mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A catheter apparatus comprising: a multi-lumen main shaft having one or more lumens; one or more guidewire lumens (243, 245, 247) extending from a distal end of the multi-lumen main shaft wherein each of the one or more guidewire lumens (243, 245, 247) is contiguous with at least one of the one or more lumens of the multi-lumen main shaft; an expansible support structure coupled to the distal end of the multi-lumen main shaft; and one or more loops (249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259) each corresponding to one of the one or more guidewire lumens (243, 245, 247), wherein the one or more loops (249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259) are coupled to the expansible support structure, and wherein the one or more guidewire lumens (243, 245, 247) are threaded through the corresponding one or more loops (249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259); characterised in that the one or more loops (249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259) project inward from the plane of the expansible support structure. a multi-lumen main shaft having one or more lumens; one or more guidewire lumens (243, 245, 247) extending from a distal end of the multi-lumen main shaft wherein each of the one or more guidewire lumens (243, 245, 247) is contiguous with at least one of the one or more lumens of the multi-lumen main shaft; an expansible support structure coupled to the distal end of the multi-lumen main shaft; and one or more loops (249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259) each corresponding to one of the one or more guidewire lumens (243, 245, 247), wherein the one or more loops (249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259) are coupled to the expansible support structure, and wherein the one or more guidewire lumens (243, 245, 247) are threaded through the corresponding one or more loops (249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259); characterised in that the one or more loops (249, 251, 253, 255, 257, 259) project inward from the plane of the expansible support structure.
A method for making food products comprising the steps of: removing food pieces from immersion in a first edible fluid as a product bed having a product bed depth on a takeout conveyor, wherein said first edible fluid comprises oil; and reducing said product bed depth on at least one transfer conveyor to substantially monolayered wherein said at least one transfer conveyor comprises more than one transfer conveyor in series, wherein each successive transfer conveyor runs at a higher speed than its previous conveyor; after said reducing step, immersing said food pieces in a second edible fluid, wherein said second edible fluid comprises oil, wherein said immersion in said first edible fluid is a par-frying step, and wherein said immersing in said second edible fluid is a finish frying step. removing food pieces from immersion in a first edible fluid as a product bed having a product bed depth on a takeout conveyor, wherein said first edible fluid comprises oil; and reducing said product bed depth on at least one transfer conveyor to substantially monolayered wherein said at least one transfer conveyor comprises more than one transfer conveyor in series, wherein each successive transfer conveyor runs at a higher speed than its previous conveyor; after said reducing step, immersing said food pieces in a second edible fluid, wherein said second edible fluid comprises oil, wherein said immersion in said first edible fluid is a par-frying step, and wherein said immersing in said second edible fluid is a finish frying step.
A child-resistant smoking article package comprising: a container configured to contain smoking articles therein, a cap for closing an opening of the container and having a lower edge contacting the container in a closed state of the package and separated from the container in an open state of the package, and a safety label provided on the package, wherein the safety label comprises: a base layer bonded to the package and comprising a first predetermined breaking point area of the base layer covering at least a part of the lower edge of the cap, characterised in that it further comprises, an at least partly removable intermediate layer covering at least a part of the first predetermined breaking point area of the base layer, and an at least partly removable top layer covering the base layer with the intermediate layer thereon and having a second predetermined breaking point area of the at least partly removable top layer. a container configured to contain smoking articles therein, a cap for closing an opening of the container and having a lower edge contacting the container in a closed state of the package and separated from the container in an open state of the package, and a safety label provided on the package, wherein the safety label comprises: a base layer bonded to the package and comprising a first predetermined breaking point area of the base layer covering at least a part of the lower edge of the cap, characterised in that it further comprises, an at least partly removable intermediate layer covering at least a part of the first predetermined breaking point area of the base layer, and an at least partly removable top layer covering the base layer with the intermediate layer thereon and having a second predetermined breaking point area of the at least partly removable top layer. a base layer bonded to the package and comprising a first predetermined breaking point area of the base layer covering at least a part of the lower edge of the cap, characterised in that it further comprises, an at least partly removable intermediate layer covering at least a part of the first predetermined breaking point area of the base layer, and an at least partly removable top layer covering the base layer with the intermediate layer thereon and having a second predetermined breaking point area of the at least partly removable top layer.
Method for producing a steam generator pipe having an installation body, characterized in that a steam generator pipe having an elevation which extends in the longitudinal direction of the steam generator pipe on a pipe inner side is produced, and the installation body is welded on the elevation in the steam generator pipe.
