mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An electrosurgical instrument including at least first, second and third electrodes, each spaced from each other by insulating members therebetween, the first electrode having a characteristic such that it is adapted to constitute an active electrode, the second electrode having a characteristic such that it is adapted to constitute a first return electrode, and the third electrode having a characteristic such that it is adapted to constitute a second return electrode, the instrument having a first set of connections (62A, 62B) by which the first electrode can be placed in circuit with the second electrode such that in use a current path is established between the first and second electrodes (4, 6), and a second set of connections (62A, 62B) by which the first electrode can be placed in circuit with the third electrode such that in use a current path is established between the first and third electrodes (4, 7), the first, second and third electrodes being arranged in fixed relationship to each other such that if a straight line is drawn representing the shortest distance between the first and second electrodes (4, 6), no part of the third electrode lies on that straight line, and if a straight line is drawn representing the shortest distance between the first and third electrodes (4, 7), no part of the second electrode lies on that straight line, such that the third electrode is not in the current path between the first and second electrodes (4, 6) when the first and second electrodes (4,6) are in use, and the second electrode is not in the current path between the first and third electrodes (4, 7) when the first and third (4, 7) electrodes are in use.
A fuel cell stack comprising a plurality of layers and a plurality of electrically conductive connection tabs (35, 45, 46) extending outwardly from at least one face of the stack, the electrically conductive connection tabs each being formed as a laterally extending free portion of a flexible sealing gasket (30, 43, 44), other portions of the gasket being disposed to provide sealing engagement between at least two layers (21 22, 24, 27) of the fuel cell stack wherein the gasket is formed from a material that imparts electrical conductivity to the bulk of the gasket material.
Method for protection switching in an optical data transmission network providing redundant transmission capacity for switching at least one WDM (wavelength division multiplex) channel from a working path (1, 2, 3) to a protection path (1B, 2B, 3B), the method comprising the steps of: - receiving pre-computed switching information at a network node of the optical data transmission network, said switching information at least partially comprising switching settings associated with a switching unit comprised within the network node; - in case of a network failure, providing at least a portion of the pre-computed switching information to the switching unit included in the network node; and - changing the routing of at least one WDM channel from the working path (1, 2, 3) to the protection path (1B, 2B, 3B) by the switching unit based on information included in the pre-computed switching information; characterised in that the switching unit comprises a wavelength-selective switch and the pre-computed switching information includes control information for controlling a switching engine of the WSS, wherein the pre-computed switching information comprises information regarding a multi-dimensional image including coordinate values and a gray value associated with each of said coordinate values for controlling the WSS according to said multi-dimensional image. - receiving pre-computed switching information at a network node of the optical data transmission network, said switching information at least partially comprising switching settings associated with a switching unit comprised within the network node; - in case of a network failure, providing at least a portion of the pre-computed switching information to the switching unit included in the network node; and - changing the routing of at least one WDM channel from the working path (1, 2, 3) to the protection path (1B, 2B, 3B) by the switching unit based on information included in the pre-computed switching information;
A device comprising: a paper film comprising cellulose fibers, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and at least one first heat-sensitive resistor (1; 9; R 1; R 3,1, R 3,2) of negative temperature coefficient, the first heat-sensitive resistor comprising a first electrode arranged on the first surface, a second electrode arranged on the second surface, the first and second electrodes having at least first portions facing each other, the first heat-sensitive resistor further comprising the portion of the paper film arranged between the first portions facing each other, characterized in that an additive selected from the group comprising 2-2 diphenylethyl isocyanate, nitrophenyl isocyanate, 1-adanatyl isocyanate, and cyanophenyl isocyanate is grafted to the cellulose fibers of the paper film. a paper film comprising cellulose fibers, a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface; and at least one first heat-sensitive resistor (1; 9; R 1; R 3,1, R 3,2) of negative temperature coefficient, the first heat-sensitive resistor comprising a first electrode arranged on the first surface, a second electrode arranged on the second surface, the first and second electrodes having at least first portions facing each other, the first heat-sensitive resistor further comprising the portion of the paper film arranged between the first portions facing each other, characterized in that an additive selected from the group comprising 2-2 diphenylethyl isocyanate, nitrophenyl isocyanate, 1-adanatyl isocyanate, and cyanophenyl isocyanate is grafted to the cellulose fibers of the paper film.
