mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A combined oil control ring comprising two upper and lower side rails (120a, 120b) and an axially corrugated spacer expander (11, 21, 31, 41, 51) having upper and lower portions (12, 32, 52, 13, 33, 53) and leg portions (14, 34, 54) connecting each upper portion (12, 32, 52) and each lower portion (13, 33, 53); said leg portions (14, 34, 54) having a portion having an inclination angle θ of 15° or more from the axial direction; each of said upper and lower portions (12, 32, 52, 13, 33, 53) being constituted by - a tab (15a, 15b, 35a, 35b, 55a, 55b) pressing an inner peripheral surface of said side rail (120a, 120b), - a projection (16a, 16b, 36a, 36b, 56a, 56b) supporting said side rail (120a, 120b), and - an intermediate portion (17a, 17b, 37a, 37b, 57a, 57b) between said tab (15a, 15b, 35a, 35b, 55a, 55b) and said projection (16a, 16b, 36a, 36b, 56a, 56b); said intermediate portion (17a, 17b, 37a, 37b, 57a, 57b) comprising a substantially flat pad portion; and a ratio L/P of the circumferential length L of said flat pad portion to a corrugation pitch P being 40 % or less; characterized in that said intermediate portion (17a, 17b, 37a, 37b, 57 a, 57b) is inclined such that it becomes more distant from the opposing side rail (120a, 120b) as it nears said tab (15a, 15b, 35a, 35b, 55a, 55b). - a tab (15a, 15b, 35a, 35b, 55a, 55b) pressing an inner peripheral surface of said side rail (120a, 120b), - a projection (16a, 16b, 36a, 36b, 56a, 56b) supporting said side rail (120a, 120b), and - an intermediate portion (17a, 17b, 37a, 37b, 57a, 57b) between said tab (15a, 15b, 35a, 35b, 55a, 55b) and said projection (16a, 16b, 36a, 36b, 56a, 56b);
A communication system adapted to transmit data packets, the system comprising: at least one Access Node, AN, connectable to a user equipment, UE; a User Plane Function, UPF, component; and a data network, DN; the UPF component is a distributed component and comprises: at least one User Plane Function Edge, UPF-E, component, and a User Plane Function Core, UPF-C, component, the UPF-E component being connected between the AN and the UPF-C, and the UPF-C being connected between the UPF-E and the data network, DN, or another UPF-C; characterized in that: a UPF Management, UPF-M, component is configured to expose a N4 interface towards a Session Management Function, SMF, and to control packet processing functionality in the at least one UPF-E and at least one UPF-C components. at least one Access Node, AN, connectable to a user equipment, UE; a User Plane Function, UPF, component; and a data network, DN; the UPF component is a distributed component and comprises: at least one User Plane Function Edge, UPF-E, component, and a User Plane Function Core, UPF-C, component, the UPF-E component being connected between the AN and the UPF-C, and the UPF-C being connected between the UPF-E and the data network, DN, or another UPF-C; characterized in that: a UPF Management, UPF-M, component is configured to expose a N4 interface towards a Session Management Function, SMF, and to control packet processing functionality in the at least one UPF-E and at least one UPF-C components. at least one User Plane Function Edge, UPF-E, component, and a User Plane Function Core, UPF-C, component, the UPF-E component being connected between the AN and the UPF-C, and the UPF-C being connected between the UPF-E and the data network, DN, or another UPF-C; characterized in that: a UPF Management, UPF-M, component is configured to expose a N4 interface towards a Session Management Function, SMF, and to control packet processing functionality in the at least one UPF-E and at least one UPF-C components.
