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The use of an aqueous polymer dispersion, which is obtainable by radical aqueous emulsion polymerization of i) ethylenically unsaturated monomers M comprising a) at least 70% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers M, of at least one monomer Ma, selected from the group consisting of monovinylaromatic monomers, and optionally b) up to 30% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers M, of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers Mb, which are different from the monomer Ma; in the presence of ii) 80 to 200% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M, of a degraded starch; as an opacifier in liquid formulations. i) ethylenically unsaturated monomers M comprising a) at least 70% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers M, of at least one monomer Ma, selected from the group consisting of monovinylaromatic monomers, and optionally b) up to 30% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers M, of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers Mb, which are different from the monomer Ma; in the presence of a) at least 70% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers M, of at least one monomer Ma, selected from the group consisting of monovinylaromatic monomers, and optionally b) up to 30% by weight, based on the total weight of monomers M, of one or more ethylenically unsaturated monomers Mb, which are different from the monomer Ma; ii) 80 to 200% by weight, based on the total amount of monomers M, of a degraded starch;
An ultrasound operation apparatus, comprising: an ultrasound transducer that is capable of generating ultrasound vibrations; a probe that has a proximal end section that is operationally coupled with the ultrasound transducer, and a distal end section that makes ultrasound vibrations, the probe transmitting the ultrasound vibrations generated by the ultrasound transducer from the proximal end section to the distal end section; a current/voltage detecting circuit that detects a state of the vibrations generated by the ultrasound transducer which vibrates based on a drive signal; a resonance frequency tracking section that adjusts a frequency of the drive signal so as to track a resonance frequency of the ultrasound transducer based on the state of the vibrations detected by the current/voltage detecting circuit; a detection section that detects a signal comprising an integral of frequency components at frequencies other than the resonance frequency, which corresponds to a generation level of a cavitation generated by the variations of the distal end section, as a cavitation level signal; a suction driving section that sucks a fluid around the distal end section; a setting section that sets a suction amount; a suction control section that controls the suction driving section in accordance with the setting by the setting section; and a control section (40, 86) that performs control of varying the drive signal so as to suppress or eliminate the cavitation in accordance with the cavitation level signal and the suction amount. an ultrasound transducer that is capable of generating ultrasound vibrations; a probe that has a proximal end section that is operationally coupled with the ultrasound transducer, and a distal end section that makes ultrasound vibrations, the probe transmitting the ultrasound vibrations generated by the ultrasound transducer from the proximal end section to the distal end section; a current/voltage detecting circuit that detects a state of the vibrations generated by the ultrasound transducer which vibrates based on a drive signal; a resonance frequency tracking section that adjusts a frequency of the drive signal so as to track a resonance frequency of the ultrasound transducer based on the state of the vibrations detected by the current/voltage detecting circuit; a detection section that detects a signal comprising an integral of frequency components at frequencies other than the resonance frequency, which corresponds to a generation level of a cavitation generated by the variations of the distal end section, as a cavitation level signal; a suction driving section that sucks a fluid around the distal end section; a setting section that sets a suction amount; a suction control section that controls the suction driving section in accordance with the setting by the setting section; and a control section (40, 86) that performs control of varying the drive signal so as to suppress or eliminate the cavitation in accordance with the cavitation level signal and the suction amount.
An abrasive article (100, 200) comprising: a flexible backing (102, 202) having a major surface (104, 204); a make resin contacting the major surface (104, 204) and extending across the major surface (104, 204) in a pre-determined pattern; abrasive particles contacting the make resin and generally in registration with the make resin as viewed in directions normal to the plane of the major surface (104, 204); and a size resin contacting both the abrasive particles, the make resin and optionally the backing (102, 202), the size resin being generally in registration with both the abrasive particles and the make resin as viewed in directions normal to the plane of the major surface (104, 204), wherein areas of the major surface (104, 204) contacting the make resin are generally coplanar with areas of the major surface (104, 204) not contacting the make resin; wherein the size resin contacts both the make resin and the abrasive particles and extends on and around both the make resin and the abrasive particles; and wherein the abrasive particles and the size resin generally extend across areas of the major surface (104, 204) coated by the make resin, but do not generally extend across areas of the major surface (104, 204) not coated by the make resin. a flexible backing (102, 202) having a major surface (104, 204); a make resin contacting the major surface (104, 204) and extending across the major surface (104, 204) in a pre-determined pattern; abrasive particles contacting the make resin and generally in registration with the make resin as viewed in directions normal to the plane of the major surface (104, 204); and a size resin contacting both the abrasive particles, the make resin and optionally the backing (102, 202), the size resin being generally in registration with both the abrasive particles and the make resin as viewed in directions normal to the plane of the major surface (104, 204), wherein areas of the major surface (104, 204) contacting the make resin are generally coplanar with areas of the major surface (104, 204) not contacting the make resin; wherein the size resin contacts both the make resin and the abrasive particles and extends on and around both the make resin and the abrasive particles; and wherein the abrasive particles and the size resin generally extend across areas of the major surface (104, 204) coated by the make resin, but do not generally extend across areas of the major surface (104, 204) not coated by the make resin.
