mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A method for forming a conductive pattern on a flexible planar insulating substrate, wherein the method includes the steps of: - transferring a particle-type conductive matter having a particle size of 0.5 - 100 μm and consisting essentially of a metal or metal alloy having an atmospheric-pressure melting point of less than 300 °C onto a surface of the substrate in the form of a predefined pattern, and - sintering at least partially the particle-type conductive matter by feeding and pressing the substrate between two opposing nip members (220, 270) at a temperature of less than 250 °C, in order to convert the particle-type conductive matter into a continuously conducting pattern affixed to the flexible substrate. - transferring a particle-type conductive matter having a particle size of 0.5 - 100 μm and consisting essentially of a metal or metal alloy having an atmospheric-pressure melting point of less than 300 °C onto a surface of the substrate in the form of a predefined pattern, and - sintering at least partially the particle-type conductive matter by feeding and pressing the substrate between two opposing nip members (220, 270) at a temperature of less than 250 °C, in order to convert the particle-type conductive matter into a continuously conducting pattern affixed to the flexible substrate.
A robot cleaner comprising: a first spin-mop and a second spin-mop that contact a floor while rotating in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from above; and a controller that manages respective rotational directions and rotational speeds of the first spin-mop and the second spin-mop to move the robot cleaner such that: the robot cleaner travels in a zigzag pattern that includes a first travel during which the robot cleaner moves in a first direction, and a second travel during which the robot cleaner moves in a second direction which is opposite the first direction, and a first region of the floor over which one of the first spin-mop or the second spin-mop moves during the second travel overlaps a second region of the floor over which the first spin-mop moves during the first travel and a third region of the floor over which the second spin-mop moves during the first travel. a first spin-mop and a second spin-mop that contact a floor while rotating in a clockwise direction or in a counterclockwise direction when viewed from above; and a controller that manages respective rotational directions and rotational speeds of the first spin-mop and the second spin-mop to move the robot cleaner such that: the robot cleaner travels in a zigzag pattern that includes a first travel during which the robot cleaner moves in a first direction, and a second travel during which the robot cleaner moves in a second direction which is opposite the first direction, and a first region of the floor over which one of the first spin-mop or the second spin-mop moves during the second travel overlaps a second region of the floor over which the first spin-mop moves during the first travel and a third region of the floor over which the second spin-mop moves during the first travel. the robot cleaner travels in a zigzag pattern that includes a first travel during which the robot cleaner moves in a first direction, and a second travel during which the robot cleaner moves in a second direction which is opposite the first direction, and a first region of the floor over which one of the first spin-mop or the second spin-mop moves during the second travel overlaps a second region of the floor over which the first spin-mop moves during the first travel and a third region of the floor over which the second spin-mop moves during the first travel.
A method comprising: activating an electromagnetic tracking system positioned around a head of a patient; receiving a three-dimensional, 3D, image of a surface of the head of the patient and storing the 3D image as a scatter plot in a memory, wherein the 3D image is acquired using a 3D camera comprising at least one optical sensor, characterised by the 3D camera further comprising at least one magnetic sensor, wherein the at least one magnetic sensor is a tri-axial sensor, TAS, and by the method further comprising: determining a location and an orientation of the 3D camera when the 3D image was acquired via the at least one magnetic sensor based on known magnetic fields applied by one or more transmitters of the electromagnetic tracking system; registering the scatter plot to magnetic coordinates of the electromagnetic tracking system using the determined location and orientation of the 3D camera, wherein the registered scatter plot is stored in the memory. activating an electromagnetic tracking system positioned around a head of a patient; receiving a three-dimensional, 3D, image of a surface of the head of the patient and storing the 3D image as a scatter plot in a memory, wherein the 3D image is acquired using a 3D camera comprising at least one optical sensor, characterised by the 3D camera further comprising at least one magnetic sensor, wherein the at least one magnetic sensor is a tri-axial sensor, TAS, and by the method further comprising: determining a location and an orientation of the 3D camera when the 3D image was acquired via the at least one magnetic sensor based on known magnetic fields applied by one or more transmitters of the electromagnetic tracking system; registering the scatter plot to magnetic coordinates of the electromagnetic tracking system using the determined location and orientation of the 3D camera, wherein the registered scatter plot is stored in the memory. determining a location and an orientation of the 3D camera when the 3D image was acquired via the at least one magnetic sensor based on known magnetic fields applied by one or more transmitters of the electromagnetic tracking system; registering the scatter plot to magnetic coordinates of the electromagnetic tracking system using the determined location and orientation of the 3D camera, wherein the registered scatter plot is stored in the memory.
