mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A vascular graft for treating damaged or diseased cardiovascular tissue, comprising: a tubular member comprising acellular extracellular matrix derived from a mammalian tissue source and an exogenously added biologically active agent, said exogenously added biologically active agent comprising a growth factor selected from the group consisting of a transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-α), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2), and vascular epithelial growth factor (VEGF), said tubular member comprising an outer surface and a lumen that extends therethrough, said lumen defining a tubular member inner surface, said tubular member further comprising at least one biodegradable coating disposed on said tubular member outer surface, said biodegradable coating comprising an ECM-mimicking biomaterial composition comprising poly(glycerol sebacate). a tubular member comprising acellular extracellular matrix derived from a mammalian tissue source and an exogenously added biologically active agent, said exogenously added biologically active agent comprising a growth factor selected from the group consisting of a transforming growth factor-alpha (TGF-α), transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β), fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2), and vascular epithelial growth factor (VEGF), said tubular member comprising an outer surface and a lumen that extends therethrough, said lumen defining a tubular member inner surface, said tubular member further comprising at least one biodegradable coating disposed on said tubular member outer surface, said biodegradable coating comprising an ECM-mimicking biomaterial composition comprising poly(glycerol sebacate).
A hybrid construction machine, comprising: a first main pump and a second main pump; a first circuit system connected to the first main pump via a first supply passage; a second circuit system connected to the second main pump via a second supply passage; a hydraulic motor connected to the second main pump; a motor generator adapted to be rotated by a drive force of the hydraulic motor; an assist pump adapted to be rotated by a drive force of the motor generator; a joint passage connected to the assist pump and branching off at an intermediate position into one branch passage and other branch passage; a first logic valve disposed between the one branch passage and the first supply passage; a second logic valve disposed in the second supply passage; a switching valve disposed in the other branch passage and switchable to a state where the assist pump is connected to the second supply passage on the upstream side of the second logic valve and a state where the second main pump is connected to the hydraulic motor; and a check valve provided downstream of the switching valve in the other branch passage and permitting only a flow from the assist pump to the second logic valve, characterized in that, a poppet diameter of the first logic valve is smaller than a poppet diameter of the second logic valve. a first main pump and a second main pump; a first circuit system connected to the first main pump via a first supply passage; a second circuit system connected to the second main pump via a second supply passage; a hydraulic motor connected to the second main pump; a motor generator adapted to be rotated by a drive force of the hydraulic motor; an assist pump adapted to be rotated by a drive force of the motor generator; a joint passage connected to the assist pump and branching off at an intermediate position into one branch passage and other branch passage; a first logic valve disposed between the one branch passage and the first supply passage; a second logic valve disposed in the second supply passage; a switching valve disposed in the other branch passage and switchable to a state where the assist pump is connected to the second supply passage on the upstream side of the second logic valve and a state where the second main pump is connected to the hydraulic motor; and a check valve provided downstream of the switching valve in the other branch passage and permitting only a flow from the assist pump to the second logic valve, characterized in that, a poppet diameter of the first logic valve is smaller than a poppet diameter of the second logic valve.
An auxiliary apparatus for use with a vehicle having a front, first and second sides, a back, and a trailer plug positioned at the back of the vehicle, the auxiliary apparatus comprising: an auxiliary implement that is removably mountable to at least one of: the vehicle's front; and, at least one of the vehicle's first and second sides; an auxiliary lighting system for use with the auxiliary implement including at least one auxiliary headlight; and, a controller comprising a microprocessor; characterized by: a wire bundle that: has a first end that is electrically hardwire connectable to the trailer plug; has a second end that is electrically hardwire connectable to at least one of the auxiliary lighting system and the controller; and, capable of transmitting an electrical signal from the trailer plug to the second end; and, wherein the controller: is electrically connectable to at least one of the wire bundle and the auxiliary lighting system; and, the microprocessor is programmed to operate the at least one auxiliary headlight based directly or indirectly on the electrical signal. an auxiliary implement that is removably mountable to at least one of: the vehicle's front; and, at least one of the vehicle's first and second sides; an auxiliary lighting system for use with the auxiliary implement including at least one auxiliary headlight; and, a controller comprising a microprocessor; characterized by: a wire bundle that: has a first end that is electrically hardwire connectable to the trailer plug; has a second end that is electrically hardwire connectable to at least one of the auxiliary lighting system and the controller; and, capable of transmitting an electrical signal from the trailer plug to the second end; and, wherein the controller: is electrically connectable to at least one of the wire bundle and the auxiliary lighting system; and, the microprocessor is programmed to operate the at least one auxiliary headlight based directly or indirectly on the electrical signal. a wire bundle that: has a first end that is electrically hardwire connectable to the trailer plug; has a second end that is electrically hardwire connectable to at least one of the auxiliary lighting system and the controller; and, capable of transmitting an electrical signal from the trailer plug to the second end; and, wherein the controller: is electrically connectable to at least one of the wire bundle and the auxiliary lighting system; and, the microprocessor is programmed to operate the at least one auxiliary headlight based directly or indirectly on the electrical signal.
