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A vaporizer device comprising: a housing including an air inlet; a heating element within the housing, the heating element including a nonlinear positive temperature coefficient of resistance material; and a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the heating element and arranged to receive an airflow from the air inlet, the heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between the heating element and the airflow to produce a heated airflow, wherein the heated airflow exiting the heat exchanger is configured to vaporize a vaporizable material, wherein the heat exchanger includes a plurality of fin features. a housing including an air inlet; a heating element within the housing, the heating element including a nonlinear positive temperature coefficient of resistance material; and a heat exchanger thermally coupled to the heating element and arranged to receive an airflow from the air inlet, the heat exchanger configured to transfer heat between the heating element and the airflow to produce a heated airflow, wherein the heated airflow exiting the heat exchanger is configured to vaporize a vaporizable material, wherein the heat exchanger includes a plurality of fin features.
Method for recovering a liquid collected on an interior or exterior surface (1, 19) of a motor vehicle bodywork or glazing element, characterized in that it consists: - a) in analysing a quantity of the collected liquid stream using a device for measuring or estimating a parameter indicative of a state of pollution of the collected liquid 1 so as to provide a measured or estimated value of the level of pollution of the liquid; - b) in comparing the said measured or estimated value against at least one threshold value for the level of pollution of the liquid; - c) and, when the measured or estimated value is below the said threshold value, in directing at least part of the collected liquid stream towards a collected-liquid recovery unit, step a) consisting in storing at least part of the collected liquid stream in an intermediate collecting reservoir equipped with the measurement or estimation device. - a) in analysing a quantity of the collected liquid stream using a device for measuring or estimating a parameter indicative of a state of pollution of the collected liquid 1 so as to provide a measured or estimated value of the level of pollution of the liquid; - b) in comparing the said measured or estimated value against at least one threshold value for the level of pollution of the liquid; - c) and, when the measured or estimated value is below the said threshold value, in directing at least part of the collected liquid stream towards a collected-liquid recovery unit, step a) consisting in storing at least part of the collected liquid stream in an intermediate collecting reservoir equipped with the measurement or estimation device.
A flange extender for an ostomy bag characterised in that the flange extender is manufactured of a composition which comprises 0.01% to 2% honey by weight and 95% to 99.99% hydrocolloid by weight.
A balloon for angioplasty suitable to adopt a deployed configuration and a collapsed configuration, having an outer wall and a core defining an axis, the balloon comprising in the collapsed configuration a plurality of laps that are laid in a tangential direction about the core of the balloon such as to form a plurality of cavities, wherein the cavities are filled with a drug, characterized in that the balloon further comprises containment means to be capable of stopping the blood flow in the length where the angioplasty operation has to be carried out.
A computer-implemented method for designating a portion of a machine-vision analysis to be performed on a computer system dedicated to perform machine-vision algorithms the method comprising: obtaining a set of machine-vision algorithms for analyzing a digital image of a product; determining an overall time estimate that represents the processing time to analyze the digital image using the entire set of machine-vision algorithms; if the overall time estimate is greater than a threshold value: obtaining an algorithm time estimate for each of two or more algorithms of the set of machine-vision algorithms, wherein the algorithm time estimate represents the processing time to analyze the digital image using the respective machine-vision algorithm; computing a rank associated with each of the two or more algorithms based on the algorithm time estimates; and selecting a designated algorithm to be performed on the computer system, wherein the selection is based on the rank associated with each of the two or more algorithms and the designated algorithm comprises one of the two or more algorithms. obtaining a set of machine-vision algorithms for analyzing a digital image of a product; determining an overall time estimate that represents the processing time to analyze the digital image using the entire set of machine-vision algorithms; if the overall time estimate is greater than a threshold value: obtaining an algorithm time estimate for each of two or more algorithms of the set of machine-vision algorithms, wherein the algorithm time estimate represents the processing time to analyze the digital image using the respective machine-vision algorithm; computing a rank associated with each of the two or more algorithms based on the algorithm time estimates; and selecting a designated algorithm to be performed on the computer system, wherein the selection is based on the rank associated with each of the two or more algorithms and the designated algorithm comprises one of the two or more algorithms. obtaining an algorithm time estimate for each of two or more algorithms of the set of machine-vision algorithms, wherein the algorithm time estimate represents the processing time to analyze the digital image using the respective machine-vision algorithm; computing a rank associated with each of the two or more algorithms based on the algorithm time estimates; and selecting a designated algorithm to be performed on the computer system, wherein the selection is based on the rank associated with each of the two or more algorithms and the designated algorithm comprises one of the two or more algorithms.
