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An automated pool cleaning vehicle, the PCV comprising: a housing (30; 80; 100; 120) defining an enclosure having an interior where a vacuum is created, the housing (30; 80; 100; 120) having a bottom and the bottom being concave; first and second rolling members (60, 62; 63, 65; 88, 90), connected to the housing (30; 80; 100; 120) and adapted to facilitate vehicle movement; characterized in that at least one middle roller assembly (70; 72; 82; 84; 86), connected to the housing (30; 80; 100; 120) between the first and second rolling members (60, 62; 63, 65; 88, 90); intake means (40; 92) associated with each rolling member (60, 62; 63, 65; 88, 90) and each middle roller assembly (70; 72; 82; 84; 86) for facilitating the sucking up of dirt and debris into the housing (30; 80; 100; 120) through the vacuum created therein. a housing (30; 80; 100; 120) defining an enclosure having an interior where a vacuum is created, the housing (30; 80; 100; 120) having a bottom and the bottom being concave; first and second rolling members (60, 62; 63, 65; 88, 90), connected to the housing (30; 80; 100; 120) and adapted to facilitate vehicle movement; characterized in that at least one middle roller assembly (70; 72; 82; 84; 86), connected to the housing (30; 80; 100; 120) between the first and second rolling members (60, 62; 63, 65; 88, 90); intake means (40; 92) associated with each rolling member (60, 62; 63, 65; 88, 90) and each middle roller assembly (70; 72; 82; 84; 86) for facilitating the sucking up of dirt and debris into the housing (30; 80; 100; 120) through the vacuum created therein.
A prismatic battery comprising: an electrode stack comprised of positive electrode plates, negative electrode plates, and separator layers therebetween, wherein: the positive electrode plates comprise positive electrode plate extensions that extend beyond a periphery of the electrode stack, and the positive electrode plates are arranged such that the positive electrode plate extensions are aligned with one another and are fused together to form positive current collectors, wherein the positive electrode plates each comprise manganese and compressed metal foam which is compressed between 42 and 45% of the original thickness; and the negative electrode plates comprise negative electrode plate extensions that extend beyond a periphery of the electrode stack, and the negative electrode plates are arranged such that the negative electrode plate extensions are aligned with one another and are fused together to form negative current collectors, wherein the negative electrode plates each comprise zinc and compressed metal foam which is compressed between 42 and 45% of the original thickness. the positive electrode plates comprise positive electrode plate extensions that extend beyond a periphery of the electrode stack, and the positive electrode plates are arranged such that the positive electrode plate extensions are aligned with one another and are fused together to form positive current collectors, wherein the positive electrode plates each comprise manganese and compressed metal foam which is compressed between 42 and 45% of the original thickness; and the negative electrode plates comprise negative electrode plate extensions that extend beyond a periphery of the electrode stack, and the negative electrode plates are arranged such that the negative electrode plate extensions are aligned with one another and are fused together to form negative current collectors, wherein the negative electrode plates each comprise zinc and compressed metal foam which is compressed between 42 and 45% of the original thickness.
A method for the manufacture of a polymer [polymer] comprising at least recurring units derived from 1,1-difluoroethylene, said method comprising the following steps: contacting at least a first portion of 1,1-difluoroethylene, with an aqueous medium and at least one polymerization initiator, thus providing a first mixture [mixture]; polymerizing at least a part of said first portion of VDF, thus providing a second mixture [mixture]; contacting said mixture obtained in step with at least a first portion of at least one acid-functionalized compound [compound], or the corresponding alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium salt of such compound, thus providing a third mixture [mixture]; and polymerizing said mixture obtained in step by feeding at least a second portion of VDF, thus providing said polymer in the form of a dispersion comprising particles of said polymer wherein said dispersion comprises less than 1 ppm of fluorinated surfactants, with respect to the total weight of dispersion, wherein the polymerization in said step is performed until VDF reaches a conversion of at least 0.5% and up to 15%, the conversion being defined as [(mass of polymer formed / mass of total polymer) x 100]. and wherein said compound contains at least one vinyl group and at least one sulfonic acid or salt thereof with an alkaline metal. contacting at least a first portion of 1,1-difluoroethylene, with an aqueous medium and at least one polymerization initiator, thus providing a first mixture [mixture]; polymerizing at least a part of said first portion of VDF, thus providing a second mixture [mixture]; contacting said mixture obtained in step with at least a first portion of at least one acid-functionalized compound [compound], or the corresponding alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or ammonium salt of such compound, thus providing a third mixture [mixture]; and polymerizing said mixture obtained in step by feeding at least a second portion of VDF, thus providing said polymer in the form of a dispersion comprising particles of said polymer wherein said dispersion comprises less than 1 ppm of fluorinated surfactants, with respect to the total weight of dispersion, wherein the polymerization in said step is performed until VDF reaches a conversion of at least 0.5% and up to 15%, the conversion being defined as [(mass of polymer formed / mass of total polymer) x 100]. and wherein said compound contains at least one vinyl group and at least one sulfonic acid or salt thereof with an alkaline metal.
