mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A computer program product for a medical device system including an implantable medical device, the IMD configured to provide electrical stimulation using a plurality of stimulation vectors and a plurality of pulse widths to a neural target, the computer program product including the following instructions: comparing, by the medical device system, strength-duration curve data for the plurality of stimulation vectors to one another, the strength-duration curve data representing, for respective pulse widths and stimulation vectors, a corresponding stimulation strength that evokes a physiological response associated with the neural target; determining, by the medical device system, for each of the strength-duration curves, respective values for at least one metric, wherein the metric is selected from the group consisting of: an area-under-curve metric from the strength-duration curves, a curvature metric of the set of strength-duration curves, a derivative of the strength-duration curves, and a slope of the strength-duration curves; selecting at least one stimulation vector of the plurality of stimulation vectors based on the comparison of the strength-duration curve data for the plurality of stimulation vectors wherein, the selection of the at least one stimulation vector is based on a comparison between the values of the at least one metric; and programming, by the medical device system and in response to the selection, the IMD to deliver the electrical stimulation to the neural target via the selected at least one stimulation vector. comparing, by the medical device system, strength-duration curve data for the plurality of stimulation vectors to one another, the strength-duration curve data representing, for respective pulse widths and stimulation vectors, a corresponding stimulation strength that evokes a physiological response associated with the neural target; determining, by the medical device system, for each of the strength-duration curves, respective values for at least one metric, wherein the metric is selected from the group consisting of: an area-under-curve metric from the strength-duration curves, a curvature metric of the set of strength-duration curves, a derivative of the strength-duration curves, and a slope of the strength-duration curves; selecting at least one stimulation vector of the plurality of stimulation vectors based on the comparison of the strength-duration curve data for the plurality of stimulation vectors wherein, the selection of the at least one stimulation vector is based on a comparison between the values of the at least one metric; and programming, by the medical device system and in response to the selection, the IMD to deliver the electrical stimulation to the neural target via the selected at least one stimulation vector.
A method of automatically tuning a loop-filter of a phase locked loop, which loop-filter includes a capacitor (C1-C3) at an output of a charge pump of said phase locked loop, said capacitor (C1-C3) having a capacitance, and which method comprises the steps of said charge pump providing current impulses to said loop-filter, characterised in that the method further comprises the step of adjusting the amplitude of said current impulses output by said charge pump essentially proportionally to said capacitance at said output of said charge pump.
A vest assembly, for wearing around a body of a user performing physical activity, the vest assembly comprising: a plurality of straps; a flat front plate and a flat rear plate, each having a perimeter, a front face, a rear face, and a central area; a first bolt attached to the central area of the front plate, extending outward from the front face of the front plate; and a second bolt attached to the central area of the rear plate, extending outward from the front face of the rear plate; wherein: the rear face of the front plate is configured to face a front side of the body of the user, and the rear face of the rear plate is configured to face a rear side of the body of the user; and the perimeter of the front plate comprises a plurality of slits, and the perimeter of the rear plate comprises a corresponding plurality of slits, the plurality of straps being inserted into the plurality of slits in both the front plate and the rear plate such that each slit of the plurality of slits of the front plate tensions one of the straps together with a corresponding slit of the plurality of slits of the rear plate to fit the vest assembly around the body of the user. a plurality of straps; a flat front plate and a flat rear plate, each having a perimeter, a front face, a rear face, and a central area; a first bolt attached to the central area of the front plate, extending outward from the front face of the front plate; and a second bolt attached to the central area of the rear plate, extending outward from the front face of the rear plate; wherein: the rear face of the front plate is configured to face a front side of the body of the user, and the rear face of the rear plate is configured to face a rear side of the body of the user; and the perimeter of the front plate comprises a plurality of slits, and the perimeter of the rear plate comprises a corresponding plurality of slits, the plurality of straps being inserted into the plurality of slits in both the front plate and the rear plate such that each slit of the plurality of slits of the front plate tensions one of the straps together with a corresponding slit of the plurality of slits of the rear plate to fit the vest assembly around the body of the user. the rear face of the front plate is configured to face a front side of the body of the user, and the rear face of the rear plate is configured to face a rear side of the body of the user; and the perimeter of the front plate comprises a plurality of slits, and the perimeter of the rear plate comprises a corresponding plurality of slits, the plurality of straps being inserted into the plurality of slits in both the front plate and the rear plate such that each slit of the plurality of slits of the front plate tensions one of the straps together with a corresponding slit of the plurality of slits of the rear plate to fit the vest assembly around the body of the user.