Method for controlling or monitoring an electrical device which, for its power supply, can be plugged into a power socket which is connected to a power supply connection of a power supply module via a supply circuit, having the following steps of: (a) identifying the power socket used for the electrical device in an address teaching operating mode on the basis of a parameter change which is detected at the power supply connection of the power supply module and is transmitted from the power socket to the power supply connection of the power supply module via a signalling connection associated with the supply circuit, wherein the detected parameter change comprises one or more internal resistance changes or power consumption changes which occur at the power supply connection of the power supply module, and wherein the internal resistance change or the power consumption change is caused at the power supply connection of the power supply module by a plurality of switching-on/switching-off operations of a power switch fitted to the electrical device or by repeatedly plugging/unplugging the electrical device into and/or from the power socket of the supply circuit; (b) assigning a logical address of the identified power socket to the respective power supply connection of the power supply module in the address teaching operating mode; (c) controlling or monitoring the electrical device connected to the identified power socket on the basis of the assigned logical address of the identified power socket in a normal operating mode. (a) identifying the power socket used for the electrical device in an address teaching operating mode on the basis of a parameter change which is detected at the power supply connection of the power supply module and is transmitted from the power socket to the power supply connection of the power supply module via a signalling connection associated with the supply circuit, wherein the detected parameter change comprises one or more internal resistance changes or power consumption changes which occur at the power supply connection of the power supply module, and wherein the internal resistance change or the power consumption change is caused at the power supply connection of the power supply module by a plurality of switching-on/switching-off operations of a power switch fitted to the electrical device or by repeatedly plugging/unplugging the electrical device into and/or from the power socket of the supply circuit; (b) assigning a logical address of the identified power socket to the respective power supply connection of the power supply module in the address teaching operating mode; (c) controlling or monitoring the electrical device connected to the identified power socket on the basis of the assigned logical address of the identified power socket in a normal operating mode.
A method for performing sidelink communication by a first device, the method being characterized by: transmitting, to a second device, a direct communication request message to establish unicast link between the second device and the first device, which includes an identifier of the first device, information regarding at least one service, and information regarding a security capability; receiving, from the second device, a direct communication accept message including an identifier of the second device and quality of service, QoS, information related to the at least one service; and performing the sidelink communication based on the unicast link between the second device and the first device. transmitting, to a second device, a direct communication request message to establish unicast link between the second device and the first device, which includes an identifier of the first device, information regarding at least one service, and information regarding a security capability; receiving, from the second device, a direct communication accept message including an identifier of the second device and quality of service, QoS, information related to the at least one service; and performing the sidelink communication based on the unicast link between the second device and the first device.
A heat storage system comprising a storage space, a heat storage medium in the storage space, a heating device for heating the heat storage medium and an extraction device for extracting heat from the heat storage medium, the extraction device comprising a first solid body arrangement contacting the heat storage medium and a second solid body arrangement, wherein a solid body contact between the first solid body arrangement and the second solid body arrangement can be modified thereby increasing or decreasing a heat flow from the first solid body arrangement to the second solid body arrangement, characterized in that the solid body contact between the first solid body arrangement and the second solid body arrangement can be eliminated and is or can be established indirectly by interposing one or more solid bodies (72, 74, 76, 78).
