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A head for an oral care implement comprising: a mounting surface having a maximum longitudinal extension and a longitudinal axis extending along said maximum longitudinal extension, the head further comprising at least one tuft extending from the mounting surface, the tuft having a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the cross-sectional area having a shape substantially of a parallelogram with two pairs of substantially parallel sides (32, 34, 36, 38) forming four angles (44, 46, 48, 50), and a diagonal joining two non-consecutive angles (32, 36) of the parallelogram, wherein the at least one tuft extends from the mounting surface in a manner that the diagonal of the parallelogram is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mounting surface, characterized in that the sides (32, 34, 36, 38) of the parallelogram have a length of at least 7 mm, and the at least one tuft comprises filaments having a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the cross-sectional area has a substantially circular shape with a diameter from 0.12 mm to 0.16 mm, preferably of 0.127 mm (5 mil) or 0.152 mm (6 mil). a mounting surface having a maximum longitudinal extension and a longitudinal axis extending along said maximum longitudinal extension, the head further comprising at least one tuft extending from the mounting surface, the tuft having a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the cross-sectional area having a shape substantially of a parallelogram with two pairs of substantially parallel sides (32, 34, 36, 38) forming four angles (44, 46, 48, 50), and a diagonal joining two non-consecutive angles (32, 36) of the parallelogram, wherein the at least one tuft extends from the mounting surface in a manner that the diagonal of the parallelogram is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the mounting surface, characterized in that the sides (32, 34, 36, 38) of the parallelogram have a length of at least 7 mm, and the at least one tuft comprises filaments having a longitudinal axis and a cross-sectional area extending in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and the cross-sectional area has a substantially circular shape with a diameter from 0.12 mm to 0.16 mm, preferably of 0.127 mm (5 mil) or 0.152 mm (6 mil).
A method for assembling a stator assembly for a turbine engine, said method comprising: providing a cantilevered shell including a first end and a second end; coupling a second member within the turbine engine; and coupling the shell to a frame such that the shell extends circumferentially around at least a portion of the second member such that a non-uniform circumferential radial clearance gap is defined radially between the second member and the cantilevered shell without direct machining of an inner surface of the shell, and wherein the circumferential radial clearance gap remains substantially non-uniform when the engine is not operating; characterized in that: during a pre-determined engine operating condition deflections induced by the engine distort the shell such that the non-uniform radial clearance gap becomes substantially uniform circumferentially between the shell and the second member. providing a cantilevered shell including a first end and a second end; coupling a second member within the turbine engine; and coupling the shell to a frame such that the shell extends circumferentially around at least a portion of the second member such that a non-uniform circumferential radial clearance gap is defined radially between the second member and the cantilevered shell without direct machining of an inner surface of the shell, and wherein the circumferential radial clearance gap remains substantially non-uniform when the engine is not operating; characterized in that: during a pre-determined engine operating condition deflections induced by the engine distort the shell such that the non-uniform radial clearance gap becomes substantially uniform circumferentially between the shell and the second member. during a pre-determined engine operating condition deflections induced by the engine distort the shell such that the non-uniform radial clearance gap becomes substantially uniform circumferentially between the shell and the second member.
