mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An isolated peptide for use as a medicament, wherein said peptide has 9 to 30 amino acids and comprises or consists of an amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO 1 (VMAPRTLXL), wherein X is an amino acid with a hydrophobic side chain (A, I, L, F, V, P, G), preferably V, L, I or F.
A method of manufacturing a heater for use in heating smokable material to volatilise at least one component of the smokable material, the method comprising: providing a substrate; and forming a closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material on the substrate, wherein the heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and wherein the forming comprises adhering the closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material on the substrate, wherein an adhesive is used to adhere the closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material on the substrate. providing a substrate; and forming a closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material on the substrate, wherein the heating material is heatable by penetration with a varying magnetic field, and wherein the forming comprises adhering the closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material on the substrate, wherein an adhesive is used to adhere the closed circuit (10a-10f) of heating material on the substrate.
A method for detecting the presence of neutralizing antibodies to a biotherapeutic protein wherein the biotherapeutic protein has been administered to a patient in need thereof, comprising the steps of: (a) combining a patient sample with a capture reagent comprising a labeled biotherapeutic protein, wherein the label facilitates binding to a surface; and, (b) adding a detecting reagent, comprising a labeled target of the biotherapeutic protein, wherein a decreased signal relative to a negative control sample indicates the presence of a neutralizing antibody to the biotherapeutic protein, and wherein the patient sample is subjected to treatment with low pH prior to step (b) and wherein the treatment with low pH is followed by neutralization. (a) combining a patient sample with a capture reagent comprising a labeled biotherapeutic protein, wherein the label facilitates binding to a surface; and, (b) adding a detecting reagent, comprising a labeled target of the biotherapeutic protein, wherein a decreased signal relative to a negative control sample indicates the presence of a neutralizing antibody to the biotherapeutic protein, and wherein the patient sample is subjected to treatment with low pH prior to step (b) and wherein the treatment with low pH is followed by neutralization.
A bowl assembly for an appliance, comprising a bowl, a blanking plug and a tool mount, the bowl having a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface of the bowl includes an aperture configured to receive a component to seal the aperture, the component being either the blanking plug or the tool mount; the blanking plug being arranged to fit within the aperture, and comprising a body portion and a cap portion, wherein the cap portion is arranged to extend across the aperture the bowl and comprises a material with a thermal conductivity comparable to the material of the bowl.
A waveguide, comprising: a first surface and a second surface, wherein: the first surface comprises a plurality of grating structures; the waveguide is configured to guide an in-coupled light beam to undergo total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface; the grating structures are configured to disrupt the total internal reflection to cause at least a portion of the in-coupled light beam to couple out of the waveguide from the first surface, the portion of the in-coupled light beam coupled out of the waveguide forming out-coupled light beams; the first surface is in an x-y plane comprising an x-direction and a y-direction perpendicular to each other; the in-coupled light beam propagates inside the waveguide substantially along the x-direction of the x-y plane; the out-coupled light beams propagate substantially along a z-direction normal to the x-y plane; the grating structure is each associated with a grating depth, a duty cycle, a period, and an orientation in the x-y plane with respect to the z-direction; the grating structures at different x-direction positions have at least one of different grating depths or different grating duty cycles; the grating structures at different x-direction positions have different periods; and the grating structures at different y-direction positions have different orientations; wherein the period increases monotonically in the x-direction and the grating structures along the y-direction have orientations rotating in a counter-clockwise direction to cause the out-coupled light beams to diverge from the first surface. the first surface comprises a plurality of grating structures; the waveguide is configured to guide an in-coupled light beam to undergo total internal reflection between the first surface and the second surface; the grating structures are configured to disrupt the total internal reflection to cause at least a portion of the in-coupled light beam to couple out of the waveguide from the first surface, the portion of the in-coupled light beam coupled out of the waveguide forming out-coupled light beams; the first surface is in an x-y plane comprising an x-direction and a y-direction perpendicular to each other; the in-coupled light beam propagates inside the waveguide substantially along the x-direction of the x-y plane; the out-coupled light beams propagate substantially along a z-direction normal to the x-y plane; the grating structure is each associated with a grating depth, a duty cycle, a period, and an orientation in the x-y plane with respect to the z-direction; the grating structures at different x-direction positions have at least one of different grating depths or different grating duty cycles; the grating structures at different x-direction positions have different periods; and the grating structures at different y-direction positions have different orientations; wherein the period increases monotonically in the x-direction and the grating structures along the y-direction have orientations rotating in a counter-clockwise direction to cause the out-coupled light beams to diverge from the first surface.