A porous composite comprising a calcium phosphate crystal and a collagen fiber at a weight ratio of 80:20 to 20:80, wherein the bioabsorbability of the porous composite is graded and the porous composite has a first piece and a second piece in which the ratio of bioabsorbilities thereof is 1.5 times or more; the density of the porous composite determined by gravimetric method is 300 to 1500 mg/cm3; and wherein the graded bioabsorbability is determined by: a strength ratio determined by an indentation test, a biodegradation rate determined by collagenase digestion, or a swelling ratio. the bioabsorbability of the porous composite is graded and the porous composite has a first piece and a second piece in which the ratio of bioabsorbilities thereof is 1.5 times or more; the density of the porous composite determined by gravimetric method is 300 to 1500 mg/cm3;
An automatic transmission comprising a friction engaging element, the friction engaging element including: a plurality of friction plates disposed inside a transmission case; a piston configured to cause the plurality of friction plates to be engaged with each other; and a spring configured to bias the piston, the spring including a first spring and a second spring with a longer free length than the first spring, and the first spring and the second spring being substantially circumferentially aligned; wherein the automatic transmission further comprises a hydraulic chamber to which hydraulic fluid is to be supplied; characterized in that the hydraulic chamber includes a hydraulic chamber for engagement to which hydraulic fluid to bias the piston in an engaging direction is supplied to cause the plurality of friction plates to be engaged with each other, and a hydraulic chamber for release disposed at an opposite side of the piston from the hydraulic chamber for engagement, the hydraulic chamber for release being configured to be supplied with hydraulic fluid to bias the piston in a releasing direction opposite from the engaging direction. a plurality of friction plates disposed inside a transmission case; a piston configured to cause the plurality of friction plates to be engaged with each other; and a spring configured to bias the piston, the spring including a first spring and a second spring with a longer free length than the first spring, and the first spring and the second spring being substantially circumferentially aligned; wherein the automatic transmission further comprises a hydraulic chamber to which hydraulic fluid is to be supplied; characterized in that the hydraulic chamber includes a hydraulic chamber for engagement to which hydraulic fluid to bias the piston in an engaging direction is supplied to cause the plurality of friction plates to be engaged with each other, and a hydraulic chamber for release disposed at an opposite side of the piston from the hydraulic chamber for engagement, the hydraulic chamber for release being configured to be supplied with hydraulic fluid to bias the piston in a releasing direction opposite from the engaging direction.
A method for determining a filling volume of an extracorporeal blood circuit or of a component thereof comprising the steps of: - filling of an extracorporeal blood circuit by the introduction of a fluid; and - detecting, determining or calculating the size of a volume of the introduced fluid, which is required for filling the extracorporeal blood circuit or a defined or predetermined section thereof, characterized in that a minimum flush volume (V_min) for flushing the extracorporeal blood circuit for the preparation of the treatment method is defined by means of the following mathematical function: V_min = a * V_Set + b * V_Dial wherein: - V_min is the minimum flush volume when preparing the treatment method; - V_Set is the volume of the medical functional device, in particular of a blood tubing kit or blood tubing set; - V_Dial is the volume of the treatment device, in particular of a dialyzer, and - a and b are constants. - filling of an extracorporeal blood circuit by the introduction of a fluid; and - detecting, determining or calculating the size of a volume of the introduced fluid, which is required for filling the extracorporeal blood circuit or a defined or predetermined section thereof, characterized in that a minimum flush volume (V_min) for flushing the extracorporeal blood circuit for the preparation of the treatment method is defined by means of the following mathematical function: V_min = a * V_Set + b * V_Dial wherein: - V_min is the minimum flush volume when preparing the treatment method; - V_Set is the volume of the medical functional device, in particular of a blood tubing kit or blood tubing set; - V_Dial is the volume of the treatment device, in particular of a dialyzer, and - a and b are constants. - V_min is the minimum flush volume when preparing the treatment method; - V_Set is the volume of the medical functional device, in particular of a blood tubing kit or blood tubing set; - V_Dial is the volume of the treatment device, in particular of a dialyzer, and - a and b are constants.