An in vitro method of identifying a molecular subtype of a tumor in a patient having bladder cancer, the method comprising determining the expression level of RNA transcript of the genes human epidermal growth factor receptor 2, estrogen receptor, progesterone receptor, and proliferation antigen Ki-67 in a sample of the tumor.
An apparatus, capable of altering the heart rate, configured to provide a relaxing or stimulating effect on the user, the apparatus comprising: a wearable device configured to engage the user's skin and to provide a rhythmic tactile stimulus to the user capable of altering the user's heart rate; an arrangement for securing the device to the user such that the device can apply the stimulus to the user; and one or more control means for adjusting the frequency, tempo, duration and/or intensity of the stimulus so as to provide a rhythmic tactile stimulus at a rate that is faster or slower than the user's actual heart rate to provide the relaxing or stimulating effect. wherein the device is configured to provide the stimulus in the form of a beat that substantially matches the form of a user's heartbeat. a wearable device configured to engage the user's skin and to provide a rhythmic tactile stimulus to the user capable of altering the user's heart rate; an arrangement for securing the device to the user such that the device can apply the stimulus to the user; and one or more control means for adjusting the frequency, tempo, duration and/or intensity of the stimulus so as to provide a rhythmic tactile stimulus at a rate that is faster or slower than the user's actual heart rate to provide the relaxing or stimulating effect. wherein the device is configured to provide the stimulus in the form of a beat that substantially matches the form of a user's heartbeat.
A case for a gas turbine engine, comprising: a case body, including: an axially extending core flow path; a radially extending bleed air duct coupling the core flow path in fluid communication with the external environment; a structure-supporting member spanning the bleed air duct; and a lubricant conduit connected to the case body and in thermal communication with the structure-supporting member wherein the case body includes a case body forward segment and a case body aft segment connected to the structure-supporting member, wherein the lubricant conduit is in thermal communication with the structure-supporting member through an intervening portion of the aft or forward segment characterised in that the lubricant conduit is defined within the case body aft or forward segment (204, 202) adjacent to the structure-supporting member, and wherein the lubricant conduit is configured such that lubricant flowed through the lubricant conduit is spent, heated lubricant from the gas turbine engine. a case body, including: an axially extending core flow path; a radially extending bleed air duct coupling the core flow path in fluid communication with the external environment; a structure-supporting member spanning the bleed air duct; and an axially extending core flow path; a radially extending bleed air duct coupling the core flow path in fluid communication with the external environment; a structure-supporting member spanning the bleed air duct; and a lubricant conduit connected to the case body and in thermal communication with the structure-supporting member wherein the case body includes a case body forward segment and a case body aft segment connected to the structure-supporting member, wherein the lubricant conduit is in thermal communication with the structure-supporting member through an intervening portion of the aft or forward segment characterised in that the lubricant conduit is defined within the case body aft or forward segment (204, 202) adjacent to the structure-supporting member, and wherein the lubricant conduit is configured such that lubricant flowed through the lubricant conduit is spent, heated lubricant from the gas turbine engine.
