mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
alignment aid for screens - with at least one first connecting means (33, 35, 40) of a first type, - with at least one second connecting means (33, 35, 41) of second embodiment, wherein the first connecting means of a first screen and the second connecting means of a second screen cooperate with each other for aligning the screens (11, 12) with each other, characterized in that the screens (11, 12) can be subsequently provided with the alignment aid, the outer edges of the screens (11, 12) lying securely against one another as a result of the cooperation of the first (33, 35, 40) and second connecting means with one another. - with at least one first connecting means (33, 35, 40) of a first type, - with at least one second connecting means (33, 35, 41) of second embodiment, wherein the first connecting means of a first screen and the second connecting means of a second screen cooperate with each other for aligning the screens (11, 12) with each other, the screens (11, 12) can be subsequently provided with the alignment aid, the outer edges of the screens (11, 12) lying securely against one another as a result of the cooperation of the first (33, 35, 40) and second connecting means with one another.
A system for removing a cured composite object from a mandrel the system comprising: a collapsible shell, wherein an inner surface of the shell is configured to slide over an outer surface of the mandrel and an outer surface of the shell is configured to have the composite object formed thereon; an extractor comprising a first and second disk (142, 143) disposed along a rod, and an adjuster, wherein the second disk is configured to engage an end of the mandrel and the adjuster is configured to move the first disk along the rod relative to the second disk; and a spacer configured to fit between the first disk and a first end of the shell when the shell is placed on the mandrel, and to push the shell and the composite object formed thereon off of the mandrel when the adjuster moves the first disk towards the second disk. a collapsible shell, wherein an inner surface of the shell is configured to slide over an outer surface of the mandrel and an outer surface of the shell is configured to have the composite object formed thereon; an extractor comprising a first and second disk (142, 143) disposed along a rod, and an adjuster, wherein the second disk is configured to engage an end of the mandrel and the adjuster is configured to move the first disk along the rod relative to the second disk; and a spacer configured to fit between the first disk and a first end of the shell
A glue composition comprising: one or more glue proteins selected to undergo a conformational change responsive to a pH change; wherein the glue protein comprises 3,4 dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA); an aqueous medium; one or more pH components selected to change the pH of the glue protein in response to a change in one or more conditions, wherein the pH component is a surfactant including salts of oleate, stearate or palmitate; and a hydrophobic anionic base; wherein the glue composition is storage stable in a first condition prior to the change in to a second condition, wherein the change from the first condition to the second condition is further characterized by water evaporation, charge accumulation, increase in pKa, increase in salt concentration, exposure to air, exposure to oxygen or combinations thereof. one or more glue proteins selected to undergo a conformational change responsive to a pH change; wherein the glue protein comprises 3,4 dihydroxyphenylalanine (DOPA); an aqueous medium; one or more pH components selected to change the pH of the glue protein in response to a change in one or more conditions, wherein the pH component is a surfactant including salts of oleate, stearate or palmitate; and a hydrophobic anionic base; wherein the glue composition is storage stable in a first condition prior to the change in to a second condition, wherein the change from the first condition to the second condition is further characterized by water evaporation, charge accumulation, increase in pKa, increase in salt concentration, exposure to air, exposure to oxygen or combinations thereof.