A method of controlling a starter capable of starting an internal combustion engine, the starter comprising means for engaging a pinion with a ring gear of the internal combustion engine and for driving the pinion in rotation in response to a start command, any start command being inhibited for a determined period from the end of the previous start command, the duration being determined from a speed of rotation of the starter estimated at the end of the previous start command, according to a model (21, 22) giving an estimate of a stop time of the starter as a function of its rotation speed at the end of a command starting, the method being characterized in that the speed of rotation of the starter at the end of the previous starting command is estimated as follows: - if the speed of rotation of the ring gear is greater than a predetermined threshold speed (Ns), the speed of rotation of the starter is considered to be substantially equal to a speed of rotation of the starter when empty, if the speed of rotation of the ring gear is less than the threshold speed (Ns), the speed of rotation of the starter is considered to be substantially equal to the speed of rotation of the ring gear divided by a transmission ratio between the ring gear and the starter. - if the speed of rotation of the ring gear is greater than a predetermined threshold speed (Ns), the speed of rotation of the starter is considered to be substantially equal to a speed of rotation of the starter when empty, if the speed of rotation of the ring gear is less than the threshold speed (Ns), the speed of rotation of the starter is considered to be substantially equal to the speed of rotation of the ring gear divided by a transmission ratio between the ring gear and the starter.
A structured surface having on a liquid-facing side at least in certain areas liquid-repellent structures that form a gas-holding layer, wherein the liquid-repellent structures are projections or protruding elements, wherein the surface of the gas-holding layer, at least in the area of the projections or protruding elements, has a liquid-repellent surface so that the gas-holding layer under liquid at least temporarily holds or can hold a gas layer, wherein the gas-holding layer is subdivided by fluid-impermeable separating walls into a multiplicity of self-contained compartments, characterized in that the structured surface additionally comprises protruding rib structures parallel to the flow direction of the liquid or parallel to the movement direction of the structured surface relative to the liquid, which are formed on the upper, liquid-facing ends of the parts of the compartment walls that are oriented parallel to the flow direction, so that these compartment walls are elevated relative to the other compartment walls that are not oriented parallel to the flow direction and project from the gas layer into the liquid by 0.1 μm to 10 mm at least temporarily.
An aqueous composition comprising: at least one agent for reducing nitrogen oxides and/or at least one precursor of such an agent, and at least one additive selected from monoesters of fatty acids containing from 12 to 22 carbon atoms and of polyoxyethylenated sorbitans, in a total content of from 10 to 1500 ppm by weight relative to the total weight of the composition, wherein this composition does not contain paraffins of formula C n H 2n+2 with n an integer ranging from 2 to 50, or if such paraffins are present in the composition, their content is less than 80 ppm by weight relative to the total weight of the composition. at least one agent for reducing nitrogen oxides and/or at least one precursor of such an agent, and at least one additive selected from monoesters of fatty acids containing from 12 to 22 carbon atoms and of polyoxyethylenated sorbitans, in a total content of from 10 to 1500 ppm by weight relative to the total weight of the composition,
An apparatus for displaying a three-dimensional image, said apparatus comprising: a light field generating unit, which is configured to receive an incident light beam and generate a three-dimensional light field; and an image revealing medium, which is arranged to receive the three-dimensional light field generated by the light field generating unit, wherein the image revealing medium comprises a fluid with bubbles suspended in the fluid, wherein the bubbles have a size in the range of 40-500 nm and characterized in that the bubbles are filled with air or another gas comprising oxygen, nitrogen or carbon dioxide. a light field generating unit, which is configured to receive an incident light beam and generate a three-dimensional light field; and an image revealing medium, which is arranged to receive the three-dimensional light field generated by the light field generating unit, wherein the image revealing medium comprises a fluid with bubbles suspended in the fluid, wherein the bubbles have a size in the range of 40-500 nm and characterized in that the bubbles are filled with air or another gas comprising oxygen, nitrogen or carbon dioxide.