A method comprising: detecting (502, 506, 510, 514) if a jammer is present; outputting a control signal based on the detecting (502, 506, 510, 514); tuning (504, 508, 510, 516) a resonant frequency of an LNA away from a frequency of the jammer in response to the control signal to increase jammer rejection if the jammer is present; and tuning the resonant frequency of the LNA to a selected operating frequency in response to the control signal if the jammer is not present. detecting (502, 506, 510, 514) if a jammer is present; outputting a control signal based on the detecting (502, 506, 510, 514); tuning (504, 508, 510, 516) a resonant frequency of an LNA away from a frequency of the jammer in response to the control signal to increase jammer rejection if the jammer is present; and tuning the resonant frequency of the LNA to a selected operating frequency in response to the control signal if the jammer is not present.
A gutter cleaner comprising: a fan assembly; a guide configured to at least partially support the fan assembly on a gutter, wherein the guide comprises a skid configured to slide along the gutter; a handle coupled to the fan assembly at a location adjacent to a first axial end of the handle; and a battery port disposed at a location adjacent to a second axial end of the handle, the second axial end of the handle being opposite the first axial end of the handle, wherein the gutter cleaner is supportable via the handle by an operator located at an elevation below the gutter, and characterised in that the force generated by the fan assembly can effectively cancel out the perceived weight of the gutter cleaner, so that the gutter cleaner has an approximately neutral operational buoyancy. a fan assembly; a guide configured to at least partially support the fan assembly on a gutter, wherein the guide comprises a skid configured to slide along the gutter; a handle coupled to the fan assembly at a location adjacent to a first axial end of the handle; and a battery port disposed at a location adjacent to a second axial end of the handle, the second axial end of the handle being opposite the first axial end of the handle, wherein the gutter cleaner is supportable via the handle by an operator located at an elevation below the gutter, and characterised in that the force generated by the fan assembly can effectively cancel out the perceived weight of the gutter cleaner, so that the gutter cleaner has an approximately neutral operational buoyancy.
Polycationic colloid particle, comprising at least one particle core and an agglomerate layer located thereon, wherein the agglomerate layer contains at least one organic polycation, which is an organic polymer and has at least five cationic groups, at least one molecule having at least one reactively crosslinking group, selected from epoxides, halides, (blocked) isocyanates, N-methylol and unsaturated groups, and at least one molecule having at least one functional group, selected from amino, hydroxy, amide, imide and carboxy groups, wherein the particle core contains inorganic oxides, selected from MgO, SiO 2, TiO 2 and Al 2 O 3 and/or inorganic salts selected from silicate-, aluminate-, titanate-, carbonate- and/or sulfate-based salts, and wherein the diameter of the colloid particle is from 10 nm to 100 μm.
A water-based coating composition for heat insulating building surfaces, the coating composition comprising: - in the range of from 55 to 90 vol%, preferably of from 60 to 80 vol% hollow microspheres; - in the range of from 1 to 30 wt% of a dispersed acrylic binder polymer; - in the range of from 0.1 to 3 wt% of a thickener; - in the range of from 40 to 80 wt% water; and - in the range of from 0.05 to 5 wt% of additives selected from the group consisting of biocides, anti-foaming agents, surfactants, dispersants, and combinations of two or more thereof, wherein the coating composition is substantially free of non-hollow mineral and metallic fillers and is substantially free of hydraulic binders, and wherein the coating composition has a density of less than 500 kg/m 3, wherein the coating composition is substantially free of any compounds other than the hollow microspheres, the dispersed acrylic binder polymer, the thickener, water, and any additives. - in the range of from 55 to 90 vol%, preferably of from 60 to 80 vol% hollow microspheres; - in the range of from 1 to 30 wt% of a dispersed acrylic binder polymer; - in the range of from 0.1 to 3 wt% of a thickener; - in the range of from 40 to 80 wt% water; and - in the range of from 0.05 to 5 wt% of additives selected from the group consisting of biocides, anti-foaming agents, surfactants, dispersants, and combinations of two or more thereof,
Control method for a system for charging a traction battery (BATT), which system is connected to a single-phase or three-phase supply network, said charging system including a rectifier input stage connected on the output side to two capacitors (C1, C2) joined by a midpoint, a DC/DC converter (DCDCH) being connected on the input side to the terminals of one of said capacitors between a positive terminal of said capacitor and said midpoint, and another DC/DC converter (DCDCL) being connected on the input side to the terminals of the other of said capacitors between a negative terminal of said other capacitor and said midpoint, the outputs of said DC/DC converters (DCDCH, DCDCL) being connected in parallel to the terminals of said traction battery (BATT), said control method being characterized in that it includes the steps of: - increasing the power transmitted (P H) by the DC/DC converter of higher efficiency (DCDCH) among said DC/DC converters (DCDCH, DCDCL), and reducing the power transmitted by the other of said DC/DC converters (DCDCL), with respect to an initial operation of said charging system. - increasing the power transmitted (P H) by the DC/DC converter of higher efficiency (DCDCH) among said DC/DC converters (DCDCH, DCDCL), and reducing the power transmitted by the other of said DC/DC converters (DCDCL), with respect to an initial operation of said charging system.