System for manufacturing a component from a fibre composite material, comprising: - a moulding tool, - a control unit and - a plurality of mutually independent material application units, wherein each material application unit comprises a material store for providing fibres, a material discharge device for discharging fibres from the material store, and a propulsion device and is adapted to follow a predetermined path on the moulding tool by means of the propulsion device, thereby discharging fibres as required, wherein the control unit is designed to control the material application units by specifying a plurality of individual paths, and wherein the control unit is designed to produce at least one layer of fibre layers (16, 104, 108) on the moulding tool by controlling the material application units, characterised in that the control unit comprises an optical projection unit, wherein the projection unit is adapted to optically project predetermined paths onto the moulding tool and wherein the material application units are each designed to follow a predetermined path. - a moulding tool, - a control unit and - a plurality of mutually independent material application units,
A controller for a switched mode power supply, the switched mode power supply comprising a flyback converter having a transformer with a primary, a secondary and an auxiliary winding, the controller comprising: a fixed speed timer; a threshold setter configured to set a threshold for the timer in accordance with a peak value of a current through the primary winding of the transformer; a secondary stroke detector configured to start the fixed speed timer upon detection of the start of a secondary stroke of the switched mode power supply; a sampler (232, 234) configured to sample a voltage across the auxiliary winding of the transformer when a count of the fixed speed timer reaches the threshold; the controller being further configured to: determine the length of the secondary stroke; determine a sampling moment as the Instant that the sampler samples the voltage across the auxiliary winding when the threshold is reached; wherein the threshold setter is configured to modify the threshold for use in a subsequent switching cycle of the switched mode power supply in accordance with either the ratio between the length of the secondary stroke and the time between start of secondary stroke and the sampling moment, or the difference between the length of the secondary stroke and the time between start of secondary stroke and the sampling moment. a fixed speed timer; a threshold setter configured to set a threshold for the timer in accordance with a peak value of a current through the primary winding of the transformer; a secondary stroke detector configured to start the fixed speed timer upon detection of the start of a secondary stroke of the switched mode power supply; a sampler (232, 234) configured to sample a voltage across the auxiliary winding of the transformer when a count of the fixed speed timer reaches the threshold; the controller being further configured to: determine the length of the secondary stroke; determine a sampling moment as the Instant that the sampler samples the voltage across the auxiliary winding when the threshold is reached; wherein the threshold setter is configured to modify the threshold for use in a subsequent switching cycle of the switched mode power supply in accordance with either the ratio between the length of the secondary stroke and the time between start of secondary stroke and the sampling moment, or the difference between the length of the secondary stroke and the time between start of secondary stroke and the sampling moment. determine the length of the secondary stroke; determine a sampling moment as the Instant that the sampler samples the voltage across the auxiliary winding when the threshold is reached; wherein the threshold setter is configured to modify the threshold for use in a subsequent switching cycle of the switched mode power supply in accordance with either the ratio between the length of the secondary stroke and the time between start of secondary stroke and the sampling moment, or the difference between the length of the secondary stroke and the time between start of secondary stroke and the sampling moment.
A fire suppression system, comprising: a high pressure inert gas source configured to provide a first inert gas output; a low pressure inert gas source configured to provide a second inert gas output; a distribution network connected with said high pressure inert gas source and said low pressure inert gas source to distribute said first inert gas output and said second inert gas output throughout a confined space (114;214;314;414;514); a volume reduction system (30;230;330;430) positioned within said confined space and including a seal member (40;240;340;440), wherein said seal member is selectively deployable between a first position and a second position (X') to seal an opening (42;242;342;442) in said confined space (114;214;314;414) at a first location of said confined space so as to isolate a first volume (132;232;332;432) of said confined space including an aircraft cargo bay from a second volume (134;234;334;434) of said confined space including a bilge, wherein a floor having the opening extends between said aircraft cargo bay and said bilge; and a leakage reduction system including a second seal member deployable between a first position and a second position to block an airflow leakage at a second location of said confined space different from said first location, wherein said confined space further includes a cheek and said leakage reduction system is arranged to block airflow from said first volume and said second volume into said cheek. a high pressure inert gas source configured to provide a first inert gas output; a low pressure inert gas source configured to provide a second inert gas output; a distribution network connected with said high pressure inert gas source and said low pressure inert gas source to distribute said first inert gas output and said second inert gas output throughout a confined space (114;214;314;414;514); a volume reduction system (30;230;330;430) positioned within said confined space and including a seal member (40;240;340;440), wherein said seal member is selectively deployable between a first position and a second position (X') to seal an opening (42;242;342;442) in said confined space (114;214;314;414) at a first location of said confined space so as to isolate a first volume (132;232;332;432) of said confined space including an aircraft cargo bay from a second volume (134;234;334;434) of said confined space including a bilge, wherein a floor having the opening extends between said aircraft cargo bay and said bilge; and a leakage reduction system including a second seal member deployable between a first position and a second position to block an airflow leakage at a second location of said confined space different from said first location, wherein said confined space further includes a cheek and said leakage reduction system is arranged to block airflow from said first volume and said second volume into said cheek.