Shaft power plant for generating electricity by energy conversion of a discharge between a headwater and a tailwater, comprising: - a vertical shaft, the shaft top of which forms an inflow plane which is parallel to a bed and extends below the water level of the headwater, wherein the shaft is open towards the top and is closed at its bottom end by a base, - a unit consisting of a turbine and an electrical machine, wherein the unit is arranged entirely underwater in the shaft and wherein the turbine is arranged for water to pass through horizontally, - an outflow which is connected to the turbine, constitutes a closed flow channel and leads through a passage in the shaft to the tailwater, and - a damming structure between the headwater and the tailwater, - wherein a horizontal first cross-sectional area of the shaft is substantially larger than a vertical second cross-sectional area taken up by the turbine runner, - characterised in that at least one flap which is permanently overflowed is arranged in the damming structure or on a sidewall of the vertical shaft. - a vertical shaft, the shaft top of which forms an inflow plane which is parallel to a bed and extends below the water level of the headwater, wherein the shaft is open towards the top and is closed at its bottom end by a base, - a unit consisting of a turbine and an electrical machine, wherein the unit is arranged entirely underwater in the shaft and wherein the turbine is arranged for water to pass through horizontally, - an outflow which is connected to the turbine, constitutes a closed flow channel and leads through a passage in the shaft to the tailwater, and - a damming structure between the headwater and the tailwater, - wherein a horizontal first cross-sectional area of the shaft is substantially larger than a vertical second cross-sectional area taken up by the turbine runner, - characterised in that at least one flap which is permanently overflowed is arranged in the damming structure or on a sidewall of the vertical shaft.
Process for sorting target cells and non-target cells from a sample by a cell sorting valve microfabricated on a surface of a silicon substrate, with microfabricated channels (120, 122,140) leading from the cell sorting valve, wherein the cell sorting valve separates the target particles from non-target material; a disposable cartridge containing a sample reservoir, a sort reservoir and a waste reservoir; characterized in that the sample is provided in a buffer comprising nuclease.
A method for operating a motor-adjustable steering column for a motor vehicle, with a supporting unit and an actuating unit supported by the supporting unit, in which a steering spindle is rotatably supported, and which is adjustable relative to the supporting unit by means of at least one adjustment drive (5, 6), wherein the adjustment drive (5, 6) is controlled by a control unit and an adjustment speed caused by the adjustment drive (5, 6) is determined on the basis of measurement data of a sensor, wherein, the control unit controls the adjustment speed (5, 6) in a control loop on the basis of a control deviation between a specifiable speed profile and the determined adjustment speed, characterized in that an evaluation unit is provided which evaluates during the adjustment at least one manipulated variable (13, 166) of the control loop for the identification of inconsistencies in the controlled system of the control loop and the position of the steering column is determined on the basis of the identified inconsistencies in the controlled system.
A method for the production of an article made of a composite material; the method comprising: - a step of supplying a sheet of fibrous fabric; - a cutting step, during which a cutting system cuts a profile from the sheet of fibrous fabric; - a pre-forming step, during which an automatic pre-forming unit picks up said profile and deforms it based on a physical or virtual three-dimensional model; - a depositing step, subsequent to the cutting step, during which the automatic pre-forming unit releases the pre-formed profile onto a respective forming portion of a die, which reproduces the final shape of the article to be produced; and - a lamination step, subsequent to the depositing step, during which an automatic lamination unit, by means of at least one lamination tool, processes the pre-formed profile, substantially causing it to adhere to the forming portion. - a step of supplying a sheet of fibrous fabric; - a cutting step, during which a cutting system cuts a profile from the sheet of fibrous fabric; - a pre-forming step, during which an automatic pre-forming unit picks up said profile and deforms it based on a physical or virtual three-dimensional model; - a depositing step, subsequent to the cutting step, during which the automatic pre-forming unit releases the pre-formed profile onto a respective forming portion of a die, which reproduces the final shape of the article to be produced; and - a lamination step, subsequent to the depositing step, during which an automatic lamination unit, by means of at least one lamination tool, processes the pre-formed profile, substantially causing it to adhere to the forming portion.
