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A fuel assembly for nuclear reactor, in particular for sodium-cooled SFR reactor, including a shroud of longitudinal axis intended to be inserted vertically into the diagrid of the core of the reactor, the shroud comprising a central section housing nuclear fuel rods and an upper section forming the head of the assembly housing an upper neutron shield device including neutron absorbers, means for reversibly locking with the shroud and a weight forming a section of the head of the UNS, said section being translationally movable with respect to the rest of the UNS over a given course, said locking means being configured so that the UNS and the shroud can be locked and unlocked by moving the weight along the longitudinal axis by means of a UNS-extracting gripper with the fingers of the gripper hooked into the weight and the rest of the UNS being in downward longitudinal abutment in the interior of the shroud,
A system for the therapeutic treatment of joints comprising: - a composite material comprising: - a biodegradable polymer matrix; - a plurality of piezoelectric particles adapted to generate local electric charges in response to an external stimulation made by means of ultrasound, said plurality of piezoelectric particles being dispersed in said biodegradable polymer matrix; - a plurality of stem cells dispersed in said biodegradable polymer matrix; - a releasing device arranged to deposit said composite material in a joint cavity at predetermined areas of the cartilage; - a stimulator device arranged to emit ultrasound at a predetermined frequency, a predetermined intensity and for a predetermined time of application, in such a way that, when said device is located near a articulation wherein said composite material has been deposited, said ultrasound stimulate said plurality of piezoelectric particles; said system characterized in that in said biodegradable polymer matrix are also dispersed carbon-based particles. - a composite material comprising: - a biodegradable polymer matrix; - a plurality of piezoelectric particles adapted to generate local electric charges in response to an external stimulation made by means of ultrasound, said plurality of piezoelectric particles being dispersed in said biodegradable polymer matrix; - a plurality of stem cells dispersed in said biodegradable polymer matrix; - a biodegradable polymer matrix; - a plurality of piezoelectric particles adapted to generate local electric charges in response to an external stimulation made by means of ultrasound, said plurality of piezoelectric particles being dispersed in said biodegradable polymer matrix; - a plurality of stem cells dispersed in said biodegradable polymer matrix; - a releasing device arranged to deposit said composite material in a joint cavity at predetermined areas of the cartilage; - a stimulator device arranged to emit ultrasound at a predetermined frequency, a predetermined intensity and for a predetermined time of application, in such a way that, when said device is located near a articulation wherein said composite material has been deposited, said ultrasound stimulate said plurality of piezoelectric particles;
A method for making a soft, tinted ophthalmic molding comprising: (a) providing a polymer precursor comprising a silicone-containing macromer which is capable of forming a polymer or copolymer having high oxygen permeability; (b) providing a pigment dispersion comprising a pigment and a dispersing agent; (c) mixing the pigment dispersion and the polymer precursor to form a tinted prepolymer mixture; (d) dispensing the tinted prepolymer mixture into a mold; and (e) cross-linking or polymerizing the tinted prepolymer mixture in the mold to form a soft, tinted ophthalmic molding having high oxygen permeability comprising a polymer matrix and the pigment entrapped therein, wherein the polymer matrix has a Dk ≥ 60 barrers. (a) providing a polymer precursor comprising a silicone-containing macromer which is capable of forming a polymer or copolymer having high oxygen permeability; (b) providing a pigment dispersion comprising a pigment and a dispersing agent; (c) mixing the pigment dispersion and the polymer precursor to form a tinted prepolymer mixture; (d) dispensing the tinted prepolymer mixture into a mold; and (e) cross-linking or polymerizing the tinted prepolymer mixture in the mold to form a soft, tinted ophthalmic molding having high oxygen permeability comprising a polymer matrix and the pigment entrapped therein,
A method for making a multilayer device, comprising (a) providing an inorganic solid support and an organic solid support, wherein the inorganic solid support comprises a rigid structure; (b) providing a radiation-absorbing material, wherein the radiation-absorbing material is not a metal; (c) contacting the inorganic solid support, the organic solid support and the radiation-absorbing material in a configuration wherein the radiation-absorbing material is present at an interface between the inorganic solid support and the organic solid support; and (d) applying compression at the interface and irradiating the radiation-absorbing material with the radiation to form a bonding layer between the inorganic solid support and the organic solid support,. wherein the multilayer device comprises a fluidic device having a channel formed by attachment of the inorganic solid support to the organic solid support and characterized in that the organic solid support has a rigid structure and the irradiating softens the inorganic support or the organic solid support to create contact at the interface (a) providing an inorganic solid support and an organic solid support, wherein the inorganic solid support comprises a rigid structure; (b) providing a radiation-absorbing material, wherein the radiation-absorbing material is not a metal; (c) contacting the inorganic solid support, the organic solid support and the radiation-absorbing material in a configuration wherein the radiation-absorbing material is present at an interface between the inorganic solid support and the organic solid support; and (d) applying compression at the interface and irradiating the radiation-absorbing material with the radiation to form a bonding layer between the inorganic solid support and the organic solid support,.
