mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A multi-fuel engine, said multi-fuel engine comprising a primary fuel supply and at least a secondary fuel supply, the primary and at least secondary fuels being arranged to mix with each other and with air for combustion in one or more cylinders of the engine in use, one or more electronic control units are provided to control one or more supply characteristics of the primary and/or at least secondary fuel(s) in use, said engine including a mass air flow sensing means fitted to a suction side of a combustion air inlet means of the engine, and at least one of said ECUs is arranged to receive one or more signals from the MAF sensing means to control, at least partially, one or more supply characteristics of the primary fuel, the ECU and/or a further ECU is arranged to receive one or more signals from the MAF sensing means to control, at least partially, one or more supply characteristics of the at least secondary fuel, characterised in that the at least one secondary fuel is injected into an air intake stream for the one or more engine cylinders prior to a turbocharger associated with said one or more engine cylinders and upstream of the MAF sensing means.
A heating member for an exhaust gas purification device of a vehicle, adapted to be arranged opposite and at a distance from an upstream or downstream face of an exhaust gas purification member of a vehicle, said heating member comprising an electrically conductive peripheral frame having an inner edge having a geometric center, a central support arranged substantially at the geometric center, and a perforated heating grid, centered on the geometric center and extending from the central support to the peripheral frame, said heating grid being formed from a plurality of elongated heating elements each having first and second ends (75, 76) opposite one another, the first end being connected to the peripheral frame and the second end being connected to the central support, each elongated heating element occupying a respective angular sector of the heating grid and being arranged in a zigzag pattern within this angular sector so as to form a succession of strands (82, 83) connected by nodes and being linked by said nodes to elongated heating elements occupying adjacent angular sectors, the strands (82, 83) forming concentric rings centered on the geometric center G.
Handheld power tool having at least one percussive mechanism unit for generating a pulse on an insert tool, having at least one drive unit for driving the at least one percussive mechanism unit, having at least one electronics apparatus which comprises at least one adjusting unit for automatically adjusting at least one operating parameter of the at least one drive unit as a function of a load state of the percussive mechanism unit, and comprising at least one switching apparatus which has at least one switch element for starting up the at least one drive unit, characterized in that the at least one electronics apparatus comprises at least one control unit for controlling the at least one adjusting unit as a function of a maximum operating state and/or of a locked operating state of the at least one switch element.
An endoscopic access system, comprising: a handle comprising a proximal handle segment and a distal handle segment; a sheath extending distally from the distal handle segment; and a flexible cannula having proximal and distal ends and lumen extending therebetween, where the flexible cannula is sized to be advanced through a lumen of the sheath, where the handle has a coupled state in which the proximal handle segment is engaged to the distal handle segment, and the flexible cannula is disposed through at least a portion of both the proximal and distal handle segments in the coupled state, and where the handle has an uncoupled state in which the proximal handle segment is disengaged from the distal handle segment; characterised in that the flexible cannula is disposed only through the distal handle segment in the uncoupled state of the handle. a handle comprising a proximal handle segment and a distal handle segment; a sheath extending distally from the distal handle segment; and a flexible cannula having proximal and distal ends and lumen extending therebetween, where the flexible cannula is sized to be advanced through a lumen of the sheath, where the handle has a coupled state in which the proximal handle segment is engaged to the distal handle segment, and the flexible cannula is disposed through at least a portion of both the proximal and distal handle segments in the coupled state, and where the handle has an uncoupled state in which the proximal handle segment is disengaged from the distal handle segment; characterised in that the flexible cannula is disposed only through the distal handle segment in the uncoupled state of the handle.
