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A surgical device, comprising: a body portion defining a longitudinal axis; and an end effector disposed adjacent a distal end of the body portion, the end effector including a first jaw member and a second jaw member, wherein at least one jaw member is pivotable with respect to the other jaw member between open and approximated positions along a first plane, and wherein each jaw member is independently movable with respect to the other jaw member between a first position where the jaw members are aligned with the longitudinal axis and a second position where at least one jaw member is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis and with respect to the first plane, characterised in that: a proximal portion (402, 502) of each jaw member includes a first pulley (420, 520) disposed thereon, each proximal portion being pivotably connected to a first jaw mount (430, 530) and a proximal portion (434, 534) of each jaw mount includes a second pulley (440, 540), each jaw mount being pivotably connected to the distal portion of the body portion wherein rotation of the first pulley causes the respective jaw member to move within the first plane and wherein rotation of the second pulley causes the respective jaw member to move within the second plane. a body portion defining a longitudinal axis; and an end effector disposed adjacent a distal end of the body portion, the end effector including a first jaw member and a second jaw member, wherein at least one jaw member is pivotable with respect to the other jaw member between open and approximated positions along a first plane, and wherein each jaw member is independently movable with respect to the other jaw member between a first position where the jaw members are aligned with the longitudinal axis and a second position where at least one jaw member is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis and with respect to the first plane, characterised in that: a proximal portion (402, 502) of each jaw member includes a first pulley (420, 520) disposed thereon, each proximal portion being pivotably connected to a first jaw mount (430, 530) and a proximal portion (434, 534) of each jaw mount includes a second pulley (440, 540), each jaw mount being pivotably connected to the distal portion of the body portion wherein rotation of the first pulley causes the respective jaw member to move within the first plane and wherein rotation of the second pulley causes the respective jaw member to move within the second plane.
An injectable pharmaceutical formulation comprising a macrocyclic lactone selected from the group comprising abamectin, doramectin, eprinomectin, ivermectin and moxidectin and levamisole, and triacetin as the sole liquid carrier and a dispersion stabilizer selected from metallic stearates of calcium, zinc, magnesium or aluminum, wherein the macrocyclic lactone is in solution and the levamisole is in suspension and has an average effective particle size D 50 between 100 - 150 μm when measured with a Beckman Coulter LS13320 Particle size analyzer.
An idle stop control device for performing control to transit to an idle stop state at which an operation of an internal-combustion engine is stopped when a predetermined condition is established, the idle stop control device comprising: an information delivery unit for delivering information among power steering devices each of which comprises: an actuator for transmitting a driving force to a steering mechanism in order to assist steering; a steering torque detection unit for detecting a steering torque of the steering mechanism; and a rotational speed detection unit for detecting a rotational speed of an output shaft of the steering mechanism; and a control unit for performing an idle stop control by using the information obtained via the information delivery unit, wherein the control unit sets an event that the steering torque and the rotational speed of the output shaft become equal to or less than predetermined values occurs and persists for a predetermined time period, as a condition for transiting to the idle stop state. an information delivery unit for delivering information among power steering devices each of which comprises: an actuator for transmitting a driving force to a steering mechanism in order to assist steering; a steering torque detection unit for detecting a steering torque of the steering mechanism; and a rotational speed detection unit for detecting a rotational speed of an output shaft of the steering mechanism; and a control unit for performing an idle stop control by using the information obtained via the information delivery unit, wherein the control unit sets an event that the steering torque and the rotational speed of the output shaft become equal to or less than predetermined values occurs and persists for a predetermined time period, as a condition for transiting to the idle stop state.
