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A method for generating a counter output of a dual mode counter, comprising: receiving a fast clock signal on a first signal path; receiving a slow clock signal on a second signal path; receiving a clock select signal on a third signal path, the clock select signal indicating selection of one of a fast clock mode and a slow clock mode; synchronizing transitions of the clock select signal with the slow clock signal; increasing the counter output by a first counter increment for each period of the fast clock signal, in response to the clock select signal indicating the fast clock mode; increasing the counter output by a second counter increment for each period of the slow clock signal, the second counter increment comprising a ratio of the period of the slow clock signal divided by the period of the fast clock signal in response to the clock select signal indicating the slow clock mode; delaying the increasing of the counter until after a next period of the slow clock signal is received on the second signal path in response to the clock selection signal transitioning from indicating the fast clock mode to indicating the slow clock mode; increasing the counter output by the first counter increment for a first period of the slow clock signal after the transitioning; and increasing the counter by the second counter increment for a second period of the slow clock signal after the transitioning. receiving a fast clock signal on a first signal path; receiving a slow clock signal on a second signal path; receiving a clock select signal on a third signal path, the clock select signal indicating selection of one of a fast clock mode and a slow clock mode; synchronizing transitions of the clock select signal with the slow clock signal; increasing the counter output by a first counter increment for each period of the fast clock signal, in response to the clock select signal indicating the fast clock mode; increasing the counter output by a second counter increment for each period of the slow clock signal, the second counter increment comprising a ratio of the period of the slow clock signal divided by the period of the fast clock signal in response to the clock select signal indicating the slow clock mode; delaying the increasing of the counter until after a next period of the slow clock signal is received on the second signal path in response to the clock selection signal transitioning from indicating the fast clock mode to indicating the slow clock mode; increasing the counter output by the first counter increment for a first period of the slow clock signal after the transitioning; and increasing the counter by the second counter increment for a second period of the slow clock signal after the transitioning.
A refrigerator comprising: a cabinet including a storage chamber; a door configured to open and close the storage chamber; and a door opening device configured to operate so as to open the door, wherein the door opening device is disposed at the door; wherein the door opening device comprises: a motor provided to generate driving force; and a rack configured to move in a longitudinal direction thereof by driving of the motor to push the cabinet so that an opening angle of the door increases, characterized in that the rack is provided in a diagonal direction with respect to a front surface of the cabinet in a state in which the door is closed, the rack is disposed at a diagonal angle with respect to a rear surface of the door, wherein the diagonal angle with respect to the rear surface of the door is uniformly maintained regardless of an opening angle of the door and the protruding length of the rack, wherein the rack is disposed at a diagonal angle with respect to a thickness direction of the door and has a length that is further greater than the thickness of the door. a cabinet including a storage chamber; a door configured to open and close the storage chamber; and a door opening device configured to operate so as to open the door, wherein the door opening device is disposed at the door; wherein the door opening device comprises: a motor provided to generate driving force; and a rack configured to move in a longitudinal direction thereof by driving of the motor to push the cabinet so that an opening angle of the door increases, characterized in that the rack is provided in a diagonal direction with respect to a front surface of the cabinet in a state in which the door is closed, the rack is disposed at a diagonal angle with respect to a rear surface of the door, wherein the diagonal angle with respect to the rear surface of the door is uniformly maintained regardless of an opening angle of the door and the protruding length of the rack, wherein the rack is disposed at a diagonal angle with respect to a thickness direction of the door and has a length that is further greater than the thickness of the door. a motor provided to generate driving force; and a rack configured to move in a longitudinal direction thereof by driving of the motor to push the cabinet so that an opening angle of the door increases, characterized in that the rack is provided in a diagonal direction with respect to a front surface of the cabinet in a state in which the door is closed, the rack is disposed at a diagonal angle with respect to a rear surface of the door, wherein the diagonal angle with respect to the rear surface of the door is uniformly maintained regardless of an opening angle of the door and the protruding length of the rack, wherein the rack is disposed at a diagonal angle with respect to a thickness direction of the door and has a length that is further greater than the thickness of the door.