Method for displaying at least one communication datum on at least one display device, such as a television set, disposed in a living space of at least one resident, said communication datum being selected from at least: a text, an image, an audio and/or video data stream, an audio and/or video call request, and an audio and/or video recording, said display method comprising at least the following steps of: - Receiving (103, 205), via an electronic device located in said living space, at least a first communication datum from at least one computer server (40, 40a, 40b) in communication with the electronic device over at least one communication network; - Sending (106, 206), via the electronic device, at least one notification to at least one control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c) comprising a single control button; - Receiving said notification via said control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c); - Then generating, via said control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c), at least one notification intended for said resident, said notification being selected from at least: a visual notification, an auditory notification, and a tactile notification; - In response to said notification, actuating (107, 208) the single control button of the control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c) using at least one finger of the resident, and - in response to said actuation, sending, via the control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c), a control datum to the electronic device via a wireless communication; - Receiving (108, 209), via the electronic device, said control datum from the control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c); - Sending (109, 215), from the electronic device, the first communication datum to the display device; - Displaying, via said display device, said first communication datum. - Receiving (103, 205), via an electronic device located in said living space, at least a first communication datum from at least one computer server (40, 40a, 40b) in communication with the electronic device over at least one communication network; - Sending (106, 206), via the electronic device, at least one notification to at least one control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c) comprising a single control button; - Receiving said notification via said control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c); - Then generating, via said control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c), at least one notification intended for said resident, said notification being selected from at least: a visual notification, an auditory notification, and a tactile notification; - In response to said notification, actuating (107, 208) the single control button of the control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c) using at least one finger of the resident, and - in response to said actuation, sending, via the control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c), a control datum to the electronic device via a wireless communication; - Receiving (108, 209), via the electronic device, said control datum from the control device (20, 20a, 20b, 20c); - Sending (109, 215), from the electronic device, the first communication datum to the display device; - Displaying, via said display device, said first communication datum.
A method for producing a chemically modified cellulose fiber, the method comprising steps (a) and (b) below: step (a): a step of treating a cellulose fiber with sulfamic acid to allow a cellulose fine fiber which is a constituent of the cellulose fiber to react with the sulfamic acid, thereby substituting some of hydroxyl groups of cellulose with a substituent represented by a structural formula below; and step (b): a step of performing fibrillation simultaneously with the step (a) (where M represents a monovalent to trivalent cation), wherein, in the step (a), a cellulose fiber having an average degree of polymerization of 320 or less is treated with sulfamic acid. step (a): a step of treating a cellulose fiber with sulfamic acid to allow a cellulose fine fiber which is a constituent of the cellulose fiber to react with the sulfamic acid, thereby substituting some of hydroxyl groups of cellulose with a substituent represented by a structural formula below; and step (b): a step of performing fibrillation simultaneously with the step (a) (where M represents a monovalent to trivalent cation), wherein, in the step (a), a cellulose fiber having an average degree of polymerization of 320 or less is treated with sulfamic acid.
Process for the treatment (in vitro, ex vivo) of blood, blood products and/or organs outside of the human or animal body by removing and/or detoxifying amyloid beta oligomers, characterized in that a compound containing or consisting of peptide RD2 having the sequence ptlhthnrrrrr according to SEQ ID NO: 66 is used.
A method comprising: pivotally coupling, using a gimbal surrounded by a flexible bellows seal, a housing to a post projecting through an opening in a top wall of the housing; transmitting a defined beam (61, 62, 63) of eyesafe laser energy by a window disposed on an upper end of the post through a predetermined beam azimuth angle; receiving reflected energy (66, 67, 68) from said beam (61, 62, 63) onto a detector stored in the housing, the detector having a two-dimensional array of detector elements each effectively receiving reflected energy (66, 67, 78) coming from a respective different direction analyzing information in said received energy (66, 67, 68) by an electronic circuit contained in the housing so as to detect the presence of a moving projectile, the electronic circuit powered by a battery; and tilting, using a weight disposed within the housing on a lower end of the post, the post relative to the housing such that angular movement of the housing allows the beam (61, 62, 63) to remain in a generally horizontal orientation. pivotally coupling, using a gimbal surrounded by a flexible bellows seal, a housing to a post projecting through an opening in a top wall of the housing; transmitting a defined beam (61, 62, 63) of eyesafe laser energy by a window disposed on an upper end of the post through a predetermined beam azimuth angle; receiving reflected energy (66, 67, 68) from said beam (61, 62, 63) onto a detector stored in the housing, the detector having a two-dimensional array of detector elements each effectively receiving reflected energy (66, 67, 78) coming from a respective different direction analyzing information in said received energy (66, 67, 68) by an electronic circuit contained in the housing so as to detect the presence of a moving projectile, the electronic circuit powered by a battery; and tilting, using a weight disposed within the housing on a lower end of the post, the post relative to the housing such that angular movement of the housing allows the beam (61, 62, 63) to remain in a generally horizontal orientation.
