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A method of processing a processable material formed of at least a first portion of a first thermoplastic material and a second portion of a second thermoplastic material different from the first thermoplastic material, the first thermoplastic material being receptive to microwave radiation and the second thermoplastic material being substantially non-receptive to microwave radiation, said processable material constituting an intermediate product, including the steps of: applying heat energy to the processable material so as to heat differentially said first and second portions, wherein the differential heating is provided by microwave radiation, wherein said differential heating step causes the viscosity of said first portion to be reduced so as to enable said first portion to flow while the viscosity of said second portion is substantially unchanged or reduced by a lesser extent than the first portion by said differential heating step, and wherein the reduction in viscosity of the first portion is sufficient to enable the entire processable material to flow; and shaping or forming said first and second portions of said processable material thereby to produce a product. applying heat energy to the processable material so as to heat differentially said first and second portions, wherein the differential heating is provided by microwave radiation, wherein said differential heating step causes the viscosity of said first portion to be reduced so as to enable said first portion to flow while the viscosity of said second portion is substantially unchanged or reduced by a lesser extent than the first portion by said differential heating step, and wherein the reduction in viscosity of the first portion is sufficient to enable the entire processable material to flow; and shaping or forming said first and second portions of said processable material thereby to produce a product.
A process for preparing a multigrade engine oil, the process comprising blending: a) a first base oil, comprising: at least 55 wt % paraffinic carbon as determined by ASTM D3238, at least 25 wt % naphthenic carbon as determined by ASTM D3238, a ratio of weight percent paraffinic carbon to weight percent naphthenic carbon of 2, a boiling range between 359 to 490° C, a VI between 96 to 106, a flash point between 190 to 228° C, a kinematic viscosity between 3.0 to 7.0 cSt at 100° C, and a kinematic viscosity between 24 to 34 cSt at 40° C, wherein the first base oil is a Group I base oil; b) a second base oil, wherein the second base oil is a Group II base oil; and c) an additive package, wherein, the multigrade engine oil comprises between 30 to 50 wt % of the first base oil and 10 to 30 wt % of the second base oil; wherein the multigrade engine oil meets the specifications for SAE viscosity grade 0W-XX, 5W-XX, or 10W-XX engine oil, wherein XX represents the integer 20, 30, or 40, wherein the flash point is measured using the Cleveland Open Cup method in accordance with ASTM D92; and wherein the boiling range is measured in accordance with ASTM D2887. a) a first base oil, comprising: at least 55 wt % paraffinic carbon as determined by ASTM D3238, at least 25 wt % naphthenic carbon as determined by ASTM D3238, a ratio of weight percent paraffinic carbon to weight percent naphthenic carbon of 2, a boiling range between 359 to 490° C, a VI between 96 to 106, a flash point between 190 to 228° C, a kinematic viscosity between 3.0 to 7.0 cSt at 100° C, and a kinematic viscosity between 24 to 34 cSt at 40° C, wherein the first base oil is a Group I base oil; b) a second base oil, wherein the second base oil is a Group II base oil; and c) an additive package,
A hearing aid comprising a hollow housing having a custom-made outer shell conforming to an ear canal shape of a user and an end wall having an end face adapted to face outwards of an ear canal when the hearing aid is placed in the ear canal, and the hearing aid comprising a loop antenna extending from the end face and having two legs (8, 9) inserted into the end wall and electrically coupled to wireless circuitry arranged inside the hollow housing, characterised in that: each leg (8, 9) of the loop antenna is provided with a first coupling part releasably engaging a corresponding second coupling part of the hollow housing; and at least one locking part is movable between a locking position in which the first coupling parts are locked to the corresponding second coupling parts and a release position in which the first coupling parts are removable from the corresponding second coupling parts. each leg (8, 9) of the loop antenna is provided with a first coupling part releasably engaging a corresponding second coupling part of the hollow housing; and at least one locking part is movable between a locking position in which the first coupling parts are locked to the corresponding second coupling parts and a release position in which the first coupling parts are removable from the corresponding second coupling parts.
A product container for an oral consumer product comprising a first and a second compartment, wherein said compartments (10a, 10b) are divided from each other by a transparent member, wherein an information carrier is arranged on the transparent member within the second compartment and the information carrier has information on the side abutting the transparent member.
