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An artificial valve prosthesis for regulating fluid flow through a body vessel (200, 300), comprising: a support structure comprising an outer frame (201, 301, 401) defining a lumen and a plurality of radial members (204, 205, 206, 404, 405, 406, 503, 504, 505) each having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the plurality of radial members are joined within the lumen and wherein the second end of each of the plurality of radial members is attached to the outer frame at a position (210, 211, 212) proximal of the first ends of the radial members; a plurality of valve leaflets (207, 208, 209, 308, 309, 310, 311, 407, 408, 409, 506), wherein a first portion of a perimeter of each of the plurality of valve leaflets is attached to adjacent radial members (204, 205, 206, 404, 405, 406, 503, 504, 505), wherein a second portion (214, 215, 216, 312, 313, 315) of the perimeter of each of the plurality of valve leaflets extends between the adjacent radial members (204, 205, 206, 404, 405, 406, 503, 504, 505) and wherein the plurality of valve leaflets form an enclosure (213, 313) having an proximal opening defined by the portions of the perimeter of the plurality of valve leaflets extending between the adjacent radial members (210, 211, 212), wherein each of the plurality of valve leaflets (207, 208, 209, 308, 309, 310, 311, 407, 408, 409) is deformable between a first position allowing fluid flow in a first, antegrade, direction to a second position restricting fluid flow in a second, retrograde, direction. a support structure comprising an outer frame (201, 301, 401) defining a lumen and a plurality of radial members (204, 205, 206, 404, 405, 406, 503, 504, 505) each having a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends of the plurality of radial members are joined within the lumen and wherein the second end of each of the plurality of radial members is attached to the outer frame at a position (210, 211, 212) proximal of the first ends of the radial members; a plurality of valve leaflets (207, 208, 209, 308, 309, 310, 311, 407, 408, 409, 506), wherein a first portion of a perimeter of each of the plurality of valve leaflets is attached to adjacent radial members (204, 205, 206, 404, 405, 406, 503, 504, 505), wherein a second portion (214, 215, 216, 312, 313, 315) of the perimeter of each of the plurality of valve leaflets extends between the adjacent radial members (204, 205, 206, 404, 405, 406, 503, 504, 505) and wherein the plurality of valve leaflets form an enclosure (213, 313) having an proximal opening defined by the portions of the perimeter of the plurality of valve leaflets extending between the adjacent radial members (210, 211, 212), wherein each of the plurality of valve leaflets (207, 208, 209, 308, 309, 310, 311, 407, 408, 409) is deformable between a first position allowing fluid flow in a first, antegrade, direction to a second position restricting fluid flow in a second, retrograde, direction.
A cutter for cutting printed substrates, said cutter comprising a supporting plane suitable to receive along a feeding direction a printed substrate comprising a plurality of images separated by a plurality of edges (32, 33) that are perpendicular to each other, and a plurality of cutting units (501, 502) suitable to cut said printed substrate along said edges (32, 33) in a longitudinal direction, parallel to said feeding direction, and in a transverse direction, perpendicular to said feeding direction, wherein each cutting unit (501, 502) comprises a pair of blades parallel to each other and mutually spaced at a distance corresponding to the width of the edges (32, 33), characterized in that each cutting unit (501, 502) also comprises a backing plane, arranged underneath the supporting plane of the cutter and suitable to provide a backing surface to said blades during a cutting operation, and a connecting arm extending from a frame of the cutting unit (501, 502), on which the blades are mounted, to said backing plane in a direction opposite to the cutting direction, and in that said connecting arm is parallel to the blades and lies on a plane parallel to the planes (A, B) on which the blades lie, and the portion of the backing plane comprised between the area arranged underneath the blades and the area wherein the connecting arm is fixed comprises a through opening.