Foldable wind-deflecting device for a motor vehicle of the convertible type, said device comprising a horizontal deflector which is intended to cover the space situated behind the front seats of the vehicle, and/or a vertical deflector which is intended to extend substantially behind the backs of the front seats or rear seats of the vehicle, joints which make it possible the transition from a folded position to an unfolded position and vice versa, said device carrying at least two first fastening elements which are intended to cooperate with a complementary part belonging to said vehicle, characterised in that said device comprises means for retracting said first fastening elements, which are controlled by folding said deflectors (11, 12).
A method performed by a client device of facilitating segmenting of a corporate communications network to which the client device is connected, the method comprising: transmitting data to at least one other randomly selected client device (24, 25) in the corporate communications network; measuring a value of a connectivity performance metric of a communication link over which the data is transferred to said at least one other client device (24, 25); and transmitting the measured value of the connectivity performance metric for each communication link to a network device configured to map the client device into a segment of the corporate communications network based on the measured value of the connectivity performance metric of each communication link. transmitting data to at least one other randomly selected client device (24, 25) in the corporate communications network; measuring a value of a connectivity performance metric of a communication link over which the data is transferred to said at least one other client device (24, 25); and transmitting the measured value of the connectivity performance metric for each communication link to a network device configured to map the client device into a segment of the corporate communications network based on the measured value of the connectivity performance metric of each communication link.
A data center cooling system, comprising: a first module comprising a warm air plenum positionable to receive an airflow from one or more rows of racks that support a plurality of heat-generating electronic devices, the warm air plenum comprising a warmed air inlet adjacent an open side of the one or more racks and a warmed air outlet adjacent a data center volume which is a space above the one or more racks; a second module positionable in the data center volume above the one or more racks and comprising at least one fan and at least one cooling module, the fan positioned to circulate a warmed airflow from the one or more racks, through the warmed air plenum, into the data center volume, through the cooling module to cool the warmed airflow, and into a human-occupiable workspace of the data center which is a space adjacent the one or more racks; and an airflow partition mountable in the data center volume above the one or more racks and adjustable to interrupt the warmed airflow between the warmed air plenum and the second module. a first module comprising a warm air plenum positionable to receive an airflow from one or more rows of racks that support a plurality of heat-generating electronic devices, the warm air plenum comprising a warmed air inlet adjacent an open side of the one or more racks and a warmed air outlet adjacent a data center volume which is a space above the one or more racks; a second module positionable in the data center volume above the one or more racks and comprising at least one fan and at least one cooling module, the fan positioned to circulate a warmed airflow from the one or more racks, through the warmed air plenum, into the data center volume, through the cooling module to cool the warmed airflow, and into a human-occupiable workspace of the data center which is a space adjacent the one or more racks; and an airflow partition mountable in the data center volume above the one or more racks and adjustable to interrupt the warmed airflow between the warmed air plenum and the second module.
An optical fiber cable, comprising: a subunit having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, wherein the first interior surface defines a central bore along a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber cable; at least one optical fiber disposed within the central bore of the subunit; a plurality of strengthening yarns disposed around the subunit; a cable sheath disposed around the plurality of strengthening yarns, the cable sheath having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface, wherein the second exterior surface defines an outermost surface of the optical fiber cable, and wherein the cable sheath is made of a low-smoke, zero halogen material; wherein the low-smoke, zero halogen material of the cable sheath comprises a thermoplastic polymer blend filled with mineral-based flame retardant additives, the polymer blend of the low-smoke, zero halogen material of the cable sheath comprises from 35% to 45% by weight of a co-polyester or co-polyether and a polyolefin or a polyolefin elastomer; the mineral-based flame retardant additives comprise at least one of aluminum trihydrate or magnesium hydroxide in an amount of 55% to 68% by weight. a subunit having a first interior surface and a first exterior surface, wherein the first interior surface defines a central bore along a longitudinal axis of the optical fiber cable; at least one optical fiber disposed within the central bore of the subunit; a plurality of strengthening yarns disposed around the subunit; a cable sheath disposed around the plurality of strengthening yarns, the cable sheath having a second interior surface and a second exterior surface, wherein the second exterior surface defines an outermost surface of the optical fiber cable, and wherein the cable sheath is made of a low-smoke, zero halogen material; wherein the low-smoke, zero halogen material of the cable sheath comprises a thermoplastic polymer blend filled with mineral-based flame retardant additives, the polymer blend of the low-smoke, zero halogen material of the cable sheath comprises from 35% to 45% by weight of a co-polyester or co-polyether and a polyolefin or a polyolefin elastomer; the mineral-based flame retardant additives comprise at least one of aluminum trihydrate or magnesium hydroxide in an amount of 55% to 68% by weight.