A fluid-redirecting structure comprising: a rigid body (602, 702) having an upstream end (602U, 702U, 902U), a downstream end (602D, 702D, 902D), and an axis of rotation, the rigid body (602, 702) incorporating a plurality of troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C) each spiralled from a tip (606, 706, 906) at the upstream end (602U, 702U, 902U) to the downstream end (602D, 702D, 902D) about the axis of rotation, the troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C) being progressively splayed parabolically with respect to the axis of rotation thereby to, proximate the downstream end (602D, 702D, 902D), direct incident fluid along the troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C) away from the axis of rotation, wherein the fluid redirecting structure (600, 700, 800, 900, 1000) is attached, when in use, to a turbine about its center axis and comprises three troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C), such that each of these troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C) in their downstream section become aligned with an upwind power producing airfoil portion of a respective rotor blade of said turbine, coming within close proximity thereof to the leading edge of this blade, creating a gap between this outer most portion of the downstream end of the fluid redirecting device and the blade. a rigid body (602, 702) having an upstream end (602U, 702U, 902U), a downstream end (602D, 702D, 902D), and an axis of rotation, the rigid body (602, 702) incorporating a plurality of troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C) each spiralled from a tip (606, 706, 906) at the upstream end (602U, 702U, 902U) to the downstream end (602D, 702D, 902D) about the axis of rotation, the troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C) being progressively splayed parabolically with respect to the axis of rotation thereby to, proximate the downstream end (602D, 702D, 902D), direct incident fluid along the troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C) away from the axis of rotation, wherein the fluid redirecting structure (600, 700, 800, 900, 1000) is attached, when in use, to a turbine about its center axis and comprises three troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C), such that each of these troughs (604A, 604B, 604C, 704A, 704B, 704C, 804A, 804B, 804C, 904A, 904B, 904C, 1004A, 1004B, 1004C) in their downstream section become aligned with an upwind power producing airfoil portion of a respective rotor blade of said turbine, coming within close proximity thereof to the leading edge of this blade, creating a gap between this outer most portion of the downstream end of the fluid redirecting device and the blade.
A solar collector unit adapted for reflecting light onto a receiver, comprising: a reflector element, and a support structure supporting the reflector element, wherein the reflector element is flexible and comprises a reflective surface and a substrate having a predefined length and width (b), and that the support structure comprises a predefined number of profiles (221, 222, 223, 224, 225) per length unit arranged longitudinally and connected to the reflector element at a distance from each other to provide a predefined shape of the solar collector unit; and wherein the substrate of the reflector element is a flexible sheet of a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, magnesium and titanium or a combination thereof and wherein the reflective surface is provided as a coating or a film having reflecting properties. a reflector element, and a support structure supporting the reflector element, wherein the reflector element is flexible and comprises a reflective surface and a substrate having a predefined length and width (b), and that the support structure comprises a predefined number of profiles (221, 222, 223, 224, 225) per length unit arranged longitudinally and connected to the reflector element at a distance from each other to provide a predefined shape of the solar collector unit; and wherein the substrate of the reflector element is a flexible sheet of a metal selected from the group consisting of aluminum, magnesium and titanium or a combination thereof and wherein the reflective surface is provided as a coating or a film having reflecting properties.
A crimping tool for crimping a polyaxial bone anchoring device (1, 1'), the crimping tool comprising: a frame; and at least one tip holder (213a, 213b) having a crimping tip (209a, 209b) and an inclined passage (216a, 216b); and an actuating member having at least an inclined leg (207a, 207b) which can be moved in a horizontal direction parallel to the frame, wherein the inclination of the inclined passage (216a, 216b) correspond to the inclination of the inclined leg (207a, 207b). a frame; and at least one tip holder (213a, 213b) having a crimping tip (209a, 209b) and an inclined passage (216a, 216b); and an actuating member having at least an inclined leg (207a, 207b) which can be moved in a horizontal direction parallel to the frame, wherein the inclination of the inclined passage (216a, 216b) correspond to the inclination of the inclined leg (207a, 207b).
An ultrasound sealing device comprising: an activating device, which generates vibrations of a wavelength of a given value L, and has a first surface; and a sonotrode having a second surface and connected to the activating device with the second surface contacting the first surface; wherein the activating device and the sonotrode have, respectively, a first and a second nodal surface (4, 5) parallel to each other; and the second surface is located at a distance from the second nodal surface of more than zero and less than L/4; and the sealing device being characterized in that the second nodal surface is located between the first nodal surface and the second surface. an activating device, which generates vibrations of a wavelength of a given value L, and has a first surface; and a sonotrode having a second surface and connected to the activating device with the second surface contacting the first surface; wherein the activating device and the sonotrode have, respectively, a first and a second nodal surface (4, 5) parallel to each other; and the second surface is located at a distance from the second nodal surface of more than zero and less than L/4; and the sealing device being characterized in that the second nodal surface is located between the first nodal surface and the second surface.