System arranged for the control of a change of a time derivative Δ Ṫq fw for a dynamic torque, which is provided to an output shaft from an engine in a vehicle, comprising: - a first determining device, arranged for the determining of a desired change Δ Ṫq fw of said time derivative for said dynamic torque from a current value Ṫq fw_pres to a new desired value Ṫq fw_des; - a second determining device, arranged for the determining of a current rotational speed difference Δ ω pres between a first end of a powertrain in said vehicle, rotating with a first rotational speed ω 1, and a second end of said powertrain, rotating with a second rotational speed ω 2; - a torque control device, arranged in order to perform controls of said first rotational speed ω 1, wherein said control of said first rotational speed ω 1 is based on said new desired value Ṫq fw_des for said time derivative for said dynamic torque, on a spring constant k related to a torsional compliance in said powertrain and on said current rotational speed difference Δ ω pres, wherein - said current value Ṫq fw_pres for said time derivative for said dynamic torque indirectly is controlled in the direction towards said new desired value Ṫq fw_des, through said control of the said first rotational speed ω 1. - a first determining device, arranged for the determining of a desired change Δ Ṫq fw of said time derivative for said dynamic torque from a current value Ṫq fw_pres to a new desired value Ṫq fw_des; - a second determining device, arranged for the determining of a current rotational speed difference Δ ω pres between a first end of a powertrain in said vehicle, rotating with a first rotational speed ω 1, and a second end of said powertrain, rotating with a second rotational speed ω 2; - a torque control device, arranged in order to perform controls of said first rotational speed ω 1, wherein said control of said first rotational speed ω 1 is based on said new desired value Ṫq fw_des for said time derivative for said dynamic torque, on a spring constant k related to a torsional compliance in said powertrain and on said current rotational speed difference Δ ω pres, wherein - said current value Ṫq fw_pres for said time derivative for said dynamic torque indirectly is controlled in the direction towards said new desired value Ṫq fw_des, through said control of the said first rotational speed ω 1.
A method for detecting parking lots from collected probe data for use in digital maps, said method comprising the steps of: providing a digital map containing a road network of the type corresponding to roads in reality that support vehicular traffic; providing probe data comprising a plurality of individual probe traces, each probe trace representing the movements of a real life vehicle over the road network; identifying probe trace candidates contained within the probe data that correspond to at least one predetermined pattern indicative of parking lot behaviour; and discerning at least one distinct parking lot (18,20) from the probe trace candidates; characterised by: determining a spatial extent of the at least one distinct parking lot (18,20) directly from the probe trace candidates wherein said determining step includes assigning a preliminary arbitrary rectangular shape, and then mathematically calculating an orientation and size of the rectangle, and then adjusting the shape of the at least one distinct parking lot (18,20) relative to an adjacent road network. providing a digital map containing a road network of the type corresponding to roads in reality that support vehicular traffic; providing probe data comprising a plurality of individual probe traces, each probe trace representing the movements of a real life vehicle over the road network; identifying probe trace candidates contained within the probe data that correspond to at least one predetermined pattern indicative of parking lot behaviour; and discerning at least one distinct parking lot (18,20) from the probe trace candidates;
A disc brake, preferably actuated by compressed air, in particular for a motor vehicle, having an application mechanism with a rotary brake lever that acts on a cross member in which is arranged at least one readjusting spindle (5, 6) that acts on an application-side brake pad, having a readjusting device and having a quick contact device, the quick contact device effecting an adjusting movement that is superposed on an actuation of the disc brake during an air-gap-overcoming phase, the quick contact device having a positionally variable intermediate element and at least a wedge-shaped configuration, characterised in that the intermediate element takes the form of a threaded bush that is engaged with the rotary brake lever in a rotary drive connection and engaged with the at least one readjusting spindle (5, 6) in an output connection.
An acetyl-CoA producing microorganism comprising an acetyl-CoA production cycle obtained by imparting at least one type of enzymatic activity selected from the group consisting of malate thiokinase, malyl-CoA lyase, glyoxylate carboligase, 2-hydroxy-3-oxopropionate reductase, and hydroxypyruvate reductase, to a microorganism that exhibits none of the functions of a carbon dioxide fixation cycle having an enzymatic reaction from the following enzymatic reactions (a) to (d): (a) malonyl-CoA to malonate semialdehyde or 3-hydroxypropionate; (b) acetyl-CoA and CO 2 to pyruvate; (c) crotonyl-CoA and CO 2 to ethylmalonyl-CoA or glutaconyl-CoA; and (d) CO 2 to formate; wherein the microorganism does not have any endogenous malate thiokinase and/or malyl-CoA lyase activity. (a) malonyl-CoA to malonate semialdehyde or 3-hydroxypropionate; (b) acetyl-CoA and CO 2 to pyruvate; (c) crotonyl-CoA and CO 2 to ethylmalonyl-CoA or glutaconyl-CoA; and (d) CO 2 to formate;
A method performed by a base station serving a user equipment, said method comprising: receiving information from a target base station, said information indicating physical random access channel information and a cell radio network temporary identity predefined to be used by said user equipment, the method being characterized by: deciding to initiate a fast handover of said user equipment to said target base station using the physical random access channel information and the cell radio network temporary identity; generating a first message and a second message, each including security information for security communication between the target base station and the user equipment after the fast handover, wherein the second message additionally includes said physical random access channel information and said cell radio network temporary identity for use by the user equipment to access the target base station during the fast handover; and transmitting simultaneously, from the source base station, the first message to the target base station and the second message to the user equipment. receiving information from a target base station, said information indicating physical random access channel information and a cell radio network temporary identity predefined to be used by said user equipment, the method being characterized by: deciding to initiate a fast handover of said user equipment to said target base station using the physical random access channel information and the cell radio network temporary identity; generating a first message and a second message, each including security information for security communication between the target base station and the user equipment after the fast handover, wherein the second message additionally includes said physical random access channel information and said cell radio network temporary identity for use by the user equipment to access the target base station during the fast handover; and transmitting simultaneously, from the source base station, the first message to the target base station and the second message to the user equipment. deciding to initiate a fast handover of said user equipment to said target base station using the physical random access channel information and the cell radio network temporary identity; generating a first message and a second message, each including security information for security communication between the target base station and the user equipment after the fast handover, wherein the second message additionally includes said physical random access channel information and said cell radio network temporary identity for use by the user equipment to access the target base station during the fast handover; and transmitting simultaneously, from the source base station, the first message to the target base station and the second message to the user equipment.
