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A gas turbine engine comprising: a catalytic reactor configured (i) to receive hydrogen fuel, (ii) to receive air containing oxygen, (iii) to catalytically react at least a portion of the oxygen in the air with at least a portion of the hydrogen in the hydrogen fuel to produce water, and (iv) to output diluent comprising the catalytically produced water; an air control valve fluidly coupled to the catalytic reactor to control the amount of air received by the catalytic reactor; a controller configured to operate the air control valve, wherein the controller is configured to adjust the amount of air received by the catalytic reactor based on an operating condition of the gas turbine engine; and a combustor including (a) a combustion chamber and (b) at least one nozzle (162, 166) that is fluidly coupled to the catalytic reactor to receive the diluent output by the catalytic reactor and configured to inject diluent into the combustion chamber. a catalytic reactor configured (i) to receive hydrogen fuel, (ii) to receive air containing oxygen, (iii) to catalytically react at least a portion of the oxygen in the air with at least a portion of the hydrogen in the hydrogen fuel to produce water, and (iv) to output diluent comprising the catalytically produced water; an air control valve fluidly coupled to the catalytic reactor to control the amount of air received by the catalytic reactor; a controller configured to operate the air control valve, wherein the controller is configured to adjust the amount of air received by the catalytic reactor based on an operating condition of the gas turbine engine; and a combustor including (a) a combustion chamber and (b) at least one nozzle (162, 166) that is fluidly coupled to the catalytic reactor to receive the diluent output by the catalytic reactor and configured to inject diluent into the combustion chamber.
A method for identifying a T-cell receptor protective and/or effective against a disease, which comprises the following steps: i) adoptive transfer of T cells obtained from a donor non-human animal into a plurality of T-cell deficient recipient non-human animals wherein the donor non-human animal comprises T cells protective and/or effective against the disease amongst its complete T cell repertoire and wherein the T cells are transferred in a number such that, following subsequent disease challenge, at least one recipient animal is protected against the disease but at least one animal remains un-protected; ii) comparing the TCR(s) present in the protected and unprotected animals; and iii) identifying TCR(s) present only in the protected animals. i) adoptive transfer of T cells obtained from a donor non-human animal into a plurality of T-cell deficient recipient non-human animals wherein the donor non-human animal comprises T cells protective and/or effective against the disease amongst its complete T cell repertoire and wherein the T cells are transferred in a number such that, following subsequent disease challenge, at least one recipient animal is protected against the disease but at least one animal remains un-protected; ii) comparing the TCR(s) present in the protected and unprotected animals; and iii) identifying TCR(s) present only in the protected animals.
A process instrument comprising: a transducer; a two wire interface (34a, 34b) wherein a total current (I L) passing through the two wire interface (34a, 34b) indicates a condition of the transducer; a microprocessor interfaced with the transducer, wherein the total current (I L) passing through the two wire interface (34a, 34b) includes a base current to operate transducer and microprocessor and an additional current; a digital to analog converter that receives a signal from the microprocessor indicating a current value; a shunt resistor; a first control circuit (23a, 23b, 23c, 23d, 23e, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) connected to the digital to analog converter and adapted to control the current passing through the shunt resistor such that the total current (I L) through the two wire interface (34a, 34b) indicates the condition of the transducer, characterised in that the shunt resistor is coupled between the terminals of the two wire interface (34a, 34b); and in that the process instrument comprises a second control circuit connected to the digital to analog converter and selectively enabled by the microprocessor if the microprocessor determines, based on the indicated condition of the transducer, that the additional current passing through the two wire interface (34a, 34b) provides available power to supply current to a secondary load, so as to invoke additional functionality to the process instrument. a transducer; a two wire interface (34a, 34b) wherein a total current (I L) passing through the two wire interface (34a, 34b) indicates a condition of the transducer; a microprocessor interfaced with the transducer, wherein the total current (I L) passing through the two wire interface (34a, 34b) includes a base current to operate transducer and microprocessor and an additional current; a digital to analog converter that receives a signal from the microprocessor indicating a current value; a shunt resistor; a first control circuit (23a, 23b, 23c, 23d, 23e, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32) connected to the digital to analog converter and adapted to control the current passing through the shunt resistor such that the total current (I L) through the two wire interface (34a, 34b) indicates the condition of the transducer, characterised in that the shunt resistor is coupled between the terminals of the two wire interface (34a, 34b); and in that the process instrument comprises a second control circuit connected to the digital to analog converter and selectively enabled by the microprocessor if the microprocessor determines, based on the indicated condition of the transducer, that the additional current passing through the two wire interface (34a, 34b) provides available power to supply current to a secondary load, so as to invoke additional functionality to the process instrument.
