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A process for recovering one or more hydrocarbons, said process comprising: (a) providing at least one multilayer tubular article comprising: - a tube comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one concentric layer (Pc) consisting of a composition comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one thermoplastic polymer, said tube having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the tube was treated by a glow discharge process in the presence of an etching gas medium comprising N 2 and/or NH 3 and comprises one or more N-containing functional groups obtainable by said glow discharge process, and -, at least one concentric layer (Mc) consisting of a composition comprising, preferably consisting of, one or more metals, adhered to at least a portion of at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of said tube, and (b) upstreaming said one or more hydrocarbons through the at least one multilayer tubular article as provided in step (a). (a) providing at least one multilayer tubular article comprising: - a tube comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one concentric layer (Pc) consisting of a composition comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one thermoplastic polymer, said tube having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the tube was treated by a glow discharge process in the presence of an etching gas medium comprising N 2 and/or NH 3 and comprises one or more N-containing functional groups obtainable by said glow discharge process, and -, at least one concentric layer (Mc) consisting of a composition comprising, preferably consisting of, one or more metals, adhered to at least a portion of at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of said tube, and - a tube comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one concentric layer (Pc) consisting of a composition comprising, preferably consisting of, at least one thermoplastic polymer, said tube having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein at least a portion of at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of the tube was treated by a glow discharge process in the presence of an etching gas medium comprising N 2 and/or NH 3 and comprises one or more N-containing functional groups obtainable by said glow discharge process, and -, at least one concentric layer (Mc) consisting of a composition comprising, preferably consisting of, one or more metals, adhered to at least a portion of at least one of the inner surface and the outer surface of said tube, and (b) upstreaming said one or more hydrocarbons through the at least one multilayer tubular article as provided in step (a).
A dialkylzinc partial hydrolysate-containing solution, comprising a partial hydrolysate of dialkylzinc represented by general formula ZnR 1 2 wherein R 1 is a linear or branched alkyl group having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, and a solvent, wherein the partial hydrolysate is obtained by hydrolyzing with water at a molar ratio to zinc of the dialkylzinc in a range of 0.4 to 0.9; characterized in that the solvent has a boiling point of equal to or higher than 160°C and is a cyclic amide compound having an amide structure represented by general formula below and having a cyclic structure:
A computer-implemented method for reconstructing a document from annotated document images (4, 6), comprising: receiving a set of at least two annotated document images into computer memory, the annotated document images each comprising static elements and annotated data and each being created by annotating an original clean document containing static elements; characterised in that the method further comprises the steps of: selecting a representative image from the set of annotated document images, the representative image being the most similar of the annotated document images in structure to the original clean document with respect to: the margins of the document not being skewed; having crisp, sharp edges; and having lines that are dark and easily distinguishable; performing an alignment on each annotated document image with respect to the selected representative image to provide a set of aligned annotated document images; forming a consensus document image (8, 156) by processing each of the aligned annotated document images and identifying common pixels in each aligned annotated document image that are geometrically common within a threshold value of the aligned annotated document images, wherein, in the consensus document, pixels that are not geometrically common within the threshold value of the aligned annotated document images are obscured; forming a reconstructed clean document using the consensus document image; and rendering the reconstructed clean document. selecting a representative image from the set of annotated document images, the representative image being the most similar of the annotated document images in structure to the original clean document with respect to: the margins of the document not being skewed; having crisp, sharp edges; and having lines that are dark and easily distinguishable; the margins of the document not being skewed; having crisp, sharp edges; and having lines that are dark and easily distinguishable; performing an alignment on each annotated document image with respect to the selected representative image to provide a set of aligned annotated document images; forming a consensus document image (8, 156) by processing each of the aligned annotated document images and identifying common pixels in each aligned annotated document image that are geometrically common within a threshold value of the aligned annotated document images, wherein, in the consensus document, pixels that are not geometrically common within the threshold value of the aligned annotated document images are obscured; forming a reconstructed clean document using the consensus document image; and rendering the reconstructed clean document.
A compound that inhibits or blocks C3 expression, activity or activation for use in treating or preventing periodontitis in an individual, wherein the compound is Cp40.
