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A bed renovator frame having at least one a soil loosening assembly, the soil loosening assembly comprising: a rigid shank fixed beneath the frame; a blade assembly fixed to the shank, the blade assembly comprising a pair of blades extending horizontally from either side of the base of the shank, wherein: each blade has a leading edge angle of approximately 30° from a rear centreline of a direction-of-travel axis; each blade comprises a lateral rearward span at right angles to the direction-of-travel of approximately 350 mm; each blade defines an inner edge aligned with a direction-of-travel axis being approximately 350 mm; and the shank is fixed to the renovator frame to draw the blades beneath a soil surface at a fixed depth of approximately 250 mm to sever rootstock at the level of the blades while retaining the rootstock substantially in place and loosen soil above the level of the blade assembly without substantial soil disturbance or inversion. a rigid shank fixed beneath the frame; a blade assembly fixed to the shank, the blade assembly comprising a pair of blades extending horizontally from either side of the base of the shank, wherein: each blade has a leading edge angle of approximately 30° from a rear centreline of a direction-of-travel axis; each blade comprises a lateral rearward span at right angles to the direction-of-travel of approximately 350 mm; each blade defines an inner edge aligned with a direction-of-travel axis being approximately 350 mm; and the shank is fixed to the renovator frame to draw the blades beneath a soil surface at a fixed depth of approximately 250 mm to sever rootstock at the level of the blades while retaining the rootstock substantially in place and loosen soil above the level of the blade assembly without substantial soil disturbance or inversion. each blade has a leading edge angle of approximately 30° from a rear centreline of a direction-of-travel axis; each blade comprises a lateral rearward span at right angles to the direction-of-travel of approximately 350 mm; each blade defines an inner edge aligned with a direction-of-travel axis being approximately 350 mm; and the shank is fixed to the renovator frame to draw the blades beneath a soil surface at a fixed depth of approximately 250 mm to sever rootstock at the level of the blades while retaining the rootstock substantially in place and loosen soil above the level of the blade assembly without substantial soil disturbance or inversion.
Lighting and/or signalling system for motor vehicles, comprising a light source, a body, a lens configured to receive light rays coming directly or indirectly from the source via an input face and to emit a first output beam performing a first regulatory lighting and/or signalling function via an output face, and a waveguide configured to receive directly or indirectly light rays coming from the source via an input face, for emitting a second output beam through an output surface and for deflecting light rays into the guide through a coupling zone so that these rays propagate within the guide by total internal reflection, said coupling zone of the waveguide being situated at least partly opposite a portion of one of the input face of the lens and the output face of the lens, the lens and the waveguide being mounted on the body, characterised in that the lens is mounted on the body which is rotatable relative to the waveguide.
An airfoil for a gas turbine engine, the airfoil comprising: an inner and outer endwall section (62; 64); an airfoil section defining, at least in part, an airfoil profile, and extending radially between the inner and outer endwall sections (62, 64); wherein the airfoil section comprises an internal passage, and a rib subdividing said internal passage; wherein at least one of the inner and outer endwall section (62, 64) has a first slot; wherein the airfoil section includes a second slot said second slot being formed in said rib; and wherein the first slot and the second slot together form a seal cavity; the airfoil further comprising a seal disposed in said seal cavity. an inner and outer endwall section (62; 64); an airfoil section defining, at least in part, an airfoil profile, and extending radially between the inner and outer endwall sections (62, 64); wherein the airfoil section comprises an internal passage, and a rib subdividing said internal passage; wherein at least one of the inner and outer endwall section (62, 64) has a first slot; wherein the airfoil section includes a second slot said second slot being formed in said rib; and wherein the first slot and the second slot together form a seal cavity; the airfoil further comprising a seal disposed in said seal cavity.
Use of a pesticide or repellent comprising a liquid garlic juice concentrate, obtained by the removal of water from garlic juice and having a Brix value of between 60 and 80, as: a. a nematocide; b. a molluscicide; c. an insecticide against cabbage root fly; or d. an avian or rabbit repellent. a. a nematocide; b. a molluscicide; c. an insecticide against cabbage root fly; or d. an avian or rabbit repellent.