A semiconductor laser module including a plurality of semiconductor laser elements, an optical fiber, a condenser (106,107) that condenses a laser beam emitted from each of said semiconductor laser elements to said optical fiber, and a housing that implements and accommodates therein said laser elements, said condenser, and an input end of said optical fiber, the semiconductor laser module comprising: at least one thin plate that is arranged between said laser elements and a top of said housing, and is attached inside said housing to the inner surface side of said top of said housing to form a gap with said top of said housing for shielding said top of said housing from heat generated by the laser beam.
A micromechanical structure including at least one active element, the micromechanical structure comprising - a substrate, - at least one layer (3, 4) formed on the substrate forming at least part of the at least one active element, - mechanical contact areas through which the micromechanical structure can be connected to other structures like printed circuit boards and like, and - weakenings like trenches around the mechanical contact areas for eliminating the thermal mismatch between the active element of the micromechanical structure and the other structures, the micromechanical structure being a capacitive surface micromechanical pressure sensor structure including at least one sensor element as an active element, the micromechanical structure comprising to this end - a bottom electrode in a mechanical connection with the substrate, and - at least one top electrode electrically isolated and spaced apart by a first cavity from said bottom electrode, the top electrode being deformable under the pressure to be measured, wherein - the bottom electrode is released (11, 34) from the substrate, advantageously at least essentially in the vicinity of the cavity. - a substrate, - at least one layer (3, 4) formed on the substrate forming at least part of the at least one active element, - mechanical contact areas through which the micromechanical structure can be connected to other structures like printed circuit boards and like, and - weakenings like trenches around the mechanical contact areas for eliminating the thermal mismatch between the active element of the micromechanical structure and the other structures, the micromechanical structure being a capacitive surface micromechanical pressure sensor structure including at least one sensor element as an active element, the micromechanical structure comprising to this end - a bottom electrode in a mechanical connection with the substrate, and - at least one top electrode electrically isolated and spaced apart by a first cavity from said bottom electrode, the top electrode being deformable under the pressure to be measured, wherein - the bottom electrode is released (11, 34) from the substrate, advantageously at least essentially in the vicinity of the cavity.
A thin film transistor comprising: a flexible or distortable substrate; a first conducting layer having a longitudinally extending source electrode (10, 15) and a longitudinally extending drain electrode (11, 16) between which lies an operative region of said device; and a second conducting layer above said first conducting layer, such that said first conducting layer is between said substrate and said second conducting layer, said second conducting layer having a gate electrode above said operative device region; and wherein said gate electrode extends beyond at least one of said source electrode (10, 15) and said drain electrode (11, 16) in a lateral direction substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal direction, and wherein a width of said gate electrode in said lateral direction is greater than a width of one of said source electrode (10, 15) and said drain electrode (11, 16) by a factor of at least 3. a flexible or distortable substrate; a first conducting layer having a longitudinally extending source electrode (10, 15) and a longitudinally extending drain electrode (11, 16) between which lies an operative region of said device; and a second conducting layer above said first conducting layer, such that said first conducting layer is between said substrate and said second conducting layer, said second conducting layer having a gate electrode above said operative device region; and wherein said gate electrode extends beyond at least one of said source electrode (10, 15) and said drain electrode (11, 16) in a lateral direction substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal direction, and wherein a width of said gate electrode in said lateral direction is greater than a width of one of said source electrode (10, 15) and said drain electrode (11, 16) by a factor of at least 3.
A vessel cap (10, 100) for exchanging gas in and pressuring a vessel headspace, the cap comprising: a cap inlet; a seal arranged to form a gas-tight seal on a vessel opening; a pressure reducing valve; a gas inlet port arranged to allow incoming gas into the vessel headspace; a gas outlet port arranged to allow outgoing gas to escape from the vessel headspace; wherein the pressure reducing valve is arranged to allow gas at a first pressure at the cap inlet to exit the gas inlet port into the vessel headspace at a second pressure reduced from the first pressure; and further wherein the gas outlet port further comprises apparatus to seal the outlet port when pressure in the vessel headspace rises to a third pressure. a cap inlet; a seal arranged to form a gas-tight seal on a vessel opening; a pressure reducing valve; a gas inlet port arranged to allow incoming gas into the vessel headspace; a gas outlet port arranged to allow outgoing gas to escape from the vessel headspace; wherein the pressure reducing valve is arranged to allow gas at a first pressure at the cap inlet to exit the gas inlet port into the vessel headspace at a second pressure reduced from the first pressure; and further wherein the gas outlet port further comprises apparatus to seal the outlet port when pressure in the vessel headspace rises to a third pressure.
