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A metal container containing a fluid for replaceable incorporation into a machine in which the fluid is utilized, the container having a base, the container comprising: an identification module at the container's base that comprises an RFID element for storing data relating to the container's identifiers and for communicating such data to an RF communication module in the machine; wherein the identification module comprises a shielding element between the RFID element and the juxtaposed portion of the base, wherein the shielding element is made of a ferromagnetic metal or alloy; and wherein the fluid is pressurized gas. an identification module at the container's base that comprises an RFID element for storing data relating to the container's identifiers and for communicating such data to an RF communication module in the machine; wherein the identification module comprises a shielding element between the RFID element and the juxtaposed portion of the base, wherein the shielding element is made of a ferromagnetic metal or alloy; and wherein the fluid is pressurized gas.
A recombinant gram-negative bacterial cell, characterized in that the cell: a) comprises an expression vector comprising a recombinant polynucleotide encoding DsbC; b) has a mutated Tsp gene encoding a Tsp protein having reduced protease activity compared to a wild-type cell, c) comprises a mutated spr gene encoding a mutant spr protein capable of suppressing the phenotype of a cell comprising a mutated Tsp gene, and d) has a genome which is isogenic to wild-type E. coli strain W3110 except for the mutated Tsp gene and the mutated sprgene. a) comprises an expression vector comprising a recombinant polynucleotide encoding DsbC; b) has a mutated Tsp gene encoding a Tsp protein having reduced protease activity compared to a wild-type cell, c) comprises a mutated spr gene encoding a mutant spr protein capable of suppressing the phenotype of a cell comprising a mutated Tsp gene, and d) has a genome which is isogenic to wild-type E. coli strain W3110 except for the mutated Tsp gene and the mutated sprgene.
Method for manufacturing a card made of thermoplastic material - in particular made of polycarbonate - comprising at least one step of hot lamination and under pressure of a plurality of layers made of thermoplastic material - in particular made of polycarbonate -, characterised in that, before the at least one step of hot lamination and under pressure, on at least one layer made of thermoplastic material - in particular made of polycarbonate -, is printed at least one thermochromic pattern with a thermochromic ink composition comprising in a liquid medium, referred to as a solvent, said solvent being aprotic: - a dispersion of thermochromic microcapsules incorporating at least one leuco dye, and - a thermoplastic binder chosen from the group comprising polyacrylic polyesters, polyurethanes, and copolymers thereof. - a dispersion of thermochromic microcapsules incorporating at least one leuco dye, and - a thermoplastic binder chosen from the group comprising polyacrylic polyesters, polyurethanes, and copolymers thereof.
A reverse osmosis membrane comprising: a porous support including a polysulfone layer; and a polyamide active layer formed on the porous support, wherein a concentration of sulfur detected on a surface of the polyamide active layer is 1.8 × 10 -3 units or less on average or a concentration of sulfur dioxide (SO 2) detected on the surface of the polyamide active layer is 7 × 10 -3 units or less on average, wherein the concentration of sulfur and the concentration of sulfur dioxide is detected on the surface of the polyamide active layer through Time-of-Flight Secondary-Ion Mass Spectroscopy analysis, wherein the polyamide active layer is formed by interfacially polymerizing a polyfunctional amine solution including a carbodiimide compound and a polyfunctional acid halide compound solution and wherein the polyamide active layer includes a carbodiimide compound. a porous support including a polysulfone layer; and a polyamide active layer formed on the porous support, wherein a concentration of sulfur detected on a surface of the polyamide active layer is 1.8 × 10 -3 units or less on average or a concentration of sulfur dioxide (SO 2) detected on the surface of the polyamide active layer is 7 × 10 -3 units or less on average, wherein the concentration of sulfur and the concentration of sulfur dioxide is detected on the surface of the polyamide active layer through Time-of-Flight Secondary-Ion Mass Spectroscopy analysis, wherein the polyamide active layer is formed by interfacially polymerizing a polyfunctional amine solution including a carbodiimide compound and a polyfunctional acid halide compound solution and wherein the polyamide active layer includes a carbodiimide compound.