A method of manufacturing a gypsum-based building product, comprising the steps of: ∘ providing a quantity of particles of calcium sulphate dihydrate, said particles of calcium sulphate dihydrate each having a longest dimension and a lateral dimension, the lateral dimension corresponding to the maximum breadth of the particle about the axis defined by the longest dimension, and said calcium sulphate dihydrate particles having a low aspect ratio such that for at least 75% of the calcium sulphate dihydrate particles, the value of the lateral dimension is at least 20% of the value of the longest dimension, and wherein the calcium sulphate dihydrate particles are present in an amount of 50-90wt% of the product; ∘ providing an organic binder for binding the particles of calcium sulphate dihydrate together; ∘ mixing the calcium sulphate dihydrate and the binder; and ∘ allowing the mixture of calcium sulphate dihydrate and binder to cure to provide a building product that is a self-supporting body. ∘ providing a quantity of particles of calcium sulphate dihydrate, said particles of calcium sulphate dihydrate each having a longest dimension and a lateral dimension, the lateral dimension corresponding to the maximum breadth of the particle about the axis defined by the longest dimension, and said calcium sulphate dihydrate particles having a low aspect ratio such that for at least 75% of the calcium sulphate dihydrate particles, the value of the lateral dimension is at least 20% of the value of the longest dimension, and wherein the calcium sulphate dihydrate particles are present in an amount of 50-90wt% of the product; ∘ providing an organic binder for binding the particles of calcium sulphate dihydrate together; ∘ mixing the calcium sulphate dihydrate and the binder; and ∘ allowing the mixture of calcium sulphate dihydrate and binder to cure to provide a building product that is a self-supporting body.
A process for producing a combined vaccine containing type I, type II and type III inactivated Sabin strains of poliovirus in a proportion, by weight of the respective D antigens, of (2 to 4): (80 to 120): (80 to 120), a Bordetella pertussis protective antigen, a diphtheria toxoid, and a tetanus toxoid, the process comprising (a) a step of culturing, in the presence of from 4 g/L to 6 g/L of a microcarrier, Vero cells to be inoculated with a Sabin strain of poliovirus, wherein the step of culturing is conducted in a culture medium which is selected from ME medium, DME medium, RPMI 1640 medium, and 199 medium, which are containing from about 5 to about 20 vol % of calf serum or fetal bovine serum; (b) a step of infecting the Vero cells being attached to the microcarrier with type I, type II and type III of Sabin strain of poliovirus, separately; (c) a step of allowing the poliovirus to proliferate; (d) a step of recovering a virus fluid containing the poliovirus; (e) a step of inactivating the poliovirus; (f) mixing inactivated polio vaccine type I, inactivated polio vaccine type II and inactivated polio vaccine type III obtainable in (e) as to set the relative levels of the respective D antigens to (2 to 4):(80 to 120):(80 to 120); and (g) combining said mixed inactivated polio vaccine obtained in (f) and B. pertussis protective antigen, Diphtheria Toxoid and Tetanus Toxoid. type I, type II and type III inactivated Sabin strains of poliovirus in a proportion, by weight of the respective D antigens, of (2 to 4): (80 to 120): (80 to 120), a Bordetella pertussis protective antigen, a diphtheria toxoid, and a tetanus toxoid, (a) a step of culturing, in the presence of from 4 g/L to 6 g/L of a microcarrier, Vero cells to be inoculated with a Sabin strain of poliovirus, wherein the step of culturing is conducted in a culture medium which is selected from ME medium, DME medium, RPMI 1640 medium, and 199 medium, which are containing from about 5 to about 20 vol % of calf serum or fetal bovine serum; (b) a step of infecting the Vero cells being attached to the microcarrier with type I, type II and type III of Sabin strain of poliovirus, separately; (c) a step of allowing the poliovirus to proliferate; (d) a step of recovering a virus fluid containing the poliovirus; (e) a step of inactivating the poliovirus; (f) mixing inactivated polio vaccine type I, inactivated polio vaccine type II and inactivated polio vaccine type III obtainable in (e) as to set the relative levels of the respective D antigens to (2 to 4):(80 to 120):(80 to 120); and (g) combining said mixed inactivated polio vaccine obtained in (f) and B. pertussis protective antigen, Diphtheria Toxoid and Tetanus Toxoid.
