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An adjustable aircraft pilot seat comprising: a lower portion of a back rest attached to a seat frame, wherein an upper end of the lower portion of the back rest comprises a pivot axis; an upper portion of the back rest pivotally coupled to the lower portion of the back rest at the pivot axis; wherein the location of the pivot axis is configured to be positioned below a person's shoulders when the person is seated in the adjustable seat; wherein the upper portion of the back rest is pivotally adjustable relative to the lower portion of the back rest, characterized in that the seat frame comprises an upper frame pivotally coupled to a lower frame, and in that the adjustable seat further comprises: - a seat pan comprising a rear portion and a front portion pivotally coupled to the rear portion, wherein the rear portion is attached to the upper frame, and - an actuation mechanism that is configured to simultaneously control a vertical height of the upper frame and a rotational position of the front portion of the seat pan. a lower portion of a back rest attached to a seat frame, wherein an upper end of the lower portion of the back rest comprises a pivot axis; an upper portion of the back rest pivotally coupled to the lower portion of the back rest at the pivot axis; wherein the location of the pivot axis is configured to be positioned below a person's shoulders when the person is seated in the adjustable seat; wherein the upper portion of the back rest is pivotally adjustable relative to the lower portion of the back rest, characterized in that the seat frame comprises an upper frame pivotally coupled to a lower frame, and in that the adjustable seat further comprises: - a seat pan comprising a rear portion and a front portion pivotally coupled to the rear portion, wherein the rear portion is attached to the upper frame, and - an actuation mechanism that is configured to simultaneously control a vertical height of the upper frame and a rotational position of the front portion of the seat pan. - a seat pan comprising a rear portion and a front portion pivotally coupled to the rear portion, wherein the rear portion is attached to the upper frame, and - an actuation mechanism that is configured to simultaneously control a vertical height of the upper frame and a rotational position of the front portion of the seat pan.
A printing apparatus for printing a pattern and/or a character by performing ejection of a predetermined ink to a predetermined targeted position of a curved printed surface, comprising: a head array provided therein with a plurality of inkjet nozzle groups (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e), each being configured to eject an ink toward a remote position by supplying pressurized air to an ink tank (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e) filled with the ink to thereby apply high-pressure air to the ink; a multi-articulated robot provided with a robot arm; a robot arm controller configured to control driving of the robot arm on the basis of position information; and a controller configured to supply the position information to the robot arm controller, and to perform driving control of the predetermined inkjet nozzle group (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e) of the head array in association with the position information, characterised in having a linear rail (4, 22) configured to allow the head array to make linear reciprocation therealong, and in that the robot arm is arranged for appropriately moving the linear rail (4, 22) to a predetermined position and for holding the linear rail at the predetermined position, and wherein the linear rail (4, 22) is provided with two rails that are orthogonal to one another, and is configured to allow the head array to make linear reciprocation in two orthogonal directions. a head array provided therein with a plurality of inkjet nozzle groups (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e), each being configured to eject an ink toward a remote position by supplying pressurized air to an ink tank (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e) filled with the ink to thereby apply high-pressure air to the ink; a multi-articulated robot provided with a robot arm; a robot arm controller configured to control driving of the robot arm on the basis of position information; and a controller configured to supply the position information to the robot arm controller, and to perform driving control of the predetermined inkjet nozzle group (16a, 16b, 16c, 16d, 16e) of the head array in association with the position information, characterised in having a linear rail (4, 22) configured to allow the head array to make linear reciprocation therealong, and in that the robot arm is arranged for appropriately moving the linear rail (4, 22) to a predetermined position and for holding the linear rail at the predetermined position, and wherein the linear rail (4, 22) is provided with two rails that are orthogonal to one another, and is configured to allow the head array to make linear reciprocation in two orthogonal directions.
