mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An aerosol delivery device comprising: a housing (103; 803); a substrate (310; 410; 700) at least partially formed from regenerated cellulose fibers; an aerosol forming liquid retained by the substrate (310; 410); and a heater operatively arranged for vaporization of the aerosol forming liquid; wherein the substrate (310; 410; 700) comprises a plurality of layers (760, 770, 780; 810a, 810b); wherein a first layer (760; 810a) is configured for storage and release of the aerosol precursor composition and comprises one or more of regenerated cellulose fibers having a hollow, substantially cylindrical cross-section and regenerated cellulose fibers having a multi-lobal cross-section; and wherein a second layer (770; 810b) is hydrophobic and comprises regenerated cellulose fibers that include a hydrophobic additive. a housing (103; 803); a substrate (310; 410; 700) at least partially formed from regenerated cellulose fibers; an aerosol forming liquid retained by the substrate (310; 410); and a heater operatively arranged for vaporization of the aerosol forming liquid; wherein the substrate (310; 410; 700) comprises a plurality of layers (760, 770, 780; 810a, 810b); wherein a first layer (760; 810a) is configured for storage and release of the aerosol precursor composition and comprises one or more of regenerated cellulose fibers having a hollow, substantially cylindrical cross-section and regenerated cellulose fibers having a multi-lobal cross-section; and wherein a second layer (770; 810b) is hydrophobic and comprises regenerated cellulose fibers that include a hydrophobic additive.
A cigarette comprising a filter, an active portion for releasing a substance to be inhaled and a patch connecting the active portion and the filter to each other, characterized in that the patch has a first annular end portion wrapped freely around the active portion, and a second, annular portion, adjacent to the first annular portion and glued around the filter and the active portion.
Additive composition for controlling and inhibition of polymerization of aromatic vinyl monomers including styrene consisting of: one or more of aromatic nitro compounds, characterized in that the said composition further consists of: one or more of aliphatic tertiary amines, or mixture thereof, wherein the aliphatic tertiary amine contains one or more hydroxyl groups in the alkyl chain of the tertiary amine. one or more of aromatic nitro compounds, characterized in that the said composition further consists of: one or more of aliphatic tertiary amines, or mixture thereof, wherein the aliphatic tertiary amine contains one or more hydroxyl groups in the alkyl chain of the tertiary amine.
A method comprising promoting the growth of at least one plant with use of an effective amount of at least one composition comprising an effective amount of at least one compound which is represented by structure: Or by A-B-C, wherein B is a bivalent polyene moiety, A is a monovalent moiety comprising a six-membered carbon ring and linked to B by the six-membered carbon ring, wherein the six-membered ring has at least one substituent comprising an oxygen atom, wherein the substituent is linked to the six-membered ring by the oxygen atom, and C is a monovalent moiety comprising a carbonyl moiety having the structure -C -R linked to B by the carbonyl group, wherein R is an alkyl group or a carboxylic acid group. Or by A-B-C, wherein B is a bivalent polyene moiety, A is a monovalent moiety comprising a six-membered carbon ring and linked to B by the six-membered carbon ring, wherein the six-membered ring has at least one substituent comprising an oxygen atom, wherein the substituent is linked to the six-membered ring by the oxygen atom, and C is a monovalent moiety comprising a carbonyl moiety having the structure -C -R linked to B by the carbonyl group, wherein R is an alkyl group or a carboxylic acid group.
An insertion device for use during a surgical procedure to enlarge an opening in a patient's tissue to facilitate access to an internal treatment site with a surgical instrument, the insertion device comprising an anoscope including a flange, an elongate body having proximal and distal ends extending distally from the flange along a longitudinal axis, and a pair of wings (1516A, 1516B) extending outwardly from the flange and curving proximally in an arcuate fashion in a direction away from the distal end, wherein the anoscope includes a configuration in which the flange and wings are symmetrical about a plane extending along the longitudinal axis that bisects the flange; characterized in that each of the wings includes a projection comprising a rib or flange positioned along a peripheral edge thereof and extending in a proximal direction and forming a raised lip extending along the edge,.