A method for determining in a sample a concentration of a first fluid in a second fluid, comprising: detecting a first intensity of radiation transmitted through the sample by a first beam of a reference wavelength; detecting a second intensity of radiation transmitted through the sample by a second beam of a first wavelength; detecting a third intensity of radiation transmitted through the sample by a third beam of the reference wavelength; detecting a fourth intensity of radiation transmitted through the sample by a fourth beam of a second wavelength; and determining a value of the concentration of the first fluid in the second fluid based at least in part on the detected first, second, third and fourth intensities, wherein the first and second beams comprise a first path length, and wherein the third and fourth beams comprise a second path length; detecting a temperature of the sample; and accessing stored calibration data, wherein the step of determining a value of the concentration of the first fluid in the second fluid is further based on the value of the second intensity the first intensity − the fourth intensity the third intensity, the detected temperature, and the stored calibration data, wherein the first wavelength corresponds to an absorption peak of the first fluid, wherein the second wavelength corresponds to an absorption peak of the second fluid, and wherein the reference wavelength is selected such that the first and third beams are not absorbed by the fluid. detecting a first intensity of radiation transmitted through the sample by a first beam of a reference wavelength; detecting a second intensity of radiation transmitted through the sample by a second beam of a first wavelength; detecting a third intensity of radiation transmitted through the sample by a third beam of the reference wavelength; detecting a fourth intensity of radiation transmitted through the sample by a fourth beam of a second wavelength; and determining a value of the concentration of the first fluid in the second fluid based at least in part on the detected first, second, third and fourth intensities, wherein the first and second beams comprise a first path length, and wherein the third and fourth beams comprise a second path length; detecting a temperature of the sample; and accessing stored calibration data, wherein the step of determining a value of the concentration of the first fluid in the second fluid is further based on the value of the second intensity the first intensity − the fourth intensity the third intensity, the detected temperature, and the stored calibration data, wherein the first wavelength corresponds to an absorption peak of the first fluid, wherein the second wavelength corresponds to an absorption peak of the second fluid, and wherein the reference wavelength is selected such that the first and third beams are not absorbed by the fluid.
A computer-implemented method for performing kVp switching for dual energy imaging and utilizing material decomposition, comprising: acquiring, during an imaging scan, a first dataset of projection measurements at a first energy spectrum and a second dataset of projection measurements at a second energy spectrum different from the first energy spectrum by switching between acquiring the first dataset for a set number of consecutive views at different projection angles at the first energy spectrum and acquiring the second dataset for the set number of consecutive views at different projection angles at the second energy spectrum, wherein the set number of consecutive views is greater than one; and characterised by supplementing the first dataset with estimated projection measurements derived from the second data set acquired during the imaging scan and the second dataset with estimated projection measurements derived from the first data set acquired during the imaging scan to provide missing projection measurements at different projection angles not acquired during the imaging scan for the first dataset and the second dataset respectively. acquiring, during an imaging scan, a first dataset of projection measurements at a first energy spectrum and a second dataset of projection measurements at a second energy spectrum different from the first energy spectrum by switching between acquiring the first dataset for a set number of consecutive views at different projection angles at the first energy spectrum and acquiring the second dataset for the set number of consecutive views at different projection angles at the second energy spectrum, wherein the set number of consecutive views is greater than one; and characterised by supplementing the first dataset with estimated projection measurements derived from the second data set acquired during the imaging scan and the second dataset with estimated projection measurements derived from the first data set acquired during the imaging scan to provide missing projection measurements at different projection angles not acquired during the imaging scan for the first dataset and the second dataset respectively.