Seat part of a vehicle seat, wherein the seat part has a seat frame, characterized by a lining element (1, 10) which is arranged laterally on the seat frame for lining purposes, having an inner soft lining part and a cover element arranged thereon on the outer side, wherein the lining element (1, 10) has a number of respectively protruding peripheral regions (10.5, 10.6) for fastening to the seat frame.
A laboratory device, in particular a rotary evaporator, for evaporating a substance, preferably under reduced pressure, having an evaporation flask for receiving the substance to be evaporated, a condenser for condensing the evaporated substance and a vapor passage for passing through the evaporated substance, which vapor passage is arranged in a vapor path between the evaporation flask and the condenser, characterized in that the laboratory device further comprises a detection unit for foam detection, which detection unit is provided outside of the vapor passage and/or of the evaporation flask, wherein the detection unit has a bifurcate shape and at least partially encloses the vapor passage and/or the evaporation flask, and wherein the detection unit has at least one sensor for detecting a signal. an evaporation flask for receiving the substance to be evaporated, a condenser for condensing the evaporated substance and a vapor passage for passing through the evaporated substance, which vapor passage is arranged in a vapor path between the evaporation flask and the condenser, characterized in that the laboratory device further comprises a detection unit for foam detection, which detection unit is provided outside of the vapor passage and/or of the evaporation flask, wherein the detection unit has a bifurcate shape and at least partially encloses the vapor passage and/or the evaporation flask, and wherein the detection unit has at least one sensor for detecting a signal.
Mounting assembly comprising an engine block, an exhaust manifold, and a connecting flange element attached to the engine block by an engine side flange surface and attached to the exhaust manifold by an exhaust manifold side flange surface, wherein the connecting flange element comprises a plurality of through openings (77, 79, 83, 85) which extend from the engine-side flange surface to the exhaust-manifold-side flange surface and each radially define an exhaust passage (78, 80, 84, 86), wherein a heat protection sleeve (110; 112) is arranged in at least one through opening (77, 79, 83, 85) and extends axially from the engine-side flange surface to the exhaust-manifold-side flange surface, wherein the heat protection sleeve (110; 112) is arranged with its outer circumferential surface radially spaced from a circumferential surface of the through opening (77, 79, 83, 85), wherein the heat protection sleeve (110; 112) defines with the circumferential surface of the through opening (77, 79, 83, 85) an air gap (118; 120) which is separated in a fluid-tight manner from the exhaust passage (78, 80, 84, 86). an engine block, an exhaust manifold, and a connecting flange element attached to the engine block by an engine side flange surface and attached to the exhaust manifold by an exhaust manifold side flange surface, wherein the connecting flange element comprises a plurality of through openings (77, 79, 83, 85) which extend from the engine-side flange surface to the exhaust-manifold-side flange surface and each radially define an exhaust passage (78, 80, 84, 86), wherein a heat protection sleeve (110; 112) is arranged in at least one through opening (77, 79, 83, 85) and extends axially from the engine-side flange surface to the exhaust-manifold-side flange surface, wherein the heat protection sleeve (110; 112) is arranged with its outer circumferential surface radially spaced from a circumferential surface of the through opening (77, 79, 83, 85), wherein the heat protection sleeve (110; 112) defines with the circumferential surface of the through opening (77, 79, 83, 85) an air gap (118; 120) which is separated in a fluid-tight manner from the exhaust passage (78, 80, 84, 86).
A support plate adapted to fit in a photovoltaic panel and enable fastening and integration of this panel on a building roofing, comprising: - tight vertical overlapping means, - tight lateral fitting means, - pads for supporting the plate which are raised, - an empty space intended for the passage of cables and for access to the framework of the roofing, characterized in that it comprises at least any of the features chosen in the group comprising: - a plurality of guide rails which are arranged upstream of the empty space along the flow direction of the water coming from the ridge of the roofing, and which are generally arranged in an inverted V shape so as to divert the flow of the water on the lateral sides of the empty space, - at least one reinforcement which is interposed between the lateral fitting means and the roofing and which is designed so as to prevent crushing of said fitting means, - a graduation which is designed so as to adjust the vertical overlap between two juxtaposed plates. - tight vertical overlapping means, - tight lateral fitting means, - pads for supporting the plate which are raised, - an empty space intended for the passage of cables and for access to the framework of the roofing, - a plurality of guide rails which are arranged upstream of the empty space along the flow direction of the water coming from the ridge of the roofing, and which are generally arranged in an inverted V shape so as to divert the flow of the water on the lateral sides of the empty space, - at least one reinforcement which is interposed between the lateral fitting means and the roofing and which is designed so as to prevent crushing of said fitting means, - a graduation which is designed so as to adjust the vertical overlap between two juxtaposed plates.