A multi-channel audio decoder (200; 300; 700; 800) for providing at least two output audio signals (212, 214; 312, 314; 712, 714) on the basis of an encoded representation (210; 310; 710), wherein the multi-channel audio decoder is configured to perform a weighted combination (220; 780, 790, 792) of a downmix signal (222; 752, 754), a decorrelated signal (224; 756,758) and a residual signal (226; 760, 762; res), to obtain one of the output audio signals (212,214; 712, 714), wherein the multi-channel audio decoder is configured to determine a weight (232; r; r dec) describing a contribution of the decorrelated signal in the weighted combination in dependence on both the residual signal and the decorrelated signal, wherein the downmix signal, the decorrelated signal and the residual signal are derived from the encoded representation; wherein the multi-channel audio decoder is configured to determine the weight (232; r; r dec) describing the contribution of the decorrelated signal in the weighted combination such that the weight of the decorrelated signal decreases with increasing energy of the residual signal. wherein the multi-channel audio decoder is configured to perform a weighted combination (220; 780, 790, 792) of a downmix signal (222; 752, 754), a decorrelated signal (224; 756,758) and a residual signal (226; 760, 762; res), to obtain one of the output audio signals (212,214; 712, 714), wherein the multi-channel audio decoder is configured to determine a weight (232; r; r dec) describing a contribution of the decorrelated signal in the weighted combination in dependence on both the residual signal and the decorrelated signal, wherein the downmix signal, the decorrelated signal and the residual signal are derived from the encoded representation; wherein the multi-channel audio decoder is configured to determine the weight (232; r; r dec) describing the contribution of the decorrelated signal in the weighted combination such that the weight of the decorrelated signal decreases with increasing energy of the residual signal.
A machine tool comprising: a tool configured to machine a workpiece while being in contact with the workpiece; characterised by a state-quantity-data acquisition unit configured to acquire state quantity data of the workpiece and of the tool; a state-quantity-estimation-data calculation unit configured to calculate state quantity estimation data from a simulation model including a device dynamic characteristic model indicating a dynamic characteristic of the tool and a workpiece model indicating a target shape of the workpiece; and a machining-state calculation unit configured to calculate, based on the state quantity data and the state quantity estimation data, machining state data indicating a machining state of the workpiece. a tool configured to machine a workpiece while being in contact with the workpiece; characterised by a state-quantity-data acquisition unit configured to acquire state quantity data of the workpiece and of the tool; a state-quantity-estimation-data calculation unit configured to calculate state quantity estimation data from a simulation model including a device dynamic characteristic model indicating a dynamic characteristic of the tool and a workpiece model indicating a target shape of the workpiece; and a machining-state calculation unit configured to calculate, based on the state quantity data and the state quantity estimation data, machining state data indicating a machining state of the workpiece.
A purified peptide for use in inhibiting tyrosinase having between six and twelve amino acid residues and a sequence at least 63% identical to an amino acid sequence KFEKKFEK (SEQ ID NO: 1), having an IC 50 of tyrosinase of less than about 10 mM, or less than about 5mM.
A flattening device, configured to flatten a sheet medium being input, comprising: a holder configured to support the following components; at least one flattening roller set, comprising a first flattening roller and a second flattening roller arranged oppositely at two sides of a sheet medium conveying path; and a power mechanism configured to drive the first flattening roller and the second flattening roller to rotate; wherein a surface of the first flattening roller is distributed with n arc-shaped grooves arranged in parallel with an axis direction of the first flattening roller, wherein n is a natural number greater than or equal to 1, and a surface of the second flattening roller is provided with at least one arc-shaped protruding portion in rolling engagement with the arc-shaped grooves of the first flattening roller; and wherein, the first flattening roller and the second flattening roller are in rolling engagement to form a conveying passage for the sheet medium; and wherein at least one side of two sides of the flattening roller set is provided with a conveying guiding roller (5, 7); characterized in that, a preset differential value is provided between a surface linear velocity of the conveying guiding roller (5, 7) and a surface linear velocity of the first flattening roller.