A kit comprising an array of feminine articles, the array comprising: a first package comprising a menstrual cup having a first size and capacity marketed for menstrual use; a second package comprising a second product marketed for menstrual use, wherein the second product comprises a feminine hygiene pad; wherein the menstrual cup has a rim extending around the circumference of the top end and having an inner diameter D i across the top end of more than 35mm and a thickness T r of between 3 mm and 5 mm; and a length of less than 53 mm from the top end to the base of the receptacle, and wherein the menstrual cup and the second product are made by, made for, distributed by, and/or distributed for a manufacturer of feminine consumer articles. a first package comprising a menstrual cup having a first size and capacity marketed for menstrual use; a second package comprising a second product marketed for menstrual use, wherein the second product comprises a feminine hygiene pad; wherein the menstrual cup has a rim extending around the circumference of the top end and having an inner diameter D i across the top end of more than 35mm and a thickness T r of between 3 mm and 5 mm; and a length of less than 53 mm from the top end to the base of the receptacle, and wherein the menstrual cup and the second product are made by, made for, distributed by, and/or distributed for a manufacturer of feminine consumer articles.
A vehicle air supply system comprising inlet ducts, filters, dampers, outlet ports, a light source and a photocatalyst between at least one air intake and at least one supply port inside the system characterised in that the photocatalyst is located on a bypass tied in at least one element selected from the group including the vehicle's ventilation/air conditioning system, the inlet ducts, the supply ports, the dampers and the filters, whereas the bypass is equipped with means of disturbing a flow of air stream, said means create a network of ducts formed by a system of ribs and/or plates (11, 12) such that the time of exposure of the air stream to the photocatalyst is extended allowing for better mixing of the polluted air and time required for a photocatalytic process to reduce toxins.
A method of forming a tub for a fabric treating appliance, the method comprising: extruding a predetermined annular length of material to form the tub; removing a portion of the tub to form a drain space; and coupling a sump assembly to the tub at the drain space. extruding a predetermined annular length of material to form the tub; removing a portion of the tub to form a drain space; and coupling a sump assembly to the tub at the drain space.
Two layer fabric laminate comprising (i) at least one polymer fiber nonwoven layer based on melt-spinnable synthetic polymers and (ii) at least one layer of non-polymer fibers fabric, the at least two different layers (i) and (ii) have been laminated using at least one B-stage binder, obtainable by a process comprising the steps of a) providing at least one polymer fiber nonwoven layer based on melt-spinnable synthetic polymers, b) providing at least one layer of non-polymer fibers fabric, c) at least the polymer fiber nonwoven layer based on melt-spinnable synthetic polymers or the layer of non-polymer fibers fabric contains at least one B-Stage binder in the B-stage condition, d) laminating the at least two different layers allowing the B-Stage binder in the B-stage condition to spread out in the corresponding interface layer, and final curing of the B-stage binder, in said lamination only one or more B-stage binder have been used for the lamination of the two different layers (i) and (ii), the polymer fiber non-woven having a specific mechanical strength M (N / 5cm / area weight (g/m 2)) of 0.2-0.8 Nm 2 /gcm. a) providing at least one polymer fiber nonwoven layer based on melt-spinnable synthetic polymers, b) providing at least one layer of non-polymer fibers fabric, c) at least the polymer fiber nonwoven layer based on melt-spinnable synthetic polymers or the layer of non-polymer fibers fabric contains at least one B-Stage binder in the B-stage condition, d) laminating the at least two different layers allowing the B-Stage binder in the B-stage condition to spread out in the corresponding interface layer, and final curing of the B-stage binder, in said lamination only one or more B-stage binder have been used for the lamination of the two different layers (i) and (ii), the polymer fiber non-woven having a specific mechanical strength M (N / 5cm / area weight (g/m 2)) of 0.2-0.8 Nm 2 /gcm.
A consumer product comprising: a.) based on total consumer product weight, from 0.0001% to 25% of a perfume raw material being 3,3-dimethyl-5-((1R,5S)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)pentan-2-one,; and/or b.) a perfume delivery system comprising from 0.001% to 50% of 3,3-dimethyl-5-((1R,5S)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)pentan-2-one,; said perfume delivery system being a polymer assisted delivery system, a molecule-assisted delivery system, a fiber-assisted delivery system, an amine assisted delivery system, a cyclodextrin delivery system, a starch encapsulated accord, an inorganic carrier delivery system, or a pro-perfume; and c.) an adjunct ingredient. a.) based on total consumer product weight, from 0.0001% to 25% of a perfume raw material being 3,3-dimethyl-5-((1R,5S)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)pentan-2-one,; and/or b.) a perfume delivery system comprising from 0.001% to 50% of 3,3-dimethyl-5-((1R,5S)-6,6-dimethylbicyclo[3.1.1]hept-2-en-2-yl)pentan-2-one,; said perfume delivery system being a polymer assisted delivery system, a molecule-assisted delivery system, a fiber-assisted delivery system, an amine assisted delivery system, a cyclodextrin delivery system, a starch encapsulated accord, an inorganic carrier delivery system, or a pro-perfume; and c.) an adjunct ingredient.
