mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An absorbable knot (10, 30, 50) for a suture (12, 22) consisting essentially of magnesium and biocompatible alloying metals each present in an amount that is non-toxic at the rate at which the metal is released into the body as the knot (10, 30, 50) is absorbed, wherein the alloying metals are selected from the group consisting of iron, aluminum, and zinc, wherein the alloying metals are present in amounts such that the resulting alloy can be crimped on a suture (12, 22) without cracking, wherein the knot comprises a wall having a thickness selected so that the knot can be crimped on a suture without cracking, characterised in that the knot (10, 30, 50) comprises about 1% by weight of zinc and about 3% by weight of aluminum, and wherein the wall has a thickness between about 0.0508 millimeter and 0.4826 millimeter.
A lighting device for vehicles comprising: a mounting unit including a recessed portion which is provided on one face of a flange, and is open to an end face on a side opposite to a side of the flange; a substrate which is provided on a lower face side of the recessed portion, and includes a light emitting element on a face on the side opposite to a side of the flange; and a plurality of power feeding terminals which protrude from the lower face of the recessed portion, and are soldered to a wiring pattern provided on the substrate, wherein a notch portion is provided at a portion on a side face of the recessed portion which faces the plurality of power feeding terminals, wherein at least two bayonets are provided on an outer face side of the mounting unit, and the side face of the notch portion is provided in the inside of at least any one of the bayonet, characterized in that a distance of the notch portion between the side face which faces the plurality of power feeding terminals and the plurality of power feeding terminals is 2 mm or more, and wherein a curved face or an inclined face is provided at a corner portion on a lower face side of the notch portion. a mounting unit including a recessed portion which is provided on one face of a flange, and is open to an end face on a side opposite to a side of the flange; a substrate which is provided on a lower face side of the recessed portion, and includes a light emitting element on a face on the side opposite to a side of the flange; and a plurality of power feeding terminals which protrude from the lower face of the recessed portion, and are soldered to a wiring pattern provided on the substrate, wherein a notch portion is provided at a portion on a side face of the recessed portion which faces the plurality of power feeding terminals, wherein at least two bayonets are provided on an outer face side of the mounting unit, and the side face of the notch portion is provided in the inside of at least any one of the bayonet, characterized in that a distance of the notch portion between the side face which faces the plurality of power feeding terminals and the plurality of power feeding terminals is 2 mm or more, and wherein a curved face or an inclined face is provided at a corner portion on a lower face side of the notch portion.
Device for detecting the length of a drilling column that has a plurality of pipes assembled on couplings, at least one electrical line (3, 4) that is arranged on the pipes, and a unit at one end of the electrical line (3, 4) for feeding electrical impulses into the electrical line (3, 4), characterized in that a reflection point is arranged on the other end of the electrical line (3, 4) that is located opposite the unit, that the electrical line (3, 4) is galvanically connected on the couplings, and that the unit detects the travel time of the electrical impulses from the unit to the reflection point and back.
A single-ply semi-finished product web which is reinforced with unidirectionally orientated continuous fibers and exhibits a movement direction and comprises a matrix containing at least 60% by weight of one or more thermoplastic polymers selected from the group consisting of polyamide, polyolefin and mixtures thereof and comprising welding seams of overlapping fiber-reinforced semi-finished product web segments at periodically occurring intervals, wherein the fiber plies of the fiber-reinforced semi-finished product web segments overlap, wherein the thickness of the semi-finished product web in the region of the welding seams is at least exactly as high as the arithmetic mean of the other regions of the semi-finished product web, and wherein the width of the regions of the welding seams is more than 0.1 mm to 8 mm in the movement direction, and wherein the thickness of the semi-finished product web in the regions outside the regions of the welding seams is 0.01 mm to 0.40 mm, and wherein the unidirectionally orientated continuous fibers enclose a predetermined angle with the movement direction, the value α of which is in the range of more than 0° to 90°.