Device for moving a transport element of an elevator, wherein the device comprises at least one telescopic cylinder, wherein the telescopic cylinder comprises a plurality of part cylinders (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), wherein the transport element can be mechanically connected to a free end of the telescopic cylinder, wherein the device further comprises at least one guide device (7, 8) for guiding at least one part cylinder (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), wherein, by means of the guide device (7, 8) a movement of the at least one part cylinder (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d) in and against a stroke direction of the telescopic cylinder can be guided, wherein the guide device (7, 8) comprises a carrier profile, wherein at least one guide element (11 a,..., 11i) is secured to the carrier profile or is formed by the carrier profile, wherein the guide device (7, 8) is arranged as fixed in location, characterised in that, the guide device (7, 8) or the at least one guide element (11 a,..., 11i) of the guide device (7, 8), in order to guide the movement of the at least one part cylinder (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), interacts with at least one part section of an outer surface of the at least one part cylinder (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), wherein the guide device (7, 8) comprises or forms the at least one guide element (11a..., 11 i), wherein the guide element (11 a,..., 11i) is arranged and/or formed in such a way that the at least one part cylinder (4a, 4b, 4c, 4d), at the extension of the telescopic cylinder, can be moved through an opening or a passage region of the guide element (11 a,..., 11 i).
Method for producing a moulding tool of a vulcanization device for the moulding vulcanization of a vehicle tyre, wherein the moulding tool has a negative contrast structure on a moulding surface of the moulding tool, wherein the method comprises at least the following steps: a) providing the moulding tool having the moulding surface for the stamping of a surface (2, 3) of a vehicle tyre in a moulding manner in the course of the vulcanization of the tyre by means of the vulcanization device, b) creating a first surface structure of first depressions by means of a machining process, wherein the first surface structure extends at least over a surface region of the moulding surface, c) creating a second surface structure of second depressions by means of laser engraving, wherein the second structure extends at least over the surface region and wherein the first surface structure and the second surface structure together form the negative contrast structure in the surface region, characterized in that the second depressions have a surface which has a greater surface roughness than a surface of the first depressions. a) providing the moulding tool having the moulding surface for the stamping of a surface (2, 3) of a vehicle tyre in a moulding manner in the course of the vulcanization of the tyre by means of the vulcanization device, b) creating a first surface structure of first depressions by means of a machining process, wherein the first surface structure extends at least over a surface region of the moulding surface, c) creating a second surface structure of second depressions by means of laser engraving, wherein the second structure extends at least over the surface region and wherein the first surface structure and the second surface structure together form the negative contrast structure in the surface region,
A wireless ultrasound probe comprising: a transducer for obtaining an ultrasound signal about a target object; an information obtaining unit for obtaining device information from a plurality of external devices, wherein the device information comprises a wireless communication method that is supported by an external device; a display unit for displaying an external devices list based on the device information for the plurality of external devices; a user input unit for receiving an input for selecting an external device from the external devices list that is being displayed; a control unit for selecting the external device based on the input, and determining at least one wireless communication method based on the device information for the selected external device; and a communication unit for wirelessly transmitting ultrasound image data based on the ultrasound signal which is obtained from the transducer for generating an ultrasound image to the selected external device by using the determined at least one wireless communication method. a transducer for obtaining an ultrasound signal about a target object; an information obtaining unit for obtaining device information from a plurality of external devices, wherein the device information comprises a wireless communication method that is supported by an external device; a display unit for displaying an external devices list based on the device information for the plurality of external devices; a user input unit for receiving an input for selecting an external device from the external devices list that is being displayed; a control unit for selecting the external device based on the input, and determining at least one wireless communication method based on the device information for the selected external device; and a communication unit for wirelessly transmitting ultrasound image data based on the ultrasound signal which is obtained from the transducer for generating an ultrasound image to the selected external device by using the determined at least one wireless communication method.
Push belt for a continuously variable transmission, which is particularly destined to be arranged around pulleys (2, 3) of the continuously variable transmission, and which comprises a number of transverse elements and ring-shaped carriers for carrying the transverse elements, wherein the transverse elements have carrying surfaces for supporting the carriers, and contact surfaces for engaging contact surfaces of pulley sheaves (2a, 2b, 3a, 3b) which are part of the pulleys (2, 3) of the continuously variable transmission, wherein the contact surfaces of the transverse elements are provided with a profile, wherein there are at least two types of transverse elements present in the push belt, wherein the profile on the contact surfaces of transverse elements of one type is different than the profile on the contact surfaces of transverse elements of another type, wherein the profiles on the contact surfaces of the transverse elements comprise the same pattern of alternating elevations and recesses, and wherein, in respect of at least a part of the total number of transverse elements, the patterns of elevations and recesses of adjacent transverse elements of a different type are shifted with respect to each other, in a radial direction in the push belt.