A piezoelectric micromachined ultrasonic transducer, pMUT, array, comprising: a plurality of drive/sense electrode rails comprising a first drive/sense electrode rail and a second drive/sense electrode rail disposed over an area of a substrate and electrically addressable independently; and a plurality of piezoelectric transducer element populations comprising a first piezoelectric transducer element population (1010A-1010J) coupled to the first drive/sense electrode rail and a second piezoelectric transducer element population (1020A-1020J) coupled to the second drive/sense electrode rail, every drive/sense electrode within a piezoelectric transducer element population being coupled to one of the drive/sense electrode rails, characterized in that the first element population comprises a first piezoelectric transducer element including a first piezoelectric membrane and the second piezoelectric transducer element population comprises a second piezoelectric transducer element including a second piezoelectric membrane, each of the first piezoelectric membrane and the second piezoelectric membrane having an elliptical geometry with at least first and second semi-principal axes (B1, C1, B2, C2) of differing nominal length to provide a plurality of separate resonant frequencies and increase a bandwidth of the pMUT array.
A method of production of polypropylene, said process comprising: a) Selecting combination of base polypropylene polymer, stabilizer and a coagent, to achieve a reaction mixture for obtaining polypropylene product, said base polypropylene polymer being optionally selected from fluff and porous speribead forms; b) Admixing components of the said reaction mixture under predefined elevated temperature in the range between 25°C to 180°C and interval in the range between 5 minutes to 120 minutes for initiation of grafting reaction in solid state prior to step of extrusion; c) Incubating the initiated reaction mixture at room temperature for an interval between 2 hours to 30 hours for ensuring uniformity of dispersal of coagent and pre-initiation reaction on the said base polypropylene polymer; d) Subjecting the uniformly dispersed, initiated reaction mixture to steps of kneading and extrusion, said extrusion being characterized in that the extruder temperature profile being maintained 10° to 80°C above the melt temperature of the said base polypropylene polymer. e) Subjecting the product of the extrusion step to common art steps of quenching and palletizing to obtain the polypropylene product. a) Selecting combination of base polypropylene polymer, stabilizer and a coagent, to achieve a reaction mixture for obtaining polypropylene product, said base polypropylene polymer being optionally selected from fluff and porous speribead forms; b) Admixing components of the said reaction mixture under predefined elevated temperature in the range between 25°C to 180°C and interval in the range between 5 minutes to 120 minutes for initiation of grafting reaction in solid state prior to step of extrusion; c) Incubating the initiated reaction mixture at room temperature for an interval between 2 hours to 30 hours for ensuring uniformity of dispersal of coagent and pre-initiation reaction on the said base polypropylene polymer; d) Subjecting the uniformly dispersed, initiated reaction mixture to steps of kneading and extrusion, said extrusion being characterized in that the extruder temperature profile being maintained 10° to 80°C above the melt temperature of the said base polypropylene polymer. e) Subjecting the product of the extrusion step to common art steps of quenching and palletizing to obtain the polypropylene product.
A method for producing breatheable leather material, comprising the steps: - making available a leather base material, - perforating the leather base material, - making available a support body, - applying a finish to the support body, so that a later visible side of the finish faces the support body, and - transferring the finish to a surface of the perforated leather base material and removing the support body, characterised in that the application of the finish to the support body is carried out in localised manner. - making available a leather base material, - perforating the leather base material, - making available a support body, - applying a finish to the support body, so that a later visible side of the finish faces the support body, and - transferring the finish to a surface of the perforated leather base material and removing the support body,
A battery heating system for a vehicle battery, the battery heating system comprises: • a vehicle battery; • an auxiliary energy storage device; • a direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter; and • a processing circuitry, wherein the auxiliary energy storage device is connected to the vehicle battery via the direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter and the processing circuitry is connected to the direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter, the processing circuitry is configured to cause the battery heating system to: - operate in a first mode wherein the direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter is configured to control a current (i) to flow through the vehicle battery in a first direction; - operate in a second mode wherein the direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter is configured to control a current (i) to flow through the vehicle battery in a second direction; - change operation between the first operation mode and the second operation mode at a frequency (f), wherein the vehicle battery has an internal resistance (Rint) that is dependent on the frequency (f); and - adjust the frequency (f) to obtain the highest possible internal resistance (Rint) in a shortest possible time for better heating performance of the battery heating system. • a vehicle battery; • an auxiliary energy storage device; • a direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter; and • a processing circuitry, wherein the auxiliary energy storage device is connected to the vehicle battery via the direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter and the processing circuitry is connected to the direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter, - operate in a first mode wherein the direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter is configured to control a current (i) to flow through the vehicle battery in a first direction; - operate in a second mode wherein the direct current to direct current (DC-DC) converter is configured to control a current (i) to flow through the vehicle battery in a second direction; - change operation between the first operation mode and the second operation mode at a frequency (f), wherein the vehicle battery has an internal resistance (Rint) that is dependent on the frequency (f); and - adjust the frequency (f) to obtain the highest possible internal resistance (Rint) in a shortest possible time for better heating performance of the battery heating system.