A plug for well drilling provided with: (a) a mandrel formed from a degradable material; (b) a pair of rings (2, 2') placed on an outer peripheral surface existing in the orthogonal to an axial direction of the mandrel, at least one of the rings (2, 2') being formed from a degradable material; and (c) at least one diameter-expandable circular rubber member placed at a position between the pair of rings (2, 2') on the outer peripheral surface existing in the orthogonal to the axial direction of the mandrel, characterised in that the degradable material forming the mandrel is a polyglycolic acid having a weight average molecular weight of from 180,000 to 300,000 and a melt viscosity of from 700 to 2,000 Pa·s when measured at a temperature of 270°C and a shear rate of 122 sec -1. (a) a mandrel formed from a degradable material; (b) a pair of rings (2, 2') placed on an outer peripheral surface existing in the orthogonal to an axial direction of the mandrel, at least one of the rings (2, 2') being formed from a degradable material; and (c) at least one diameter-expandable circular rubber member placed at a position between the pair of rings (2, 2') on the outer peripheral surface existing in the orthogonal to the axial direction of the mandrel,
A composition for use in promoting stem cell recruitment to an injured or diseased body part of a patient, said composition comprising dehydrated placental tissue comprising an effective amount of stem cell recruiting factors, wherein said composition comprises placental tissue having a mass sufficient to recruit stem cells to a body part to be treated, such that, when placed proximate to a body part in vivo, the placental tissue promotes stem cell recruitment to said body part.
A method for processing an emergency call made from behind a private branch exchange/multi-line telephone system, PBX/MLTS, said method comprising the steps of: a) assigning a port equipment number, PEN, to each device/trunk of the PBX/ML TS; b) associating a caller identification with a particular PEN, said caller identification comprising at least one of a call back number, an emergency location identification number, ELIN, an ELIN type, device identification information or other optional entries; c) maintaining a centralized database of elements corresponding to each PEN, each element identifying one of said call back number, ELIN, ELIN type, device identification information or other optional entries; d) detecting emergency calls; e) determining the PEN from which the emergency call originated; f) transmitting over a private network one or more elements of said database entry for said PEN; and g) transmitting to a public safety answering point, PSAP, (22, 24) one or more elements of said database entry of said PEN. a) assigning a port equipment number, PEN, to each device/trunk of the PBX/ML TS; b) associating a caller identification with a particular PEN, said caller identification comprising at least one of a call back number, an emergency location identification number, ELIN, an ELIN type, device identification information or other optional entries; c) maintaining a centralized database of elements corresponding to each PEN, each element identifying one of said call back number, ELIN, ELIN type, device identification information or other optional entries; d) detecting emergency calls; e) determining the PEN from which the emergency call originated; f) transmitting over a private network one or more elements of said database entry for said PEN; and g) transmitting to a public safety answering point, PSAP, (22, 24) one or more elements of said database entry of said PEN.
An image system configured to record a multi-view or autostereoscopic image of an area using a single two-dimensional imager, said system comprising: the 2D imager comprising a 2D array of light detectors; first and second fixed mirrors (42A, 42B) arranged to provide first and second perspective views (44A, 44B) of the area to a rotatable mirror, wherein the second perspective view is distinct from the first perspective view; and the rotatable mirror configured to rotate about an axis parallel to a plane defined by the rotatable mirror, wherein said rotation is effective to vary an angle of the rotatable mirror to pan projected images of the area from the first and second perspective views (44A, 44B) across the 2D imager; the 2D imager is operable in a line-scan mode effective to individually sequence an activated line of light detectors at a time; the projected images are collimated at the rotatable mirror; and the angle of the rotatable mirror and the activated line of the 2D imager are synchronized such that the multi-view or autostereoscopic image recorded by the 2D imager is inverted with respect to the projected images. the 2D imager comprising a 2D array of light detectors; first and second fixed mirrors (42A, 42B) arranged to provide first and second perspective views (44A, 44B) of the area to a rotatable mirror, wherein the second perspective view is distinct from the first perspective view; and the rotatable mirror configured to rotate about an axis parallel to a plane defined by the rotatable mirror, wherein said rotation is effective to vary an angle of the rotatable mirror to pan projected images of the area from the first and second perspective views (44A, 44B) across the 2D imager; the 2D imager is operable in a line-scan mode effective to individually sequence an activated line of light detectors at a time; the projected images are collimated at the rotatable mirror; and the angle of the rotatable mirror and the activated line of the 2D imager are synchronized such that the multi-view or autostereoscopic image recorded by the 2D imager is inverted with respect to the projected images. said rotation is effective to vary an angle of the rotatable mirror to pan projected images of the area from the first and second perspective views (44A, 44B) across the 2D imager; the 2D imager is operable in a line-scan mode effective to individually sequence an activated line of light detectors at a time; the projected images are collimated at the rotatable mirror; and the angle of the rotatable mirror and the activated line of the 2D imager are synchronized such that the multi-view or autostereoscopic image recorded by the 2D imager is inverted with respect to the projected images.