An apparatus for measuring temperature using luminescence, comprising: a photon emitter for providing photons of at least a first frequency; a plurality of photon receivers for receiving photons of at least a second frequency; an optically dispersive element for directing photons of at least the second frequency into the one or more photon receivers; characterised in that the apparatus comprises a control mechanism for controlling which of the plurality of photon receivers are enabled, the control mechanism being arranged to select a reduced number of photon receivers for the measurement of higher temperatures. a photon emitter for providing photons of at least a first frequency; a plurality of photon receivers for receiving photons of at least a second frequency; an optically dispersive element for directing photons of at least the second frequency into the one or more photon receivers;
A method for producing a fluoroolefin of the formula CX 1 X 2 =CX 3 X 4 wherein X 1 -X 4 each independently are H or F, comprising performing dehydrofluorination by contacting a fluorocarbon of the formula CX 1 X 2 FCX 3 X 4 H, wherein X 1 -X 4 are as defined above, with a base in the liquid phase at a temperature of -70°C to 30°C.
A light-emitting module comprising: a light-emitting element configured to emit light; a first wavelength converter located in an optical pathway along which the light emitted from the light-emitting element passes, and configured to convert a portion of the light emitted from the light-emitting element to light in a first visible wavelength band; a second wavelength converter located in the optical pathway on an opposite side of the first wavelength converter relative to the light-emitting element, and configured to convert at least a portion of light passing unconverted through the first wavelength converter to light in a second visible wavelength band, differing from the first visible wavelength band; characterized in that the light-emitting module further comprises a light-absorbing substance absorbing light in at least a wavelength band from 570 nm to 590 nm, wherein the light-absorbing substance is present in the optical pathway between the light-emitting element and the second wavelength converter, and is not present in the second wavelength converter. a light-emitting element configured to emit light; a first wavelength converter located in an optical pathway along which the light emitted from the light-emitting element passes, and configured to convert a portion of the light emitted from the light-emitting element to light in a first visible wavelength band; a second wavelength converter located in the optical pathway on an opposite side of the first wavelength converter relative to the light-emitting element, and configured to convert at least a portion of light passing unconverted through the first wavelength converter to light in a second visible wavelength band, differing from the first visible wavelength band; characterized in that the light-emitting module further comprises a light-absorbing substance absorbing light in at least a wavelength band from 570 nm to 590 nm, wherein the light-absorbing substance is present in the optical pathway between the light-emitting element and the second wavelength converter, and is not present in the second wavelength converter.
A process for obtaining a polymeric binder for impregnating fibers, characterized in that it comprises the steps of {a} obtaining a partly acetalized polyhydroxy polymer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, {b} obtaining a ter-copolymer, of a vinyl aromatic monomer, a carboxy containing compound, an acrylic compound selected from the group consisting of Isobutyl acrylate, isopentyl acrylate, pentyl acrylate, N-isopropyl acrylamide and butyl acrylate, preferably butyl acrylate; {c} obtaining an acrylic acid - acrylonitrile copolymer; {d} followed by mixing, while stirring, in predetermined amounts, the previously obtained polymers, whereby the resulting curable binder is an aqueous solution. {a} obtaining a partly acetalized polyhydroxy polymer, preferably polyvinyl alcohol, {b} obtaining a ter-copolymer, of a vinyl aromatic monomer, a carboxy containing compound, an acrylic compound selected from the group consisting of Isobutyl acrylate, isopentyl acrylate, pentyl acrylate, N-isopropyl acrylamide and butyl acrylate, preferably butyl acrylate; a vinyl aromatic monomer, a carboxy containing compound, an acrylic compound selected from the group consisting of Isobutyl acrylate, isopentyl acrylate, pentyl acrylate, N-isopropyl acrylamide and butyl acrylate, preferably butyl acrylate; {c} obtaining an acrylic acid - acrylonitrile copolymer; {d} followed by mixing, while stirring, in predetermined amounts, the previously obtained polymers, whereby the resulting curable binder is an aqueous solution.