A lens assembly for a drape for creating a barrier between a sterile field and an optical device having an objective lens, the drape including a drape body sized to cover at least a portion of the optical device, the lens assembly comprising: a lens housing configured to attach to the drape body and to engage with the optical device to thereby mount the lens assembly to the optical device proximate the objective lens; a lens cover holder removably attached to the lens housing and configured to rotate about a first axis; and a transparent or substantially transparent lens cover; characterised in that the transparent or substantially transparent lens cover is attached to the lens cover holder to pivot about a second axis, the second axis being generally transverse with respect to the first axis. a lens housing configured to attach to the drape body and to engage with the optical device to thereby mount the lens assembly to the optical device proximate the objective lens; a lens cover holder removably attached to the lens housing and configured to rotate about a first axis; and a transparent or substantially transparent lens cover; characterised in that the transparent or substantially transparent lens cover is attached to the lens cover holder to pivot about a second axis, the second axis being generally transverse with respect to the first axis.
Machine for dispensing drinks from a pod, comprising a device for dispensing at least one determined water volume in the pod, which comprises a tank, a dispensing circuit connected to the upstream end thereof at the tank, and a pumping system arranged on the dispensing circuit, the pumping system comprising: - a water pump equipped with a chamber connected to the dispensing circuit, and a piston mounted sliding in a sealed manner in the chamber, - means for actuating the piston so as to suction at least one water volume and to repel said at least one water volume, - a first non-return valve arranged on the dispensing circuit between the tank and the pump, and - a second non-return valve arranged on the dispensing circuit between the pump and the downstream end of said circuit, characterised in that the water dispensing device comprises a system for draining a water volume contained in the dispensing circuit downstream from the first non-return valve. - a water pump equipped with a chamber connected to the dispensing circuit, and a piston mounted sliding in a sealed manner in the chamber, - means for actuating the piston so as to suction at least one water volume and to repel said at least one water volume, - a first non-return valve arranged on the dispensing circuit between the tank and the pump, and - a second non-return valve arranged on the dispensing circuit between the pump and the downstream end of said circuit,
Hook device for hanging objects, comprising a housing which has an internal space for allowing a carrier for the hook device to extend through the housing, and a clamping mechanism for fixing the housing on a carrier, wherein the clamping mechanism comprises a first hollow cylinder having a tapered inner surface and a second hollow cylinder, which is movably arranged in the housing in an axial direction, which extends through the first hollow cylinder, and which is equipped with openings which provide access to an internal space of the second hollow cylinder from outside of the second hollow cylinder in a radial direction, and wherein the clamping mechanism also comprises balls which are located in the openings of the second hollow cylinder, and biasing means which are arranged in the housing for biasing the second hollow cylinder in an axial direction, in a direction in which the inner surface of the first hollow cylinder converges, wherein the first hollow cylinder is retained in the housing in an axial direction by form closure, characterized in that the housing is provided with an opening at the position of the first hollow cylinder, through which the first hollow cylinder is insertable in a radial direction before the second hollow cylinder is inserted, and wherein a portion of an outer surface of the first hollow cylinder is accessible from outside of the housing, through the opening.
