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A method for applying an electric field at a junction between two immiscible fluids, comprising: providing a microfluidic device comprising two laterally opposed channels flowing a non-conductive fluid meeting an inlet channel flowing a conductive fluid at a junction, an outlet channel extending from the junction and being coaxial with the inlet channel, a dimensional restriction arranged between the junction and the outlet channel, and an electric field generated by electrodes at the junction; injecting the conductive fluid into the non-conductive fluid at the junction whereby the non-conductive fluid sheaths the conductive fluid; applying the electric field at the junction to form and stabilize a Taylor cone with droplets having diameters of less than 1 micron to 100 microns being emitted from a tip of the Taylor cone into the outlet channel. providing a microfluidic device comprising two laterally opposed channels flowing a non-conductive fluid meeting an inlet channel flowing a conductive fluid at a junction, an outlet channel extending from the junction and being coaxial with the inlet channel, a dimensional restriction arranged between the junction and the outlet channel, and an electric field generated by electrodes at the junction; injecting the conductive fluid into the non-conductive fluid at the junction whereby the non-conductive fluid sheaths the conductive fluid; applying the electric field at the junction to form and stabilize a Taylor cone with droplets having diameters of less than 1 micron to 100 microns being emitted from a tip of the Taylor cone into the outlet channel.
A device for the manual transport of biological samples by an operator, comprising an insulated container equipped with at least one handle (3, 5) for the handling and transport of the device, wherein the insulated container comprises a storage cell, the storage cell being split into containers that are insulated and configured for containing the biological samples, a lid for said insulated container, at least one battery for the autonomous transport, a thermic machine configured for cooling and heating the inner temperature of the storage cell, and wheels arranged on the device base for easy transport and drag of the device, wherein the device further comprises temperature sensors arranged inside each of said containers and further temperature sensors arranged each on the outside of one of said containers for measuring the inner temperature of the storage cell of said insulated container and configured for the regulation of the thermic machine (23, 24), and for monitoring the inner temperature with function of control of the heating and/or cooling in at least one or more areas of the storage cell of said insulated container, wherein said thermic machine (23, 24) comprises a cooling unit in the form of gas evaporators and a heating unit in the form of electric resistors; wherein the handle is a telescopic handle and wherein said lid of said insulated container comprises a lock for controlling the closing and opening of the insulated container of the device, said lock being programmable for the opening at certain authorized times or moments or positions and comprising a reading system for enabling opening of the lid. a lid for said insulated container, at least one battery for the autonomous transport, a thermic machine configured for cooling and heating the inner temperature of the storage cell, and wheels arranged on the device base for easy transport and drag of the device, wherein the device further comprises temperature sensors arranged inside each of said containers and further temperature sensors arranged each on the outside of one of said containers for measuring the inner temperature of the storage cell of said insulated container and configured for the regulation of the thermic machine (23, 24), and for monitoring the inner temperature with function of control of the heating and/or cooling in at least one or more areas of the storage cell of said insulated container, wherein said thermic machine (23, 24) comprises a cooling unit in the form of gas evaporators and a heating unit in the form of electric resistors; wherein the handle is a telescopic handle and wherein said lid of said insulated container comprises a lock for controlling the closing and opening of the insulated container of the device, said lock being programmable for the opening at certain authorized times or moments or positions and comprising a reading system for enabling opening of the lid.
A precursor for a Nb 3 Sn superconductor wire to be manufactured by the internal diffusion method, comprising: a plurality of Nb-based single core wires (2a, 2c), each of which comprises a Nb-based core coated with a Cu-based coating comprising a Cu-based matrix, a plurality of Sn-based single core wires, each of which comprises a Sn-based core coated with a Cu-based coating comprising a Cu-based matrix; and a cylindrical diffusion barrier comprising Ta or Nb, in which the plurality of Nb-based single core wires (2a, 2c) and the plurality of Sn-based single core wires are regularly disposed, wherein the plurality of Nb-based single core wires comprise Nb-based single core wires having a Cu/Nb ratio of 0.4 or more and Nb-based single core wires having the Cu/Nb ratio of less than 0.4, wherein the Nb-based single core wires having the Cu/Nb ratio of less than 0.4 are adjacent to each other, wherein the Cu/Nb ratio is a cross sectional area ratio of the Cu-based coating to the Nb-based core. a plurality of Nb-based single core wires (2a, 2c), each of which comprises a Nb-based core coated with a Cu-based coating comprising a Cu-based matrix, a plurality of Sn-based single core wires, each of which comprises a Sn-based core coated with a Cu-based coating comprising a Cu-based matrix; and a cylindrical diffusion barrier comprising Ta or Nb, in which the plurality of Nb-based single core wires (2a, 2c) and the plurality of Sn-based single core wires are regularly disposed, wherein the plurality of Nb-based single core wires comprise Nb-based single core wires having a Cu/Nb ratio of 0.4 or more and Nb-based single core wires having the Cu/Nb ratio of less than 0.4, wherein the Nb-based single core wires having the Cu/Nb ratio of less than 0.4 are adjacent to each other, wherein the Cu/Nb ratio is a cross sectional area ratio of the Cu-based coating to the Nb-based core.