A polypeptide for use in inducing bone formation, increasing bone mineralization, treating low bone density, inducing cartilage formation, treating bone fractures, or treating cartilage defects, wherein the polypeptide has an amino acid sequence that is at least 90% identical to SEQ ID NO:3, has an N-terminus of ILGRSETQE and binds activin and/or GDF11.
A system, comprising: a composite piston, comprising: a piston body (72, 74) made of a composite material, wherein the composite material comprises a reinforcing material distributed in a matrix material; and a piston ring carrier coupled to the piston body, wherein the piston body comprises a plurality of piston body portions (72, 74) separate from one another, each made of the composite material, wherein the piston ring carrier is axially captured between respective outer lips of first and second body portions of the plurality of piston body portions, the respective outer lips extend in an axial direction relative to a central axis, the piston ring carrier axially abuts respective axial end faces of the respective outer lips of the first and second body portions of the plurality of piston body portions, a portion of each of the respective outer lips is disposed radially outward of a portion of the piston ring carrier relative to the central axis, the first body portion of the plurality of piston body portions comprising a first inner hub, the second body portion of the plurality of piston body portions comprising a second inner hub, the first and second inner hubs axially abutting one another. a piston body (72, 74) made of a composite material, wherein the composite material comprises a reinforcing material distributed in a matrix material; and a piston ring carrier coupled to the piston body, wherein the piston body comprises a plurality of piston body portions (72, 74) separate from one another, each made of the composite material, wherein the piston ring carrier is axially captured between respective outer lips of first and second body portions of the plurality of piston body portions, the respective outer lips extend in an axial direction relative to a central axis, the piston ring carrier axially abuts respective axial end faces of the respective outer lips of the first and second body portions of the plurality of piston body portions, a portion of each of the respective outer lips is disposed radially outward of a portion of the piston ring carrier relative to the central axis, the first body portion of the plurality of piston body portions comprising a first inner hub, the second body portion of the plurality of piston body portions comprising a second inner hub, the first and second inner hubs axially abutting one another.
Apparatus for providing air under pressure to a patient being monitored, the apparatus comprising a mask and sensors arranged to measure the pressure and flow rates of air supplied to a patient through the mask, the apparatus arranged to subtract mask and tube leak rates from the measured data to determine airflows received by a patient, wherein the apparatus is further arranged to approximate break points of each breath to identify inspiration and expiration periods of each breath and compile inspiration flow rate data and expiration flow rate data separately into a continuous array of inspiration data and a continuous array of expiration data, wherein the apparatus is further arranged to smooth the flow rate data and adjust beginning and ending points of the inspirations and expirations and maximum points of the inspirations and expirations to best fit the flow rate data collected and establish an array of inspirations and an array of expirations having a beginning point, a peak point and an ending point, wherein the apparatus is further arranged to compare the inspiration flow volumes to the expiration flow volumes as a check on the accuracy of the data manipulation.
Expansible fixing plug having an expansion portion which extends in a longitudinal direction along a longitudinal axis of the expansible fixing plug, which expansion portion is expansible by introduction of a pin-like expander element, wherein the expansible fixing plug has, in the expansion portion, expansion limbs extending in the longitudinal direction of the expansible fixing plug, which expansion limbs move away from one another during expansion of the expansible fixing plug and which are connected to one another by deformable connectors, wherein the connectors have connector portions which move in such a way during expansion of the expansible fixing plug that they extend further in the circumferential direction of the expansible fixing plug than in the case of the non-expanded expansible fixing plug, so that the connectors connect the expansion limbs, which are further apart from one another when the expansible fixing plug has been expanded, even when the expansible fixing plug has been expanded, characterised in that the expansible fixing plug has paired mutually associated connectors that are adjacent in the longitudinal direction of the expansible fixing plug, the connector portions of which, during expansion of the expansible fixing plug, move outwards and towards one another in relation to the longitudinal axis of the expansible fixing plug.
An elongate band of biocompatible flexible material having first and second ends and capable of being formed into a loop with said first end being connected to the second end or to a part of said band spaced from said second end, the band further comprising a plurality of mutually-spaced reinforcing strut members extending transversely thereof, wherein the strut members are radio-opaque bars which are fastened to the band.