A modular cylinder for a security lock including a central base and two independent stators, the base including an outer lateral arm and an inner lateral arm, which are each provided with several holes, each stator including, in the lower part of its foot, a longitudinal cavity for receiving a lateral arm (2, 3) of the base, characterized in that each stator includes, in its foot, above the longitudinal cavity, a cylindrical housing that houses a pin urged toward the arm of the base by a spring to be inserted into one of the holes of the lateral arm (2, 3) present in the longitudinal cavity.
An image projecting structure comprising a first transparent layer having irregularities formed on its surface, a reflective film formed on the surface on which the irregularities are formed, of the first transparent layer, and a second transparent layer formed on the reflective film, characterized in that the transmittance of visible light measured according to ISO/CIE 10526 of the image projecting structure is from 5 to 95%, the value obtained by dividing a haze by a diffuse reflectance of visible light is at least 0.1 and at most 1, wherein the haze means the percentage of transmitted light deviated by at least 0.044 rad (2.5°) from the incident light by forward scattering, among the transmitted light entered from one surface of the image projecting structure and transmitted to the opposite surface, wherein the haze is a usual haze to be measured by the method described by ISO 14782, a vertical difference Sk in a core section defined by ISO 25178 of the surface on which the irregularities are formed, is at least 0.1 μm, and the value obtained by dividing a shortest autocorrelation length Sal by the vertical difference Sk in the core section of the surface on which the irregularities are formed is at least 1.2 and at most 190, wherein the shortest autocorrelation length Sal is defined by ISO 25178. a first transparent layer having irregularities formed on its surface, a reflective film formed on the surface on which the irregularities are formed, of the first transparent layer, and a second transparent layer formed on the reflective film, characterized in that the transmittance of visible light measured according to ISO/CIE 10526 of the image projecting structure is from 5 to 95%, the value obtained by dividing a haze by a diffuse reflectance of visible light is at least 0.1 and at most 1, wherein the haze means the percentage of transmitted light deviated by at least 0.044 rad (2.5°) from the incident light by forward scattering, among the transmitted light entered from one surface of the image projecting structure and transmitted to the opposite surface, wherein the haze is a usual haze to be measured by the method described by ISO 14782, a vertical difference Sk in a core section defined by ISO 25178 of the surface on which the irregularities are formed, is at least 0.1 μm, and the value obtained by dividing a shortest autocorrelation length Sal by the vertical difference Sk in the core section of the surface on which the irregularities are formed is at least 1.2 and at most 190, wherein the shortest autocorrelation length Sal is defined by ISO 25178.
A method for mixing at least three components in order to dispense an adhesive foam, wherein an adhesive, a gaseous foaming medium and a flowable diluent are used as components, using a foaming device comprising a foaming unit which has a foaming chamber having mechanical foaming means (15, 19) contained therein for mixing the three components supplied to the foaming chamber, wherein the foaming chamber has one or more feed openings, and wherein a first supply unit for the adhesive and a second supply unit for the gaseous foaming medium and a third supply unit for the flowable diluent are provided, wherein each of the supply units (28, 31, 34) supply the relevant components to the foaming chamber via the at least one feed opening, wherein adjusters are provided in order to adjust the ratio of the individual components to one another in order to influence the properties of the adhesive foam.
A chip assembly for use in a surgical stapler including a handle assembly, the chip assembly comprising: a housing assembly including a base member, seal member, and a circuit board assembly, the circuit board assembly including a chip containing the specifications of a reload assembly in which the housing assembly can be mounted, wherein the base member defines a cavity for receipt of the circuit board assembly and the seal member is received about an open end of the base member; and a plug assembly configured to selectively engage the open end of the base member, the plug assembly including a plug member and first and second contact members extending from the plug member, wherein the first and second contact members are configured to be received within the cavity defined by the base member and engage the circuit board assembly when the plug assembly engages the housing assembly. a housing assembly including a base member, seal member, and a circuit board assembly, the circuit board assembly including a chip containing the specifications of a reload assembly in which the housing assembly can be mounted, wherein the base member defines a cavity for receipt of the circuit board assembly and the seal member is received about an open end of the base member; and a plug assembly configured to selectively engage the open end of the base member, the plug assembly including a plug member and first and second contact members extending from the plug member, wherein the first and second contact members are configured to be received within the cavity defined by the base member and engage the circuit board assembly when the plug assembly engages the housing assembly.