A carton for containing a plurality of articles, the carton comprising: a plurality of panels (10, 20, 30, 40) that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel; at least two end flaps (12, 22, 32, 42, 14, 24, 34, 44) respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels (10, 20, 30, 40), wherein the at least two end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton; a handle in the closed end of the carton for grasping and carrying the carton; at least one end flap (12, 14) of the at least two end flaps comprises a main panel for closing the closed end of the carton and a reinforcement flap foldably attached to the main panel, at least a portion of the reinforcement flap being positioned above the handle to reinforce the carton, characterized in that the reinforcement flap comprises a notch that is generally aligned with at least a portion of the handle and the reinforcement flap is foldably connected to the main panel along at least one fold line (95, 97), and the main panel comprises a free edge adjacent the at least one fold line (95, 97) and the notch. a plurality of panels (10, 20, 30, 40) that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel, a bottom panel, a first side panel, and a second side panel; at least two end flaps (12, 22, 32, 42, 14, 24, 34, 44) respectively foldably attached to respective panels of the plurality of panels (10, 20, 30, 40), wherein the at least two end flaps are overlapped with respect to one another and thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton; a handle in the closed end of the carton for grasping and carrying the carton; at least one end flap (12, 14) of the at least two end flaps comprises a main panel for closing the closed end of the carton and a reinforcement flap foldably attached to the main panel, at least a portion of the reinforcement flap being positioned above the handle to reinforce the carton, characterized in that the reinforcement flap comprises a notch that is generally aligned with at least a portion of the handle and the reinforcement flap is foldably connected to the main panel along at least one fold line (95, 97), and the main panel comprises a free edge adjacent the at least one fold line (95, 97) and the notch.
Process for treating a security-document security element, and especially a security element taking the form of a security thread, the security element comprising, on a face, at least one, preferably non-planar, optical structure, this process comprising a treatment of said security element comprising applying a composition to said face, the composition comprising one or more hydrophobic compounds, the process being characterized in that it comprises the step consisting in continuously treating said element, i.e. the security element is not treated in segments that alternate with untreated segments right the length of the security element, so as to increase the hydrophobic character of said face, and in that the hydrophobic composition forms, on the security element, a discontinuous superficial deposit, the deposit of composition, after drying, covering less than 100% of said face.
A system, comprising: a portable electronic device; a wearable textile item having first conductive threads and second conductive threads that form a capacitive touch sensor in a touch-sensitive region, wherein the first conductive threads and second conductive threads are also used to convey electrical signals from and to the touch-sensitive region, wherein the capacitive touch sensor is configured to receive touch input, and wherein the first conductive threads are electrically isolated from the second conductive threads by folding the first conductive threads under the second conductive threads; and circuitry configured to control the portable electronic device in response to the touch input. a portable electronic device; a wearable textile item having first conductive threads and second conductive threads that form a capacitive touch sensor in a touch-sensitive region, wherein the first conductive threads and second conductive threads are also used to convey electrical signals from and to the touch-sensitive region, wherein the capacitive touch sensor is configured to receive touch input, and wherein the first conductive threads are electrically isolated from the second conductive threads by folding the first conductive threads under the second conductive threads; and circuitry configured to control the portable electronic device in response to the touch input.
A method for transmitting a source packet in a broadcasting system, the method comprising: generating a source packet based on a source block by adding a FEC source payload identification, ID, to a source payload comprising at least one source symbol and a common header; generating a repair packet by adding a FEC repair payload ID and a common header to a repair payload, the repair payload being generated by FEC encoding the source payload and transmitting the source packet and the repair packet, wherein the common header includes FEC-type information indicating if a forward error correction, FEC, scheme is applied to the source packet and whether the packet is a source or repair packet, wherein the FEC payload ID comprises a sequence number identifying source and repair symbols included in a FEC block generating a source packet based on a source block by adding a FEC source payload identification, ID, to a source payload comprising at least one source symbol and a common header; generating a repair packet by adding a FEC repair payload ID and a common header to a repair payload, the repair payload being generated by FEC encoding the source payload and transmitting the source packet and the repair packet, wherein the common header includes FEC-type information indicating if a forward error correction, FEC, scheme is applied to the source packet and whether the packet is a source or repair packet, wherein the FEC payload ID comprises a sequence number identifying source and repair symbols included in a FEC block
A lubrication system for a turbofan engine comprising: a pump for driving lubricant through a lubrication circuit; at least one sensor (68, 70, 72) for generating a signal indicative of an engine operating condition; a speed change device; and a first control valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit to a journal bearing of the speed change device; characterised by further comprising: a second control valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit to gears of the speed change device; and a controller for controlling operation of the first and second valves (76, 74) to vary the flow of lubricant based on the engine operating condition, wherein the engine operating condition comprises horsepower generated by at least one turbine section that is applied to the speed change device. a pump for driving lubricant through a lubrication circuit; at least one sensor (68, 70, 72) for generating a signal indicative of an engine operating condition; a speed change device; and a first control valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit to a journal bearing of the speed change device; characterised by further comprising: a second control valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit to gears of the speed change device; and a controller for controlling operation of the first and second valves (76, 74) to vary the flow of lubricant based on the engine operating condition, wherein the engine operating condition comprises horsepower generated by at least one turbine section that is applied to the speed change device. a second control valve for controlling a flow of lubricant through the lubrication circuit to gears of the speed change device; and a controller for controlling operation of the first and second valves (76, 74) to vary the flow of lubricant based on the engine operating condition, wherein the engine operating condition comprises horsepower generated by at least one turbine section that is applied to the speed change device.