A dynamic compaction process comprising: providing a container (22; 116) having a non-cylindrical shape; filling said container (22; 116) with a first powder material (18; 110, 114); sealing said container (22; 116); dynamically compacting said first powder material (18; 110, 114) by use of a compaction mat containing an explosive component to form a preform, then cutting a component (28; 132) from said preform of said first powder material (18; 110, 114), wherein said component (28; 132) comprises a blade having a tip portion, airfoil portion and root portion. providing a container (22; 116) having a non-cylindrical shape; filling said container (22; 116) with a first powder material (18; 110, 114); sealing said container (22; 116); dynamically compacting said first powder material (18; 110, 114) by use of a compaction mat containing an explosive component to form a preform, then cutting a component (28; 132) from said preform of said first powder material (18; 110, 114), wherein said component (28; 132) comprises a blade having a tip portion, airfoil portion and root portion.
A pyrotechnic projectile comprising: a burst charge, configured to provide a visual and/or audible effect upon activation thereof; an electronic match configured to activate the burst charge; and an electronic controller, coupled to the electronic match, wherein the controller includes a microcontroller, an altitude sensor and a power source, wherein the altitude sensor is configured to determine an altitude of the pyrotechnic projectile, wherein the electronic controller is configured to poll the altitude sensor to determine when the altitude of the pyrotechnic projectile is above a predefined threshold altitude and cause the electronic match to activate the burst charge when the altitude is above the predefined threshold. a burst charge, configured to provide a visual and/or audible effect upon activation thereof; an electronic match configured to activate the burst charge; and an electronic controller, coupled to the electronic match, wherein the controller includes a microcontroller, an altitude sensor and a power source, wherein the altitude sensor is configured to determine an altitude of the pyrotechnic projectile, wherein the electronic controller is configured to poll the altitude sensor to determine when the altitude of the pyrotechnic projectile is above a predefined threshold altitude and cause the electronic match to activate the burst charge when the altitude is above the predefined threshold.
Device for capping containers with caps, comprising a conveyor star for conveying the containers and at least one capping element for capping the containers conveyed by the conveyor star, further comprising a nozzle carrier having upwardly directed nozzles for blowing purging gas into the cap and having downwardly directly nozzles for blowing purging gas into the headspace of the container, wherein the nozzle carrier is arranged outside the range of action of the capping element, characterized in that the nozzle carrier is arranged in an angular range between the position of a picking station and the position in which the container is completely capped and extends through the angular range.
A valve assembly for a small engine fuel tank comprising: a housing at least partially located outside of the fuel tank, wherein the housing defines a housing cavity, and wherein the housing further defines a housing opening to allow vapor to enter the housing cavity and a vapor outlet to allow vapor to exit the housing cavity; and a membrane supported by one of the housing and the fuel tank on a first side of the housing opening such that vapor flows from the tank through the membrane to reach the housing cavity, wherein the membrane allows passage of the vapor and prevents passage of a liquid; characterized in that a portion of the housing extends within the fuel tank on a fuel tank side of the membrane to deter fuel from reaching the membrane; and the valve assembly further comprises a deflector supported by the housing and extending therefrom, wherein the deflector defines a plurality of deflector openings to allow vapor to reach the housing opening and deter fuel from reaching the membrane. a housing at least partially located outside of the fuel tank, wherein the housing defines a housing cavity, and wherein the housing further defines a housing opening to allow vapor to enter the housing cavity and a vapor outlet to allow vapor to exit the housing cavity; and a membrane supported by one of the housing and the fuel tank on a first side of the housing opening such that vapor flows from the tank through the membrane to reach the housing cavity, wherein the membrane allows passage of the vapor and prevents passage of a liquid; characterized in that a portion of the housing extends within the fuel tank on a fuel tank side of the membrane to deter fuel from reaching the membrane; and the valve assembly further comprises a deflector supported by the housing and extending therefrom, wherein the deflector defines a plurality of deflector openings to allow vapor to reach the housing opening and deter fuel from reaching the membrane.