An isolated polypeptide comprising a modified sequence that comprises SEQ ID NO:2, wherein the modified sequence is non-sialylated and the polypeptide has an anti-inflammatory activity that is higher than that of a parent sialylated polypeptide that comprises SEQ ID NO:1; and wherein the isolated polypeptide has an ability to bind to DC-SIGN, hFcγRIIA, and RIIB.
A concentration measuring method for computing a concentration of a measurement target substance and preventing deterioration of measurement accuracy in the measurement of a sample solution of a high concentration of the target substance due to the influence of a prozone like phenomenon, wherein said computing the concentration of the measurement target substance is based on an output from a reaction system containing the target substance and a reactant capable of reacting with the target substance, said output being an optical response value obtained when said reaction system is irradiated with light, and a calibration curve(α) showing a relationship between the concentration of the target substance and the optical response value; the method comprising: preparing the calibration curve(α); measuring the output from the reaction system as a function of time; determining the maximum value of the output; and computing the concentration of the measurement target substance using the calibration curve(α) and the maximum output, wherein the calibration curve(α) is prepared by measuring, as a function of time at predetermined time intervals, outputs from a plurality of standard reaction systems containing the target substance at known different concentrations and the reactant, and collecting a maximum output from the plurality of outputs for each of the standard reaction systems, and constructing the calibration curve(α) from the maximum outputs. preparing the calibration curve(α); measuring the output from the reaction system as a function of time; determining the maximum value of the output; and computing the concentration of the measurement target substance using the calibration curve(α) and the maximum output, wherein the calibration curve(α) is prepared by measuring, as a function of time at predetermined time intervals, outputs from a plurality of standard reaction systems containing the target substance at known different concentrations and the reactant, and collecting a maximum output from the plurality of outputs for each of the standard reaction systems, and constructing the calibration curve(α) from the maximum outputs.
A zinc air cell comprising: a cathode; an anode comprising an anode mix; and a separator disposed between the anode and the cathode; wherein the anode mix comprises a polyaniline corrosion inhibitor and an electrolyte comprising a surfactant system; wherein the surfactant system comprises a hexyl diphenyl oxide disulfonic acid surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant; wherein the hexyl diphenyl oxide disulfonic acid surfactant is present in an amount of from 500 ppm to 5000 ppm, by weight of the electrolyte; wherein the at least one amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from 500 ppm to 5000 ppm, by weight of the electrolyte; and wherein the polyaniline corrosion inhibitor is present in an amount of from 100 ppm to 500 ppm by weight of the anode mix. a cathode; an anode comprising an anode mix; and a separator disposed between the anode and the cathode; wherein the anode mix comprises a polyaniline corrosion inhibitor and an electrolyte comprising a surfactant system; wherein the surfactant system comprises a hexyl diphenyl oxide disulfonic acid surfactant and at least one amphoteric surfactant; wherein the hexyl diphenyl oxide disulfonic acid surfactant is present in an amount of from 500 ppm to 5000 ppm, by weight of the electrolyte; wherein the at least one amphoteric surfactant is present in an amount of from 500 ppm to 5000 ppm, by weight of the electrolyte; and wherein the polyaniline corrosion inhibitor is present in an amount of from 100 ppm to 500 ppm by weight of the anode mix.