A battery module comprising: a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; and a module frame for housing the battery cell stack, wherein a venting part (400; 500; 600) is formed on a lower surface of the module frame, wherein the battery cell comprises: a cell main body; electrode leads (111, 112) formed to protrude from both ends of the cell main body; a cell case sealed with the protruding electrode leads (111, 112) interposed therebetween, and a terrace part formed to extend from the cell case in a direction in which the electrode leads (111, 112) protrude, wherein the venting part (400; 500; 600) is formed adjacent to a portion where the terrace part is located rather than to the cell main body, and the venting part is configured to immediately discharge high-temperature heat, gas, and flame to the outside of the battery module. a battery cell stack in which a plurality of battery cells are stacked; and a module frame for housing the battery cell stack, wherein a venting part (400; 500; 600) is formed on a lower surface of the module frame, wherein the battery cell comprises: a cell main body; electrode leads (111, 112) formed to protrude from both ends of the cell main body; a cell case sealed with the protruding electrode leads (111, 112) interposed therebetween, and a terrace part formed to extend from the cell case in a direction in which the electrode leads (111, 112) protrude, wherein the venting part (400; 500; 600) is formed adjacent to a portion where the terrace part is located rather than to the cell main body, and the venting part is configured to immediately discharge high-temperature heat, gas, and flame to the outside of the battery module. a cell main body; electrode leads (111, 112) formed to protrude from both ends of the cell main body; a cell case sealed with the protruding electrode leads (111, 112) interposed therebetween, and a terrace part formed to extend from the cell case in a direction in which the electrode leads (111, 112) protrude, wherein the venting part (400; 500; 600) is formed adjacent to a portion where the terrace part is located rather than to the cell main body, and the venting part is configured to immediately discharge high-temperature heat, gas, and flame to the outside of the battery module.
A communication method used for a terminal apparatus, comprising: receiving a transmission bandwidth configuration, wherein the transmission bandwidth configuration is provided by an initial downlink bandwidth part, DL BWP, in a case that the terminal apparatus supports a band of a control resource set with an index equals to zero, and the transmission bandwidth configuration is provided by a dedicated radio resource control, RRC, message in a case that the terminal apparatus does not support the band of the control resource set with the index equals to zero. receiving a transmission bandwidth configuration, wherein the transmission bandwidth configuration is provided by an initial downlink bandwidth part, DL BWP, in a case that the terminal apparatus supports a band of a control resource set with an index equals to zero, and the transmission bandwidth configuration is provided by a dedicated radio resource control, RRC, message in a case that the terminal apparatus does not support the band of the control resource set with the index equals to zero.
A garment hanging loop, particularly of the chain type, comprising a pair of hooking devices adapted to be fastened to a support, said hooking devices being mutually connected by means of a flexible member, said garment hanging loop further comprising rotary coupling means coupling opposite ends of said flexible member to said hooking devices; said garment hanging loop being characterized in that said rotary coupling means comprises a pair of ring members joined at the opposite ends of said flexible member, each of said ring members being rotatably fastened to a shaft of a corresponding mushroom-shaped body about a rotation axis that is substantially parallel to an extension axis of said shaft, each of said ring members being arranged between an head of said mushroom-shaped body and a corresponding locking ring; said garment hanging loop further comprising a stop means adapted to limit a rotation of each of said ends of said flexible member with respect to said hooking device to which it is fastened.
A medical surface implant for cartilage and/or bone repair at an articulating surface of a joint, comprising a contoured implant body and at least one extending post, where said implant body has: a) an articulating surface configured to face an opposing articulating part of the joint; b) a bone contact surface configured to face the bone structure of a joint, said articulating and bone contact surfaces facing mutually opposite directions; and c) a cartilage contact surface, which is a neighboring surface to the articulating surface and connecting the articulating and the bone contact surfaces, and which is configured to contact the cartilage surrounding the implant body in a joint, wherein said implant body is made of titanium and is formed in a 3D printing process in which titanium, which is a relatively soft and formable material suitable for the 3D printing process, is used for forming the implant body, and neighbouring surfaces of the implant body are coated with different surface coatings having different properties in that the articulating surface of the surface implant is coated with an outer layer coating of wear-resistant material consisting of titanium nitride (TiN), providing a harder and more durable articulating surface than titanium, and said cartilage contact surface is coated with a layer of material having chondrointegration properties for stimulating cartilage to grow into the implant surface, wherein the two separate coatings applied on said two separate and neighbouring surfaces further improves the_adherence of the cartilage contact surface to surrounding cartilage and provides a smoother transition in the transition area between the cartilage contact surface and the articulating surface to achieve a firmer sealing and attachment of the surface implant and further stimulating cartilage to grow into the cartilage contact surface. a) an articulating surface configured to face an opposing articulating part of the joint; b) a bone contact surface configured to face the bone structure of a joint, said articulating and bone contact surfaces facing mutually opposite directions; and c) a cartilage contact surface, which is a neighboring surface to the articulating surface and connecting the articulating and the bone contact surfaces, and which is configured to contact the cartilage surrounding the implant body in a joint,
Femoral component of a knee prosthesis comprising a convex external portion and an intercondylar cage which comprises an upper internal surface that is parallel to the internal surfaces of the base of the component and two lateral internal surfaces, said component having a generally U-shaped design with a flat internal base and coated, on at least one internal surface (52, 54, 56, 62, 64, 66, 74, 76) intended to rest against a resected part of a femur, by a coating layer promoting bone regrowth, characterized in that the upper internal surface is closed and that the coating layer is exclusively affixed on internal surfaces (52, 54, 56, 62, 64, 66, 74, 76) of the component which are not part of the intercondylar cage.