Process for photostabilizing, with respect to UV radiation, 4-(tert-butyl)-4'-methoxydibenzoylmethane, characterized in that it consists in combining the said dibenzoylmethane with an effective amount of at least one arylalkyl benzoate compound of formula below: in which: X denotes 0; n is an integer from 2 to 6; R 1 and R 2, which may be identical or different, denote a hydrogen atom; a hydroxyl group; a halogen atom; a linear or branched C 1 -C 4 alkoxy radical; a nitro radical; an amino radical; a C 6 H 6 SO 2 radical; and at least one oil containing in its structure at least one amide unit chosen from: - N-acetyl-N-butylaminopropionate, having the following formula: - isopropyl N-lauroylsarcosinate of formula: X denotes 0; n is an integer from 2 to 6; R 1 and R 2, which may be identical or different, denote a hydrogen atom; a hydroxyl group; a halogen atom; a linear or branched C 1 -C 4 alkoxy radical; a nitro radical; an amino radical; a C 6 H 6 SO 2 radical; and at least one oil containing in its structure at least one amide unit chosen from: - N-acetyl-N-butylaminopropionate, having the following formula: - isopropyl N-lauroylsarcosinate of formula: R 1 and R 2, which may be identical or different, denote a hydrogen atom; a hydroxyl group; a halogen atom; a linear or branched C 1 -C 4 alkoxy radical; a nitro radical; an amino radical; a C 6 H 6 SO 2 radical; and at least one oil containing in its structure at least one amide unit chosen from: - N-acetyl-N-butylaminopropionate, having the following formula: - isopropyl N-lauroylsarcosinate of formula: - N-acetyl-N-butylaminopropionate, having the following formula: - isopropyl N-lauroylsarcosinate of formula:
A glucose test arrangement for use in a handheld meter, comprising a disposable test pad which is responsive to glucose in a body fluid, and a supporting member adapted to support the test pad at an application site for applying body fluid, particularly as a drop of blood, from a user's skin onto a receiving area of the test pad, wherein the receiving area faces away from the supporting member, characterized in that one or more spacer elements are arranged on the supporting member adjacent to the test pad, wherein the one or more spacer elements have a skin-contacting end section which protrudes above the receiving area.
A refrigeration cycle apparatus comprising: a refrigerant circuit formed by annularly connecting a compressor which compresses refrigerant, a radiator which exchanges heat between a heat medium and the refrigerant compressed by the compressor, an expansion device which decompresses the refrigerant, and an evaporator which exchanges heat between the refrigerant and air, to one another in this order through refrigerant pipes; a refrigerant/refrigerant heat exchanger which is disposed in the refrigerant circuit between the radiator and the expansion device, and which cools high pressure refrigerant flowing out from the radiator by low pressure refrigerant flowing through the refrigerant circuit; and a control device, wherein the refrigerant/refrigerant heat exchanger includes an outer pipe through which the high pressure refrigerant flows, and an inner pipe which is disposed in the outer pipe and through which the low pressure refrigerant flows, and air absorbs heat from the high pressure refrigerant through the outer pipe of the refrigerant/refrigerant heat exchanger, characterized in that the heated air is induced into the evaporator. a refrigerant/refrigerant heat exchanger which is disposed in the refrigerant circuit between the radiator and the expansion device, and which cools high pressure refrigerant flowing out from the radiator by low pressure refrigerant flowing through the refrigerant circuit; and a control device, wherein the refrigerant/refrigerant heat exchanger includes an outer pipe through which the high pressure refrigerant flows, and an inner pipe which is disposed in the outer pipe and through which the low pressure refrigerant flows, and air absorbs heat from the high pressure refrigerant through the outer pipe of the refrigerant/refrigerant heat exchanger,
A pump shaft for centrifugally pumping a liquid comprising: a hollow shaft with an inner bore, an inlet end and an outlet end, the outlet end having at least one liquid distribution hole; and an impeller positioned at the inlet end of the inner bore and having a central hole for drawing fluid into the hollow shaft, a cylindrical outer circumference, a lower surface, an upper surface, and a plurality of slots formed in the upper surface and extending towards the lower surface and/or a plurality of upwardly extending teeth, the slots and/or teeth extending radially from the central hole to the cylindrical outer circumference, characterised in that the upper surface is angled upward from the central hole to the outer circumference. a hollow shaft with an inner bore, an inlet end and an outlet end, the outlet end having at least one liquid distribution hole; and an impeller positioned at the inlet end of the inner bore and having a central hole for drawing fluid into the hollow shaft, a cylindrical outer circumference, a lower surface, an upper surface, and a plurality of slots formed in the upper surface and extending towards the lower surface and/or a plurality of upwardly extending teeth, the slots and/or teeth extending radially from the central hole to the cylindrical outer circumference, characterised in that the upper surface is angled upward from the central hole to the outer circumference.