An electrical conductor assembly, comprising - a first cable with at least two first wires (121, 122) each of which have an electrically conductive core (1212, 1222) and an electrically non-conductive insulation (1211, 1221), and - a second cable with at least two second wires (141, 142) each of which have an electrically conductive core (1412, 1422) and an electrically non-conductive insulation (1411; 1421) and which are respectively connected electrically conductive with one of the first wires (121, 122) to a connected pair of wires (121, 141; 122, 142), where a guide element feeds the cables (12, 14) into the area of the junction points (18.1, 18.2) of the pair of wires (121, 141; 122, 142) in parallel or at an angle of not more than 45° to one another, and the junction points (18.1, 18.2), in which the cores (1212, 1412; 1222, 1422) are arranged parallel and uni-directional on a plate-like support made of an electrically insulating material, said support being fixed in a casing, characterized in that the junction points (18.1, 18.2) are arranged on both sides of the plate-like support so that they are reciprocally electrically non-contacting, where the ends of the wires of each cable (12; 14) encompass the plate-like support claw-like and are positioned directly opposite each other, and the casing has a hollow guide grommet (28; 30) for each cable (12; 14). - a first cable with at least two first wires (121, 122) each of which have an electrically conductive core (1212, 1222) and an electrically non-conductive insulation (1211, 1221), and - a second cable with at least two second wires (141, 142) each of which have an electrically conductive core (1412, 1422) and an electrically non-conductive insulation (1411; 1421) and which are respectively connected electrically conductive with one of the first wires (121, 122) to a connected pair of wires (121, 141; 122, 142), where a guide element feeds the cables (12, 14) into the area of the junction points (18.1, 18.2) of the pair of wires (121, 141; 122, 142) in parallel or at an angle of not more than 45° to one another, and the junction points (18.1, 18.2), in which the cores (1212, 1412; 1222, 1422) are arranged parallel and uni-directional on a plate-like support made of an electrically insulating material, said support being fixed in a casing, characterized in that the junction points (18.1, 18.2) are arranged on both sides of the plate-like support so that they are reciprocally electrically non-contacting, where the ends of the wires of each cable (12; 14) encompass the plate-like support claw-like and are positioned directly opposite each other, and the casing has a hollow guide grommet (28; 30) for each cable (12; 14).
A method of operation of a radio access node in a cellular communications network, comprising: sending (100, 200, 300, 404), to a wireless device, one or more Discovery Signal Measurement Timing Configurations, DMTCs, for a frequency on which one or more asynchronous cells can be operating, an asynchronous cell being a cell that is unsynchronized with a primary cell of the wireless device, wherein sending the one or more DMTCs comprises transmitting system information or a measurement object comprising: an indication of whether one or more asynchronous cells are operating on the frequency; if the indication is set to a value that indicates that one or more asynchronous cells are operating on the frequency, a first DMTC for the frequency to be used by the wireless device for one or more asynchronous cells operating on the frequency. sending (100, 200, 300, 404), to a wireless device, one or more Discovery Signal Measurement Timing Configurations, DMTCs, for a frequency on which one or more asynchronous cells can be operating, an asynchronous cell being a cell that is unsynchronized with a primary cell of the wireless device, wherein sending the one or more DMTCs comprises transmitting system information or a measurement object comprising: an indication of whether one or more asynchronous cells are operating on the frequency; if the indication is set to a value that indicates that one or more asynchronous cells are operating on the frequency, a first DMTC for the frequency to be used by the wireless device for one or more asynchronous cells operating on the frequency. an indication of whether one or more asynchronous cells are operating on the frequency; if the indication is set to a value that indicates that one or more asynchronous cells are operating on the frequency, a first DMTC for the frequency to be used by the wireless device for one or more asynchronous cells operating on the frequency.
A pneumatic tire comprising: two circumferential-direction main grooves disposed outside quarter point sections of a tread contact width in a tread width direction, respectively, the two circumferential-direction main grooves extending in a tire circumferential direction, each of the quarter point sections of the tread contact width being a midpoint between a tire equator line and a corresponding tread end portion; and a plurality of lug grooves extending outwardly from the circumferential-direction main grooves in the tread width direction, wherein each quarter point section of the tread contact width has a rib-like shape continuously extending in the tire circumferential direction, a width-direction narrow groove extending in the tread width direction and having a width of 0.5 to 5.0% of the tread contact width is formed in a center land portion defined by the circumferential-direction main grooves, the quarter point section is positioned in the outside in a width direction compared with an end of the innermost belt in a multiple belt layer stacked up in the diameter direction in the tire, and the termination of the width direction narrow groove is formed inside the quarter point section in the center land portion, characterized in that a circumferential-direction narrow groove extending in the tire circumferential direction and having a width of 0.5 to 5.0% of the tread contact width is formed in a center land portion defined by the circumferential-direction main grooves. two circumferential-direction main grooves disposed outside quarter point sections of a tread contact width in a tread width direction, respectively, the two circumferential-direction main grooves extending in a tire circumferential direction, each of the quarter point sections of the tread contact width being a midpoint between a tire equator line and a corresponding tread end portion; and a plurality of lug grooves extending outwardly from the circumferential-direction main grooves in the tread width direction, wherein each quarter point section of the tread contact width has a rib-like shape continuously extending in the tire circumferential direction, a width-direction narrow groove extending in the tread width direction and having a width of 0.5 to 5.0% of the tread contact width is formed in a center land portion defined by the circumferential-direction main grooves, the quarter point section is positioned in the outside in a width direction compared with an end of the innermost belt in a multiple belt layer stacked up in the diameter direction in the tire, and the termination of the width direction narrow groove is formed inside the quarter point section in the center land portion, characterized in that a circumferential-direction narrow groove extending in the tire circumferential direction and having a width of 0.5 to 5.0% of the tread contact width is formed in a center land portion defined by the circumferential-direction main grooves.