A battery case comprising: a case body comprising a side wall and an opening; a lid plate for closing the opening; and a welded portion that joins the lid plate and the side wall; wherein the welded portion projects from an outer surface of the side wall; characterized in that the welded portion extends to an outer surface of the lid plate, extends over an end of the lid plate and does not reach an inner surface of the side wall of the case body. a case body comprising a side wall and an opening; a lid plate for closing the opening; and a welded portion that joins the lid plate and the side wall;
A polyester copolymer, comprising 1) a residue of a dicarboxylic acid component containing terephthalic acid; 2) a residue of diol components containing cyclohexanedimethanol, ethylene glycol, and isosorbide; and 3) a residue of a trifunctional compound, wherein the polyester copolymer has an intrinsic viscosity of 0.75 to 0.82 dl/g. dl/g, measured as indicated in the specification. 1) a residue of a dicarboxylic acid component containing terephthalic acid; 2) a residue of diol components containing cyclohexanedimethanol, ethylene glycol, and isosorbide; and 3) a residue of a trifunctional compound,
A radio-frequency identification, RFID, fluid connection, comprising: a fluid connector comprising a through-bore, at least one radially inward facing surface (44, 46) and a first radially outward facing surface comprising a groove; a tube operatively arranged to be inserted into and connected to the fluid connector, the tube including a second radially outward facing surface and a shoulder; a retaining ring operatively arranged to engage the fluid connector, the retaining ring arranged in the groove and including one or more protrusions (52A-52C) operatively arranged to extend through one or more apertures in the groove to engage the shoulder of the tube; and a RFID assembly (60, 160, 260) arranged on the second radially outward facing surface, including: a RFID tag (70, 170, 270); and, at least one contact (80A, 80B, 180, 280A, 280B) electrically connected to the RFID tag; wherein the one or more protrusions (52A-52C) of the retaining ring is operatively arranged to contact the at least one contact. a fluid connector comprising a through-bore, at least one radially inward facing surface (44, 46) and a first radially outward facing surface comprising a groove; a tube operatively arranged to be inserted into and connected to the fluid connector, the tube including a second radially outward facing surface and a shoulder; a retaining ring operatively arranged to engage the fluid connector, the retaining ring arranged in the groove and including one or more protrusions (52A-52C) operatively arranged to extend through one or more apertures in the groove to engage the shoulder of the tube; and a RFID assembly (60, 160, 260) arranged on the second radially outward facing surface, including: a RFID tag (70, 170, 270); and, at least one contact (80A, 80B, 180, 280A, 280B) electrically connected to the RFID tag; a RFID tag (70, 170, 270); and, at least one contact (80A, 80B, 180, 280A, 280B) electrically connected to the RFID tag; wherein the one or more protrusions (52A-52C) of the retaining ring is operatively arranged to contact the at least one contact.