Navigation support system for medical instruments (300, 400) comprising a signal processing unit having an input for real-time video image signals from an optical instrument, an input for instrument position signals and access to tomography image data, and an output for outputting image signals, wherein the signal processing unit is configured for generating output image signals from the real-time video image signals, the instrument position signals and the tomography image data, characterized in that the signal processing unit is further configured for generating the output image signals in such a way that - the real-time video image signals are displayed permanently centrally on an image display unit connected to the navigation support system in a round or oval central image field of an overall image, wherein the central image field extends at least in one extension direction over more than half of the overall image, - secondary images (230, 240, 250) generated from tomography image data are displayed in dependence on the instrument position signals next to or partially overlaying the central image field, and - the secondary images (230, 240, 250) generated from tomography image data are displayed enlarged in dependence on the instrument position signals. - the real-time video image signals are displayed permanently centrally on an image display unit connected to the navigation support system in a round or oval central image field of an overall image, wherein the central image field extends at least in one extension direction over more than half of the overall image, - secondary images (230, 240, 250) generated from tomography image data are displayed in dependence on the instrument position signals next to or partially overlaying the central image field, and - the secondary images (230, 240, 250) generated from tomography image data are displayed enlarged in dependence on the instrument position signals.
A method for classifying a type of a motion activity of a person, the activity pertaining to walking or running, based on sound, the method comprising: • receiving a sound signal from a sensor, said signal corresponding to a sound of vibrations internally transported through body of the person, • determining type of said sound based on said sound signal, and • determining said motion activity type, being walking or running, based on said type of sound generated due to said activity. • receiving a sound signal from a sensor, said signal corresponding to a sound of vibrations internally transported through body of the person, • determining type of said sound based on said sound signal, and • determining said motion activity type, being walking or running, based on said type of sound generated due to said activity.
A process of scanning a barcode with a mobile device, comprising: providing a mobile device having (i) an embedded camera, (ii) a user interface system, the user interface system being provided with a visual display, the user interface system being configured to allow the user to access features of the mobile device with touch gestures on the visual display, ( iii) a barcode scanning application, and (iv) an operating system, the operating system being communicatively coupled to the embedded camera, the barcode scanning application, and the user interface system, wherein the visual display provides a viewfinder for the embedded camera, wherein the viewfinder provides a user-defined graphical window in which a barcode to be scanned and decoded successfully must be at least partially encompassed when the barcode scanning application begins scanning, and wherein the graphical window is adjustable in size, orientation, and position by a two-point touch gesture of a user of the mobile device; initializing the barcode scanning application; displaying the camera viewfinder on the visual display; superimposing the user-defined graphical window in the viewfinder; defining in real-time the size, orientation, and location of the graphical window in the viewfinder through a two-point touch gesture of the user to at least partially encompass a barcode to be scanned and decoded in the viewfinder; and decoding any barcode within the graphical window. providing a mobile device having (i) an embedded camera, (ii) a user interface system, the user interface system being provided with a visual display, the user interface system being configured to allow the user to access features of the mobile device with touch gestures on the visual display, ( iii) a barcode scanning application, and (iv) an operating system, the operating system being communicatively coupled to the embedded camera, the barcode scanning application, and the user interface system, wherein the visual display provides a viewfinder for the embedded camera, wherein the viewfinder provides a user-defined graphical window in which a barcode to be scanned and decoded successfully must be at least partially encompassed when the barcode scanning application begins scanning, and wherein the graphical window is adjustable in size, orientation, and position by a two-point touch gesture of a user of the mobile device; initializing the barcode scanning application; displaying the camera viewfinder on the visual display; superimposing the user-defined graphical window in the viewfinder; defining in real-time the size, orientation, and location of the graphical window in the viewfinder through a two-point touch gesture of the user to at least partially encompass a barcode to be scanned and decoded in the viewfinder; and decoding any barcode within the graphical window.