A method of making a packaged antimicrobial suture, the method comprising the steps of: providing an inner package having a source of antimicrobial agent, wherein the inner package comprises a containment compartment and an outer cover having an inner surface; positioning at least one suture within the inner package, the at least one suture comprising one or more surfaces; covering the inner package with an outer package having an inner surface; and subjecting the at least one suture, the inner package and the inner surface of the outer package to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the antimicrobial agent source to the at least one suture and the inner package, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the at least one suture and the inner package; characterized in that the source of antimicrobial agent comprises a plurality of patches, each patch having a pair of antimicrobial reservoirs, and wherein the plurality of patches are positioned about an outer periphery of the inner surface of the outer cover. providing an inner package having a source of antimicrobial agent, wherein the inner package comprises a containment compartment and an outer cover having an inner surface; positioning at least one suture within the inner package, the at least one suture comprising one or more surfaces; covering the inner package with an outer package having an inner surface; and subjecting the at least one suture, the inner package and the inner surface of the outer package to time, temperature and pressure conditions sufficient to transfer an effective amount of the antimicrobial agent from the antimicrobial agent source to the at least one suture and the inner package, thereby substantially inhibiting bacterial colonization on the at least one suture and the inner package; characterized in that the source of antimicrobial agent comprises a plurality of patches, each patch having a pair of antimicrobial reservoirs, and wherein the plurality of patches are positioned about an outer periphery of the inner surface of the outer cover.
A system comprising: a excitation system configured to output a variable excitation signal; and a synchronous generator configured to generate power for a plurality of rotational synchronous motor loads based on the variable excitation signal; the excitation system configured to output the variable excitation signal based on a voltage and current being supplied by the generator to the rotational synchronous motor loads; characterized in that the excitation system is configured, in response to the rotational synchronous motor loads not rotating, to provide pulses of the excitation signal to the synchronous generator in at least one of a first stage or a second stage; the excitation system is configured to selectively provide repetitive pulses of the variable excitation signal at a predetermined frequency in the first stage to temporarily energize the rotational synchronous motor loads prior to rotation of the generator; and in that the excitation system is further configured to selectively provide pulses of the variable excitation signal in the second stage after rotation of the generator commences, the pulses of the variable excitation at the second stage provided to coincide with the generator and the rotational synchronous motor loads being substantially in electrical alignment such that the pulse of the excitation signal is occurring within +/-90 degrees of the phase of the rotor poles. a excitation system configured to output a variable excitation signal; and a synchronous generator configured to generate power for a plurality of rotational synchronous motor loads based on the variable excitation signal; the excitation system configured to output the variable excitation signal based on a voltage and current being supplied by the generator to the rotational synchronous motor loads; characterized in that the excitation system is configured, in response to the rotational synchronous motor loads not rotating, to provide pulses of the excitation signal to the synchronous generator in at least one of a first stage or a second stage; the excitation system is configured to selectively provide repetitive pulses of the variable excitation signal at a predetermined frequency in the first stage to temporarily energize the rotational synchronous motor loads prior to rotation of the generator; and in that the excitation system is further configured to selectively provide pulses of the variable excitation signal in the second stage after rotation of the generator commences, the pulses of the variable excitation at the second stage provided to coincide with the generator and the rotational synchronous motor loads being substantially in electrical alignment such that the pulse of the excitation signal is occurring within +/-90 degrees of the phase of the rotor poles.