A process for preparing a scented cellulosic with optimal fragrance intensity, comprising the steps of: (a) determining an amount of net plasticizer to be added to a pre-melt cellulosic composition; (b) selecting a high preliminary fragrance:plasticizer weight ratio of the net plasticizer, wherein the high preliminary fragrance:plasticizer weight ratio is 2 or higher; (c) adding the net plasticizer with the high preliminary fragrance:plasticizer ratio; (d) determining the fragrance:plasticizer weight ratio of net plasticizer that achieves maximum fragrance intensity in the processed scented cellulosic by decreasing the fragrance:plasticizer ratio of the net plasticizer in iterative trials, wherein if the amount of fragrance is decreased, the amount of plasticizer is increased, in order that the amount of net plasticizer remains constant to obtain similar processing characteristics, (e) selecting a final fragrance:plasticizer ratio based on the desired fragrance intensity of the scented cellulosic, wherein the final fragrance:plasticizer ratio is less than or equal to the fragrance:plasticizer ratio in step (d) that achieves the maximum fragrance intensity; and (f) preparing the pre-melt cellulosic composition having the final fragrance:plasticizer ratio, wherein the term net plasticizer refers to all components having a plasticizing effect on cellulosics. (a) determining an amount of net plasticizer to be added to a pre-melt cellulosic composition; (b) selecting a high preliminary fragrance:plasticizer weight ratio of the net plasticizer, wherein the high preliminary fragrance:plasticizer weight ratio is 2 or higher; (c) adding the net plasticizer with the high preliminary fragrance:plasticizer ratio; (d) determining the fragrance:plasticizer weight ratio of net plasticizer that achieves maximum fragrance intensity in the processed scented cellulosic by decreasing the fragrance:plasticizer ratio of the net plasticizer in iterative trials, wherein if the amount of fragrance is decreased, the amount of plasticizer is increased, in order that the amount of net plasticizer remains constant to obtain similar processing characteristics, (e) selecting a final fragrance:plasticizer ratio based on the desired fragrance intensity of the scented cellulosic, wherein the final fragrance:plasticizer ratio is less than or equal to the fragrance:plasticizer ratio in step (d) that achieves the maximum fragrance intensity; and (f) preparing the pre-melt cellulosic composition having the final fragrance:plasticizer ratio, wherein the term net plasticizer refers to all components having a plasticizing effect on cellulosics.
Aqueous oxidizing composition for treating keratin fibres, comprising: - at least one oxidizing agent; - at least 40% by weight of at least one oil; - at least one phosphoric acid mineral salt chosen from the compounds of formula below: H 3-x PO 4 M x, with x being 1, 2 or 3, and preferably x being 1; M representing an alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal or ammonium; compounds possibly being in the form of solvates, in particular hydrates; - the pH of the oxidizing composition being less than or equal to 5. - at least one oxidizing agent; - at least 40% by weight of at least one oil; - at least one phosphoric acid mineral salt chosen from the compounds of formula below: H 3-x PO 4 M x, with x being 1, 2 or 3, and preferably x being 1; M representing an alkali metal, alkaline-earth metal or ammonium; compounds possibly being in the form of solvates, in particular hydrates; - the pH of the oxidizing composition being less than or equal to 5.