A drive unit for driving a drive wheel, the drive unit comprising: only one motor, wherein said only one motor includes a motor casing, a stator and a rotor; only one torque converter to which a power is inputted from the only one motor; and only one power output part outputting the power inputted thereto from the only one torque converter to the drive wheel, characterized in that the only one power output part includes only two gear trains (41, 42), namely a first gear train and a second gear train, the first gear train outputting the power inputted to the only one power output part from the torque converter in a first rotational direction only, the second gear train outputting the power inputted to the only one power output part from the only one torque converter in a second rotational direction only, which is reverse to the first rotational direction. only one motor, wherein said only one motor includes a motor casing, a stator and a rotor; only one torque converter to which a power is inputted from the only one motor; and only one power output part outputting the power inputted thereto from the only one torque converter to the drive wheel, characterized in that the only one power output part includes only two gear trains (41, 42), namely a first gear train and a second gear train, the first gear train outputting the power inputted to the only one power output part from the torque converter in a first rotational direction only, the second gear train outputting the power inputted to the only one power output part from the only one torque converter in a second rotational direction only, which is reverse to the first rotational direction.
A method of operating a navigation system comprising: providing a 360 degree image of a geographic area; overlaying a next route highlight on said image identifying a path to be traveled; and overlaying a past route highlight on said image identifying a path already traveled, wherein the next route highlight overlay is configured to be visually distinguishable from the past route highlight overlay. providing a 360 degree image of a geographic area; overlaying a next route highlight on said image identifying a path to be traveled; and overlaying a past route highlight on said image identifying a path already traveled, wherein the next route highlight overlay is configured to be visually distinguishable from the past route highlight overlay.
A method of operating a hearing aid system comprising the steps of: - identifying the hearing aid system type, - selecting a hearing aid system defect, and - providing at least two sound samples illustrating the impact on the sound quality of the identified hearing aid system from the selected hearing aid system defect, wherein said hearing aid system defect may be selected from a group comprising: ear wax congestion by a given amount present at a sound output of the hearing aid system, a sound tube with given incorrect dimensions, incorrect positioning of a hearing aid system earpiece in an ear canal or degraded performance of an electrical-acoustical transducer. - identifying the hearing aid system type, - selecting a hearing aid system defect, and - providing at least two sound samples illustrating the impact on the sound quality of the identified hearing aid system from the selected hearing aid system defect, wherein said hearing aid system defect may be selected from a group comprising: ear wax congestion by a given amount present at a sound output of the hearing aid system, a sound tube with given incorrect dimensions, incorrect positioning of a hearing aid system earpiece in an ear canal or degraded performance of an electrical-acoustical transducer.
A personal care appliance, comprising: an appliance handle (12, 40); a brushhead assembly which includes a brush member for cleaning teeth; a drive assembly for the brushhead assembly, mounted within the handle and responsive to an on/off switch to produce an oscillating movement of the brushhead assembly; a mode select member; and a user interface assembly on the appliance which includes an interface panel, wherein the user interface assembly is structured so that when the appliance is on, an indicia on the panel corresponding to a selected mode is illuminated and visible to the user, characterized in that when the appliance is off, the interface panel is blank, wherein the handle is translucent and includes a plurality of illuminating elements therein, the interface panel including a first layer characterized by blocking light from proceeding therethrough, etched regions in the first layer corresponding to the mode indicia of the appliance, extending down to the handle, and a second layer covering at least the etched regions, the second layer being illuminated by one or more of the illuminating elements when the appliance is on, with the illuminated indicia being visible to the user. an appliance handle (12, 40); a brushhead assembly which includes a brush member for cleaning teeth; a drive assembly for the brushhead assembly, mounted within the handle and responsive to an on/off switch to produce an oscillating movement of the brushhead assembly; a mode select member; and a user interface assembly on the appliance which includes an interface panel, wherein the user interface assembly is structured so that when the appliance is on, an indicia on the panel corresponding to a selected mode is illuminated and visible to the user, characterized in that when the appliance is off, the interface panel is blank, wherein the handle is translucent and includes a plurality of illuminating elements therein, the interface panel including a first layer characterized by blocking light from proceeding therethrough, etched regions in the first layer corresponding to the mode indicia of the appliance, extending down to the handle, and a second layer covering at least the etched regions, the second layer being illuminated by one or more of the illuminating elements when the appliance is on, with the illuminated indicia being visible to the user.