A stepwise adjustable square for use in carpentry, comprising: a stock; and a blade rotatable relative to the stock around an axis of rotation between a first extreme position at zero degrees, where the blade is parallel to the stock and partly provided in a space of the stock, and a second extreme position at about 270 degrees, where the blade is substantially perpendicular to the stock, wherein the blade is rotatable 270 degrees relative to the stock around the axis of rotation, wherein the stock has first and second longitudinal edges (20a-b), wherein the space has a first slot that extends along the complete first longitudinal edge for receiving the blade in the first extreme position, wherein the space has a second slot that extends along only a portion of the second longitudinal edge for receiving the blade in the second extreme position, and wherein the remainder of the second longitudinal edge does not have a slot. a stock; and a blade rotatable relative to the stock around an axis of rotation between a first extreme position at zero degrees, where the blade is parallel to the stock and partly provided in a space of the stock, and a second extreme position at about 270 degrees, where the blade is substantially perpendicular to the stock, wherein the blade is rotatable 270 degrees relative to the stock around the axis of rotation, wherein the stock has first and second longitudinal edges (20a-b), wherein the space has a first slot that extends along the complete first longitudinal edge for receiving the blade in the first extreme position, wherein the space has a second slot that extends along only a portion of the second longitudinal edge for receiving the blade in the second extreme position, and wherein the remainder of the second longitudinal edge does not have a slot.
A method for setting a pressure gas application duration of an apparatus for treating the human or animal body by a mechanical pressure wave, said apparatus comprising: a pressure gas supply device for producing gas pressure pulses repeated with a frequency, a striking element (20, 128, 128') to be accelerated by a pressure gas pulse of the pressure gas supply device, and an impact body to be struck by said accelerated striking element (20, 128, 128') to thereby receive an impulse therefrom for producing the pressure wave, as well as a security catch for catching the striking element in case of triggering the acceleration thereof while the impact body is dismounted, wherein the apparatus comprises a device for automatically selecting and setting the time duration of the pressure gas pulses and a device (44, 58, 60) for setting a pressure value and/or the frequency of the pressure gas pulses and wherein, in the setting method, preset time duration values for respective pressure and/or frequency values are automatically selected and set corresponding to the preset pressure and frequency values, respectively, by the device (10, 44). a pressure gas supply device for producing gas pressure pulses repeated with a frequency, a striking element (20, 128, 128') to be accelerated by a pressure gas pulse of the pressure gas supply device, and an impact body to be struck by said accelerated striking element (20, 128, 128') to thereby receive an impulse therefrom for producing the pressure wave, as well as a security catch for catching the striking element in case of triggering the acceleration thereof while the impact body is dismounted, wherein the apparatus comprises a device for automatically selecting and setting the time duration of the pressure gas pulses and a device (44, 58, 60) for setting a pressure value and/or the frequency of the pressure gas pulses and wherein, in the setting method, preset time duration values for respective pressure and/or frequency values are automatically selected and set corresponding to the preset pressure and frequency values, respectively, by the device (10, 44).
An optical fiber cable (i) comprising: a plurality of optical fibers; a wrapping member that is provided on an outer periphery of the plurality of the optical fibers; a linear body that is wound around an outer periphery of the wrapping member; and an outer jacket that is provided on an outer periphery of the wrapping member and the linear body, characterized in that a thermal shrinkage ratio of the linear body is 0.2 % or less at temperatures between -40 °C and +85 °C; the wrapping member is a non-woven tape; and wherein an increase in transmission loss of the optical fibers before and after heat cycle test at a wavelength of 1.55 μm is 0.10 dB or less at temperatures between -40 °C and +85 °C. a plurality of optical fibers; a wrapping member that is provided on an outer periphery of the plurality of the optical fibers; a linear body that is wound around an outer periphery of the wrapping member; and an outer jacket that is provided on an outer periphery of the wrapping member and the linear body, characterized in that a thermal shrinkage ratio of the linear body is 0.2 % or less at temperatures between -40 °C and +85 °C; the wrapping member is a non-woven tape; and wherein an increase in transmission loss of the optical fibers before and after heat cycle test at a wavelength of 1.55 μm is 0.10 dB or less at temperatures between -40 °C and +85 °C.