A method of error compensation for an inertial measurement unit, the method comprising: providing a first object (114, 214) and a second object (116, 216), the first and second objects comprising footwear, human feet, robot feet, or legs; wherein the first object is coupled to an inertial measurement unit (120, 220), three or more receivers (130, 230), and a ground contact switch; wherein the second object is coupled to at least one transmitter (150, 250) and a ground contact switch; determining an initial position and orientation of the first object; triggering a motion update for the inertial measurement unit when the second object is stationary with respect to a ground surface; measuring at least two position vectors between the first object and the second object when the first object is in motion and the second object is stationary, the at least two position vectors measured using trilateration or multilateration; calculating a distance, direction, and orientation of the second object with respect to the first object using the at least two position vectors; determining an error correction for the inertial measurement unit from the calculated distance, direction, and orientation of the second object with respect to the first object; and triggering a zero velocity update correction for the inertial measurement unit when the first object is stationary. providing a first object (114, 214) and a second object (116, 216), the first and second objects comprising footwear, human feet, robot feet, or legs; wherein the first object is coupled to an inertial measurement unit (120, 220), three or more receivers (130, 230), and a ground contact switch; wherein the second object is coupled to at least one transmitter (150, 250) and a ground contact switch; determining an initial position and orientation of the first object; triggering a motion update for the inertial measurement unit when the second object is stationary with respect to a ground surface; measuring at least two position vectors between the first object and the second object when the first object is in motion and the second object is stationary, the at least two position vectors measured using trilateration or multilateration; calculating a distance, direction, and orientation of the second object with respect to the first object using the at least two position vectors; determining an error correction for the inertial measurement unit from the calculated distance, direction, and orientation of the second object with respect to the first object; and triggering a zero velocity update correction for the inertial measurement unit when the first object is stationary.
An energy harvesting device configured to be integrated into an item of clothing, comprising: an insulated container, comprising: an outer membrane having a first side in contact with an external environment and a second side that defines at least a portion of an internal cavity; an outer heat exchanger extending though the outer membrane, the outer heat exchanger comprising at least one surface in contact with the external environment; a thermoelectric generator module positioned within the internal cavity, the thermoelectric generator sandwiched between the outer heat exchanger and an inner heat exchanger; and an expandable membrane encapsulating a mass of phase-change material, at least a portion of the expandable membrane coupled to the inner heat exchanger, wherein the outer heat exchanger, the thermoelectric generator, and the inner heat exchanger are configured to allow bi-directional conduction of heat between the phase-change material and the external environment, and wherein the phase-change material is configured to store a portion of heat energy absorbed during a dryer cycle as the item of clothing is laundered. an insulated container, comprising: an outer membrane having a first side in contact with an external environment and a second side that defines at least a portion of an internal cavity; an outer heat exchanger extending though the outer membrane, the outer heat exchanger comprising at least one surface in contact with the external environment; a thermoelectric generator module positioned within the internal cavity, the thermoelectric generator sandwiched between the outer heat exchanger and an inner heat exchanger; and an expandable membrane encapsulating a mass of phase-change material, at least a portion of the expandable membrane coupled to the inner heat exchanger, an outer membrane having a first side in contact with an external environment and a second side that defines at least a portion of an internal cavity; an outer heat exchanger extending though the outer membrane, the outer heat exchanger comprising at least one surface in contact with the external environment; a thermoelectric generator module positioned within the internal cavity, the thermoelectric generator sandwiched between the outer heat exchanger and an inner heat exchanger; and an expandable membrane encapsulating a mass of phase-change material, at least a portion of the expandable membrane coupled to the inner heat exchanger, wherein the outer heat exchanger, the thermoelectric generator, and the inner heat exchanger are configured to allow bi-directional conduction of heat between the phase-change material and the external environment, and wherein the phase-change material is configured to store a portion of heat energy absorbed during a dryer cycle as the item of clothing is laundered.
A fabric treating appliance for treating a laundry article according to a cycle of operation, the fabric treating appliance comprising: a chassis defining an interior; a tub located within the interior and mounted to the chassis, with the tub defining a liquid chamber with an access opening providing access to the interior; a rotatable drum located within the tub and defining a treating chamber and further defining an axis of rotation; and a motor having a drive shaft coupled to the drum to rotate the drum; characterised by further comprising: a drive plate located within the liquid chamber and mounted to one of the chassis and tub, wherein the drive plate is spaced from the tub by a gap and a labyrinth seal providing a labyrinth path around the motor for liquid passing through the gap; wherein the tub includes a rear opening for locating the motor and the labyrinth seal prevents fluid from entering the rear opening; wherein the labyrinth seal includes a front plate coupled to the drive plate and a rear plate coupled to the tub; and wherein the rear plate of the labyrinth seal at least partially extends through the rear opening of the tub to fluidly seal the rear opening of the tub. a chassis defining an interior; a tub located within the interior and mounted to the chassis, with the tub defining a liquid chamber with an access opening providing access to the interior; a rotatable drum located within the tub and defining a treating chamber and further defining an axis of rotation; and a motor having a drive shaft coupled to the drum to rotate the drum; a drive plate located within the liquid chamber and mounted to one of the chassis and tub, wherein the drive plate is spaced from the tub by a gap and a labyrinth seal providing a labyrinth path around the motor for liquid passing through the gap;
A last assembly (100; 1800), comprising: a last member (102; 1802) configured to support one or more footwear segments of an upper of an article of footwear during manufacture of the upper; and a base member (104; 1804) located below the last member (102; 1802) and having a top connected to a lower portion of the last member (102; 1802) to support the last member (102; 1802), the base member (104; 1804) having an outer surface extending downward from the top of the base member (104; 1804) to a bottom of the base member (104; 1804), the last assembly being characterised in that the base member (104; 1804) has a plurality of vacuum holes (156; 1812) in the outer surface of the base member (104; 1804). a last member (102; 1802) configured to support one or more footwear segments of an upper of an article of footwear during manufacture of the upper; and a base member (104; 1804) located below the last member (102; 1802) and having a top connected to a lower portion of the last member (102; 1802) to support the last member (102; 1802), the base member (104; 1804) having an outer surface extending downward from the top of the base member (104; 1804) to a bottom of the base member (104; 1804), the last assembly being characterised in that the base member (104; 1804) has a plurality of vacuum holes (156; 1812) in the outer surface of the base member (104; 1804).