A flame-retardant thermoplastic polyester resin composition comprising 100 parts by weight in total of 70 to 90 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin, and 10 to 30 parts by weight of a methacrylate resin; 1 to 70 parts by weight of phosphorus-containing flame retardants selected from the group consisting of (C-1) a condensed phosphate ester, (C-2) a phosphazene compound, and (C-3) an organic metal phosphinate salt in relation to 100 parts by weight of the total of and, and wherein the phosphorus-containing flame retardants contain a condensed phosphate ester (C-1) and a phosphazene compound (C-2); 1 to 90 parts by weight of a nitrogen-containing flame retardant in relation to 100 parts by weight of the total of and; and 1 to 50 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin in relation to 100 parts by weight of the total of and. 100 parts by weight in total of 70 to 90 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin, and 10 to 30 parts by weight of a methacrylate resin; 70 to 90 parts by weight of a thermoplastic polyester resin, and 10 to 30 parts by weight of a methacrylate resin; 1 to 70 parts by weight of phosphorus-containing flame retardants selected from the group consisting of (C-1) a condensed phosphate ester, (C-2) a phosphazene compound, and (C-3) an organic metal phosphinate salt in relation to 100 parts by weight of the total of and, and wherein the phosphorus-containing flame retardants contain a condensed phosphate ester (C-1) and a phosphazene compound (C-2); 1 to 90 parts by weight of a nitrogen-containing flame retardant in relation to 100 parts by weight of the total of and; and 1 to 50 parts by weight of an aromatic polycarbonate resin in relation to 100 parts by weight of the total of and.
A humidifier, comprising: a tub adapted to hold a liquid; and a heating apparatus including: a hot plate; a heating element comprising a heating track, the heating element comprising contact pads (53, 54, 56) and/or other conductive portions (61, 63) configured to allow for connection of electrical leads to the heating element; a thermally conductive laminate layer between the hot plate and the heating element, wherein the heating element is applied to the thermally conductive laminate layer; and a protective layer to cover at least the heating element, wherein the protective layer is applied onto at least the heating element, wherein the contact pads (53, 54, 56) and/or the other conductive portions (61, 63) of the heating element are exposed through the protective layer to allow for connection of electrical leads to the heating element, and characterized in that the thermally conductive laminate layer is a dielectric laminate layer constructed of a ceramic and polymeric mixture material. a tub adapted to hold a liquid; and a heating apparatus including: a hot plate; a heating element comprising a heating track, the heating element comprising contact pads (53, 54, 56) and/or other conductive portions (61, 63) configured to allow for connection of electrical leads to the heating element; a thermally conductive laminate layer between the hot plate and the heating element, wherein the heating element is applied to the thermally conductive laminate layer; and a protective layer to cover at least the heating element, wherein the protective layer is applied onto at least the heating element, wherein the contact pads (53, 54, 56) and/or the other conductive portions (61, 63) of the heating element are exposed through the protective layer to allow for connection of electrical leads to the heating element, and characterized in that the thermally conductive laminate layer is a dielectric laminate layer constructed of a ceramic and polymeric mixture material.
An apparatus (200; 300) comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: determine whether at least one transport block has been successfully delivered to another apparatus (300; 200); and determine whether to use the at least one transport block to scramble at least one subsequent transport block based on whether the at least one transport block has been successfully delivered to the other apparatus, wherein using the at least one transport block to scramble at least one subsequent transport block comprises: using the at least one transport block to generate a scrambling sequence; and using the scrambling sequence to scramble the least one subsequent transport block. at least one processor; and at least one memory including computer program code; the at least one memory and the computer program code configured to, with the at least one processor, cause the apparatus at least to: determine whether at least one transport block has been successfully delivered to another apparatus (300; 200); and determine whether to use the at least one transport block to scramble at least one subsequent transport block based on whether the at least one transport block has been successfully delivered to the other apparatus, wherein using the at least one transport block to scramble at least one subsequent transport block comprises: using the at least one transport block to generate a scrambling sequence; and using the scrambling sequence to scramble the least one subsequent transport block. determine whether at least one transport block has been successfully delivered to another apparatus (300; 200); and determine whether to use the at least one transport block to scramble at least one subsequent transport block based on whether the at least one transport block has been successfully delivered to the other apparatus, wherein using the at least one transport block to scramble at least one subsequent transport block comprises: using the at least one transport block to generate a scrambling sequence; and using the scrambling sequence to scramble the least one subsequent transport block. using the at least one transport block to generate a scrambling sequence; and using the scrambling sequence to scramble the least one subsequent transport block.