A first stage vane arrangement with a vane carrier, an array of first stage vanes, and an array of frame segments for axially receiving aft ends of a combustor transition pieces, the first stage vanes comprising: an outer platform, an inner platform, an airfoil, extending between said outer platform and inner platform, an outer suspension for pivotable connection of the vane to the vane carrier, and an inner rim segment extending radially inwards from the inner platform characterized in that the frame segments comprises: an I-beam with an upper horizontal element, a lower horizontal element, a vertical web, a fixation to the vane carrier, and an arm extending from the lower horizontal element in axial direction below the inner rim segment for supporting the inner platform of the vane and for sealing a gap between the inner platform and the lower horizontal element.
A dispensing system comprising: an activity monitoring device designed to be attached to an animal; and a dispensing device comprising a processor configured to receive a communication generated by the activity monitoring device, wherein the processor is capable of controlling the dispensing device to dispense a product in response to the communication from the activity monitoring device, wherein the processor comprises information about a characteristic of one or more animals, wherein the communication from the activity monitoring device is directed to a status of one or more animals wearing the activity monitoring device, the status being selected from the group consisting of heart rate, activity, weight, height and combinations thereof, characterized in that the processor is designed to dispense a predetermined amount of nutritional product depending upon the characteristics of the animal and the amount of activity as recorded by the activity monitoring device when the animal wearing the activity monitoring device approaches the dispensing device within a specified distance. an activity monitoring device designed to be attached to an animal; and a dispensing device comprising a processor configured to receive a communication generated by the activity monitoring device, wherein the processor is capable of controlling the dispensing device to dispense a product in response to the communication from the activity monitoring device, wherein the processor comprises information about a characteristic of one or more animals, wherein the communication from the activity monitoring device is directed to a status of one or more animals wearing the activity monitoring device, the status being selected from the group consisting of heart rate, activity, weight, height and combinations thereof, characterized in that the processor is designed to dispense a predetermined amount of nutritional product depending upon the characteristics of the animal and the amount of activity as recorded by the activity monitoring device when the animal wearing the activity monitoring device approaches the dispensing device within a specified distance.
Frame for a brake control device of a rail-bound vehicle, which consists of assemblies made from aluminium, characterised in that the frame is not welded; the components of the frame are connected to one another by means of frictional or interlocking connecting devices; the frame is not painted; and the frame is provided with a passivated, electrically conductive surface coating. the frame is not welded; the components of the frame are connected to one another by means of frictional or interlocking connecting devices; the frame is not painted; and the frame is provided with a passivated, electrically conductive surface coating.
Roller shutter for opening and closing a doorway, having a door blade, wherein the door blade comprises several rigid shutter elements which are hinged with each other, wherein the shutter elements are guided by side rails at opposed sides of the doorway, wherein each shutter element provides an end piece at each horizontally spaced end of the shutter element for spacing layers of rolled up shutter elements apart from each other, wherein each end piece has at least one concave sections at its inner side for coiling the end pieces on a coiling device and/or in layers on top of each other, wherein at least some of the end pieces have at least one plane gliding section at their inner side, wherein the at least one plane gliding section is arranged for interacting with a slide guide of the side rail for leading the end pieces into and/or out of the side rails, wherein a lifting device is connected with the end pieces to roll up and roll down the shutter elements, characterized in that each end piece has two concave sections at its inner side, wherein each side rail has a slit extending substantially vertically and the shutter elements are guided within the slit, wherein the thickness of the at least one plane gliding section exceeds the thickness of the concave sections for avoiding any abutment of the concave section with the slide guide, wherein the at least one plane gliding section is arranged between the two concave sections as a protrusion at the inner side projecting beyond all other parts of the end piece and the shutter element.