A method of removing ions from a feed water stream using a flow-through capacitor (26, 126, 426) having at least a pair of electrodes spaced from one another to accommodate a flow of water and configured to transfer ions between the pair of electrodes and the water, the method comprising: establishing (702, 802) a target value for or a fixed percent removal of a water property concentration for a treated water stream exiting the flow-through capacitor; measuring (704, 804) a feed value for the water property concentration in a feed water stream entering the flow-through capacitor and, in the instance in which the target value has been established then further calculating (706, 806) an amount of the water property concentration to be removed from the feed water stream based on the feed value to achieve the target value for the water property concentration in the treated water stream; controlling (708, 808) an amperage of the flow-through capacitor and a flow rate through the flow-through capacitor to remove ions from the feed water stream to achieve the target value or the fixed percent removal for the water property concentration in the treated water stream; and comparing a monitored-current capacity of the flow-through capacitor over the duration of a treatment cycle to a summed-current capacity of the flow-through capacitor that is preestablished to determine the end point of the treatment cycle. establishing (702, 802) a target value for or a fixed percent removal of a water property concentration for a treated water stream exiting the flow-through capacitor; measuring (704, 804) a feed value for the water property concentration in a feed water stream entering the flow-through capacitor and, in the instance in which the target value has been established then further calculating (706, 806) an amount of the water property concentration to be removed from the feed water stream based on the feed value to achieve the target value for the water property concentration in the treated water stream; controlling (708, 808) an amperage of the flow-through capacitor and a flow rate through the flow-through capacitor to remove ions from the feed water stream to achieve the target value or the fixed percent removal for the water property concentration in the treated water stream; and comparing a monitored-current capacity of the flow-through capacitor over the duration of a treatment cycle to a summed-current capacity of the flow-through capacitor that is preestablished to determine the end point of the treatment cycle.
An emitter comprising: a plurality of inlet apertures through which liquid enters the emitter; a manifold flow channel rimmed with a raised rim and having first and second regions (106, 110) into which liquid that passes through the apertures flow; an elastic diaphragm that seats on the manifold flow channel; an outlet aperture through which liquid that enters the emitter exits the emitter; characterized in that liquid that enters the inlet apertures and exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure displaces only a portion of the diaphragm at the second region to lift off from the raised rim of the manifold channel so that the liquid can leave the manifold channel and flow through the emitter to reach the outlet aperture. a plurality of inlet apertures through which liquid enters the emitter; a manifold flow channel rimmed with a raised rim and having first and second regions (106, 110) into which liquid that passes through the apertures flow; an elastic diaphragm that seats on the manifold flow channel; an outlet aperture through which liquid that enters the emitter exits the emitter; characterized in that liquid that enters the inlet apertures and exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure displaces only a portion of the diaphragm at the second region to lift off from the raised rim of the manifold channel so that the liquid can leave the manifold channel and flow through the emitter to reach the outlet aperture.
An apparatus, comprising: a probe having a plurality of electrodes and sensors; electrical circuitry for receiving data from the electrodes and sensors, when the probe is at a location in a heart of a living subject; a memory; a display monitor; and a processor connected to the memory and the display monitor and operative for iteratively performing the steps of: displaying the heart as a first graphic image, wherein the first graphic image is monocolored; processing signals from the sensors according to a predefined algorithm to generate respective outputs; selecting a region on the first graphic image that is less than all of the first graphic image based on the locations of the sensors, wherein the size of the region is defined by a user; graphically displaying at least a portion of the outputs on the selected region as a second graphic image, wherein the second graphic image is in pseudocolors, the pseudocolors representing ranges of values of the outputs; and thereafter removing the second graphic image. a probe having a plurality of electrodes and sensors; electrical circuitry for receiving data from the electrodes and sensors, when the probe is at a location in a heart of a living subject; a memory; a display monitor; and a processor connected to the memory and the display monitor and operative for iteratively performing the steps of: displaying the heart as a first graphic image, wherein the first graphic image is monocolored; processing signals from the sensors according to a predefined algorithm to generate respective outputs; selecting a region on the first graphic image that is less than all of the first graphic image based on the locations of the sensors, wherein the size of the region is defined by a user; graphically displaying at least a portion of the outputs on the selected region as a second graphic image, wherein the second graphic image is in pseudocolors, the pseudocolors representing ranges of values of the outputs; and thereafter removing the second graphic image. displaying the heart as a first graphic image, wherein the first graphic image is monocolored; processing signals from the sensors according to a predefined algorithm to generate respective outputs; selecting a region on the first graphic image that is less than all of the first graphic image based on the locations of the sensors, wherein the size of the region is defined by a user; graphically displaying at least a portion of the outputs on the selected region as a second graphic image, wherein the second graphic image is in pseudocolors, the pseudocolors representing ranges of values of the outputs; and thereafter removing the second graphic image.