A process for steam cracking a hydrocarbon material in a steam cracking furnace including a tube comprising a convection section, a cross-over section downstream of the convection section, and a heated radiant section downstream of the cross-over section, comprising: feeding the hydrocarbon material and steam into the convection section to obtain a feed mixture, the hydrocarbon material comprising olefins at a total concentration of C0 mol% based on the total moles of the fluid species in the hydrocarbon material; heating the hydrocarbon material mixture in the convection section to obtain a first fluid stream at a temperature T1 at the end of the convection section; passing the first fluid stream through the cross-over section to obtain a second fluid stream at the end of the cross-over section at a temperature T2, the second fluid stream comprising olefins at a total concentration of C2 mol% based on the total moles of the fluid species therein; passing the second fluid stream through the radiant section to obtain a cracked fluid mixture at the end of the radiant section at a temperature T3, wherein: T3 is higher than T2 and T1; and T1 and T2 are selected such that significant cracking reaction occurs at least in a portion of the convection section and at least a portion of the cross-over section, and such that C2 - C0 ≥ 5. feeding the hydrocarbon material and steam into the convection section to obtain a feed mixture, the hydrocarbon material comprising olefins at a total concentration of C0 mol% based on the total moles of the fluid species in the hydrocarbon material; heating the hydrocarbon material mixture in the convection section to obtain a first fluid stream at a temperature T1 at the end of the convection section; passing the first fluid stream through the cross-over section to obtain a second fluid stream at the end of the cross-over section at a temperature T2, the second fluid stream comprising olefins at a total concentration of C2 mol% based on the total moles of the fluid species therein; passing the second fluid stream through the radiant section to obtain a cracked fluid mixture at the end of the radiant section at a temperature T3, wherein: T3 is higher than T2 and T1; and T1 and T2 are selected such that significant cracking reaction occurs at least in a portion of the convection section and at least a portion of the cross-over section, and such that C2 - C0 ≥ 5. T3 is higher than T2 and T1; and T1 and T2 are selected such that significant cracking reaction occurs at least in a portion of the convection section and at least a portion of the cross-over section, and such that C2 - C0 ≥ 5.
A drill string for percussive drilling comprising: a first elongate percussive drill rod having a main section and a male end; a second elongate percussive drill rod having a main section and a female end; the male and female ends having respective threads for percussive drilling and to enable the male end to be secured inside the female end such that an axial length of the male and female ends overlap axially to form a coupling region; characterised in that: the axial length of the overlap between the male and female ends within the coupling region is less than an outside diameter of the female end. a first elongate percussive drill rod having a main section and a male end; a second elongate percussive drill rod having a main section and a female end; the male and female ends having respective threads for percussive drilling and to enable the male end to be secured inside the female end such that an axial length of the male and female ends overlap axially to form a coupling region; characterised in that: the axial length of the overlap between the male and female ends within the coupling region is less than an outside diameter of the female end. the axial length of the overlap between the male and female ends within the coupling region is less than an outside diameter of the female end.
A composite particle comprising an electrochemically active metal phase, an insulating phase, and a conducting phase, wherein the electrochemically active metal phase comprises silicon; wherein the conducting phase is a silicide conducting phase selected from FeSi, FeSi 2, CrSi 2, NiSi 2, CoSi 2, TiSi 2, Cu 3 Si, ZrSi 2 and an iron titanium silicide; wherein the composite particle comprises grains that are less than 50 nanometers in average longest dimension; and wherein the phases are distributed substantially homogeneously throughout the composite particle.
A control device for a fuel cell, comprising: a controller configured to control an amount of power generation by the fuel cell according to a required amount of electric power; and a power generation reducer configured to reduce the amount of power generation by the fuel cell at a humidity of an electrolyte membrane, which is included in the fuel cell and is formed to have a thickness of 5 to 10 μm, of 95 to 98%RH to be lower than the amount of power generation at the humidity of the electrolyte membrane of lower than 95%RH, characterized by a cracking detector configured to detect cracking in a catalyst layer of the fuel cell, wherein in response to detection of cracking in the catalyst layer, the controller controls the fuel cell to make power generation according to the required amount of electric power, regardless of the humidity of the electrolyte membrane. a controller configured to control an amount of power generation by the fuel cell according to a required amount of electric power; and a power generation reducer configured to reduce the amount of power generation by the fuel cell at a humidity of an electrolyte membrane, which is included in the fuel cell and is formed to have a thickness of 5 to 10 μm, of 95 to 98%RH to be lower than the amount of power generation at the humidity of the electrolyte membrane of lower than 95%RH, a cracking detector configured to detect cracking in a catalyst layer of the fuel cell,