A device comprising: a processor configured to: determine sleep cycle information related to a sleep cycle of a patient based on body parameter data, wherein the sleep cycle information includes an amount of time the patient has spent in a particular sleep state; and adjust a cranial nerve stimulation parameter based on the sleep cycle information; a memory coupled to the processor; and a therapy delivery unit configured to apply cranial nerve stimulation to treat depression based on the cranial nerve stimulation parameter such that an amount of time that the patient spends in REM stage sleep is increased. determine sleep cycle information related to a sleep cycle of a patient based on body parameter data, wherein the sleep cycle information includes an amount of time the patient has spent in a particular sleep state; and adjust a cranial nerve stimulation parameter based on the sleep cycle information; a memory coupled to the processor; and a therapy delivery unit configured to apply cranial nerve stimulation to treat depression based on the cranial nerve stimulation parameter such that an amount of time that the patient spends in REM stage sleep is increased.
Pressure measuring arrangement comprising a ceramic pressure measuring cell and a ceramic process connection which is arranged in the axial direction and is intended for processing, wherein the pressure measuring cell has a substance-to-substance bonded connection to the process connection, characterised in that the pressure measuring cell is arranged in a housing, wherein the pressure measuring arrangement has a supporting arrangement which is designed in such a way that it absorbs at least pressure forces induced by the measuring medium and acting in the axial direction on the connection between the pressure measuring cell and the process connection, wherein the supporting arrangement has a fixing ring which extends over the process connection in the radial direction and is connected to the housing by force fitting, wherein an arrangement consisting of the pressure measuring cell and the process connection is gripped against a step extending in the direction of the housing and thus is held under pretension.
A fluidic analyzer, comprising: a cartridge (14, 41) having a first flow channel defined by flow channel walls, wherein a first opening extends from outside of the cartridge (14, 41) and into the first flow channel; a first septum disposed in or over the first opening and secured to at least a portion of the cartridge (14, 41) with a fluid tight seal; an instrument for receiving the cartridge (14, 41); a first needle attached to the instrument, wherein the first needle is sized to fit in the first opening of the first flow channel and pierce through the first septum; wherein the instrument includes a sensor to detect one or more characteristics of the fluid, including thermal conductivity, specific heat, fluid density, electrical resistivity, and/or other characteristic of the fluid, the sensor being in line with the first needle; a controller coupled to the sensor, the controller configured to identify or verify that the fluid passing through the first flow channel is the expected fluid or expected fluid type based on the one or more characteristics of the fluid, such as thermal conductivity, specific heat, fluid density, electrical resistivity, and/or other characteristics of the fluid detected by the one or more sensors; and the instrument adapted to induce a flow of a fluid in the first needle and in the first flow channel of the cartridge (14, 41). a cartridge (14, 41) having a first flow channel defined by flow channel walls, wherein a first opening extends from outside of the cartridge (14, 41) and into the first flow channel; a first septum disposed in or over the first opening and secured to at least a portion of the cartridge (14, 41) with a fluid tight seal; an instrument for receiving the cartridge (14, 41); a first needle attached to the instrument, wherein the first needle is sized to fit in the first opening of the first flow channel and pierce through the first septum; wherein the instrument includes a sensor to detect one or more characteristics of the fluid, including thermal conductivity, specific heat, fluid density, electrical resistivity, and/or other characteristic of the fluid, the sensor being in line with the first needle; a controller coupled to the sensor, the controller configured to identify or verify that the fluid passing through the first flow channel is the expected fluid or expected fluid type based on the one or more characteristics of the fluid, such as thermal conductivity, specific heat, fluid density, electrical resistivity, and/or other characteristics of the fluid detected by the one or more sensors; and the instrument adapted to induce a flow of a fluid in the first needle and in the first flow channel of the cartridge (14, 41).
A sprayer for dispensing a flowable product comprising: a housing having first means (33, 42) for connection to a supply of liquid, second means (43, 80) for attachment to a product container and receiving means (50, 53); and a valve insert, characterised in that said valve insert is constructed and arranged for assembly into said receiving means (50, 53) for use in controlling a flow of liquid product into a flow stream of said liquid, said valve insert having a relationship with respect to said housing which results in said valve insert being selectively positionable in two different positions that define respective product mix settings, wherein a first of said product mix settings is configured for the forming of a first product mix comprising a mixture of said liquid and said liquid product, the second of said product mix settings is configured for forming a second product mix comprising a mixture of said liquid and said liquid product and the ratio of liquid product to liquid in said first product mix is greater than the ratio of liquid product to liquid in said second product mix, and said valve insert cannot be set to provide an output comprising only said liquid. a housing having first means (33, 42) for connection to a supply of liquid, second means (43, 80) for attachment to a product container and receiving means (50, 53); and a valve insert, characterised in that said valve insert is constructed and arranged for assembly into said receiving means (50, 53) for use in controlling a flow of liquid product into a flow stream of said liquid, said valve insert having a relationship with respect to said housing which results in said valve insert being selectively positionable in two different positions that define respective product mix settings, wherein a first of said product mix settings is configured for the forming of a first product mix comprising a mixture of said liquid and said liquid product, the second of said product mix settings is configured for forming a second product mix comprising a mixture of said liquid and said liquid product and the ratio of liquid product to liquid in said first product mix is greater than the ratio of liquid product to liquid in said second product mix, and said valve insert cannot be set to provide an output comprising only said liquid.