Pressurised air processing device for a commercial vehicle with a) a central line from which a plurality of consumers branches off, the pressure in the central line being protected by at least one check valve, and b) two air dryer cartridges (15, 16) arranged in parallel line branches (11, 12), c) wherein it is possible to control a regenerating operation of one air dryer cartridge (15; 16) independent on a supply operation of the other air dryer cartridge (16; 15), d) outlet lines (89, 90) of the air dryer cartridges (15, 16) are connected to each other by a regeneration valve or the central line of the pressurised air processing device for the commercial vehicle being secured by at least one check valve is connected via at least one regeneration valve (63; 63a, 63b) to outlet lines (89, 90) of the air dryer cartridges (15, 16) and e) an electronic control unit comprising control logic is provided by which a regenerating operation of one air dryer cartridge (15; 16) can be initiated or terminated independent on the supply operation of the other air dryer cartridge (16; 15) and/or it is possible to connect a compressor with one or both air dryer cartridges (15, 16). a) a central line from which a plurality of consumers branches off, the pressure in the central line being protected by at least one check valve, and b) two air dryer cartridges (15, 16) arranged in parallel line branches (11, 12), c) wherein it is possible to control a regenerating operation of one air dryer cartridge (15; 16) independent on a supply operation of the other air dryer cartridge (16; 15), d) outlet lines (89, 90) of the air dryer cartridges (15, 16) are connected to each other by a regeneration valve or the central line of the pressurised air processing device for the commercial vehicle being secured by at least one check valve is connected via at least one regeneration valve (63; 63a, 63b) to outlet lines (89, 90) of the air dryer cartridges (15, 16) and e) an electronic control unit comprising control logic is provided by which a regenerating operation of one air dryer cartridge (15; 16) can be initiated or terminated independent on the supply operation of the other air dryer cartridge (16; 15) and/or it is possible to connect a compressor with one or both air dryer cartridges (15, 16).
A method for wireless communication, comprising: generating a first signal comprising a training sequence specified by a trainingSequenceID for transmission to a wireless node to enable the wireless node to determine a first preferred beam pattern; determining a second preferred beam pattern from a second signal comprising a training sequence specified by a trainingSequenceID received from the wireless node; and communicating with the wireless node through at least one of the first or second preferred beam pattern; wherein the training sequence of the first signal comprises a Walsh sequence or a Golay sequence and the training sequence of the second signal comprises a Walsh sequence or a Golay sequence. generating a first signal comprising a training sequence specified by a trainingSequenceID for transmission to a wireless node to enable the wireless node to determine a first preferred beam pattern; determining a second preferred beam pattern from a second signal comprising a training sequence specified by a trainingSequenceID received from the wireless node; and communicating with the wireless node through at least one of the first or second preferred beam pattern; wherein the training sequence of the first signal comprises a Walsh sequence or a Golay sequence and the training sequence of the second signal comprises a Walsh sequence or a Golay sequence.
Drive arrangement for a bicycle, comprising a front chain wheel which can be rotated about a chain wheel axle, a plurality of coaxially rear sprockets (14, 16, 18) with different diameters and different numbers of teeth, a drive chain passing around said sprockets (14, 16, 18) and the front chain wheel, which is in meshing engagement with a selected active sprocket out of the plurality of coaxially rear sprockets (14, 16, 18) and with the front chain wheel, and a rear chain guide with a derailleur (32, 40) through which the drive chain passes, said derailleur (32, 40) being movable in the direction of the common sprocket axle of the rear sprockets (14, 16, 18) in relation to the latter, for selecting by this axial relative movement the active sprocket out of the plurality of rear sprockets (14, 16, 18), said derailleur (32, 40) comprising a tensioning device with two chain guide rollers (42, 44) with chain guide roller axles (F42, F44) which are substantially parallel to each other as well as to the common sprocket axle, said rear chain guide comprising a mounting part fixed in relation to the sprocket axle and a moving part hinged to the latter by a parallelogram four-joint link in a way allowing relative movement, said tensioning device being arranged at the moving part so that it can pivot about a tensioning pivot axle which is different from the chain guide roller axles (F42, F44) and parallel to the chain guide roller axles (F42, F44) and being biased with a chain tensioning torque acting about the tensioning pivot axle, wherein the four joint axles (G1, G2, G3, G4) of the parallelogram four-joint link are arranged orthogonally to the common sprocket axle in relation to the plurality of rear sprockets (14, 16, 18) independently of the selected relative position of said derailleur (32, 40), wherein the constant first distance of the chain guide roller axle which is nearer to the sprocket to the tensioning pivot axle is shorter than the constant second distance of the chain guide roller axle which is further away from the sprocket to the tensioning pivot axle, characterized in that the difference between the number of teeth of the rear sprocket with the highest number of teeth and the rear sprocket with the lowest number of teeth is more than 25 and in that a first connection plane containing the chain guide roller axle which is nearer to the sprocket and the tensioning pivot axle encloses an angle of 55° to 60° with a second connection plane containing the chain guide roller axle which is further away from the sprocket and the tensioning pivot axle.