A method for manufacturing a multi-layered confectionery shell comprising the steps of: (i) depositing a first edible liquid into a mould cavity, (ii) depositing at least one other edible liquid onto the first edible liquid in the mould cavity, and (iii) pressing the edible liquids in the mould cavity using a stamp having a surface temperature below the solidification temperature of each of the edible liquids to form at least two shell layers; wherein the ratio of the apparent viscosity of each edible liquid having one or more other edible liquids deposited directly thereon to the apparent viscosity of said other edible liquid(s) is 0.8 or less or 1.5 or more, the viscosities of the liquids being measured at a shear rate of 5 s -1 and at a liquid temperature of 40°C. (i) depositing a first edible liquid into a mould cavity, (ii) depositing at least one other edible liquid onto the first edible liquid in the mould cavity, and (iii) pressing the edible liquids in the mould cavity using a stamp having a surface temperature below the solidification temperature of each of the edible liquids to form at least two shell layers; wherein the ratio of the apparent viscosity of each edible liquid having one or more other edible liquids deposited directly thereon to the apparent viscosity of said other edible liquid(s) is 0.8 or less or 1.5 or more, the viscosities of the liquids being measured at a shear rate of 5 s -1 and at a liquid temperature of 40°C.
An outflow valve assembly for installation on an aircraft having a fuselage, the outflow valve comprising: a valve door (24, 26); and a non-metallic frame to which the valve door is pivotally mounted, the non-metallic frame comprising: a frame body surrounding a central opening; an outer peripheral flange extending around at least a portion of the frame body, having an inboard side, and having an outboard side; elevated platform regions projecting from inboard side of the outer peripheral flange in a direction opposite the outboard side of the outer peripheral flange; a first plurality of fastener openings formed through the elevated platform regions; base plates positioned over the elevated platform regions; wherein a plurality of frame attachment interfaces comprises recesses formed in an outboard side of the outer peripheral flange; and raised features within the recesses and engaging a first plurality of fasteners to exert a preload thereon when the outflow valve is installed on the aircraft: and the first plurality of fasteners extending from the base plates through the first plurality of fastener openings to affix the outflow valve to the fuselage when the outflow valve assembly is installed on the aircraft. a valve door (24, 26); and a non-metallic frame to which the valve door is pivotally mounted, the non-metallic frame comprising: a frame body surrounding a central opening; an outer peripheral flange extending around at least a portion of the frame body, having an inboard side, and having an outboard side; a frame body surrounding a central opening; an outer peripheral flange extending around at least a portion of the frame body, having an inboard side, and having an outboard side; elevated platform regions projecting from inboard side of the outer peripheral flange in a direction opposite the outboard side of the outer peripheral flange; a first plurality of fastener openings formed through the elevated platform regions; base plates positioned over the elevated platform regions; wherein a plurality of frame attachment interfaces comprises recesses formed in an outboard side of the outer peripheral flange; and raised features within the recesses and engaging a first plurality of fasteners to exert a preload thereon when the outflow valve is installed on the aircraft: and the first plurality of fasteners extending from the base plates through the first plurality of fastener openings to affix the outflow valve to the fuselage when the outflow valve assembly is installed on the aircraft.