A system for dispensing both seeds and a treatment in a furrow along a direction of travel, the system comprising: a dispensing system comprising a first conduit coupled with a first container containing the seeds, a second conduit coupled with a second container containing the treatment, a first electronically controlled valve, a second mechanically activated valve and a controller, wherein the first conduit having a first outlet and configured to periodically dispense one or more of the seeds via the first outlet; the second conduit having an upper end, a lower end, and a second outlet at the lower end, and configured to dispense the treatment via the second outlet; the first electronically controlled valve located at the upper end of the second conduit so as to be positioned substantially outside of the furrow during operation, and configured to control movement of the treatment into the second conduit; the second mechanically activated valve located at the lower end of the second conduit so as to be positioned substantially inside of the furrow during operation, and configured to control release of the treatment in the second conduit from the second outlet; and the controller configured to control operation of the first electronically controlled valve for dispensing treatment; characterised in the dispensing system comprises an electronically actuated metering mechanism configured to control the movement of the seeds from the first container into the first conduit and the controller is configured to control operation of the electronically actuated metering mechanism for dispensing seed. a dispensing system comprising a first conduit coupled with a first container containing the seeds, a second conduit coupled with a second container containing the treatment, a first electronically controlled valve, a second mechanically activated valve and a controller, wherein the first conduit having a first outlet and configured to periodically dispense one or more of the seeds via the first outlet; the second conduit having an upper end, a lower end, and a second outlet at the lower end, and configured to dispense the treatment via the second outlet; the first electronically controlled valve located at the upper end of the second conduit so as to be positioned substantially outside of the furrow during operation, and configured to control movement of the treatment into the second conduit; the second mechanically activated valve located at the lower end of the second conduit so as to be positioned substantially inside of the furrow during operation, and configured to control release of the treatment in the second conduit from the second outlet; and the controller configured to control operation of the first electronically controlled valve for dispensing treatment; characterised in the dispensing system comprises an electronically actuated metering mechanism configured to control the movement of the seeds from the first container into the first conduit and the controller is configured to control operation of the electronically actuated metering mechanism for dispensing seed.
A method for assembling a fluid product dispensing pump, comprising the following steps: - providing a piston secured to an actuation rod; - providing a pump body having a pump chamber; - providing a second sleeve, advantageously secured to a fixing ring; - providing an outlet valve element which slides during actuation in a sealed manner in the pump chamber; - providing an inlet valve element which slides in a sleeve of the pump body, said sleeve having a reduced diameter with respect to the pump body; - providing a spring; said method comprising the following steps: - fixing said outlet valve element in said piston; - inserting said piston and said outlet valve element in said second sleeve, said insertion being carried out from the bottom, in the direction of flow of the fluid during its expulsion; - inserting said spring and said inlet valve element into said sleeve of reduced diameter, said insertion being carried out from the top, in the direction opposite to the flow of the fluid during its expulsion, so as to wedge said spring between the bottom of said sleeve and said inlet valve element; - inserting said second sleeve into said pump body, said insertion being carried out from the top, in the direction opposite to the flow of the fluid during its expulsion. - providing a piston secured to an actuation rod; - providing a pump body having a pump chamber; - providing a second sleeve, advantageously secured to a fixing ring; - providing an outlet valve element which slides during actuation in a sealed manner in the pump chamber; - providing an inlet valve element which slides in a sleeve of the pump body, said sleeve having a reduced diameter with respect to the pump body; - providing a spring; - fixing said outlet valve element in said piston; - inserting said piston and said outlet valve element in said second sleeve, said insertion being carried out from the bottom, in the direction of flow of the fluid during its expulsion; - inserting said spring and said inlet valve element into said sleeve of reduced diameter, said insertion being carried out from the top, in the direction opposite to the flow of the fluid during its expulsion, so as to wedge said spring between the bottom of said sleeve and said inlet valve element; - inserting said second sleeve into said pump body, said insertion being carried out from the top, in the direction opposite to the flow of the fluid during its expulsion.