A method for enhancing infective particle removal from a thrombin solution comprising: (a) adding to said solution a macromolecule of at least 3 monomers selected from sugars and sugar alcohols, and (b) passing said solution through a nanofilter, thereby enhancing infective particle removal from the thrombin solution, wherein the log reduction value of the infective particles after step (b) is above 4, and wherein the macromolecule is not a non-ionic surfactant. (a) adding to said solution a macromolecule of at least 3 monomers selected from sugars and sugar alcohols, and (b) passing said solution through a nanofilter, thereby enhancing infective particle removal from the thrombin solution, wherein the log reduction value of the infective particles after step (b) is above 4, and wherein the macromolecule is not a non-ionic surfactant.
Rope anchoring device, comprising a pair of plates facing parallelly to each other, a cuneiform holding body adapted to be inserted between said pair of plates, said cuneiform holding body comprising a shaped edge suitable to house a rope wound on it, and further comprising at least a pair of retaining elements inserted between said plates and arranged so as to allow the insertion of said cuneiform holding body between them, to exert a gripping force on a rope interposed between said shaped edge and said retaining elements, characterized in that said anchoring device comprises two respective pairs of elongated slits, each one of said pairs of elongated slits having a first slit on a first of said plates and a second slit aligned to said first slit on a second of said plates, each one of said retaining elements being inserted in a respective of said pairs of elongated slits. said pairs of elongated slits being configured to constrain said retaining elements to exert said gripping force, and in that the coupling, between at least one of said retaining elements and said pair of elongated slits wherein it is inserted, is adapted to allow movements at least in longitudinal direction of at least one of said retaining elements, to exert said gripping force on said rope in a uniform manner.
A core yarn ring spinning machine comprising: a. a first and a second pair of driven unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2), the first and the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) are arranged in horizontal direction behind and spaced a distance apart from each other each pair suitable to receive a bobbin of core filament (3.1, 3.2), characterized in that b. the first and the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) are in a vertical direction (z) arranged between a drawing unit mounted on a ring spinning frame and a creel for hanging flyer spools thereon; c. the first and the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) are supported by a supporting rack which is interconnected to the ring spinning frame; d. per bobbin (3.1, 3.2) a first deflection roller is arranged between the unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) and a delivery roller of the drawing unit to deflect a core filament unrolled from the bobbin of core filament (3.1, 3.2) before it is entered into the spinning process of a spindle via the delivery roller; e. the first and the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) are driven in the same direction with respect to each other such that a bobbin of core filament (3.1, 3.2) can be rolled over from the first to the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) without halt of the spinning process. a. a first and a second pair of driven unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2), the first and the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) are arranged in horizontal direction behind and spaced a distance apart from each other each pair suitable to receive a bobbin of core filament (3.1, 3.2), b. the first and the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) are in a vertical direction (z) arranged between a drawing unit mounted on a ring spinning frame and a creel for hanging flyer spools thereon; c. the first and the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) are supported by a supporting rack which is interconnected to the ring spinning frame; d. per bobbin (3.1, 3.2) a first deflection roller is arranged between the unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) and a delivery roller of the drawing unit to deflect a core filament unrolled from the bobbin of core filament (3.1, 3.2) before it is entered into the spinning process of a spindle via the delivery roller; e. the first and the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) are driven in the same direction with respect to each other such that a bobbin of core filament (3.1, 3.2) can be rolled over from the first to the second pair of unrolling cylinders (2.1, 2.2) without halt of the spinning process.
An apparatus for entertaining multiple guests, comprising: a device that selectively generates a flame; and a barrier suitable to be interposed between each guest and the flame and wherein the barrier is configured to remain transparent throughout multiple repetitions of use of the device for generating the flame, comprises a sheet comprising at least one of glass and plastic, and comprises a coating located on a surface of the sheet, the coating comprising a liquid resin, and wherein the sheet further comprises an electrode mounted to a surface of the sheet on a side facing the device that selectively generates the flame, the electrode configured to conduct an electrical charge to the surface. a device that selectively generates a flame; and a barrier suitable to be interposed between each guest and the flame and wherein the barrier is configured to remain transparent throughout multiple repetitions of use of the device for generating the flame, comprises a sheet comprising at least one of glass and plastic, and comprises a coating located on a surface of the sheet, the coating comprising a liquid resin, and wherein the sheet further comprises an electrode mounted to a surface of the sheet on a side facing the device that selectively generates the flame, the electrode configured to conduct an electrical charge to the surface.