A network connecting method comprising: first transmitting at which a first electronic device (1, 100) transmits first configuration information of the first electronic device (1, 100) collected by a tamper-resistant chip mounted on the first electronic device (1, 100) and approved by a third-party device (3, 300) to a second electronic device (2, 200) over a short-distance network (4, 60); second transmitting at which the second electronic device (2, 200) transmits second configuration information of the second electronic device (2, 200) collected by a tamper-resistant chip mounted on the second electronic device (2, 200) and approved by the third-party device (3, 300) to the first electronic device over the short-distance network (4, 60); third transmitting at which the first electronic device (1, 100) transmits the first configuration information of the first electronic device and the second configuration information of the second electronic device to the second electronic device (2, 200) over a network (5, 50); and controlling at which the second electronic device (2, 200) controls connection between the first electronic device (1, 100) and the second electronic device (2, 200) over the network (5, 50) based on the first configuration information and the second configuration information received from the first electronic device (1, 100). first transmitting at which a first electronic device (1, 100) transmits first configuration information of the first electronic device (1, 100) collected by a tamper-resistant chip mounted on the first electronic device (1, 100) and approved by a third-party device (3, 300) to a second electronic device (2, 200) over a short-distance network (4, 60); second transmitting at which the second electronic device (2, 200) transmits second configuration information of the second electronic device (2, 200) collected by a tamper-resistant chip mounted on the second electronic device (2, 200) and approved by the third-party device (3, 300) to the first electronic device over the short-distance network (4, 60); third transmitting at which the first electronic device (1, 100) transmits the first configuration information of the first electronic device and the second configuration information of the second electronic device to the second electronic device (2, 200) over a network (5, 50); and controlling at which the second electronic device (2, 200) controls connection between the first electronic device (1, 100) and the second electronic device (2, 200) over the network (5, 50) based on the first configuration information and the second configuration information received from the first electronic device (1, 100).
A feeder maintenance apparatus, comprising: a mounting section configured to mount multiple types of feeders (60, 60B) on, the feeders (60, 60B) are configured to be used in a mounting device that is configured to mount components onto a board; a lubricant supply section (20, 24, 29) which is configured to supply a lubricant to a driving section of the feeder (60, 60B) being mounted on the mounting section; an acquisition section which is configured to acquire feeder information from the feeder (60, 60B), wherein the feeder information comprises information of the type of the feeder (60, 60B); and a control section which is configured to control the lubricant supply section (20, 24, 29) to move to a maintenance position corresponding to the type of the feeder (60, 60B) which is mounted and to supply the lubricant to the driving section of the feeder (60, 60B) which is mounted based on the acquired feeder information. a mounting section configured to mount multiple types of feeders (60, 60B) on, the feeders (60, 60B) are configured to be used in a mounting device that is configured to mount components onto a board; a lubricant supply section (20, 24, 29) which is configured to supply a lubricant to a driving section of the feeder (60, 60B) being mounted on the mounting section; an acquisition section which is configured to acquire feeder information from the feeder (60, 60B), wherein the feeder information comprises information of the type of the feeder (60, 60B); and a control section which is configured to control the lubricant supply section (20, 24, 29) to move to a maintenance position corresponding to the type of the feeder (60, 60B) which is mounted and to supply the lubricant to the driving section of the feeder (60, 60B) which is mounted based on the acquired feeder information.