An aircraft comprising: a diagnostic system comprising: a hydraulic system onboard the aircraft, the hydraulic system comprising a pump configured to pump hydraulic fluid from a reservoir to a hydraulic load on the aircraft; a first temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature of the hydraulic fluid upstream of an inlet of the pump; a second temperature sensor configured to measure a second temperature of the hydraulic fluid within a cooling flow stream downstream of an outlet of the pump; and a controller including one or more processors and configured to: determine a value of a temperature rise of the hydraulic fluid across the pump as a difference between the first temperature and the second temperature; obtain an expected range for the temperature rise of the hydraulic fluid across the pump based on a speed of the pump; and in response to the value of the temperature rise being outside of the expected range, generate a maintenance message for communication to one or more devices that are off-board the aircraft, wherein the maintenance message indicates that the pump is operating in a degraded state. a hydraulic system onboard the aircraft, the hydraulic system comprising a pump configured to pump hydraulic fluid from a reservoir to a hydraulic load on the aircraft; a first temperature sensor configured to measure a first temperature of the hydraulic fluid upstream of an inlet of the pump; a second temperature sensor configured to measure a second temperature of the hydraulic fluid within a cooling flow stream downstream of an outlet of the pump; and a controller including one or more processors and configured to: determine a value of a temperature rise of the hydraulic fluid across the pump as a difference between the first temperature and the second temperature; obtain an expected range for the temperature rise of the hydraulic fluid across the pump based on a speed of the pump; and in response to the value of the temperature rise being outside of the expected range, generate a maintenance message for communication to one or more devices that are off-board the aircraft, wherein the maintenance message indicates that the pump is operating in a degraded state. determine a value of a temperature rise of the hydraulic fluid across the pump as a difference between the first temperature and the second temperature; obtain an expected range for the temperature rise of the hydraulic fluid across the pump based on a speed of the pump; and in response to the value of the temperature rise being outside of the expected range, generate a maintenance message for communication to one or more devices that are off-board the aircraft, wherein the maintenance message indicates that the pump is operating in a degraded state.
A spraying atomizing device, comprising: a housing, the housing defining an atomizing chamber; a liquid tank configured for storing tobacco liquid; a spraying device configured for spraying the tobacco liquid into the atomizing chamber in a form of liquid particles; a heating element arranged in the atomizing chamber, the heating element having a heating surface, the heating surface being configured for supporting and heating the liquid particles to form aerosol; and a power supply arranged in the housing, the power supply being configured for feeding the heating element power; characterised in that the atomizing device further comprises a receiving chamber in the housing below the heating element, wherein the receiving chamber is in communication with the liquid tank, so that the liquid particles, which are not atomized, can flow into the receiving chamber, and then into the liquid tank. a housing, the housing defining an atomizing chamber; a liquid tank configured for storing tobacco liquid; a spraying device configured for spraying the tobacco liquid into the atomizing chamber in a form of liquid particles; a heating element arranged in the atomizing chamber, the heating element having a heating surface, the heating surface being configured for supporting and heating the liquid particles to form aerosol; and a power supply arranged in the housing, the power supply being configured for feeding the heating element power; characterised in that the atomizing device further comprises a receiving chamber in the housing below the heating element, wherein the receiving chamber is in communication with the liquid tank, so that the liquid particles, which are not atomized, can flow into the receiving chamber, and then into the liquid tank.
Upper (105; 305; 405; 505) for a sports shoe, comprising: a. at least one tape portion (110a-b; 210a-b; 310; 410) covering at least 50% of the upper (105; 305; 405); b. wherein the at least one tape portion (110a-b; 210a-b; 310; 410) comprises a plurality of connected tapes; c. wherein the plurality of tapes comprises a nylon, polyester or spandex material; d. wherein the plurality of tapes is connected to each other along their essentially parallel edges by stitching. a. at least one tape portion (110a-b; 210a-b; 310; 410) covering at least 50% of the upper (105; 305; 405); b. wherein the at least one tape portion (110a-b; 210a-b; 310; 410) comprises a plurality of connected tapes; c. wherein the plurality of tapes comprises a nylon, polyester or spandex material; d. wherein the plurality of tapes is connected to each other along their essentially parallel edges by stitching.
An electro-optic modulator for modulating a beam of electro-magnetic radiation, comprising a housing and a cavity located in the housing, the cavity having a first wall and a second wall opposed to each other and a modulator element arranged within the cavity, wherein the first wall and the second wall are adapted to receive the modulator element in an interspace formed between them, wherein at least the first wall comprises an elastically deformable portion that contacts the modulator element, wherein the elastically deformable portion is stretched between opposing non-deformable portions (15a, 15b) of the first wall and comprises a sheet consisting of an electrically conductive material, and wherein the housing comprises a hollow space on a side of the sheet that faces away from the modulator element. a housing and a cavity located in the housing, the cavity having a first wall and a second wall opposed to each other and a modulator element arranged within the cavity, wherein the first wall and the second wall are adapted to receive the modulator element in an interspace formed between them, wherein at least the first wall comprises an elastically deformable portion that contacts the modulator element, wherein the elastically deformable portion is stretched between opposing non-deformable portions (15a, 15b) of the first wall and comprises a sheet consisting of an electrically conductive material, and wherein the housing comprises a hollow space on a side of the sheet that faces away from the modulator element.