A secondary battery, comprising: an electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator therebetween; a case for accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap assembly for sealing the case; and at least one terminal unit including: a multi-metal electrode rivet (12, 13) electrically connected to one of the electrodes of the electrode assembly, the multi-metal electrode rivet including a head part (12a, 13a) and a tail part (12b, 13b), and a rivet terminal being electrically connected to the multi-metal electrode rivet; characterized in that the rivet terminal and the tail part are formed of the same metallic material, and the head part is formed, of a different metallic material. an electrode assembly including a positive electrode, a negative electrode, and a separator therebetween; a case for accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap assembly for sealing the case; and at least one terminal unit including: a multi-metal electrode rivet (12, 13) electrically connected to one of the electrodes of the electrode assembly, the multi-metal electrode rivet including a head part (12a, 13a) and a tail part (12b, 13b), and a multi-metal electrode rivet (12, 13) electrically connected to one of the electrodes of the electrode assembly, the multi-metal electrode rivet including a head part (12a, 13a) and a tail part (12b, 13b), and a rivet terminal being electrically connected to the multi-metal electrode rivet; characterized in that the rivet terminal and the tail part are formed of the same metallic material, and the head part is formed, of a different metallic material.
An inter-blade platform comprising a seal configured to extend circumferentially about an axis and to be mounted between two axial ends of the inter-blade platform, the seal comprising at least a first part configured to be in contact with a first blade circumferentially adjacent to a first circumferential end of the platform, and at least a second part configured to be contact with a second blade circumferentially adjacent to a second circumferential end of the platform, the first part and the second part of the seal being distinct from each other and being configured to be fixed to each other such that a displacement in one circumferential direction of one of the first or second part (10a, 10b) of the seal causes a displacement of the other one of the first or second part (10a, 10b) of the seal in the same direction, when the first part and the second part of the seal are fixed to each other, the platform being characterized in that a first and/or a second structural portion (14a, 14b) of the seal comprises at least one tab (140a, 140b), and in that it comprises a box delimited by a flowpath wall to define an air flowpath, the box comprising at least one lateral passage, the at least one lateral passage being a circumferential orifice radially disposed under the flowpath wall configured to accommodate the at least one tab (140a, 140b) and to allow the displacement of the seal extending circumferentially on either side of the platform, radially under the flowpath wall.
A method of performing a State of Health, SoH, estimation for a rechargeable battery energy storage system during operation of the rechargeable battery energy storage system, wherein the rechargeable battery energy storage system comprises a plurality of parallel strings that are individually controllable, the method comprising: selecting at least one string from the plurality of parallel strings, and placing the selected at least one string into a SoH calibration mode for performing a SoH calibration while concurrently maintaining at least one other string of the plurality of parallel strings in operative mode, characterized in that the method further comprises causing the selected at least one string to return to operative mode after the SoH calibration has been completed for the selected at least one string, and that strings or pairs of strings are successively placed into the SoH calibration mode in an order determined based on performance characteristics that includes a degradation indicator for each of the plurality of parallel strings. selecting at least one string from the plurality of parallel strings, and placing the selected at least one string into a SoH calibration mode for performing a SoH calibration while concurrently maintaining at least one other string of the plurality of parallel strings in operative mode, characterized in that the method further comprises causing the selected at least one string to return to operative mode after the SoH calibration has been completed for the selected at least one string, and that strings or pairs of strings are successively placed into the SoH calibration mode in an order determined based on performance characteristics that includes a degradation indicator for each of the plurality of parallel strings.
An adjustable insert cutting angle cutting tool comprising: a tool holder having a cartridge receiving pocket, an insert cartridge clamped in the cartridge receiving pocket by a clamping member operated by a separate single fastening member, and a cutting insert removably retained in the insert cartridge, the cutting insert having at least one operative cutting portion, the insert cartridge oriented in the cartridge receiving pocket so that the operative cutting portion encounters a workpiece at an insert cutting angle (α1), wherein the clamping member has a clamping surface which makes contact with a non-planar clamped surface of the insert cartridge, wherein the insert cutting angle (α1) is increased or decreased by reorienting the insert cartridge in the tool holder, following release of the fastening member, wherein the clamping surface has at least one clamping zone, and the same at least one clamping zone (Czl) makes contact with the clamped surface for different values of insert cutting angle (α1), and characterised in that, the insert cartridge has opposing upper and lower surfaces (38, 40) generally facing in upward and downward directions (U, D), respectively, and a peripheral surface extending therebetween, the peripheral surface has a non-planar abutment surface which makes contact with a side wall surface of the cartridge receiving pocket, the side wall surface has at least one abutment zone (Az1, Az2), and the abutment surface makes contact with the same at least one abutment zone (Az1, Az2) for different values of insert cutting angle (α1). a tool holder having a cartridge receiving pocket, an insert cartridge clamped in the cartridge receiving pocket by a clamping member operated by a separate single fastening member, and a cutting insert removably retained in the insert cartridge, the cutting insert having at least one operative cutting portion, the insert cartridge oriented in the cartridge receiving pocket so that the operative cutting portion encounters a workpiece at an insert cutting angle (α1), wherein the clamping member has a clamping surface which makes contact with a non-planar clamped surface of the insert cartridge, wherein the insert cutting angle (α1) is increased or decreased by reorienting the insert cartridge in the tool holder, following release of the fastening member, wherein the clamping surface has at least one clamping zone, and the same at least one clamping zone (Czl) makes contact with the clamped surface for different values of insert cutting angle (α1), and characterised in that, the insert cartridge has opposing upper and lower surfaces (38, 40) generally facing in upward and downward directions (U, D), respectively, and a peripheral surface extending therebetween, the peripheral surface has a non-planar abutment surface which makes contact with a side wall surface of the cartridge receiving pocket, the side wall surface has at least one abutment zone (Az1, Az2), and the abutment surface makes contact with the same at least one abutment zone (Az1, Az2) for different values of insert cutting angle (α1).