A method for manufacturing a polarizing element including locally bleached areas comprising: providing a polarizing element including a polyvinyl alcohol-based polarizer in which at least one of iodine and dichroic dye is oriented in a certain direction; forming a mask layer including at least one punched area on one surface of the polarizing element; partially bleaching the polarizing element formed with the mask layer by immersing the polarizing element into a bleaching solution; correcting an appearance of the partially bleached polarizing element; and washing by immersing the polarizing element into purified water and drying the polarizing element after the appearance correcting step, wherein the step of correcting an appearance of the partially bleached polarizing element is carried out using a method of immersing the polarizing element into a crosslinking solution and immersing the polarizing element into a neutralizing solution, wherein the crosslinking step is carried out after carrying out the neutralizing step, wherein the crosslinking solution includes 0.001% by weight to 5% by weight of one or more types of crosslinking agents selected from the group consisting of boron compounds, wherein the neutralizing solution includes 0.01% by weight to 10% by weight of one or more types of neutralizing agents selected from the group consisting of acetic acid and citric acid. providing a polarizing element including a polyvinyl alcohol-based polarizer in which at least one of iodine and dichroic dye is oriented in a certain direction; forming a mask layer including at least one punched area on one surface of the polarizing element; partially bleaching the polarizing element formed with the mask layer by immersing the polarizing element into a bleaching solution; correcting an appearance of the partially bleached polarizing element; and washing by immersing the polarizing element into purified water and drying the polarizing element after the appearance correcting step, wherein the step of correcting an appearance of the partially bleached polarizing element is carried out using a method of immersing the polarizing element into a crosslinking solution and immersing the polarizing element into a neutralizing solution, wherein the crosslinking step is carried out after carrying out the neutralizing step, wherein the crosslinking solution includes 0.001% by weight to 5% by weight of one or more types of crosslinking agents selected from the group consisting of boron compounds, wherein the neutralizing solution includes 0.01% by weight to 10% by weight of one or more types of neutralizing agents selected from the group consisting of acetic acid and citric acid.
A connector for fluidly coupling a conduit and a manifold of a reduced-pressure treatment system, the connector comprising: a connector body having a cavity including a cavity aperture at a first end of the connector body; a conduit port extending from a second end of the connector body and configured to fluidly couple an end of a primary lumen of the conduit to the cavity and to fluidly couple an end of at least one secondary lumen of the conduit to the connector body; a base extending from a peripheral portion of the connector body adjacent to the cavity aperture and configured to be positioned adjacent to a first surface of a drape covering the manifold, wherein the first surface faces away from the manifold, wherein the cavity is configured to be fluidly coupled to the manifold through an aperture formed in the drape; and a sensing probe having a proximal end configured to be fluidly coupled to the at least one secondary lumen and a distal end extending to the cavity aperture, wherein the distal end is configured to be positioned adjacent to and in fluid communication with the manifold, characterized in that the distal end of the sensing probe extends from the cavity past a plane occupied by the base. a connector body having a cavity including a cavity aperture at a first end of the connector body; a conduit port extending from a second end of the connector body and configured to fluidly couple an end of a primary lumen of the conduit to the cavity and to fluidly couple an end of at least one secondary lumen of the conduit to the connector body; a base extending from a peripheral portion of the connector body adjacent to the cavity aperture and configured to be positioned adjacent to a first surface of a drape covering the manifold, wherein the first surface faces away from the manifold, wherein the cavity is configured to be fluidly coupled to the manifold through an aperture formed in the drape; and a sensing probe having a proximal end configured to be fluidly coupled to the at least one secondary lumen and a distal end extending to the cavity aperture, wherein the distal end is configured to be positioned adjacent to and in fluid communication with the manifold, characterized in that the distal end of the sensing probe extends from the cavity past a plane occupied by the base.
Medicinal composition for wound treatment having less than 10 wt% of water and comprising 60 to 95 wt% of a hydrophilic base whereto 5 to 40 wt% of hydrocolloids is dispersed, wherein the hydrophilic base comprises 0.5 to 50 wt% of at least one emulsifier, characterized in that - the hydrophilic base further comprises 20 to 80 wt% of mono-, di- and/or triglycerides and/or full or partial esters of glycerol oligomers, - the hydrophilic base further comprises 10 to 30 wt% of apolar lipids, and - the emulsifier is an ionic O/W emulsifier or a nonionic W/O emulsifier. - the hydrophilic base further comprises 20 to 80 wt% of mono-, di- and/or triglycerides and/or full or partial esters of glycerol oligomers, - the hydrophilic base further comprises 10 to 30 wt% of apolar lipids, and - the emulsifier is an ionic O/W emulsifier or a nonionic W/O emulsifier.
X-ray examination device embodied as a combined X-ray/ultrasound examination device, with an X-ray tube and an X-ray detector for recording at least one X-ray image of a breast, with an ultrasound unit for recording at least one ultrasound image of the breast, with a compression unit for compression and fixation of the breast, wherein the compression unit comprises a compression element penetrable by X-rays and ultrasound, and wherein the ultrasound unit can be guided along the compression element over the breast, characterised by a volume-variable and/or shape-variable positioning element for acting on the breast such that the positioning element deforms the breast and the breast rests on the compression element, wherein the positioning element is embodied as a fillable and emptiable cushion comprising at least one chamber (30, 31,...) and wherein the volume-variability and/or shape-variability of the positioning element can be effected by filling at least one chamber (30, 31,...) of the positioning element with a filling medium and/or by emptying at least one chamber (30, 31,...) of the positioning element.