A method of cooling a metal casting of a metal that is brittle and/or susceptible to thermal shock on exposure to atmosphere, the method controlling its cooling to mitigate against thermal shock of the casting, the method comprising the steps of: - pouring molten metal into a mould for forming the casting; - allowing the molten metal to solidify; - removing the mould at least in part from the resulting solidified metal casting; - placing the solidified metal casting on a base; - lifting a cover into position in contact with and on the base to form an enclosure in the form of a chamber that completely surrounds the metal casting, the cover defining an interior space of the chamber and having an interior surface that is lined with an insulation material that is a refractory blanket, the refractory blanket positioned against the interior surface of the cover for exposure directly to the metal casting positioned within the chamber and having a pre-selected thickness and/or a pre-selected heat transfer coefficient so as to facilitate a controlled rate of cooling of the metal casting; - allowing the metal casting to cool at the controlled rate to a temperature at which the metal casting is able to be removed from the chamber without cracking due to thermal shock; and - removing the cover to produce the metal casting. - pouring molten metal into a mould for forming the casting; - allowing the molten metal to solidify; - removing the mould at least in part from the resulting solidified metal casting; - placing the solidified metal casting on a base; - lifting a cover into position in contact with and on the base to form an enclosure in the form of a chamber that completely surrounds the metal casting, the cover defining an interior space of the chamber and having an interior surface that is lined with an insulation material that is a refractory blanket, the refractory blanket positioned against the interior surface of the cover for exposure directly to the metal casting positioned within the chamber and having a pre-selected thickness and/or a pre-selected heat transfer coefficient so as to facilitate a controlled rate of cooling of the metal casting; - allowing the metal casting to cool at the controlled rate to a temperature at which the metal casting is able to be removed from the chamber without cracking due to thermal shock; and - removing the cover to produce the metal casting.
An ophthalmic oil-in-water emulsion comprising: a) at least one ophthalmically acceptable oil, wherein the ophthalmically acceptable oil comprises castor oil, b) tyloxapol, c) poloxamer 188, and d) polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate. a) at least one ophthalmically acceptable oil, wherein the ophthalmically acceptable oil comprises castor oil, b) tyloxapol, c) poloxamer 188, and d) polyoxyethylene sorbitan mono-oleate.
A method of treating or preventing a house dust mite infestation, said method comprising applying an acaricidal infectious agent at a site of a house dust mite infestation, or at a site proximal thereto, or at a site at risk of such infestation, wherein said acaricidal infectious agent is capable of transmissible infection (agent replication) in or on said house dust mite and is thus both structurally and functionally distinct from chemical and bacterial acaricidal agents (such as toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis or Bacillus sphaericus) that are incapable of infection and replication in or on said house dust mite.
A method for modification of heat resistance of Newcastle disease virus, comprising steps of: a. constructing a transcription plasmid of a non-heat-resistant Newcastle disease virus, b. replacing the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase gene in the transcription plasmid of the non-heat-resistant Newcastle disease virus with the HN gene of a heat-resistant Newcastle disease virus, so as to obtain a modified transcription plasmid, and c. co-transfecting a host cell with the modified transcription plasmid and three other helper plasmids, so as to obtain a heat resistance-modified recombinant Newcastle disease virus, wherein the heat-resistant Newcastle disease virus is the TS09-C strain with the HN gene having the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; and wherein the three helper plasmids express nucleoprotein, phosphoprotein, and large polymerase protein of the Newcastle disease virus, respectively. a. constructing a transcription plasmid of a non-heat-resistant Newcastle disease virus, b. replacing the hemagglutinin-neuraminidase gene in the transcription plasmid of the non-heat-resistant Newcastle disease virus with the HN gene of a heat-resistant Newcastle disease virus, so as to obtain a modified transcription plasmid, and c. co-transfecting a host cell with the modified transcription plasmid and three other helper plasmids, so as to obtain a heat resistance-modified recombinant Newcastle disease virus, wherein the heat-resistant Newcastle disease virus is the TS09-C strain with the HN gene having the sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1; and wherein the three helper plasmids express nucleoprotein, phosphoprotein, and large polymerase protein of the Newcastle disease virus, respectively.
Food composition comprising dairy fat - which food composition is whipped or foamed or which food composition is suitable for whipping or foaming, optionally after reconstitution in water - the food composition having a fat content of at least 15 wt.%, preferably of at least 18 wt. %, more preferably of at least 23 wt.%, in particular of at least 30 wt. %, based on total weight of the food composition, the composition comprising acylglycerides having a carbon number in the range of 24-40 ('CN24-CN40') and acylglycerides having a carbon number in the range of 42-56 ('CN42-CN56'), the molar ratio of acylglycerides having a carbon number in the range of 24-40 to acylglycerides having a carbon number in the range of 42-56 ('CN24-CN40: CN42-CN56') being in the range of 1.1 - 1.4, and wherein, based on the total weight of the fatty acid residues, calculated as fatty acid methyl ester, the food composition has a C4:0 fatty acid content of at least 3.5 wt. %, preferably of 4.0-5.0 wt. %; a C6:0 fatty acid content of at least 2.0 wt. %, preferably 2.0-3.0 wt. %; a C8:0 fatty acid content of at least. 1.0 wt. %, preferably 1.2-1.5 wt. %, and a C12:0 fatty acid content of less than 6.0 wt. %. a C4:0 fatty acid content of at least 3.5 wt. %, preferably of 4.0-5.0 wt. %; a C6:0 fatty acid content of at least 2.0 wt. %, preferably 2.0-3.0 wt. %; a C8:0 fatty acid content of at least. 1.0 wt. %, preferably 1.2-1.5 wt. %, and a C12:0 fatty acid content of less than 6.0 wt. %.
