the first coil element come into surface contact with each other, and the covering body and the second coil element come into surface contact with each other; wherein the element main body and another part of the pair of lead wires projecting from the electrically insulating covering body are disposed between the first coil element and the second coil element.
A superconducting electrical machine including a rotor and a stator, the rotor having electrically conductive windings at least one of which is superconducting in normal operation, characterized in that the rotor includes an additional normally-conducting winding which is operable in a first, open-circuit, mode and a second, closed-circuit, mode whereby in the first mode the winding is not excited, and in the second mode the winding current sufficient to operate the machine can be passed through the additional winding if a fault occurs in the superconducting winding.
A hair dryer comprising: - a tubular body along a longitudinal axis with, at its opposite ends, an air inlet and an air outlet; - an impeller located in said tubular body which, in use, is driven in rotation by a motor in the direction of the longitudinal axis, which makes it possible to suction the air through the inlet and expel the air through the outlet of said tubular body, characterized in that the hairdryer comprises: an air intake bend comprising one or more vanes that are globally parallel to the curve of the bend. - a tubular body along a longitudinal axis with, at its opposite ends, an air inlet and an air outlet; - an impeller located in said tubular body which, in use, is driven in rotation by a motor in the direction of the longitudinal axis, which makes it possible to suction the air through the inlet and expel the air through the outlet of said tubular body, characterized in that the hairdryer comprises: an air intake bend comprising one or more vanes that are globally parallel to the curve of the bend.
Electric heating device comprising a radiant tube and an electrical heating element arranged in the radiant tube, wherein the electrical heating element consists of heating wire, the heating element is connected to current outlets at one end of the radiant tube and the heating element is supported in the radiant tube with the help of a support, a protective insert of electrically conductive material, where the protective insert is arranged between the radiant tube and the electrical heating element characterized in that the protective insert is removably arranged with regard to the radiant tube and to the electrical heating element.
A drying duct assembly comprising: a duct lower; a duct upper coupled to an upper portion of the duct lower; a reflector seating on an inner circumference of the duct lower; a heater provided in the duct lower to generate heat; and a fan assembly provided on a side of the duct lower to suck air, wherein the reflector is formed of metal sheet coated with aluminum, characterized in that the reflector is spaced apart from an inner circumference of the duct lower by a forming portion formed on the reflector or a supporting rib formed on the duct lower; wherein the duct lower is provided with a stepped portion that is stepped downward, and an end portion of the reflector contacts the stepped portion to prevent foreign objects from being introduced through a gap between the reflector and the duct lower. a duct lower; a duct upper coupled to an upper portion of the duct lower; a reflector seating on an inner circumference of the duct lower; a heater provided in the duct lower to generate heat; and a fan assembly provided on a side of the duct lower to suck air, wherein the reflector is formed of metal sheet coated with aluminum, characterized in that the reflector is spaced apart from an inner circumference of the duct lower by a forming portion formed on the reflector or a supporting rib formed on the duct lower; wherein the duct lower is provided with a stepped portion that is stepped downward, and an end portion of the reflector contacts the stepped portion to prevent foreign objects from being introduced through a gap between the reflector and the duct lower.
A cannula fixation device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) for insertion at a surgical incision, the cannula fixation device (100, 200, 300, 400, 500, 600, 700, 800, 900) comprising: a sleeve (205, 305, 405, 505, 605, 705, 805, 905) comprising a passage configured to receive a cannula; characterized by: a clamp (230, 330, 430, 530, 630, 730, 830, 930) configured to rotatably couple the cannula to the sleeve (205, 305, 405, 505, 605, 705, 805, 905) and to maintain an axial position of the cannula relative to the sleeve (205, 305, 405, 505, 605, 705, 805, 905) during rotation of the cannula relative to the sleeve (205, 305, 405, 505, 605, 705, 805, 905). a sleeve (205, 305, 405, 505, 605, 705, 805, 905) comprising a passage configured to receive a cannula; characterized by: a clamp (230, 330, 430, 530, 630, 730, 830, 930) configured to rotatably couple the cannula to the sleeve (205, 305, 405, 505, 605, 705, 805, 905) and to maintain an axial position of the cannula relative to the sleeve (205, 305, 405, 505, 605, 705, 805, 905) during rotation of the cannula relative to the sleeve (205, 305, 405, 505, 605, 705, 805, 905).
Cover for a folding umbrella provided with a body, this cover defining an opening for sliding in the cover at least the body of the umbrella and comprising: - an outer envelope made from a fabric that has a waterproof outer face suitable for forming an at least partial barrier to fluids and in particular to water; - an inner lining at least locally integral with the outer envelope and made from an absorbent material; the material of the lining being a woven microfibre, said cover comprising a sealed intermediate layer, suitable for forming a complete barrier to fluids and in particular to water, on the side of an inner face of the envelope, characterised in that the microfibre is woven in a hook-and-loop stitch and is of a density comprised between 200 g/m 2 and 350 g/m 2. - an outer envelope made from a fabric that has a waterproof outer face suitable for forming an at least partial barrier to fluids and in particular to water; - an inner lining at least locally integral with the outer envelope and made from an absorbent material; the material of the lining being a woven microfibre, said cover comprising a sealed intermediate layer, suitable for forming a complete barrier to fluids and in particular to water, on the side of an inner face of the envelope, characterised in that the microfibre is woven in a hook-and-loop stitch and is of a density comprised between 200 g/m 2 and 350 g/m 2.
A phosphorescent thermoplastic composite layered structure having: multiple layered elements stacked upon each other, and each one of the multiple layered elements having a polymer matrix; and a reinforcing fiber combined with the polymer matrix; wherein the polymer matrix comprises a thermoplastic resin and a phosphorescent compound, the phosphorescent compound is dispersed in the thermoplastic resin and has multiple particles distributed inside the thermoplastic resin, and the reinforcing fiber is combined with the polymer matrix of the multiple layered elements and each two adjacent ones of the multiple layered elements stacked upon each other have an angle formed therebetween. multiple layered elements stacked upon each other, and each one of the multiple layered elements having a polymer matrix; and a reinforcing fiber combined with the polymer matrix; a polymer matrix; and a reinforcing fiber combined with the polymer matrix; wherein the polymer matrix comprises a thermoplastic resin and a phosphorescent compound, the phosphorescent compound is dispersed in the thermoplastic resin and has multiple particles distributed inside the thermoplastic resin, and the reinforcing fiber is combined with the polymer matrix of the multiple layered elements and each two adjacent ones of the multiple layered elements stacked upon each other have an angle formed therebetween.
A nutritional composition comprising 2-fucosyl-lactose for use in preventing, controlling, reducing or treating anxiety or stress-related responses or aggressiveness associated with a hyperactivation of hypothalamic pituitary adrenal response in an animal.