A method for determining a heart rate and a heart rate variability of an individual, the method comprising: capturing heart sound of an individual; amplifying, by a processor, an audio signal of the heart sound; detecting, by the processor, an envelope of the amplified audio signal, wherein the envelope of the amplified audio signal is detected by: squaring of the amplified audio signal to obtain emphasized high amplitude components and diminished low amplitude components of the audio signal; applying a band pass filter (0.7 - 3.6 Hz) on the audio signal upon squaring; and applying a Teager-Kaiser Energy Operator (TKEO) on the audio signal filtered to obtain the envelope of the audio signal; detecting, by the processor, peaks in the envelope of the audio signal, wherein the peaks are detected by calculating difference in magnitude of a point subsequent in the audio signal with an average of magnitude of earlier points in the audio signal from last detected peak or initial sample value in processing window of the audio signal when no peak is detected; and determining, by the processor, a heart rate and a heart rate variability for the individual using the peaks detected. capturing heart sound of an individual; amplifying, by a processor, an audio signal of the heart sound; detecting, by the processor, an envelope of the amplified audio signal, wherein the envelope of the amplified audio signal is detected by: squaring of the amplified audio signal to obtain emphasized high amplitude components and diminished low amplitude components of the audio signal; applying a band pass filter (0.7 - 3.6 Hz) on the audio signal upon squaring; and applying a Teager-Kaiser Energy Operator (TKEO) on the audio signal filtered to obtain the envelope of the audio signal; squaring of the amplified audio signal to obtain emphasized high amplitude components and diminished low amplitude components of the audio signal; applying a band pass filter (0.7 - 3.6 Hz) on the audio signal upon squaring; and applying a Teager-Kaiser Energy Operator (TKEO) on the audio signal filtered to obtain the envelope of the audio signal; detecting, by the processor, peaks in the envelope of the audio signal, wherein the peaks are detected by calculating difference in magnitude of a point subsequent in the audio signal with an average of magnitude of earlier points in the audio signal from last detected peak or initial sample value in processing window of the audio signal when no peak is detected; and determining, by the processor, a heart rate and a heart rate variability for the individual using the peaks detected.
An assessment system for vagus nerve stimulation therapy treatment for congestive heart failure in a subject patient implanted with an implantable neurostimulator (22; 22') configured to deliver a periodic stimulation signal having a plurality of ON-periods and OFF-periods, each ON-period being defined as time between an initiating pulse and a terminating pulse of a plurality of stimulation pulses delivered to the subject patient, each OFF-period being defined as time between consecutive ON-periods, the assessment system comprising: a wand assembly configured to generate a delivery detection signal indicating delivery of the initiating pulse from the neurostimulator (22; 22') to the subject patient; and a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable memory associated with the wand assembly, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the assessment system to: record an ECG signal of the subject patient over at least one successive pair of ON- and OFF-periods; and determine changes in heart rate dynamics to indicate autonomic response to the vagus nerve stimulation, wherein the wand assembly includes a programming device configured to wirelessly communicate with the neurostimulator (22; 22') and a cable connector configured to form a surface contact with the programming device, the cable connector including a detection circuit configured to indirectly detect a time of the initiating pulse to synchronize recording of the ECG signal with the initiating pulse. a wand assembly configured to generate a delivery detection signal indicating delivery of the initiating pulse from the neurostimulator (22; 22') to the subject patient; and a processor and a non-transitory computer-readable memory associated with the wand assembly, the memory storing instructions that, when executed by the processor, cause the assessment system to: record an ECG signal of the subject patient over at least one successive pair of ON- and OFF-periods; and determine changes in heart rate dynamics to indicate autonomic response to the vagus nerve stimulation, record an ECG signal of the subject patient over at least one successive pair of ON- and OFF-periods; and determine changes in heart rate dynamics to indicate autonomic response to the vagus nerve stimulation, wherein the wand assembly includes a programming device configured to wirelessly communicate with the neurostimulator (22; 22') and a cable connector configured to form a surface contact with the programming device, the cable connector including a detection circuit configured to indirectly detect a time of the initiating pulse to synchronize recording of the ECG signal with the initiating pulse.