Method for processing metal ore comprising the following steps: reducing a metal ore; producing furnace gas containing CO 2 in a blast furnace shaft; discharging said furnace gas from the blast furnace shaft; directing at least a portion of the furnace gas directly or indirectly into a CO 2 converter and reducing the CO 2 contained in the furnace gas to CO in the CO 2 converter; directing a first portion of the CO from the CO 2 converter into the blast furnace shaft; and directing a second portion of the CO from the CO 2 converter into a further processing process, wherein the further processing process comprises one or more of the following - an oxidation process in a fuel cell or a combustion process in a gas engine or in a gas turbine; - a biological conversion process in a bio converter and is carried out using microbes or algae according to one or more of the following net equations: a) 6 CO + 3 H 2 O → C 2 H 5 OH + 4 CO 2; b) 6 H 2 + 2 CO 2 → C 2 H 5 OH + 3 H 2 O; c) 2 CO + 4 H 2 → C 2 H 5 OH + H 2 O; and - a conversion process converting synthesis gas into a functionalized and/or non-functionalized hydrocarbon. reducing a metal ore; producing furnace gas containing CO 2 in a blast furnace shaft; discharging said furnace gas from the blast furnace shaft; directing at least a portion of the furnace gas directly or indirectly into a CO 2 converter and reducing the CO 2 contained in the furnace gas to CO in the CO 2 converter; directing a first portion of the CO from the CO 2 converter into the blast furnace shaft; and directing a second portion of the CO from the CO 2 converter into a further processing process, wherein the further processing process comprises one or more of the following - an oxidation process in a fuel cell or a combustion process in a gas engine or in a gas turbine; - a biological conversion process in a bio converter and is carried out using microbes or algae according to one or more of the following net equations: a) 6 CO + 3 H 2 O → C 2 H 5 OH + 4 CO 2; b) 6 H 2 + 2 CO 2 → C 2 H 5 OH + 3 H 2 O; c) 2 CO + 4 H 2 → C 2 H 5 OH + H 2 O; and - a conversion process converting synthesis gas into a functionalized and/or non-functionalized hydrocarbon. - an oxidation process in a fuel cell or a combustion process in a gas engine or in a gas turbine; - a biological conversion process in a bio converter and is carried out using microbes or algae according to one or more of the following net equations: a) 6 CO + 3 H 2 O → C 2 H 5 OH + 4 CO 2; b) 6 H 2 + 2 CO 2 → C 2 H 5 OH + 3 H 2 O; c) 2 CO + 4 H 2 → C 2 H 5 OH + H 2 O; and - a conversion process converting synthesis gas into a functionalized and/or non-functionalized hydrocarbon.
A vehicular steering assistance control device configured to control a host vehicle to travel in a predetermined position in a traffic lane, the vehicular steering assistance control device configured to adjust a steering control amount in accordance with an intention of a driver, the adjustment of the steering control amount including the calculation of a predetermined position as a lateral target position on the traffic lane, and the calculation of the steering control amount for moving to the calculated lateral target position; characterized in that the vehicular steering assistance control device is further configured to: determine whether the host vehicle is travelling on a stable straight route; in the case that the host vehicle is determined not to travel on a stable straight route, to set the middle of the traffic lane as the lateral target position; in the case that the host vehicle is determined to travel on a stable straight route, to set the current lateral position of the host vehicle as the lateral target position if, over a certain period of time, the absolute difference between the driver steering torque amount and the steering control amount is below a first threshold value and the absolute value of the angle (θd) between the middle line of the traffic lane and the orientation of the host vehicle is below a second threshold value. determine whether the host vehicle is travelling on a stable straight route; in the case that the host vehicle is determined not to travel on a stable straight route, to set the middle of the traffic lane as the lateral target position; in the case that the host vehicle is determined to travel on a stable straight route, to set the current lateral position of the host vehicle as the lateral target position if, over a certain period of time, the absolute difference between the driver steering torque amount and the steering control amount is below a first threshold value and the absolute value of the angle (θd) between the middle line of the traffic lane and the orientation of the host vehicle is below a second threshold value.
A light emitting device comprising: a light emitting structure including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, and an active layer between the first conductivity type semiconductor layer and the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; an electrode electrically connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a reflective layer (150, 150A) under the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a protective layer disposed around a lower surface of the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a buffer layer disposed on a top and on a lower surfaces of the protective layer; an adhesion layer disposed under the reflective layer (150, 150A); and a conductive support member disposed under the adhesion layer; wherein an inner portion of the protective layer contacts with an outer peripheral portion of the second conductivity type semiconductor layer, an outer portion of the top surface of the protective layer is extended to an outside of the light emitting structures, and the buffer layer includes a metallic material and has a thickness thinner than a thickness of the protective layer, wherein the buffer layer includes a first buffer layer in contact with an outer portion of the lower surface of the protective layer and a second buffer layer in contact with an outer portion of the top surface of the protective layer. a light emitting structure including a first conductivity type semiconductor layer, a second conductivity type semiconductor layer, and an active layer between the first conductivity type semiconductor layer and the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; an electrode electrically connected to the first conductivity type semiconductor layer; a reflective layer (150, 150A) under the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a protective layer disposed around a lower surface of the second conductivity type semiconductor layer; a buffer layer disposed on a top and on a lower surfaces of the protective layer; an adhesion layer disposed under the reflective layer (150, 150A); and a conductive support member disposed under the adhesion layer; wherein an inner portion of the protective layer contacts with an outer peripheral portion of the second conductivity type semiconductor layer, an outer portion of the top surface of the protective layer is extended to an outside of the light emitting structures, and the buffer layer includes a metallic material and has a thickness thinner than a thickness of the protective layer, wherein the buffer layer includes a first buffer layer in contact with an outer portion of the lower surface of the protective layer and a second buffer layer in contact with an outer portion of the top surface of the protective layer.