A method adapted to control a refrigerator, the method comprising ordered steps of: detecting, by an opening completion sensor, that a drawer starts to be closed from a state where the drawer is open and a lifting unit is being elevated or the elevation is completed; reopening the drawer by an operation of an opening and closing motor when it is detected that the drawer starts to be closed; and lowering the lifting unit when the drawer is reopened. detecting, by an opening completion sensor, that a drawer starts to be closed from a state where the drawer is open and a lifting unit is being elevated or the elevation is completed; reopening the drawer by an operation of an opening and closing motor when it is detected that the drawer starts to be closed; and lowering the lifting unit when the drawer is reopened.
A crystallized glass comprising: a composition including, in % by mass, 55 to 75% SiO 2, 20.5 to 27% Al 2 O 3, over 2 to 8% Li 2 O, 1.5 to 3% TiO 2, 0.1 to 0.5% SnO 2, 3.8 to 5% TiO 2 +ZrO 2, 3.7 to 4.5% Li 2 O+0.741MgO+0.367ZnO, and up to 0.5% SrO+1.847CaO, and both β-quartz solid solution and β-spodumene solid solution as predominant crystal phases, wherein the ratio (ΔL max -ΔL min) /L obtained by dividing a difference between a maximum value ΔL max and a minimum value ΔL min of ΔL in a range of -40°C to 80°C by L is 8×10 -6 or less where L denotes a length of the crystallized glass at 30°C and ΔL denotes a difference between a length (L t) of the crystallized glass at each of the temperatures and the length thereof at 30°C. a composition including, in % by mass, 55 to 75% SiO 2, 20.5 to 27% Al 2 O 3, over 2 to 8% Li 2 O, 1.5 to 3% TiO 2, 0.1 to 0.5% SnO 2, 3.8 to 5% TiO 2 +ZrO 2, 3.7 to 4.5% Li 2 O+0.741MgO+0.367ZnO, and up to 0.5% SrO+1.847CaO, and both β-quartz solid solution and β-spodumene solid solution as predominant crystal phases, wherein the ratio (ΔL max -ΔL min) /L obtained by dividing a difference between a maximum value ΔL max and a minimum value ΔL min of ΔL in a range of -40°C to 80°C by L is 8×10 -6 or less where L denotes a length of the crystallized glass at 30°C and ΔL denotes a difference between a length (L t) of the crystallized glass at each of the temperatures and the length thereof at 30°C.
An autonomic networking integrated model and approach, ANIMA, network information processing method, wherein the method comprises: sending, by a first network device, a first objective to a second network device, wherein an ANIMA protocol is run on both the first network device and the second network device; determining, by the first network device, whether the first objective that is locally stored in the first network device is changed; and sending, by the first network device, a first objective change packet to the second network device when the first network device determines that the first objective that is locally stored in the first network device is changed, to instruct the second network device to change the first objective that is from the first network device and that is locally stored in the second network device, wherein a changed first objective locally stored in the first network device is the same as a changed first objective locally stored in the second network device. sending, by a first network device, a first objective to a second network device, wherein an ANIMA protocol is run on both the first network device and the second network device; determining, by the first network device, whether the first objective that is locally stored in the first network device is changed; and sending, by the first network device, a first objective change packet to the second network device when the first network device determines that the first objective that is locally stored in the first network device is changed, to instruct the second network device to change the first objective that is from the first network device and that is locally stored in the second network device, wherein a changed first objective locally stored in the first network device is the same as a changed first objective locally stored in the second network device.
Magnetic stir bar for use with a magnetic stirrer, said magnetic stir bar comprising: - at least one permanent magnet for spinning said magnetic stir bar when said magnetic stir bar is subjected to a rotating magnetic field; and - a chamber for storing a product inside said magnetic stir bar, wherein said magnetic stir bar has a closed configuration in which said chamber is closed, said magnetic stir bar being maintained in said closed configuration under the effect of a first force (f), and an open configuration in which said chamber is open, said magnetic stir bar being maintained in said open configuration under the effect of a second force; and wherein said magnetic stir bar is adapted to automatically reconfigure itself from said closed configuration to said open configuration when said magnetic stir bar is spun at or above a threshold rotational speed (ωt). - at least one permanent magnet for spinning said magnetic stir bar when said magnetic stir bar is subjected to a rotating magnetic field; and - a chamber for storing a product inside said magnetic stir bar,
A golf club head comprising: a face that provides a contact area for engaging a golf ball; and a weight positioning system that includes a support and a weight, the weight being movable in three dimensions with respect to the support to vary a position of a center of gravity of the golf club head with respect to the face, wherein the weight defines an opening that extends at least partially around the support, and wherein one of an indentation and a protrusion extends along the support, and another of the indentation and the protrusion is positioned within the opening, the indentation receiving the protrusion to limit movement of the weight around the support.