A heat pump system comprising: a receiver assembly for use in a refrigeration system, comprising: a receiver; and a first pipe and a second pipe leading to a cavity of the receiver, wherein, the receiver assembly comprises: a third pipe connected between the first pipe and the second pipe, wherein a first check valve and a second check valve are provided on the third pipe, and the first check valve and the second check valve only allow fluid to flow from the first pipe to the second pipe; characterised in that: the receiver is placed upright, and the first pipe and the second pipe extend to the bottom of the receiver; or the receiver is placed upside down and the first pipe and the second pipe are disposed at the bottom of the receiver and do not extend to the top of the receiver. a receiver assembly for use in a refrigeration system, comprising: a receiver; and a first pipe and a second pipe leading to a cavity of the receiver, wherein, the receiver assembly comprises: a third pipe connected between the first pipe and the second pipe, wherein a first check valve and a second check valve are provided on the third pipe, and the first check valve and the second check valve only allow fluid to flow from the first pipe to the second pipe; a receiver; and a first pipe and a second pipe leading to a cavity of the receiver, wherein, the receiver assembly comprises: a third pipe connected between the first pipe and the second pipe, wherein a first check valve and a second check valve are provided on the third pipe, and the first check valve and the second check valve only allow fluid to flow from the first pipe to the second pipe; characterised in that: the receiver is placed upright, and the first pipe and the second pipe extend to the bottom of the receiver; or the receiver is placed upside down and the first pipe and the second pipe are disposed at the bottom of the receiver and do not extend to the top of the receiver.
A motor brush, comprising: a brush holder defining an accommodating chamber and provided with a first fixing portion; and a brush partially located within the accommodating chamber and provided with a second fixing portion, the first fixing portion being assembled with the second fixing portion such that the brush is fixed on the brush holder wherein the accommodating chamber extends to an end of the brush holder to define a first port; the brush comprises: a carbon rod having a first end extending out of the accommodating chamber through the first port; and a terminal connected to a second end of the carbon rod and being provided with the second fixing portion 1, characterized in that the terminal fixes the carbon rod, and a fixed connection with the brush holder is implemented by the second fixing portion 2. a brush holder defining an accommodating chamber and provided with a first fixing portion; and a brush partially located within the accommodating chamber and provided with a second fixing portion, the first fixing portion being assembled with the second fixing portion such that the brush is fixed on the brush holder wherein the accommodating chamber extends to an end of the brush holder to define a first port; the brush comprises: a carbon rod having a first end extending out of the accommodating chamber through the first port; and a terminal connected to a second end of the carbon rod and being provided with the second fixing portion 1, characterized in that the terminal fixes the carbon rod, and a fixed connection with the brush holder is implemented by the second fixing portion 2. a carbon rod having a first end extending out of the accommodating chamber through the first port; and a terminal connected to a second end of the carbon rod and being provided with the second fixing portion 1, characterized in that the terminal fixes the carbon rod, and a fixed connection with the brush holder is implemented by the second fixing portion 2.
An article carrier, the carrier comprising a composite wall (12/20) formed from two at least partially overlapping layers of sheet material and including an inner layer and an outer layer, the carrier further comprising a keel structure folded into an interior of the carrier, the keel structure having an inner member formed from the inner layer and an outer member formed from the outer layer, the inner and outer members (60, 50) being hingedly connected to a respective one of the inner and outer layers (20, 12) along inner and outer fold lines (61, 51) respectively, the inner and outer fold lines (61, 51) being generally aligned in the direction of the thickness of the inner and outer layers (20, 12), the inner and outer members (60, 50) being disposed in an overlapping relationship such that at least part of the free outline of the outer member provides a folding guide to the inner member, the folding guide facilitates folding of an engaging portion of the inner member when the outer member is folded inward of the carrier along the outer fold line against the inner member wherein the outer member comprises a first tab (52/54), the first tab 52/54 comprises a first tab spine portion and a first tab engaging portion hingedly connected to the first tab spine portion.
Linear actuator comprising an electric motor with a motor shaft, a transmission in connection with the motor shaft, a spindle unit in connection with the transmission, where the spindle unit comprises at least one spindle with a spindle nut, and where the spindle is equipped with a bearing, an adjustment element in connection with the spindle unit, a brake for retaining the adjustment element in a given position when the power supply for the electric motor is interrupted, said brake comprising a spring, and a cylindrical element, characterized in that the cylindrical element has a threaded pin on which a nut is arranged, and where the spring is positioned around the cylindrical element between one side of the nut and a stop on the cylindrical element such that the spring presses the nut with its other side against a contact surface.