A bone plate comprising: a first plate portion having first and second ends (218, 220) and having a plurality of apertures, the first plate portion having a surface for contacting bone; and a frame portion comprising a second plate portion, a third plate portion, and a fourth plate portion connected together to form a generally triangular opening therebetween, the fourth plate portion extending generally parallel to the first plate portion, and the second and third plate portions (214, 216) meeting at an apex; wherein the frame portion is connected to the first plate portion by first and second bridge portions (208, 210), the bridge portions being free of apertures, characterized in that: the fourth plate portion has a tool aperture located thereon, the tool aperture being configured for connecting to an insertion tool. a first plate portion having first and second ends (218, 220) and having a plurality of apertures, the first plate portion having a surface for contacting bone; and a frame portion comprising a second plate portion, a third plate portion, and a fourth plate portion connected together to form a generally triangular opening therebetween, the fourth plate portion extending generally parallel to the first plate portion, and the second and third plate portions (214, 216) meeting at an apex; wherein the frame portion is connected to the first plate portion by first and second bridge portions (208, 210), the bridge portions being free of apertures, characterized in that: the fourth plate portion has a tool aperture located thereon, the tool aperture being configured for connecting to an insertion tool.
A method for selecting an area of content for enlargement, the method comprising the steps of: displaying the content comprising a plurality of objects; receiving a user's selection of an area of the content, and identifying the selected area; selecting a plurality of objects that cross into the selected area; calculating an importance value of the selected objects in accordance with a crossing range of the selected area and the selected objects; calculating a median value of the importance values of the selected objects; determining at least one to-be-displayed object from among the selected objects having an importance value that is greater than or equal to the calculated median value; extracting the determined at least one to-be-displayed object; and displaying the at least one extracted object. displaying the content comprising a plurality of objects; receiving a user's selection of an area of the content, and identifying the selected area; selecting a plurality of objects that cross into the selected area; calculating an importance value of the selected objects in accordance with a crossing range of the selected area and the selected objects; calculating a median value of the importance values of the selected objects; determining at least one to-be-displayed object from among the selected objects having an importance value that is greater than or equal to the calculated median value; extracting the determined at least one to-be-displayed object; and displaying the at least one extracted object.
Sofa-bed comprising a fixed frame and a foldable frame associated to said fixed frame and movable between an open configuration defining a bed configuration of said sofa-bed and a closed configuration defining a sofa configuration of said sofa-bed, said foldable frame comprising a plurality of levers (50, 51) hinged to said fixed frame, wherein it comprises at least a pair of tie rods (1, 2) defined by a single solid body with an elongated shape made of elastomeric material, each one of said tie rods (1, 2) extending along a substantially longitudinal direction, wherein a first end (11, 21) of each one of said tie rods (1, 2) is associated to said fixed frame and wherein a second end (12, 22) of each one of said tie rods (1, 2) opposed with respect to said first end (11, 21) is associated to at least a lever of said plurality of levers (50, 51); each one of said tie rods (1, 2) having at its ends (11, 21, 12, 22) a hole for fixing to a corresponding pin or hook provided on said fixed frame and/or on said at least one lever of said plurality of levers (50, 51).