A device for evaluation of hemostasis, comprising: first, second, third, and fourth test chambers (110, 112, 114, 116) each configured to receive a test sample of blood, each test chamber comprising a respective reagent or combination of reagents that interact with the test sample of blood received therein; and wherein each test chamber further comprises a respective sound focusing apparatus positioned to focus sound into the test chamber, wherein each sound focusing apparatus is a lens assembly sealed over each of the test chambers, such that each of the first, second, third and fourth test chambers is configured to be interrogated to determine a hemostasis parameter of the test samples, and wherein the interrogation comprises measurement of at least one viscoelastic property of the respective test sample. first, second, third, and fourth test chambers (110, 112, 114, 116) each configured to receive a test sample of blood, each test chamber comprising a respective reagent or combination of reagents that interact with the test sample of blood received therein; and wherein each test chamber further comprises a respective sound focusing apparatus positioned to focus sound into the test chamber, wherein each sound focusing apparatus is a lens assembly sealed over each of the test chambers, such that each of the first, second, third and fourth test chambers is configured to be interrogated to determine a hemostasis parameter of the test samples, and wherein the interrogation comprises measurement of at least one viscoelastic property of the respective test sample.
A composition comprising: (a) a first surfactant of formula I: wherein R is linear or branched C 2 -C 22 alkyl; R 1, R 2, and R 3 are independently H or linear or branched C 1 -C 18 alkyl; Y is SO 3 - or N + R 4 R 5 R 6; R 4, R 5, and R 6 are independently C 1 -C 4 alkyl, aryl-C 1 -C 4 alkyl, or R 4 and R 5, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ring containing 3-9 carbon atoms; X is a monovalent or divalent ion; n is an integer such that the total ionic charge provided by X n is 2; and (b) a second surfactant that is oppositely charged to the first surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of the first surfactant to the second surfactant is from 20:80 to 80:20. (a) a first surfactant of formula I: wherein R is linear or branched C 2 -C 22 alkyl; R 1, R 2, and R 3 are independently H or linear or branched C 1 -C 18 alkyl; Y is SO 3 - or N + R 4 R 5 R 6; R 4, R 5, and R 6 are independently C 1 -C 4 alkyl, aryl-C 1 -C 4 alkyl, or R 4 and R 5, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ring containing 3-9 carbon atoms; X is a monovalent or divalent ion; n is an integer such that the total ionic charge provided by X n is 2; and wherein R is linear or branched C 2 -C 22 alkyl; R 1, R 2, and R 3 are independently H or linear or branched C 1 -C 18 alkyl; Y is SO 3 - or N + R 4 R 5 R 6; R 4, R 5, and R 6 are independently C 1 -C 4 alkyl, aryl-C 1 -C 4 alkyl, or R 4 and R 5, together with the nitrogen to which they are attached, form a ring containing 3-9 carbon atoms; X is a monovalent or divalent ion; n is an integer such that the total ionic charge provided by X n is 2; and (b) a second surfactant that is oppositely charged to the first surfactant, wherein the weight ratio of the first surfactant to the second surfactant is from 20:80 to 80:20.
A method for selecting modes for a MIMO transmission system over a multi-mode optical fibre comprising: (a) a step of measuring the transfer matrix of the transmission channel formed by a set of modes of said optical fibre; (b) an operation of converting said transfer matrix into a diagonal block matrix, each block relating to a sub-set of modes of said optical fibre; (c) a step of determining a gain and/or a transmission capacity for each of the sub-sets of modes associated with said blocks; (d) a step of selecting the sub-set of modes corresponding to the highest gain and/or capacity, the MIMO transmission system then using only the modes of the sub-set thus selected to transmit over said optical fibre. (a) a step of measuring the transfer matrix of the transmission channel formed by a set of modes of said optical fibre; (b) an operation of converting said transfer matrix into a diagonal block matrix, each block relating to a sub-set of modes of said optical fibre; (c) a step of determining a gain and/or a transmission capacity for each of the sub-sets of modes associated with said blocks; (d) a step of selecting the sub-set of modes corresponding to the highest gain and/or capacity, the MIMO transmission system then using only the modes of the sub-set thus selected to transmit over said optical fibre.