A device for creating a pattern of perforations in a skin tissue by delivering radio frequency energy to an array of needles, comprising a treating surface configured to be positioned in contact with skin tissue adjacent one or more tissue planes; and a plurality of electrodes arranged as the array of needles extending outwardly from the treating surface, the plurality of electrodes being sized for imparting simultaneous perforations into one or more tissue layers and adapted for delivering RF energy to at least one of the perforated tissue layers, an energy source coupled to the plurality of electrodes, the energy source configured to deliver of radio frequency energy to the electrodes, and a control device coupled to the energy source, wherein: the array of needles are provided in a pattern to impart a corresponding pattern of perforations in the one or more tissue layers, one or more portions of the electrodes are insulated to limit energy delivery from the electrodes to the one or more tissue layers, characterised in that the plurality of electrodes in the electrode pattern are configured to deliver RF energy to create a plurality of zones of coagulative tissue, each zone surrounding at least an uninsulated portion of each electrode respectively, and wherein the energy source is configured to power the electrodes such that each zone of coagulative tissue extends from a perforation site for a length of between about 5 microns to about 100 microns and wherein the length can be varied with a change in a level of the RF energy and the plurality of electrodes in the electrode pattern are spaced to leave untreated tissues surrounding each zone of coagulative tissue. the array of needles are provided in a pattern to impart a corresponding pattern of perforations in the one or more tissue layers, one or more portions of the electrodes are insulated to limit energy delivery from the electrodes to the one or more tissue layers, characterised in that the plurality of electrodes in the electrode pattern are configured to deliver RF energy to create a plurality of zones of coagulative tissue, each zone surrounding at least an uninsulated portion of each electrode respectively, and wherein the energy source is configured to power the electrodes such that each zone of coagulative tissue extends from a perforation site for a length of between about 5 microns to about 100 microns and wherein the length can be varied with a change in a level of the RF energy and the plurality of electrodes in the electrode pattern are spaced to leave untreated tissues surrounding each zone of coagulative tissue.
A gear-change lever arrangement with a gear-change lever for manually actuating a gear-change gearbox of a vehicle by means of at least one actuating element which acts on gearbox components, and with a first articulation which forms a bearing for the gear-change lever relative to a gear-change arm which supports the gear-change lever on a casing of the gear-change gearbox in axially fixed manner on a supporting bearing, wherein the gear-change lever is articulated to the first articulation so as to be pivotable in a first direction for choosing different shift gates and in a direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction for selecting different gears, and with a gear-change rod which is coupled with the actuating element, wherein the supporting bearing has a first pivot pin arranged relative to the longitudinal axis of the gear-change arm at a first angle (γ) to the longitudinal axis of the gear-change arm, on which pin the gear-change arm is arranged so as to be pivotable relative to the casing of the gear-change gearbox, characterised in that a gear-change rod articulation with a second pivot pin arranged relative to the longitudinal axis of the gear-change rod at a second angle (β) of 20 degrees to 80 degrees to the longitudinal axis of the gear-change rod is provided between the gear-change rod and the actuating element, on which pin the gear-change rod is arranged so as to be pivotable relative to the actuating element.
A capillary electrophoresis method in which analyte species are separated by differential electrophoretic migration through a fluid separation medium located within a capillary under the influence of a run field, comprising the step of: reducing a temperature of an environment surrounding the capillary during an initial electric field ramp by an amount sufficient to maintain an average temperature of the separation medium during such initial electric field ramp substantially constant with respect to an average temperature of the separation medium prior to initiating the initial electric field ramp, wherein said initial electric field ramp is established in a controlled manner according to a pre-defined ramp rate, for reducing peak broadening associated with the establishment of the run field. reducing a temperature of an environment surrounding the capillary during an initial electric field ramp by an amount sufficient to maintain an average temperature of the separation medium during such initial electric field ramp substantially constant with respect to an average temperature of the separation medium prior to initiating the initial electric field ramp, wherein said initial electric field ramp is established in a controlled manner according to a pre-defined ramp rate, for reducing peak broadening associated with the establishment of the run field.