A residual light removal structure for removing residual light in a double-clad fiber having a core, a cladding covering the core and having a refractive index lower than a refractive index of the core, and a covering material covering part of the cladding and having a refractive index lower than the refractive index of the cladding, the residual light removal structure comprising: a fiber housing that houses part of the double-clad fiber; a cladding exposure portion in which part of a whole circumferential unpolished surface of the cladding is exposed radially from the covering material along a longitudinal direction of the double-clad fiber; and a first resin filled within the fiber housing so as to cover at least the cladding exposure portion, the first resin having a refractive index that is equal to or higher than the refractive index of the cladding. a fiber housing that houses part of the double-clad fiber; a cladding exposure portion in which part of a whole circumferential unpolished surface of the cladding is exposed radially from the covering material along a longitudinal direction of the double-clad fiber; and a first resin filled within the fiber housing so as to cover at least the cladding exposure portion, the first resin having a refractive index that is equal to or higher than the refractive index of the cladding.
An implantable medical device 100 comprising a sealed housing 105 enclosing an electronic circuitry 245; a plurality of feedthrough conductors 110, each conductor of the plurality of feedthrough conductors 110 comprising a proximal end part 250 connected to the enclosed electronic circuitry and a distal end part 115 available external to the housing 105; and a plurality of spatially separated feedthrough connectors 120 configured to provide terminal connections, away from the plurality of feedthrough conductors 110, for a plurality of electrical wires 125, wherein each connector of the plurality of spatially separated feedthrough connectors 120 comprises a first end section 130 adapted to be connected with the distal end part 115 of a feedthrough conductor of the plurality of feedthrough conductors 110 and a second end section 135 adapted to be connected with one of the plurality of electrical wires 125, characterized in that the plurality of spatially separated connectors 120, when positioned onto a non-conductive unit 160, are configured such that a first distance D ft between first end sections 130 of at least one pair of neighboring feedthrough connectors 140 is less than a second distance D ph between second end sections 135 of the at least one pair of neighboring feedthrough connectors 140. a sealed housing 105 enclosing an electronic circuitry 245; a plurality of feedthrough conductors 110, each conductor of the plurality of feedthrough conductors 110 comprising a proximal end part 250 connected to the enclosed electronic circuitry and a distal end part 115 available external to the housing 105; and a plurality of spatially separated feedthrough connectors 120 configured to provide terminal connections, away from the plurality of feedthrough conductors 110, for a plurality of electrical wires 125, wherein each connector of the plurality of spatially separated feedthrough connectors 120 comprises a first end section 130 adapted to be connected with the distal end part 115 of a feedthrough conductor of the plurality of feedthrough conductors 110 and a second end section 135 adapted to be connected with one of the plurality of electrical wires 125, characterized in that the plurality of spatially separated connectors 120, when positioned onto a non-conductive unit 160, are configured such that a first distance D ft between first end sections 130 of at least one pair of neighboring feedthrough connectors 140 is less than a second distance D ph between second end sections 135 of the at least one pair of neighboring feedthrough connectors 140.