An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly for use in a knee replacement procedure, comprising: an orthopaedic surgical instrument including a proximal surface which faces towards the femur when the instrument is in use, a distal surface opposite to the proximal surface, and a pair of side walls that extend between the proximal and distal surfaces, an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument adapted to be removably coupled to the orthopaedic surgical instrument, the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument having an end positioned proximal to the orthopaedic surgical instrument that is configured to be inserted into a medullary canal of a patient's femur to locate the orthopaedic surgical instrument with reference to the distal surface of the femur, and a measurement gauge which includes (i) an arm having a tip positioned proximal to the orthopaedic surgical instrument, and (ii) a plurality of markings defined on the arm, each marking indicating the distance from the first surface of the orthopaedic surgical instrument, characterised in that the measurement gauge is adapted to be removably coupled to one of the side walls of the orthopaedic surgical instrument so that the gauge is located adjacent to the lateral end or the medial end of the femoral epicondylar axis when the orthopaedic surgical instrument is positioned with reference to the distal surface of the femur by means of the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument. an orthopaedic surgical instrument including a proximal surface which faces towards the femur when the instrument is in use, a distal surface opposite to the proximal surface, and a pair of side walls that extend between the proximal and distal surfaces, an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument adapted to be removably coupled to the orthopaedic surgical instrument, the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument having an end positioned proximal to the orthopaedic surgical instrument that is configured to be inserted into a medullary canal of a patient's femur to locate the orthopaedic surgical instrument with reference to the distal surface of the femur, and a measurement gauge which includes (i) an arm having a tip positioned proximal to the orthopaedic surgical instrument, and (ii) a plurality of markings defined on the arm, each marking indicating the distance from the first surface of the orthopaedic surgical instrument, characterised in that the measurement gauge is adapted to be removably coupled to one of the side walls of the orthopaedic surgical instrument so that the gauge is located adjacent to the lateral end or the medial end of the femoral epicondylar axis when the orthopaedic surgical instrument is positioned with reference to the distal surface of the femur by means of the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument.
A self-repairing cable 29, 32, 35 comprising a core 2 surrounded by a solid self-healing layer 30, 31, 33 comprising a water-swelling material, characterised in that the water-swelling material comprises: - a water-swelling thermoplastic elastomer comprising poly(styrene-block-butadiene-block-styrene), poly(styrene-block-ethene-co-butane-block-styrene) or poly(styrene-block-ethylene-co-butylene-block-styrene), and a hydrophilic additive; or - a water-swelling rubber. - a water-swelling thermoplastic elastomer comprising poly(styrene-block-butadiene-block-styrene), poly(styrene-block-ethene-co-butane-block-styrene) or poly(styrene-block-ethylene-co-butylene-block-styrene), and a hydrophilic additive; or - a water-swelling rubber.
A catheter assembly (10, 200, 300), comprising: a hollow catheter; a catheter hub configured to fix and hold the catheter; an inner needle including a needlepoint and configured to be detachably inserted through inside of the catheter; a needle hub (18, 204, 310) configured to fix and hold the inner needle; and a catheter operation member (20, 202, 302) capable of moving the catheter relative to the inner needle, wherein the catheter operation member (20, 202, 302) includes a holding portion (58, 222, 308) including a pair of projecting portions (70, 224)configured to directly hold the catheter in a detachable manner. a hollow catheter; a catheter hub configured to fix and hold the catheter; an inner needle including a needlepoint and configured to be detachably inserted through inside of the catheter; a needle hub (18, 204, 310) configured to fix and hold the inner needle; and a catheter operation member (20, 202, 302) capable of moving the catheter relative to the inner needle, wherein the catheter operation member (20, 202, 302) includes a holding portion (58, 222, 308) including a pair of projecting portions (70, 224)configured to directly hold the catheter in a detachable manner.