Device for fastening a back on a middle of a watch, the back having a shoulder forming a cover arranged to cover totally or partially with the middle and a body arranged to rest in the middle, said device comprising a ring mounted between the back and the middle and integral with the latter, and at least one pin integral with the back and arranged to cooperate with the ring and the middle, characterised in that said ring comprises at least one recess arranged to cooperate with the pin, said pin being capable of sliding in the recess between a first position, referred to as insertion position wherein the back is free, and a second position referred to as locking position wherein the back is locked and angularly positioned in relation to the middle, and in that said recess comprises at least one bump to form a hard spot and increase the torque during the passage of the pin at the bump, and in that the recess extends according to a radius of the ring and is passing through in such a way that the pin slides through the recess.
A method for producing decahedral titanium oxide particles, wherein the decahedral titanium oxide particles are produced by allowing a reaction gas containing titanium tetrachloride to flow into a reaction pipe having a partial double-pipe structure in which a hollow internal cylinder is inserted into an upstream portion of a hollow external cylinder, the method comprising: performing a preheating on the reaction gas containing titanium tetrachloride and a barrier gas not containing metal chlorides at a temperature of 150 to 500°C in a region on the upstream side of a downstream end of the hollow internal cylinder, while allowing the reaction gas to flow into the hollow internal cylinder and the barrier gas to flow between the hollow internal cylinder and the hollow external cylinder, wherein the reaction gas contains oxygen gas and/or nitrogen gas, and the barrier gas contains at lesat one of oxygen gas, nitrogen gas, argon and water vapor, and performing a main heating on the reaction gas in a down-stream region apart from the downstream end of the hollow internal cylinder at a temperature of 800 to 1,500°C to thermally decompose the titanium tetrachloride. performing a preheating on the reaction gas containing titanium tetrachloride and a barrier gas not containing metal chlorides at a temperature of 150 to 500°C in a region on the upstream side of a downstream end of the hollow internal cylinder, while allowing the reaction gas to flow into the hollow internal cylinder and the barrier gas to flow between the hollow internal cylinder and the hollow external cylinder, wherein the reaction gas contains oxygen gas and/or nitrogen gas, and the barrier gas contains at lesat one of oxygen gas, nitrogen gas, argon and water vapor, and performing a main heating on the reaction gas in a down-stream region apart from the downstream end of the hollow internal cylinder at a temperature of 800 to 1,500°C to thermally decompose the titanium tetrachloride.
Onboard unit for a road toll system, comprising a satellite navigation receiver for continuously generating position fixes (p i) and associated quality measurement values (q i) from satellite raw data (r i), a radio transceiver, and a processor connected to these components (5, 8), which is configured to generate toll data from the position fixes (p i) and to send the toll data via the radio transceiver, characterized by an outage detector connected to the satellite navigation receiver, which outage detector is configured to respond to an absence of position fixes (p i) over a given minimum time span (δ) or to a drop in quality measurement values (q i) under a given minimum quality measurement (Q min), and a recorder connected to the satellite navigation receiver and controlled by the outage detector, which recorder is configured to generate, when the outage detector responds, an error dataset with at least the last position fix (p m) before the response, wherein the processor is configured to receive the error dataset from the recorder and to send it via the radio transceiver.
A method for chiral resolution of chiral species contained in a liquid placed in a cell formed by an inner wall and an outer wall surrounding the inner wall over at least a portion of the inner wall, each of the outer and inner walls being a solid of revolution about a longitudinal axis, the outer and inner walls being coaxial to one another, the method comprising: - rotating the outer wall in one direction of rotation with respect to the inner wall for generating a Taylor-Couette flow within the liquid; - collecting at least one of the chiral species. - rotating the outer wall in one direction of rotation with respect to the inner wall for generating a Taylor-Couette flow within the liquid; - collecting at least one of the chiral species.