Plastering strip having - a profile body, - a guide foot and - a base surface on the guide foot for applying the plastering strip to a building element, in particular a door or window frame, wherein - the profile body is connected via a slide member to the guide foot and is displaceable with respect to the guide foot in a longitudinal axis of the profile and fixed in a transverse direction, wherein between the profile body and the slide member an elastic compensating element is provided, characterized in that - the slide member is designed in a trough-shaped manner with two side wall strips and - on the side wall strips at least one first snap-lock element is arranged in each case and on the guide foot approximately parallel to the side wall strips two retaining strips are arranged, at the upper free ends of which a corresponding second snap-lock element is arranged in each case to form a snap-lock connection, wherein in a connected state the slide member is fixed with respect to the guide foot in the snap-lock direction. - a profile body, - a guide foot and - a base surface on the guide foot for applying the plastering strip to a building element, in particular a door or window frame, - the profile body is connected via a slide member to the guide foot and is displaceable with respect to the guide foot in a longitudinal axis of the profile and fixed in a transverse direction, wherein between the profile body and the slide member an elastic compensating element is provided, - the slide member is designed in a trough-shaped manner with two side wall strips and - on the side wall strips at least one first snap-lock element is arranged in each case and
Maintenance logistics system for refuse collection vehicles comprising at least one refuse collection vehicle which comprises a lifting and tilting device for lifting and emptying refuse collection containers, a receiving chamber for receiving the content of refuse collection containers, a communications device for wireless transmission and reception of signals, and at least one sensor for detection and automatic monitoring of the state of wear of at least one component that is subject to wear, and a programme system for planning maintenance logistics-related tasks, which comprises a communications device for wireless transmission and reception of signals and which communicates wirelessly with the at least one refuse collection vehicle, wherein the at least one refuse collection vehicle wirelessly transmits a signal to the programme system when a component subject to wear reaches a definable state of wear, characterised in that the programme system communicates wirelessly, on the basis of the signal, with a route planning programme system which calculates an optimum refuse collection route for the at least one refuse collection vehicle and transmits wirelessly to this for possibly necessary adjustment of the calculated refuse collection route thereof.
An electrothermal heater mat for an ice protection system, wherein: the heater mat is a laminated heater mat and comprises dielectric layers, a heater element and a first conductive ground plane; characterized in that: at least a first one of the dielectric layers comprises thermoplastic material; the first ground plane comprises sprayed metal deposited on said first dielectric layer (50, 51, 53, 56); and the first ground plane is porous and is sandwiched between two of the dielectric layers with the thermoplastic material of said two dielectric layers being laminated together through the first ground plane. the heater mat is a laminated heater mat and comprises dielectric layers, a heater element and a first conductive ground plane; characterized in that: at least a first one of the dielectric layers comprises thermoplastic material; the first ground plane comprises sprayed metal deposited on said first dielectric layer (50, 51, 53, 56); and the first ground plane is porous and is sandwiched between two of the dielectric layers with the thermoplastic material of said two dielectric layers being laminated together through the first ground plane. at least a first one of the dielectric layers comprises thermoplastic material; the first ground plane comprises sprayed metal deposited on said first dielectric layer (50, 51, 53, 56); and the first ground plane is porous and is sandwiched between two of the dielectric layers with the thermoplastic material of said two dielectric layers being laminated together through the first ground plane.
A barcode reading apparatus comprising: a variable focus lens in which a focus position can be adjusted at a high speed according to applied voltage; an imaging section to generate image data by imaging a barcode through the variable focus lens; a control section to change a focus position of the variable focus lens and to obtain image data, wherein said image data is of a plurality of image areas with different focus positions in one frame from the imaging section when image data of one frame is obtained from the imaging section; and a decoding section to decode a barcode image included in the image data of the plurality of image areas obtained by the control section, wherein at least one of the plurality of image areas is clear throughout the whole length in a direction perpendicular to the bar of the barcode image, the imaging section is configured to perform exposure and transfer of image data with respect to each line of the frame image, characterized in that, when the image data of one frame is obtained from the imaging section, the control section changes the focus position of the variable focus lens with respect to each image area, the image area being an area in which an image of one frame is divided to a predetermined number of divided areas at a line, and the control section obtains the image data of the plurality of image areas with different focus positions from the imaging section. a variable focus lens in which a focus position can be adjusted at a high speed according to applied voltage; an imaging section to generate image data by imaging a barcode through the variable focus lens; a control section to change a focus position of the variable focus lens and to obtain image data, wherein said image data is of a plurality of image areas with different focus positions in one frame from the imaging section when image data of one frame is obtained from the imaging section; and a decoding section to decode a barcode image included in the image data of the plurality of image areas obtained by the control section, wherein at least one of the plurality of image areas is clear throughout the whole length in a direction perpendicular to the bar of the barcode image, the imaging section is configured to perform exposure and transfer of image data with respect to each line of the frame image, characterized in that, when the image data of one frame is obtained from the imaging section, the control section changes the focus position of the variable focus lens with respect to each image area, the image area being an area in which an image of one frame is divided to a predetermined number of divided areas at a line, and the control section obtains the image data of the plurality of image areas with different focus positions from the imaging section.