A coffee machine comprising a device for storing milk, comprising a container, which accommodates the milk, wherein provision is made for a temperature detecting device comprising at least one infrared sensor (6, 6', 6") for detecting the milk temperature, characterized in that the temperature detecting device is connected to a control device of the coffee machine so as to communicate therewith and transmits signals to the control device, by means of which signals said control device controls a beverage dispensing process.
A method for detecting products (2, 3, 4) stored in safety cabinets, according to which the respective safety cabinet is equipped with at least one sensor device, in particular a weighing device, and according to which at least consumption values of the product (2, 3, 4) are detected by means of a control unit, wherein the consumption values in conjunction with user-specific data are converted into payment values, wherein by means of a computer that is independent of the respective safety cabinet not only the authorization of a user but also the user-specific data is generated in that the user wanting access scans a cabinet-specific code and combines it with his user-specific data and transmits this combination to the central control unit, so that the central control unit is informed that the user wishes to gain access to the safety cabinet in question. wherein the consumption values in conjunction with user-specific data are converted into payment values, wherein by means of a computer that is independent of the respective safety cabinet not only the authorization of a user but also the user-specific data is generated in that the user wanting access scans a cabinet-specific code and combines it with his user-specific data and transmits this combination to the central control unit, so that the central control unit is informed that the user wishes to gain access to the safety cabinet in question.
Support base for the attachment of a cover of the foot of an interior rear-view mirror against the windscreen of a vehicle, incorporating a U-shaped plate; 21') consisting of two substantially parallel lateral branches (22,23; 22,23') connected by a sleeper and having a side of gluing (21A; intended to be glued against the inner face of the said windscreen, and two side-ends (26,27) each extending from one side of the said respective side-ends (22,23); 22,23') of the plate (21; opposite that side of the adhesive;, those parts (26, 27) comprising female means of encycling intended to cooperate with additional male means of encycling arranged on that cache in such a way as to secure the latter against that windscreen; characterized by means of guidance (31, 33); 31,36') at the pan level of a first so-called lateral branch; and intended to cooperate with an electric supply beam to guide its way along that branch, the means of guidance (31, 33; 31,36'), which are further arranged in such a way as to be offset in a direction perpendicular to that plate (21; in relation to the female means of entucking of this plan.
Use of a filter element in a filter system, the filter system comprising - a housing which is substantially designed concentrically, - a cover closing the housing which is also designed concentrically, - an inlet disposed at the housing and/or cover for supplying the medium to be filtered, in particular air, wherein an outlet is disposed concentrically at the housing for discharging the filtered medium, wherein a sealing contour with two concentrically extending annular grooves (31, 32) and a sealing web disposed between the two annular grooves is provided at the housing in the area of the outlet, wherein the annular grooves feature radially extending ribs (20, 21) at the groove base, the filter element comprising a zigzag-folded filter medium in concentric shape, a first closed end disk disposed on a front side and a second end disk disposed on the opposing front side, wherein the second end disk features a concentric opening and extends substantially in a circular ring-shaped manner across the folds of the filter medium, characterized in that the second end disc features a first and a second ring bead (14, 15) extending axially outwardly as well as a sealing groove, wherein the two ring beads (14, 15) enclose the sealing groove, wherein the first and the second ring bead each feature an outer end face (18, 19), wherein the sealing contour at the housing corresponds with the ring beads (14, 15) and the sealing groove in the area of the outlet, and wherein the outer end faces (18, 19) of the ring beads are supported by the radially extending ribs (20, 21) of the housing. - a housing which is substantially designed concentrically, - a cover closing the housing which is also designed concentrically, - an inlet disposed at the housing and/or cover for supplying the medium to be filtered, in particular air, wherein an outlet is disposed concentrically at the housing for discharging the filtered medium,
Laminated glazing comprising a first glass sheet and a second glass sheet which are bonded together via an adhesive interlayer, wherein the second glass sheet has a through-hole, characterized in that over the surface of the hole and a peripheral surface around same, a thin sheet of a thickness of between 0.01 and 0.5 mm, made from a material compatible with the manufacture and the mechanical stresses and the aging of the laminated glazing is interposed between the adhesive interlayer and the second glass sheet, and in that the thin sheet comprises a mineral glassmaking material such as glass or vitreous ceramic and/or a polymer material such as polycarbonate, poly(methyl methacrylate) and/or a corrosion-resistant metal such as aluminum ands or a composite material such as carbon, in particular in the form of fibers.