An integrated circuit comprising a substrate having a major surface; a directional light sensor, the directional light sensor comprising a plurality of photodetectors (12, 14, 16, 18) on a region of said major surface, said plurality of photodetectors comprising a set of first photodetectors for detecting light from a first direction and a set of second photodetectors for detecting light from a second direction, wherein a one of the set of first photodetectors is located adjacent to a one of the set of second photodetectors; and a light blocking structure comprising: a first portion extending from said major surface in between the one of the set of first photodetectors and the one of the set of second photodetectors; and a second portion extending from the first portion and at least partially overhanging at least one of the one of the set of first photodetectors and the one of the set of second photodetectors, wherein each of the set of first photodetectors is located adjacent to a different one of the set of second photodetectors, and wherein the integrated circuit comprises a plurality of said light blocking structures (20, 20'), each of said light blocking structures having a first portion extending from said major surface in between one of the set of first photodetectors and the adjacent one of the set of second photodetectors, and wherein the plurality of light blocking structures (20, 20') include a first light blocking structure and a second light blocking structure, wherein the first light blocking structure and second light blocking structure cooperate to restrict the range of angles of incidence of light to which at least one of (a) a one of the set of first photodetectors and (b) a one of the set of second photodetectors can be exposed. a first portion extending from said major surface in between the one of the set of first photodetectors and the one of the set of second photodetectors; and a second portion extending from the first portion and at least partially overhanging at least one of the one of the set of first photodetectors and the one of the set of second photodetectors, wherein each of the set of first photodetectors is located adjacent to a different one of the set of second photodetectors, and wherein the integrated circuit comprises a plurality of said light blocking structures (20, 20'), each of said light blocking structures having a first portion extending from said major surface in between one of the set of first photodetectors and the adjacent one of the set of second photodetectors, and wherein the plurality of light blocking structures (20, 20') include a first light blocking structure and a second light blocking structure, wherein the first light blocking structure and second light blocking structure cooperate to restrict the range of angles of incidence of light to which at least one of (a) a one of the set of first photodetectors and (b) a one of the set of second photodetectors can be exposed.
Apparatus for moulding insoles on a foot, having a moulding pad which is arranged on a support, forms a foot-accommodating region and has a flexible membrane for supporting the insole, wherein the membrane is connected to a bearing surface of the support via a foot-bearing-point fixing means, and that a filling region for a fluid for moulding the insole on the foot is provided between the membrane and the bearing surface.
Device for mixing and dispensing dental impression material, comprising: - a mixer having an engagement section; - a drive shaft for driving the mixer; - wherein the drive shaft has a front end comprising a guiding section and just to the rear of it separately an engagement section for engagement with the mating engagement section of the mixer; - wherein the guiding section of the drive shaft has a generally circular cross-section and the engagement section of the drive shaft has a non-circular cross-section, and the mixer being placeable on the drive shaft in a first and a second position, wherein in the first position the guiding section of the drive shaft is mated with the engagement section of the mixer, but the engagement section of the drive shaft is not engaged with the engagement section of the mixer, and - in the second position the engagement section of the drive shaft is also engaged with the engagement section of the mixer. - a mixer having an engagement section; - a drive shaft for driving the mixer; - wherein the drive shaft has a front end comprising a guiding section and just to the rear of it separately an engagement section for engagement with the mating engagement section of the mixer; - wherein the guiding section of the drive shaft has a generally circular cross-section and the engagement section of the drive shaft has a non-circular cross-section, and the mixer being placeable on the drive shaft in a first and a second position, wherein in the first position the guiding section of the drive shaft is mated with the engagement section of the mixer, but the engagement section of the drive shaft is not engaged with the engagement section of the mixer, and - in the second position the engagement section of the drive shaft is also engaged with the engagement section of the mixer.
A method of reading and encoding barcode information comprising steps of: decoding a one-dimensional barcode image using an electronic device to obtain data encoded by the one-dimensional barcode image, wherein a photographic image of the one-dimensional barcode is obtained by the electronic device and wherein said decoding comprises the electronic device processing the image data to obtain the data encoded by the one-dimensional barcode image; encoding the data into a two-dimensional barcode image, wherein said encoding the data into the two-dimensional barcode image further comprises encoding data that is redundant of the data obtained from the one-dimensional barcode image into the two-dimensional barcode image and wherein the redundant data comprises one or more copies of the data obtained from the one-dimensional barcode image; and displaying the two-dimensional barcode image in a manner suitable for reading by a scanner configured for reading two-dimensional barcodes. decoding a one-dimensional barcode image using an electronic device to obtain data encoded by the one-dimensional barcode image, wherein a photographic image of the one-dimensional barcode is obtained by the electronic device and wherein said decoding comprises the electronic device processing the image data to obtain the data encoded by the one-dimensional barcode image; encoding the data into a two-dimensional barcode image, wherein said encoding the data into the two-dimensional barcode image further comprises encoding data that is redundant of the data obtained from the one-dimensional barcode image into the two-dimensional barcode image and wherein the redundant data comprises one or more copies of the data obtained from the one-dimensional barcode image; and displaying the two-dimensional barcode image in a manner suitable for reading by a scanner configured for reading two-dimensional barcodes.