A method of preparing a canister having a cavity loaded with wet radioactive elements for dry storage, the method comprising: (a) providing a gas circulation system comprising a condensing module, a vacuum module, a gas circulator module; (b) connecting the gas circulation system to the canister so as to form a hermetically sealed closed-loop path that includes the cavity, the condensing module, and the gas circulator module; (c) filling the hermetically sealed closed-loop path with a non-reactive gas; (d) circulating the non-reactive gas through the hermetically sealed closed-loop path until the condensing module is no longer removing substantial amounts of water from the circulating non-reactive gas, wherein the vacuum module is sealed off from the hermetically sealed closed-loop path during step (d); (e) discontinuing the circulation of the non-reactive gas through the hermetically sealed closed-loop path; (f) fluidly coupling the vacuum module to the cavity and fluidly isolating the cavity and the vacuum module; and (g) applying a vacuum pressure to the cavity via the vacuum module so as to create a sub-atmospheric pressure within the cavity until a desired vapor pressure is achieved in the cavity of the canister; (h) holding the cavity at sub-atmospheric pressure for a predetermined period of time while continuing to apply vacuum pressure to the cavity to remove residual moisture, wherein the predetermined period of time is selected to prevent overheating cladding on the radioactive elements; and (i) discontinuing application of vacuum pressure to the cavity after the predetermined period of time has lapsed. (a) providing a gas circulation system comprising a condensing module, a vacuum module, a gas circulator module; (b) connecting the gas circulation system to the canister so as to form a hermetically sealed closed-loop path that includes the cavity, the condensing module, and the gas circulator module; (c) filling the hermetically sealed closed-loop path with a non-reactive gas; (d) circulating the non-reactive gas through the hermetically sealed closed-loop path until the condensing module is no longer removing substantial amounts of water from the circulating non-reactive gas, wherein the vacuum module is sealed off from the hermetically sealed closed-loop path during step (d); (e) discontinuing the circulation of the non-reactive gas through the hermetically sealed closed-loop path; (f) fluidly coupling the vacuum module to the cavity and fluidly isolating the cavity and the vacuum module; and (g) applying a vacuum pressure to the cavity via the vacuum module so as to create a sub-atmospheric pressure within the cavity until a desired vapor pressure is achieved in the cavity of the canister; (h) holding the cavity at sub-atmospheric pressure for a predetermined period of time while continuing to apply vacuum pressure to the cavity to remove residual moisture, wherein the predetermined period of time is selected to prevent overheating cladding on the radioactive elements; and (i) discontinuing application of vacuum pressure to the cavity after the predetermined period of time has lapsed.
A kit comprising: (a) a passive RFID equipped mold tag configured to be affixed to or within a recess of a surface in a tire mold; and (b) an epoxy or silicone based material configured to permanently affix the passive RFID equipped mold tag to or within the recess of the surface in the tire mold, characterised in that: both the passive RFID equipped mold tag and the epoxy or silicone based material are configured to withstand repeated thermal expansion and contraction associated with tire vulcanization. (a) a passive RFID equipped mold tag configured to be affixed to or within a recess of a surface in a tire mold; and (b) an epoxy or silicone based material configured to permanently affix the passive RFID equipped mold tag to or within the recess of the surface in the tire mold,
A polymer derived from dehydroabietic acid, comprising a repeating unit containing a skeleton derived from dehydroabietic acid in the main chain, and having a glass transition point measured by a differential scanning calorimeter of 80°C or lower.
A method, comprising: generating a plurality of free electrons and corresponding holes for each electron that impinges an input surface of a semiconductor structure, within a doped electron multiplier region of the semiconductor structure; attracting the holes to a doped blocking region of the semiconductor structure; outputting the holes from the doped blocking region through an electrically conductive region of the semiconductor structure; restricting a flow of the holes from the doped blocking region to the electrically conductive region, in a doped restriction region of the semiconductor structure, to cause some of the holes to combine with some of the plurality of free electrons within the electron multiplier region of the semiconductor structure; and emitting remaining ones of the plurality of free electrons from an emission area of the doped electron multiplier region. generating a plurality of free electrons and corresponding holes for each electron that impinges an input surface of a semiconductor structure, within a doped electron multiplier region of the semiconductor structure; attracting the holes to a doped blocking region of the semiconductor structure; outputting the holes from the doped blocking region through an electrically conductive region of the semiconductor structure; restricting a flow of the holes from the doped blocking region to the electrically conductive region, in a doped restriction region of the semiconductor structure, to cause some of the holes to combine with some of the plurality of free electrons within the electron multiplier region of the semiconductor structure; and emitting remaining ones of the plurality of free electrons from an emission area of the doped electron multiplier region.
A thermoplastic vulcanizate composition, comprising: greater than 15 wt% of a block composite that includes (i) an ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene interpolymer, the alpha-olefin being an alpha-olefin monomer having from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and the diene being a diene monomer having from 2 to 25 carbon atoms, (ii) a propylene based polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer comprising a soft block and a hard block, the soft block having the same composition as the ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene polymer, and the hard block having the same composition as the propylene based polymer; and a remainder of a curative system and optionally at least one of a vulcanizable elastomer, a thermoplastic polyolefin, and an oil. greater than 15 wt% of a block composite that includes (i) an ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene interpolymer, the alpha-olefin being an alpha-olefin monomer having from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and the diene being a diene monomer having from 2 to 25 carbon atoms, (ii) a propylene based polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer comprising a soft block and a hard block, the soft block having the same composition as the ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene polymer, and the hard block having the same composition as the propylene based polymer; and (i) an ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene interpolymer, the alpha-olefin being an alpha-olefin monomer having from 3 to 10 carbon atoms, and the diene being a diene monomer having from 2 to 25 carbon atoms, (ii) a propylene based polymer, and (iii) a block copolymer comprising a soft block and a hard block, the soft block having the same composition as the ethylene/alpha-olefin/diene polymer, and the hard block having the same composition as the propylene based polymer; and a remainder of a curative system and optionally at least one of a vulcanizable elastomer, a thermoplastic polyolefin, and an oil.