A fiber comprising a composition comprising: 50 to 75 weight percent of polyamide consisting of at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyamide-6,6 and polyamide-9T; and 25 to 50 weight percent of a poly(arylene ether); wherein all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the composition excludes any polymer other than the polyamide and the poly(arylene ether). 50 to 75 weight percent of polyamide consisting of at least one member selected from the group consisting of polyamide-6,6 and polyamide-9T; and 25 to 50 weight percent of a poly(arylene ether); wherein all weight percents are based on the total weight of the composition; and wherein the composition excludes any polymer other than the polyamide and the poly(arylene ether).
A method for manufacturing a secondary battery, the method comprising: manufacturing an electrode assembly in which electrodes and a separator are alternately stacked; inserting the electrode assembly into a battery case through an opening; covering the opening of the battery case; injecting an electrolyte into the battery case through an injection hole formed in the battery case; closing the injection hole; performing a pre-formation process; and applying external force to a switch of a gas discharge device formed on one surface of the battery case, thereby linearly moving a gasket of the gas discharge device and opening a gas discharge hole, such that a first gas generated in the battery case is discharged to an outside of the battery case during the performing of the pre-formation process, wherein the gas discharge device comprises a restoring part and the method further comprises restoring a position of the gasket and closing the gas discharge hole when the external force is removed, wherein the method further comprises, after the first gas is discharged to the outside of the battery case, a step of sealing the gas discharge device, and characterized in that the sealing of the gas discharge device further comprises: covering the gas discharge device with a cap; and performing laser welding to affix the cap to the battery case. manufacturing an electrode assembly in which electrodes and a separator are alternately stacked; inserting the electrode assembly into a battery case through an opening; covering the opening of the battery case; injecting an electrolyte into the battery case through an injection hole formed in the battery case; closing the injection hole; performing a pre-formation process; and applying external force to a switch of a gas discharge device formed on one surface of the battery case, thereby linearly moving a gasket of the gas discharge device and opening a gas discharge hole, such that a first gas generated in the battery case is discharged to an outside of the battery case during the performing of the pre-formation process, covering the gas discharge device with a cap; and performing laser welding to affix the cap to the battery case.
Apparatus for roasting coffee beans, the apparatus comprising: a chamber in which a supply of coffee beans can be received for roasting, said chamber having an outlet for roasted coffee beans; a heater for heating air; means for driving heated air into the chamber to roast coffee beans received therein, and for driving air into the chamber to lift roasted coffee beans from the chamber to and through said outlet; and a controller operable to control the air driving means to vary the rate at which air is driven into the chamber; wherein the air driving means and chamber are configured and arranged so that coffee beans located in the chamber circulate generally horizontally about the periphery of the chamber when the air driving means drives heated air into the chamber, said controller being configured to control the air driving means to drive air into the chamber at a first rate to circulate the beans as they roast, and at a second rate higher than the first to lift the beans towards and through the outlet. a chamber in which a supply of coffee beans can be received for roasting, said chamber having an outlet for roasted coffee beans; a heater for heating air; means for driving heated air into the chamber to roast coffee beans received therein, and for driving air into the chamber to lift roasted coffee beans from the chamber to and through said outlet; and a controller operable to control the air driving means to vary the rate at which air is driven into the chamber; wherein the air driving means and chamber are configured and arranged so that coffee beans located in the chamber circulate generally horizontally about the periphery of the chamber when the air driving means drives heated air into the chamber, said controller being configured to control the air driving means to drive air into the chamber at a first rate to circulate the beans as they roast, and at a second rate higher than the first to lift the beans towards and through the outlet.
A composition comprising at least two calibrant compounds or salts thereof, or cationic complexes thereof, or anionic complexes thereof, wherein the at least two calibrant compounds or the salts thereof or the cationic complexes thereof, or the anionic complexes thereof comprise an alcohol functionalized core, and peripheral functionalities, wherein the alcohol functionalized core is selected from the group consisting of: and wherein the peripheral functionalities are esters prepared by coupling the alcohol functionalities of the cores with a carboxylic acid, or an activated ester, or an activated carboxylic acid derivative having a chemical structure of Formula II: wherein m = 1-30.