A method for spatially shaping a laser beam by means of an optical valve including a plurality of pixels controllable in transmission by means of a control vector, each element of the control vector controlling the transmission of a corresponding pixel and being initialised at a predetermined value, the spatial shape of the beam to be obtained being defined by a setpoint profile in a plane transverse to the direction of propagation of the beam, said method including a plurality of successive iterations, the control vector being updated at each iteration, each iteration comprising: - a step of acquiring the image of the beam in said transverse plane at the output of the optical valve, to obtain a profile of the observed beam in this plane; - a step of calculating the moments of the observed profile with respect to a product base, the product base consisting of products of functions of an adapted base with a square summable over at least one area of the plane containing the support of the setpoint profile, the spectra of said functions according to two axes of the plane being bordered by predetermined maximum values of spatial frequency; - a step of calculating the ratios between the components of the setpoint profile and corresponding components of the observed profile in the adapted base, to thereby deduce the ratio between the setpoint profile and the observed profile in the transverse plane; - a step of determining the control vector at the current iteration according to the ratio calculated at the previous step and the control vector calculated at the previous iteration; - a step of controlling the optical valve by means of the elements of the control vector determined at the previous step; the iterations being carried on until a predetermined stopping criterion is met. - a step of acquiring the image of the beam in said transverse plane at the output of the optical valve, to obtain a profile of the observed beam in this plane; - a step of calculating the moments of the observed profile with respect to a product base, the product base consisting of products of functions of an adapted base with a square summable over at least one area of the plane containing the support of the setpoint profile, the spectra of said functions according to two axes of the plane being bordered by predetermined maximum values of spatial frequency; - a step of calculating the ratios between the components of the setpoint profile and corresponding components of the observed profile in the adapted base, to thereby deduce the ratio between the setpoint profile and the observed profile in the transverse plane; - a step of determining the control vector at the current iteration according to the ratio calculated at the previous step and the control vector calculated at the previous iteration; - a step of controlling the optical valve by means of the elements of the control vector determined at the previous step;
An intermediate transfer medium which comprises a substrate, a protective layer and a receiving layer which are layered on a surface of the substrate; wherein the protective layer comprises a binder resin having a number average molecular weight (Mn) of not less than 8,000 and not more than 30,000 and a filler which has a particle diameter of not less than 1 nm and not more than 200 nm, wherein the filler is included in an amount of not less than 5 % by weight and not more than 40 % by weight on a base of total solid content of the protective layer.
Plug arrangement comprising a sealing-off device for at least one, in particular electrical, line, comprising a first elastic sealing-off element with an opening through which the line is guided, wherein the line, at its outer circumference, is arranged such that it is in sealing contact with the first sealing-off element and with a second sealing-off element which receives the first sealing-off element, wherein the second sealing-off element is in the form of an elastic element with a passage opening, characterized in that the sealing-off element is designed as a flat plate-like sealing-off element in the form of a mat seal, has a plurality of passage openings and, between the two sealing-off elements (11a, 25), additional sleeves are arranged in the passage openings in order to seal off individual lines.
Implant for the treatment of arteriovenous malformations, in particular aneurysms, consisting of an insertion unit and an occlusion unit separable therefrom, wherein the occlusion unit consists of several subunits, wherein the subunits consist of a framework with shape memory properties, which is formed from wire or produced by laser cutting, wherein the framework is composed of struts and the occlusion unit has a first elongated arrangement for transport through a catheter and a second expanded arrangement after exit from the catheter, wherein the implant takes on a three-dimensional shape in the expanded arrangement of the occlusion unit, wherein a covering is located between the struts of the framework of the occlusion unit, characterized in that the framework of the occlusion unit consists of a central axial strut and one or more arc struts attached thereto and comprises an additional support wire, wherein the axial strut is supported by the additional support wire for passage through the catheter and for subsequent release in the aneurysm in the elongated state and the additional support wire is retractable after release.