A time-of-flight depth camera configured to collect image data from an image environment illuminated by illumination light, the time-of-flight depth camera comprising: a light source including an array of surface-emitting lasers configured to generate coherent light; a homogenizing light guide (902; 1202) positioned to receive at least a portion of coherent light from the light source, the homogenizing light guide being configured to increase an apparent size of the light source; a microlens array positioned to receive at least a portion of the light emitted from the homogenizing light guide, the microlens array adapted to diverge the light received from the homogenizing light guide for projection into the image environment as illumination light; and an image sensor configured to detect at least a portion of return light reflected from the image environment. a light source including an array of surface-emitting lasers configured to generate coherent light; a homogenizing light guide (902; 1202) positioned to receive at least a portion of coherent light from the light source, the homogenizing light guide being configured to increase an apparent size of the light source; a microlens array positioned to receive at least a portion of the light emitted from the homogenizing light guide, the microlens array adapted to diverge the light received from the homogenizing light guide for projection into the image environment as illumination light; and an image sensor configured to detect at least a portion of return light reflected from the image environment.
A sensor system comprising a substrate and, integrated onto the substrate, a sensor element, the sensor element comprising one or more inductors, one or more electrochemical sensors, and one or more optical sensors, the sensor system further comprising a controller configured in use to drive the one or more inductors and to correlate outputs of the optical and electrochemical sensors (2, 4) for reducing the rate of false positives or false negatives, and in order to provide a sensor element result.
A probe for measuring tribological properties of materials, comprising a punch, which includes a supporting body associated to a sliding end portion configured for sliding over the surface of a material under test, said probe comprising a detection device, which supplies at output a quantity that is a function of the temperature ( T i) of an interface between the sliding end portion and the surface of a material under test, said probe being characterized in that: said sliding end portion configured for sliding over the surface of a material under test is partially or totally made of fluorescent material, the detection device, which supplies at output a quantity that is a function of the temperature ( T i) of an interface between the sliding end portion and the surface of a material under test and comprises optical means for conveying, into said sliding end portion, a radiation that is able to excite a fluorescence response of said sliding end portion, in particular a laser radiation, and the probe further comprises optical means for collecting said fluorescence response and conveying it to optical means for detecting said fluorescence response. said sliding end portion configured for sliding over the surface of a material under test is partially or totally made of fluorescent material, the detection device, which supplies at output a quantity that is a function of the temperature ( T i) of an interface between the sliding end portion and the surface of a material under test and comprises optical means for conveying, into said sliding end portion, a radiation that is able to excite a fluorescence response of said sliding end portion, in particular a laser radiation, and the probe further comprises optical means for collecting said fluorescence response and conveying it to optical means for detecting said fluorescence response.
A method of producing a virus in cell culture comprising at least the steps of: a) providing a population of cells in a cell culture medium, wherein a volumetric power input of 30 W/m 3 or 120 W/m 3 is applied to the cells, until the cell density of the cells reaches at least 8 x 10 6 cells/ml, at least 9 x 10 6 cells/ml, at least 10 x 10 6 cells/ml, at least 11 x 10 6 cells/ml, at least 12 x 10 6 cells/ml, or at least 13 x 10 6 cells/ml, b) infecting the population of cells by: i. inoculating the population with the virus for 1h30 min, wherein the volumetric power input is reduced to 7 W/m 3 and ii. incubating the inoculated population so as to allow the virus to replicate and propagate, wherein the volumetric power input is increased again to 30 W/m 3 or 120 W/m 3, c) collecting the produced virus, thereby providing a viral harvest, and d) purifying the virus, wherein the viral harvest is clarified by microfiltration and is further purified by at least one step of sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation. a) providing a population of cells in a cell culture medium, wherein a volumetric power input of 30 W/m 3 or 120 W/m 3 is applied to the cells, until the cell density of the cells reaches at least 8 x 10 6 cells/ml, at least 9 x 10 6 cells/ml, at least 10 x 10 6 cells/ml, at least 11 x 10 6 cells/ml, at least 12 x 10 6 cells/ml, or at least 13 x 10 6 cells/ml, b) infecting the population of cells by: i. inoculating the population with the virus for 1h30 min, wherein the volumetric power input is reduced to 7 W/m 3 and ii. incubating the inoculated population so as to allow the virus to replicate and propagate, wherein the volumetric power input is increased again to 30 W/m 3 or 120 W/m 3, i. inoculating the population with the virus for 1h30 min, wherein the volumetric power input is reduced to 7 W/m 3 and ii. incubating the inoculated population so as to allow the virus to replicate and propagate, wherein the volumetric power input is increased again to 30 W/m 3 or 120 W/m 3, c) collecting the produced virus, thereby providing a viral harvest, and d) purifying the virus, wherein the viral harvest is clarified by microfiltration and is further purified by at least one step of sucrose gradient ultracentrifugation.