A cutting apparatus (700, 800; 1100) for a separator of an electrical device, the separator including a melt material representing a substrate and a heat-resistant material laminated on the melt material and higher in melting point than the melt material, the cutting apparatus (700, 800; 1100) comprising: at least two cutting members (710, 720, 810, 820; 1110, 1120) disposed spaced apart from each other for cutting the separator with a cut piece being produced, characterized by a first suction unit that is configured to move the cut piece in a direction away from the separator while sucking the cut piece; and a second suction unit (732, 733) that is configured to suck cutting dust that is produced accompanying the cutting process of the separator. at least two cutting members (710, 720, 810, 820; 1110, 1120) disposed spaced apart from each other for cutting the separator with a cut piece being produced, characterized by a first suction unit that is configured to move the cut piece in a direction away from the separator while sucking the cut piece; and a second suction unit (732, 733) that is configured to suck cutting dust that is produced accompanying the cutting process of the separator.
A method of applying a film to a first panel of a vehicle wherein the first panel is connected to a second panel of the vehicle by a joint area containing a ditch portion that is recessed relative to the first panel, the method comprising: placing into the ditch portion an elongated jig that comprises a shim extending continuously along the length of the ditch portion, the shim protruding above a height of the first panel; applying the film to the first and second panels such that the film extends over the elongated jig; using a tool to apply pressure against the film and toward a cutting edge of the shim along the length of the shim to trim the film along a peripheral edge; removing the elongated jig from the ditch portion; and adhering the peripheral edge of the film to the ditch portion. placing into the ditch portion an elongated jig that comprises a shim extending continuously along the length of the ditch portion, the shim protruding above a height of the first panel; applying the film to the first and second panels such that the film extends over the elongated jig; using a tool to apply pressure against the film and toward a cutting edge of the shim along the length of the shim to trim the film along a peripheral edge; removing the elongated jig from the ditch portion; and adhering the peripheral edge of the film to the ditch portion.
A teleoperational surgical system comprising: an operator input system; a teleoperational manipulator configured for operation by the operator input system, wherein the teleoperational manipulator is coupled to a medical instrument in a surgical environment, wherein the operator input system, the teleoperational manipulator, and the medical instrument are a plurality of components of the teleoperational surgical system; and a processing unit including one or more processors, wherein the processing unit is configured to recognize a voice communication; assess a plurality of surgical environment state variables providing information about a current status of at least one of the plurality of components of the teleoperational surgical system, evaluate the voice communication in a context of the plurality of surgical environment state variables providing information about the current status of at least one of the plurality of components of the teleoperational surgical system by: referencing a word recognition search space; and based on the plurality of surgical environment state variables, constraining the word recognition search space; determine a response to the voice communication based on at least one of the plurality of surgical environment state variables; and provide a command to the at least one of the plurality of components of the teleoperational surgical system to implement the response. an operator input system; a teleoperational manipulator configured for operation by the operator input system, wherein the teleoperational manipulator is coupled to a medical instrument in a surgical environment, wherein the operator input system, the teleoperational manipulator, and the medical instrument are a plurality of components of the teleoperational surgical system; and a processing unit including one or more processors, wherein the processing unit is configured to recognize a voice communication; assess a plurality of surgical environment state variables providing information about a current status of at least one of the plurality of components of the teleoperational surgical system, evaluate the voice communication in a context of the plurality of surgical environment state variables providing information about the current status of at least one of the plurality of components of the teleoperational surgical system by: referencing a word recognition search space; and based on the plurality of surgical environment state variables, constraining the word recognition search space; referencing a word recognition search space; and based on the plurality of surgical environment state variables, constraining the word recognition search space; determine a response to the voice communication based on at least one of the plurality of surgical environment state variables; and provide a command to the at least one of the plurality of components of the teleoperational surgical system to implement the response.