A Bacillus sp. host cell expressing a polypeptide comprising β-galactosidase activity or transgalactosylating activity, wherein the host cell comprises a genetic modification which reduces or eliminates para -nitrobenzylesterase ( p -NBE) activity, wherein the modification comprises a deletion or disruption of an endogenous Bacillus gene which encodes a para -nitrobenzylesterase and wherein the Bacillus sp. host cell comprises an expression vector comprising a polynucleotide encoding the polypeptide comprising β-galactosidase activity or transgalactosylating activity.
A catheter apparatus for thermally modulating renal nerves from within a renal artery of a patient, the catheter apparatus comprising: an elongated tubular shaft extending along an axis, the elongated tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end region; a handle proximal to the proximal end of the elongated tubular shaft; a flexible tubular structure included in the distal end region of the elongated tubular shaft, the flexible tubular structure adapted to make a transitional bend from the aorta of the patient to the renal artery; a deflectable tubular body distal from the flexible tubular structure; a flexure control element coupled to the deflectable tubular body; a flexure controller carried by the handle and coupled to the flexure control element, the flexure controller adapted to apply a force via the flexure control element to the deflectable tubular body; a force dampening section comprising a passively flexible structure extending distal from the deflectable tubular body; and a thermal element (24, 46) distal from and carried by the force dampening section; wherein the deflectable tubular body is adapted for flexure in a predetermined direction upon application of the force from the flexure control element to position the thermal element (24, 46) into contact with the renal artery wall; wherein the force dampening section is adapted for flexure upon contact with the renal artery wall and configured to accommodate stable contact between a side of the thermal element (24, 46) and the renal artery wall, wherein the passively flexible structure is more flexible than the deflectable tubular body. an elongated tubular shaft extending along an axis, the elongated tubular shaft having a proximal end and a distal end region; a handle proximal to the proximal end of the elongated tubular shaft; a flexible tubular structure included in the distal end region of the elongated tubular shaft, the flexible tubular structure adapted to make a transitional bend from the aorta of the patient to the renal artery; a deflectable tubular body distal from the flexible tubular structure; a flexure control element coupled to the deflectable tubular body; a flexure controller carried by the handle and coupled to the flexure control element, the flexure controller adapted to apply a force via the flexure control element to the deflectable tubular body; a force dampening section comprising a passively flexible structure extending distal from the deflectable tubular body; and a thermal element (24, 46) distal from and carried by the force dampening section; wherein the deflectable tubular body is adapted for flexure in a predetermined direction upon application of the force from the flexure control element to position the thermal element (24, 46) into contact with the renal artery wall; wherein the force dampening section is adapted for flexure upon contact with the renal artery wall and configured to accommodate stable contact between a side of the thermal element (24, 46) and the renal artery wall, wherein the passively flexible structure is more flexible than the deflectable tubular body.
A method for transmitting burst mode optical signals, the method comprising the steps of: receiving reverse electrical signals; and detecting a carrier signal transmitted within the reverse electrical signals via a carrier signal detecting means; characterized in that the method further comprises: outputting the reverse electrical signals to a frequency modulation means for frequency modulating the reverse electrical signals; controlling the frequency modulation means by the carrier signal detecting means such that, without the presence of a carrier signal, the reverse electrical signals are prevented from being converted into frequency modulated reverse electrical signals; and only in the presence of the detected carrier signal, intensity modulating the frequency modulated reverse electrical signals into optical signals via an optical modulation means. receiving reverse electrical signals; and detecting a carrier signal transmitted within the reverse electrical signals via a carrier signal detecting means; characterized in that the method further comprises: outputting the reverse electrical signals to a frequency modulation means for frequency modulating the reverse electrical signals; controlling the frequency modulation means by the carrier signal detecting means such that, without the presence of a carrier signal, the reverse electrical signals are prevented from being converted into frequency modulated reverse electrical signals; and only in the presence of the detected carrier signal, intensity modulating the frequency modulated reverse electrical signals into optical signals via an optical modulation means. outputting the reverse electrical signals to a frequency modulation means for frequency modulating the reverse electrical signals; controlling the frequency modulation means by the carrier signal detecting means such that, without the presence of a carrier signal, the reverse electrical signals are prevented from being converted into frequency modulated reverse electrical signals; and only in the presence of the detected carrier signal, intensity modulating the frequency modulated reverse electrical signals into optical signals via an optical modulation means.