An automatic filling mechanism for a hand-held fluid droplet appliance for dental cleaning designed to be coupled to a docking and charging station having a fluid reservoir, the automatic filling mechanism comprising: a chamber for holding fluid having a door into the chamber that can be opened, and two female ports (44, 46) located therethrough, wherein a first female port is an inlet for receiving fluid, and wherein a second female port is a liquid and air exit interface, characterized in that the door of the chamber has an O-ring around an outer periphery thereof, and in that the second female port has a snorkel system attached thereto, the snorkel system comprising a snorkel tube attached to the second female port at a first end thereof, a second end of the snorkel tube being open and resting at a top of the chamber, and the second female port and the snorkel system being used for exiting air and excess fluid from the chamber as fluid enters the chamber through the first female port from the fluid reservoir. a chamber for holding fluid having a door into the chamber that can be opened, and two female ports (44, 46) located therethrough, wherein a first female port is an inlet for receiving fluid, and wherein a second female port is a liquid and air exit interface, characterized in that the door of the chamber has an O-ring around an outer periphery thereof, and in that the second female port has a snorkel system attached thereto, the snorkel system comprising a snorkel tube attached to the second female port at a first end thereof, a second end of the snorkel tube being open and resting at a top of the chamber, and the second female port and the snorkel system being used for exiting air and excess fluid from the chamber as fluid enters the chamber through the first female port from the fluid reservoir.
A storage device (100a, 100b, 100c) configured for hardware verification comprising: a first hardware component comprising a connector and a first verification logic, the first verification logic configured to detect a criterion and generate a first signal via the connector in response to detecting the criterion, wherein the criterion is detecting start of a reset period when a device is inserted into a slot of a computer system without stopping or shutting down the system; and a second hardware component coupled to the first hardware component via the connector, the second hardware component comprising a second verification logic, the second verification logic configured to monitor and receive the first signal via the connector, wherein in response to receiving the first signal, the second verification logic is configured to compare the received first signal to an expected signal and generate a result, wherein the storage device (100a, 100b, 100c) is configured to take an action in response to the result. a first hardware component comprising a connector and a first verification logic, the first verification logic configured to detect a criterion and generate a first signal via the connector in response to detecting the criterion, wherein the criterion is detecting start of a reset period when a device is inserted into a slot of a computer system without stopping or shutting down the system; and a second hardware component coupled to the first hardware component via the connector, the second hardware component comprising a second verification logic, the second verification logic configured to monitor and receive the first signal via the connector, wherein in response to receiving the first signal, the second verification logic is configured to compare the received first signal to an expected signal and generate a result, wherein the storage device (100a, 100b, 100c) is configured to take an action in response to the result.
A lockout assembly to be used with a rotary actuator having a housing, the lockout assembly comprising: a plate coupleable or mountable to the housing of the rotary actuator, the plate defining an aperture therethrough and a slot; an insert including a first portion and a second portion, the second portion to be positioned within the aperture, and defining a slot to be aligned with the slot of the plate; a lever having an aperture to receive the first portion of the insert, the first portion of the insert having a cross section configured to engage the aperture to enable rotational movement of the lever to be transmitted thereto; and an object insertable into the slots (620, 622) with the slot of the insert aligned with the slot of the plate to prevent rotational movement of the insert and the lever relative to the plate; characterized in that the second portion has a cross-sectional shape enabling the insert to freely rotate within the aperture when the object does not extend through the insert and the plate. a plate coupleable or mountable to the housing of the rotary actuator, the plate defining an aperture therethrough and a slot; an insert including a first portion and a second portion, the second portion to be positioned within the aperture, and defining a slot to be aligned with the slot of the plate; a lever having an aperture to receive the first portion of the insert, the first portion of the insert having a cross section configured to engage the aperture to enable rotational movement of the lever to be transmitted thereto; and an object insertable into the slots (620, 622) with the slot of the insert aligned with the slot of the plate to prevent rotational movement of the insert and the lever relative to the plate; characterized in that the second portion has a cross-sectional shape enabling the insert to freely rotate within the aperture when the object does not extend through the insert and the plate.