Device for tensioning a connecting element fastened to a component (18, 20) to be tightened, comprising: - a fixation element for receiving and holding the connecting element; - a support element for supporting the device against the component; - an actuating unit with a fluid chamber for receiving a fluid and a piston which is translationally guided in the fixation element, wherein the actuating unit is configured for manipulating a volume of the fluid chamber by translationally actuating the piston so as to move the fixation element relative to the support element; and - a guiding unit for locking a relative rotational movement between the piston and the fixation element, characterized in that the guiding unit is arranged outside of the fluid chamber. - a fixation element for receiving and holding the connecting element; - a support element for supporting the device against the component; - an actuating unit with a fluid chamber for receiving a fluid and a piston which is translationally guided in the fixation element, wherein the actuating unit is configured for manipulating a volume of the fluid chamber by translationally actuating the piston so as to move the fixation element relative to the support element; and - a guiding unit for locking a relative rotational movement between the piston and the fixation element,
Apparatus, comprising: a circuit and at least one sensor on a die attached to the circuit, the circuit comprising an electrical interconnect for external electrical connection; and a laminated manifold attached to the circuit to deliver a liquid reagent over an active surface of the at least one sensor, the laminated manifold comprising at least one fluidic channel, wherein an interface between the die and the at least one fluidic channel is sealed, wherein the laminated manifold comprises a plurality of layers, the plurality of layers comprising: a top lidding layer; a fluidic distribution layer; a substrate layer; a bottom planarization layer, wherein the laminated manifold has at least one cut-out for the die and wherein the laminated manifold is attached to the circuit by way of the circuit being bonded the planarization layer. a circuit and at least one sensor on a die attached to the circuit, the circuit comprising an electrical interconnect for external electrical connection; and a laminated manifold attached to the circuit to deliver a liquid reagent over an active surface of the at least one sensor, the laminated manifold comprising at least one fluidic channel, wherein an interface between the die and the at least one fluidic channel is sealed, wherein the laminated manifold comprises a plurality of layers, the plurality of layers comprising: a top lidding layer; a fluidic distribution layer; a substrate layer; a bottom planarization layer, a top lidding layer; a fluidic distribution layer; a substrate layer; a bottom planarization layer, wherein the laminated manifold has at least one cut-out for the die and wherein the laminated manifold is attached to the circuit by way of the circuit being bonded the planarization layer.
Use of a friction modifier mixture for improving fuel efficiency and reducing frictional properties, while maintaining or improving deposit control, in an engine lubricated with a lubricating oil having a composition comprising from 50 to 99 weight % based on the total weight of the lubricating oil of a lubricating oil base stock as a major component wherein the friction modifier mixture comprises an ethoxylated fatty acid ester and a glycerol fatty acid ester in a weight ratio of from 0.1:1 to 1:0.1 and is present in a range of from 0.1 to 1.5 weight % based on the total weight of the lubricating oil and wherein fuel efficiency and friction reduction properties are improved and deposit control is maintained or improved as compared to friction reduction properties and deposit control achieved using a lubricating engine oil containing a minor component other than the friction modifier mixture.
A print station for use with a thermal transfer printer comprising: a housing; a motor mounted within the housing and in operative communication with a control circuit mounted within the housing; a platen roller assembly (15, 16) configured to have a media web pass therethrough, the platen roller assembly in operative communication with the motor and the control circuit; a pinch roller in operative communication with the motor; a top-of-form sensor configured to sense indicators on the media web and positioned between the platen roller and the pinch roller; a printhead assembly; characterized by a rocker arm in operative communication with the platen roller and the pinch roller; a media width sensing and guide device configured to guide media through the print station, the media width sensing and guide device including a pair of adjustable media guides (212, 214) and at least one media width sensor in operative communication with the printhead assembly to sense a media width of the media; a media rewinder assembly adjusting a torque of a motor of the media rewinder assembly in proportion to the media width; and a radio-frequency identification antenna substantially located between the platen roller and the pinch roller. a housing; a motor mounted within the housing and in operative communication with a control circuit mounted within the housing; a platen roller assembly (15, 16) configured to have a media web pass therethrough, the platen roller assembly in operative communication with the motor and the control circuit; a pinch roller in operative communication with the motor; a top-of-form sensor configured to sense indicators on the media web and positioned between the platen roller and the pinch roller; a printhead assembly; characterized by a rocker arm in operative communication with the platen roller and the pinch roller; a media width sensing and guide device configured to guide media through the print station, the media width sensing and guide device including a pair of adjustable media guides (212, 214) and at least one media width sensor in operative communication with the printhead assembly to sense a media width of the media; a media rewinder assembly adjusting a torque of a motor of the media rewinder assembly in proportion to the media width; and a radio-frequency identification antenna substantially located between the platen roller and the pinch roller.