An in vitro method for selectively amplifying a target DNA sequence from a nucleic acid sample, which method comprising a. providing a nucleic acid sample suspected of comprising at least one target DNA sequence that differs from a reference DNA sequence at at least one target mutation site; b. adding: i) a forward primer oligonucleotide and a reverse primer oligonucleotide, which are fully complementary with a portion of the reference DNA sequence surrounding the target mutation site, ii) a blocking oligonucleotide, which is designed to compete with one of the primer oligonucleotides and is modified so that it cannot be extended by polymerase, so as to form a reaction mixture; c. subjecting the reaction mixture to amplification by polymerase chain reaction, whereby the primer oligonucleotides are extended so as to selectively amplify said target DNA sequence; wherein said method is characterized in that the blocking oligonucleotide is complementary to a portion of the reference DNA sequence comprising the target mutation site, but comprises at least one mismatch with the reference DNA sequence outside the target mutation site. a. providing a nucleic acid sample suspected of comprising at least one target DNA sequence that differs from a reference DNA sequence at at least one target mutation site; b. adding: i) a forward primer oligonucleotide and a reverse primer oligonucleotide, which are fully complementary with a portion of the reference DNA sequence surrounding the target mutation site, ii) a blocking oligonucleotide, which is designed to compete with one of the primer oligonucleotides and is modified so that it cannot be extended by polymerase, so as to form a reaction mixture; i) a forward primer oligonucleotide and a reverse primer oligonucleotide, which are fully complementary with a portion of the reference DNA sequence surrounding the target mutation site, ii) a blocking oligonucleotide, which is designed to compete with one of the primer oligonucleotides and is modified so that it cannot be extended by polymerase, so as to form a reaction mixture; c. subjecting the reaction mixture to amplification by polymerase chain reaction, whereby the primer oligonucleotides are extended so as to selectively amplify said target DNA sequence; wherein said method is characterized in that the blocking oligonucleotide is complementary to a portion of the reference DNA sequence comprising the target mutation site, but comprises at least one mismatch with the reference DNA sequence outside the target mutation site.
Metal pipe coated on at least a section of the metal pipe with an anti-corrosive polyolefin covering layer around said metal pipe, wherein the metal pipe does not comprise an epoxy coating at the section where the anti-corrosive polyolefin coating is present, the metal pipe comprising a. optionally, a corrosion protective layer of a chromate, phosphate or other salts; b. a polyolefin based adhesive in direct contact with the metal and/or anti-corrosive layer, preferably in a thickness of 0.3 - 5 mm; c. a PE or PP coating layer in a thickness of 1 - 10 mm; d. optionally an adhesion promoting layer between the polyolefin based adhesive and a PE or PP layer; wherein the polyolefin based adhesive contains an organic phase consisting of substantially saturated hydrocarbons, and wherein the adhesive contains amorphous polypropylene, ethylene-propylene copolymers or poly(iso)butylene (co)polymers, said adhesive being flowable when a pressure of 10 kgf/mm 2 is applied, wherein the PE or PP coating is a continuous layer over the coated section, and wherein said polyolefin based adhesive adheres to both the metal pipe and to said PE or PP coating. a. optionally, a corrosion protective layer of a chromate, phosphate or other salts; b. a polyolefin based adhesive in direct contact with the metal and/or anti-corrosive layer, preferably in a thickness of 0.3 - 5 mm; c. a PE or PP coating layer in a thickness of 1 - 10 mm; d. optionally an adhesion promoting layer between the polyolefin based adhesive and a PE or PP layer;
A method for gauging a fluid level held by a reservoir associated with an animal training apparatus, said method comprising the steps of: (a) providing a fluid deterrent in a dispenser carried by the animal; (b) applying said fluid deterrent to the animal to deter an undesired behaviour; (c) counting each application of said fluid deterrent as a usage value; (d) comparing said usage value to a reference value; (e) indicating when said usage value exceeds said reference value; and (f) resetting said usage value when said fluid deterrent Is replenished: (a) providing a fluid deterrent in a dispenser carried by the animal; (b) applying said fluid deterrent to the animal to deter an undesired behaviour; (c) counting each application of said fluid deterrent as a usage value; (d) comparing said usage value to a reference value; (e) indicating when said usage value exceeds said reference value; and (f) resetting said usage value when said fluid deterrent Is replenished:
A unit dose cleaning composition comprising: i) a first region comprising: i a water hardness removing agent; ii a disintegrant selected from a group consisting of swellable agent, effervescent agent or combinations thereof; ii) a second region comprising: i a detersive surfactant; ii a disintegrant selected from a group consisting of swellable agent, effervescent agent or combinations thereof; wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of water hardness removing agent to the total amount of disintegrant in the first region is from 5:1 to 20:1 and wherein the weight ratio of the total amount of detersive surfactant to the total amount of disintegrant in the second region is from 0.1:1 to 5:1. i) a first region comprising: i a water hardness removing agent; ii a disintegrant selected from a group consisting of swellable agent, effervescent agent or combinations thereof; i a water hardness removing agent; ii a disintegrant selected from a group consisting of swellable agent, effervescent agent or combinations thereof; ii) a second region comprising: i a detersive surfactant; ii a disintegrant selected from a group consisting of swellable agent, effervescent agent or combinations thereof; i a detersive surfactant; ii a disintegrant selected from a group consisting of swellable agent, effervescent agent or combinations thereof;
A method of self configuring neighbor relations of a network comprising: commanding, by the network, one or more user equipments, UEs, to scan for neighbor base stations based on a predetermined triggering event; receiving data identifying the neighbor base stations from the one or more UEs; and self configuring neighbor relations based on received data. commanding, by the network, one or more user equipments, UEs, to scan for neighbor base stations based on a predetermined triggering event; receiving data identifying the neighbor base stations from the one or more UEs; and self configuring neighbor relations based on received data.
An aqueous mixture comprising at least one water insoluble alcohol comprising a C 5 -C 10 linear backbone, at least one surfactant selected from anionic surfactants having a structure of R n OSO 3 - or ROSO 3 - where R can be any organic chain, "O" is oxygen, "S" is sulfur, "EO" is ethylene oxide and n=>1, and nonionic surfactants having the structure R n OH, where n=>1, said at least one surfactant forms an emulsion of said at least one water insoluble alcohol in water, water insoluble inorganic particles comprising water insoluble compounds or elements selected from the group consisting of metals, carbon, metal oxides, metal hydroxides, metal nitrides, silicates, carbonates, sulfonates, phosphates, nitrates and mixtures thereof in a concentration of 10 wt % or higher based on the total weight of the emulsion, and optionally a dispersant, such that said aqueous mixture forms a fluid dispersion with said inorganic particles that wets an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane sufficiently to uniformly fill at least a portion of the pores though the thickness of the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane, the aqueous mixture having a surface tension of less than or equal to 0.03 N/m (30 dynes/cm) when applied on the expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane.
An automated lane changing method for a vehicle, comprising: obtaining a plurality of areas in a target lane; calculating, based on information about an obstacle comprised in each area in the plurality of areas, an expected lane changing point for the area which refers to a terminal point position within the area after lane changing; and selecting, based on the expected lane changing point and an availability check result for the plurality of areas comprising two or more areas available for lane changing in the plurality of areas, a first area in the plurality of areas as a target area for final lane changing (S 130), characterized by comprising: calculating, for each area in the two or more areas, a score of the host vehicle to an expected lane changing point corresponding to the area; and selecting an area with the highest score as the target area for final lane changing, wherein the score of the host vehicle to the expected lane changing point corresponding to the area is calculated based on safety of the host vehicle changing lane to the area, lane changing efficiency, and comfort. obtaining a plurality of areas in a target lane; calculating, based on information about an obstacle comprised in each area in the plurality of areas, an expected lane changing point for the area which refers to a terminal point position within the area after lane changing; and selecting, based on the expected lane changing point and an availability check result for the plurality of areas comprising two or more areas available for lane changing in the plurality of areas, a first area in the plurality of areas as a target area for final lane changing (S 130), characterized by comprising: calculating, for each area in the two or more areas, a score of the host vehicle to an expected lane changing point corresponding to the area; and selecting an area with the highest score as the target area for final lane changing, wherein the score of the host vehicle to the expected lane changing point corresponding to the area is calculated based on safety of the host vehicle changing lane to the area, lane changing efficiency, and comfort. calculating, for each area in the two or more areas, a score of the host vehicle to an expected lane changing point corresponding to the area; and selecting an area with the highest score as the target area for final lane changing, wherein the score of the host vehicle to the expected lane changing point corresponding to the area is calculated based on safety of the host vehicle changing lane to the area, lane changing efficiency, and comfort.