A device for applying an adhesive to a longitudinal product, said device comprises: a body comprising a guide member; wherein said guide member comprises a channel for receiving and guiding a longitudinal product in relation to said guide member, said channel is having a first end and a second end; wherein said guide member comprises a tape slot for guiding an adhesive tape into said channel; wherein said channel comprises a guide surface; and wherein said tape slot extends through at least part of the material of said guide member and into said guide surface of said channel, thereby allowing feeding an adhesive tape through the material of said guide member and into said channel of said guide member wherein said guide member comprises a first guide member part and a second guide member part; characterised in that said guide member is being divided into said first guide member part and said second guide member part which are separate and can be taking apart at an interphase, said interphase is being arranged along said channel, thereby intersecting said channel along a longitudinal direction thereof. a body comprising a guide member; wherein said guide member comprises a channel for receiving and guiding a longitudinal product in relation to said guide member, said channel is having a first end and a second end; wherein said guide member comprises a tape slot for guiding an adhesive tape into said channel; wherein said channel comprises a guide surface; and wherein said tape slot extends through at least part of the material of said guide member and into said guide surface of said channel, thereby allowing feeding an adhesive tape through the material of said guide member and into said channel of said guide member wherein said guide member comprises a first guide member part and a second guide member part; characterised in that said guide member is being divided into said first guide member part and said second guide member part which are separate and can be taking apart at an interphase, said interphase is being arranged along said channel, thereby intersecting said channel along a longitudinal direction thereof.
Encoder for providing encrypted data for transmission via a transmission medium, comprising: an encryption unit configured to encrypt data received at the encoder block by block; and a processing unit configured to distribute an encrypted data block randomly to a plurality of channels allocated to the transmission medium such that corresponding sub-blocks result, each including a portion of the encrypted data in the encrypted data block, and provide each of the sub-blocks to be transmitted via one of the channels together with channel identification allocated to the channel and a code value that is based on the encrypted data in the sub-block to be transmitted and the channel identification, for transmission via the allocated channel of the transmission medium. wherein the transmission medium includes an optical multicore fiber, wherein one core of the multicore fiber defines a channel, wherein the processing unit is configured to provide the sub-blocks for parallel transmission via the multicore fiber, wherein the channel identification indicates a channel number allocated to the sub-block to be transmitted. an encryption unit configured to encrypt data received at the encoder block by block; and a processing unit configured to distribute an encrypted data block randomly to a plurality of channels allocated to the transmission medium such that corresponding sub-blocks result, each including a portion of the encrypted data in the encrypted data block, and provide each of the sub-blocks to be transmitted via one of the channels together with channel identification allocated to the channel and a code value that is based on the encrypted data in the sub-block to be transmitted and the channel identification, for transmission via the allocated channel of the transmission medium. distribute an encrypted data block randomly to a plurality of channels allocated to the transmission medium such that corresponding sub-blocks result, each including a portion of the encrypted data in the encrypted data block, and provide each of the sub-blocks to be transmitted via one of the channels together with channel identification allocated to the channel and a code value that is based on the encrypted data in the sub-block to be transmitted and the channel identification, for transmission via the allocated channel of the transmission medium. wherein the transmission medium includes an optical multicore fiber, wherein one core of the multicore fiber defines a channel, wherein the processing unit is configured to provide the sub-blocks for parallel transmission via the multicore fiber, wherein the channel identification indicates a channel number allocated to the sub-block to be transmitted.
A hot melt adhesive comprising at least 45 wt%, based on the adhesive, of an amorphous polybutene copolymer which has a softening point of from 70 to 105°C and viscosity of less than 1,900cP at 190°C and a tan(δ) value greater than 30 at 140°C, and wherein the hot melt adhesive has a viscosity of less than 6,000cP at 150°C.
A spraying device for a washing machine, in particular a dishwasher, comprising: - an impeller having an axis of rotation and having an upper surface equipped with blades, said blades being configured so as to receive an axial flow of a washing fluid and to deviate said flow in a substantially radial direction; - a lower cage defining a containment compartment having an upper access opening to allow the insertion of said impeller in the containment compartment, said lower cage having lateral openings for the delivery of the axial flow coming out of the impeller; - fastening means provided to firmly connect said lower cage to the frame of a washing machine; characterized in that it further comprises an upper closing cover, firmly applicable on the top of said cage to close the containment compartment from above and having a central hole for the supply of said axial flow of the washing fluid to the impeller. - an impeller having an axis of rotation and having an upper surface equipped with blades, said blades being configured so as to receive an axial flow of a washing fluid and to deviate said flow in a substantially radial direction; - a lower cage defining a containment compartment having an upper access opening to allow the insertion of said impeller in the containment compartment, said lower cage having lateral openings for the delivery of the axial flow coming out of the impeller; - fastening means provided to firmly connect said lower cage to the frame of a washing machine;