A multi-core processor for dynamically setting a supply voltage and a clock frequency which has several processor elements, wherein at least one processor core, an internal memory, a switching network and a level converter are arranged in every processor element in a voltage-variable region, characterised in that a local queue memory is arranged in the voltage-variable region of the processor element for storing events to be processed by the processor core, wherein a number of events to be processed stored in the local queue memory is determined, in that the local queue memory is connected to the processor core, the internal memory and the level converter, in that a local clock generator for setting a required clock frequency f for every cycle is arranged in every processor core, in that the processor core is connected to the switching network setting a required supply voltage U for every cycle for connecting the processor core to one of several available supply voltage lines of a supply voltage network, in that the supply voltage network is connected to a supply voltage unit for providing several voltages and in that every processor core is adapted so that the setting of the required supply voltage U and the required clock frequency f for every cycle controlled by the processor core of the respective processor element is carried out as a function of a determination of a number of events stored in an internal queue memory and to be processed, and in that a resetting of the set supply voltage U and the clock frequency f is carried out after a processing of the events to be processed in the current cycle by the processor core, wherein the resetting is to a smaller or the smallest provided supply voltage U 1 and the smallest provided frequency f 1.
A mineral material processing plant which comprises a frame and a screen (20, 27) which is supported on the frame of the processing plant, and a conveyor above the screen, which conveyor is fixed in connection with the screen for transporting material to be processed by the screen, characterized in that the support of the screen (20, 27) on the frame of the processing plant comprises a first support arm and a second support arm which support arms are fixed at a distance from each other and pivotably at first pivot points in connection with the screen and pivotably at second pivot points in connection with the frame, forming a movable first four-bar linkage mechanism; and the support of the conveyor comprises a third support arm and a fourth support arm which support arms are fixed at a distance from each other and pivotably at third pivot points in connection with the conveyor above the screen and pivotably at fourth pivot points in connection with the screen, forming a movable second four-bar linkage mechanism, and the conveyor is arranged to be moved farther from the screen and closer to the screen, so as to reduce the transport height of the mineral material processing plant, by the movement of the second four-bar linkage.
Varnishing aid for a door handle of a vehicle, comprising a door handle with a door handle body to be arranged outside of a vehicle door, said door handle body having a bearing seat for the pivotable mounting of the door handle body on the vehicle door and an actuation seat for actuating a door lock as well as a covering cap (6a, 6b) to be arranged next to the door handle body fixedly on the vehicle door, wherein the varnishing aid has a covering section enveloping the actuation seat, in order to leave the actuation seat out of a varnish application, characterised in that in addition to the covering section, the varnishing aid has a holding section which has latching means for the retentive receipt of the covering cap (6a, 6b).
A quarter pallet for transporting products thereon, the pallet comprising: a top with a product supporting surface and an opposing underside, only four feet (14, 16) and at least four sides, wherein the four feet (14, 16) each extend away from the underside of the top, have a first opening facing out through the product supporting surface, the feet (14, 16) thus allowing stacking of a plurality of such pallets with the feet of a first such pallet extending into the first openings of a second such pallet, characterised in that the sides (22, 24) and/or the front and rear edges of the top of the pallet have reinforcement flanges, and a recessed portion in at least one of those flanges in an upper corner area of the top. a top with a product supporting surface and an opposing underside, only four feet (14, 16) and at least four sides, wherein the four feet (14, 16) each extend away from the underside of the top, have a first opening facing out through the product supporting surface, the feet (14, 16) thus allowing stacking of a plurality of such pallets with the feet of a first such pallet extending into the first openings of a second such pallet, characterised in that the sides (22, 24) and/or the front and rear edges of the top of the pallet have reinforcement flanges, and a recessed portion in at least one of those flanges in an upper corner area of the top.