A circuit for preventing corrosion of a contact, the circuit comprising: an input terminal to be connected to the contact being outside the circuit; a signal line connected to the input terminal; a switching section connected to the signal line; an impedance element connected to the signal line in parallel to the switching section, an impedance of the switching section being smaller than that of the impedance element; a comparator that compares a potential of the signal line with a predetermined potential, wherein: the switching section is turned on based on a comparison result output from the comparator, wherein the predetermined potential is a fixed potential between a potential of the signal line when the contact is in a contact state and a potential of the signal line when the contact is in a non contact state, and wherein the circuit further comprises a gate circuit disposed between the comparator and the switching section, the gate circuit prohibiting the switching section from being turned on when an overheat detecting signal, indicating that an overheat is detected during flow of current in the signal line, is input to the gate circuit. an input terminal to be connected to the contact being outside the circuit; a signal line connected to the input terminal; a switching section connected to the signal line; an impedance element connected to the signal line in parallel to the switching section, an impedance of the switching section being smaller than that of the impedance element; a comparator that compares a potential of the signal line with a predetermined potential, wherein: the switching section is turned on based on a comparison result output from the comparator, wherein the predetermined potential is a fixed potential between a potential of the signal line when the contact is in a contact state and a potential of the signal line when the contact is in a non contact state, and wherein the circuit further comprises a gate circuit disposed between the comparator and the switching section, the gate circuit prohibiting the switching section from being turned on when an overheat detecting signal, indicating that an overheat is detected during flow of current in the signal line, is input to the gate circuit. the switching section is turned on based on a comparison result output from the comparator, wherein the predetermined potential is a fixed potential between a potential of the signal line when the contact is in a contact state and a potential of the signal line when the contact is in a non contact state, and wherein the circuit further comprises a gate circuit disposed between the comparator and the switching section, the gate circuit prohibiting the switching section from being turned on when an overheat detecting signal, indicating that an overheat is detected during flow of current in the signal line, is input to the gate circuit.
A method of supporting a Hybrid Automatic Repeat and request, HARQ, scheme at a reception end for supporting a dynamic resource change in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: configuring two or more groups from a plurality of Time Division Duplex, TDD, Uplink/Downlink, UL/DL, subframe configurations, wherein each of the plurality of TDD UL/DL subframe configurations has a corresponding maximum number of HARQ processes; receiving a control information for changing a currently applied first TDD UL/DL subframe configuration to a second TDD UL/DL subframe configuration from a transmission end, wherein the first and second subframe configurations belong to a same group; and applying the HARQ scheme in accordance with a group-specific maximum number of HARQ processes and a soft buffer size for each HARQ process regardless of the maximum number of HARQ processes corresponding to the second TDD UL/DL subframe configuration. configuring two or more groups from a plurality of Time Division Duplex, TDD, Uplink/Downlink, UL/DL, subframe configurations, wherein each of the plurality of TDD UL/DL subframe configurations has a corresponding maximum number of HARQ processes; receiving a control information for changing a currently applied first TDD UL/DL subframe configuration to a second TDD UL/DL subframe configuration from a transmission end, wherein the first and second subframe configurations belong to a same group; and applying the HARQ scheme in accordance with a group-specific maximum number of HARQ processes and a soft buffer size for each HARQ process regardless of the maximum number of HARQ processes corresponding to the second TDD UL/DL subframe configuration.
An input device comprising: one or more internal components; an interface connected the one or more internal components and configured to connect the input device to a computing device; a first fabric layer laminated to a first side of the one or more internal components; and a second fabric layer laminated to a second side of the one or more internal components, one or more of the first fabric layer or the second fabric layer including: a first adhesive zone that adheres a peripheral edge of the first fabric layer to a peripheral edge of the second fabric layer to form a peripheral edge of the input device; and a second adhesive zone that at least partially adheres the first fabric layer to the second fabric layer to form a flexible hinge that enables flexible attachment of the input device to the computing device; characterized in that an adhesive thickness of the second adhesive zone is less than an adhesive thickness of the first adhesive zone; and the first adhesive zone includes a different type of adhesive than the second adhesive zone. one or more internal components; an interface connected the one or more internal components and configured to connect the input device to a computing device; a first fabric layer laminated to a first side of the one or more internal components; and a second fabric layer laminated to a second side of the one or more internal components, one or more of the first fabric layer or the second fabric layer including: a first adhesive zone that adheres a peripheral edge of the first fabric layer to a peripheral edge of the second fabric layer to form a peripheral edge of the input device; and a second adhesive zone that at least partially adheres the first fabric layer to the second fabric layer to form a flexible hinge that enables flexible attachment of the input device to the computing device; a first adhesive zone that adheres a peripheral edge of the first fabric layer to a peripheral edge of the second fabric layer to form a peripheral edge of the input device; and a second adhesive zone that at least partially adheres the first fabric layer to the second fabric layer to form a flexible hinge that enables flexible attachment of the input device to the computing device; characterized in that an adhesive thickness of the second adhesive zone is less than an adhesive thickness of the first adhesive zone; and the first adhesive zone includes a different type of adhesive than the second adhesive zone.