A signal weighting and combining method for use in a receiver (820, 1000, 1120) having a plurality of receive antennas disposed to produce a corresponding plurality of received RF signals, each of said plurality of received RF signals being generated in response to a transmitted RF signal received through a channel, said method comprising: weighting a first received RF signal of each pair of said plurality of received RF signals in accordance with a corresponding RF weighting value and a second received RF signal of said each pair of said plurality of received RF signals in accordance with a RF weighting value normalized to unity, wherein the corresponding RF weighting values are selected to maximize an output signal-to-noise ratio of said receiver averaged over said channel, thereby forming a plurality of paired weighted RF signals, wherein said each pair of said plurality of received RF signals is produced by a corresponding pair of said plurality of receive antennas; and combining the weighted RF signals of each said paired weighted RF signals in order to form a plurality of combined RF signals. weighting a first received RF signal of each pair of said plurality of received RF signals in accordance with a corresponding RF weighting value and a second received RF signal of said each pair of said plurality of received RF signals in accordance with a RF weighting value normalized to unity, wherein the corresponding RF weighting values are selected to maximize an output signal-to-noise ratio of said receiver averaged over said channel, thereby forming a plurality of paired weighted RF signals, wherein said each pair of said plurality of received RF signals is produced by a corresponding pair of said plurality of receive antennas; and combining the weighted RF signals of each said paired weighted RF signals in order to form a plurality of combined RF signals.
Valve member, characterised in that the valve member is made of plastic material filled with basalt particles in an amount between 1 % and 60 % by weight.
A fascia for a self-service terminal, the fascia comprising: a first fascia component located in fixed spatial relation to a plurality of devices (20,24,34,36) mounted within the self-service terminal, and a second fascia component mounted in movable spatial relation to the plurality of devices (20,24,34,36) mounted within the self-service terminal, and movable relative to the first fascia component to provide access to the devices (20,24,34,36) mounted within the self-service terminal when the second fascia component is opened, and to provide a unitary sealed fascia when the second fascia component is closed; characterised in that the first fascia component includes a plurality of apertures (26,28), each aperture aligning with an entry/exit port on a respective central device (34,36) of the plurality of devices (20,24,34,36). a first fascia component located in fixed spatial relation to a plurality of devices (20,24,34,36) mounted within the self-service terminal, and a second fascia component mounted in movable spatial relation to the plurality of devices (20,24,34,36) mounted within the self-service terminal, and movable relative to the first fascia component to provide access to the devices (20,24,34,36) mounted within the self-service terminal when the second fascia component is opened, and to provide a unitary sealed fascia when the second fascia component is closed; characterised in that the first fascia component includes a plurality of apertures (26,28), each aperture aligning with an entry/exit port on a respective central device (34,36) of the plurality of devices (20,24,34,36).
A method of making a compound of formula 1 Wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl or alkynyl, said method comprising, a) Reacting 2,6-dimethylphenol with potassium peroxymonosulfate and a catalytic amount of iodobenzene to produce 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone; b) Reacting 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone with ethylene glycol and a catalytic amount of p-toluenesulfonic acid to produce 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone, mono ketal; c) Reacting 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone, mono ketal with -3-methylpent-2-en-4-yn-1-ol (VIII), followed by reduction of the propargylic triple bond to provide allylic alcohol; d) Reacting allylic alcohol with MnO 2 to form aldehyde followed by addition of an organic acid and an alcohol to produce ester, followed by in situ deprotection of ester in the presence of an acid to produce quinol (XIII); and e) Reacting quinol (XIII) with a carbanion magnesium halide (alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl)magnesium chloride to produce the compound of Formula 1. a) Reacting 2,6-dimethylphenol with potassium peroxymonosulfate and a catalytic amount of iodobenzene to produce 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone; b) Reacting 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone with ethylene glycol and a catalytic amount of p-toluenesulfonic acid to produce 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone, mono ketal; c) Reacting 2,6-dimethylbenzoquinone, mono ketal with -3-methylpent-2-en-4-yn-1-ol (VIII), followed by reduction of the propargylic triple bond to provide allylic alcohol; d) Reacting allylic alcohol with MnO 2 to form aldehyde followed by addition of an organic acid and an alcohol to produce ester, followed by in situ deprotection of ester in the presence of an acid to produce quinol (XIII); and e) Reacting quinol (XIII) with a carbanion magnesium halide (alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, or alkynyl)magnesium chloride to produce the compound of Formula 1.
An electromagnetic shielding structure successively comprising: - an electrically insulating layer of a first polymeric material, - an electrically conductive shielding film comprising at least 90 mass % of metal nanowires, - a protective layer of a second polymeric material, characterized in that the shielding film consists of metal nanowires, and, optionally, carbon nanotubes and/or graphene. - an electrically insulating layer of a first polymeric material, - an electrically conductive shielding film comprising at least 90 mass % of metal nanowires, - a protective layer of a second polymeric material, characterized in that the shielding film consists of metal nanowires, and, optionally, carbon nanotubes and/or graphene.