Laser scanning microscope with a scanning mirror apparatus with a microsystem scanning mirror which is mounted so as to be rotatable about at least one axis and with a detection module having a light source that emits a light beam and having a position detector (19, 25, 26), characterized in that the scanning mirror is embodied as a monolithically formed microsystem scanning mirror and the detection module applies the light beam to the back of the scanning mirror such that the light beam is reflected at the rear side of the scanning mirror to the position detector (19, 25, 26) which measures the position of the reflected light beam, from which it is possible to derive the rotation angle of the scanning mirror about the at least one axis, wherein the detection module has an imaging optical unit which focuses the light beam onto the rear side of the scanning mirror and a projection optical unit which images the light beam reflected by the rear side of the scanning mirror on the position detector as a collimated light beam.
Nasal composition comprising: - a saline base; - an active agent comprising manganese in combination with copper; - an alkyl poly glucoside; and - a mixture of a first hyaluronic acid having a molecular weight of 20,000 to 50,000 daltons with a second hyaluronic acid having a molecular weight of 100,000 to 300,000 daltons. - a saline base; - an active agent comprising manganese in combination with copper; - an alkyl poly glucoside; and - a mixture of a first hyaluronic acid having a molecular weight of 20,000 to 50,000 daltons with a second hyaluronic acid having a molecular weight of 100,000 to 300,000 daltons.
Electrical plug connection having two connecting parts which are in engagement, one connecting part of which has a plug and a first housing, and another connecting part of which has a socket and a second housing, characterized in that the electrical plug connection serves to establish an electrical connection between a sliding door and a door frame of a vehicle, in that the plug and/or the socket are mounted such that they can be displaced in a two-dimensional or three-dimensional manner in relation to the respective housing (11, 22), wherein the plug has a plug head with two centring mandrels which project to the same extent and which project in the insertion direction in relation to contact elements of the plug in such a way that the contact elements can first enter the socket when the centring mandrels are inserted into centring recesses in the socket which are provided for this purpose, and in that the plug and/or the socket have/has contact elements (6, 28) on which coupling elements, which are composed of an electrically conductive material which has a lubricating effect, are applied and/or inserted, wherein, as the plug enters the socket, mutually opposite contact elements of the socket are in sliding contact with the contact elements of the plug.
Rear-wheel pinion arrangement for a bicycle, comprising at least seven coaxially arranged pinions (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) having different numbers of teeth, wherein the entire gear range of the pinion arrangement - defined as the ratio of the number of teeth of the largest pinion to the number of teeth of the smallest pinion - is at least 350%, preferably at least 400%, particularly preferably at least 435%, and characterized in that the average percentage gear stage step - calculated as the total sum of the individual percentage gear stage steps divided by the number of gear stage steps, wherein, in turn, an individual percentage gear stage step is defined as the difference in the number of teeth of two axially directly adjacent pinions (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) divided by the number of teeth of the smaller of the adjacent pinions (38, 40, 42, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52) - lies within a range of 20 to 30%.
A method of identifying the transmission channel condition of a wireless signal received from a transmitter by a receiver, the method characterised in that it includes the steps of: estimating the entropy of the channel impulse response of said signal; and determining, from the estimated entropy, whether said signal includes components that have traversed a direct path and non-direct paths between the transmitter and the receiver or consists of components that have traversed non-direct paths only between the transmitter and the receiver. estimating the entropy of the channel impulse response of said signal; and determining, from the estimated entropy, whether said signal includes components that have traversed a direct path and non-direct paths between the transmitter and the receiver or consists of components that have traversed non-direct paths only between the transmitter and the receiver.
A one-step process for the production of chlorinated and/or fluorinated propenes under gas phase conditions at greater than ambient pressure comprising: reacting i) a dichloroethylene or a chlorofluoroethylene having the formula CHCl=CHX wherein X is Cl or F; and ii) a methane, chloromethane, fluoromethane or chlorofluoromethane having the formula CH (4-a) X a, wherein a is 0-3, to provide at least one chlorinated and/or fluorinated propene, wherein the reaction is carried out in the presence of one or more catalyst(s) and/or initiator(s) capable of removing hydrogen from the methane, chloromethane, fluoromethane or chlorofluoromethane to produce the corresponding radical, wherein the chlorinated and/or fluorinated propene comprises cis / trans 1,3-dichloropropene, the dichloroethylene or chlorofluoroethylene comprises cis / trans 1,2-dichloroethylene and the methane, chloromethane, fluoromethane or chlorofluoromethane comprises methyl chloride.