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A circular stapling instrument comprising: a reciprocating drive shaft for adjusting a distance between an anvil assembly and a stapling head assembly; a firing bar for engaging and activating the stapling head assembly to release staples, wherein the firing bar forms a first engagement surface which faces a respective second engagement surface formed on the reciprocating drive shaft; and a frictional reducing member, located in between the first and second engagement surfaces (406D, 408D) in order to reduce friction between the reciprocating drive shaft and the firing bar, the frictional reducing member comprising at least one ball bearing or roller bearing captively connected with one of the reciprocating drive shaft and the firing bar. a reciprocating drive shaft for adjusting a distance between an anvil assembly and a stapling head assembly; a firing bar for engaging and activating the stapling head assembly to release staples, wherein the firing bar forms a first engagement surface which faces a respective second engagement surface formed on the reciprocating drive shaft; and a frictional reducing member, located in between the first and second engagement surfaces (406D, 408D) in order to reduce friction between the reciprocating drive shaft and the firing bar, the frictional reducing member comprising at least one ball bearing or roller bearing captively connected with one of the reciprocating drive shaft and the firing bar.
A method for spatially tagging nucleic acids of a biological specimen, comprising: (a) attaching different nucleic acid probes to a solid support to produce randomly located probes on the solid support, wherein the different nucleic acid probes each comprise a barcode sequence, and wherein each of the randomly located probes comprise different barcode sequences from other randomly located probes on the solid support; (b) performing a nucleic acid detection reaction on the solid support to determine the barcode sequences of the randomly located probes on the solid support; (c) contacting a biological specimen with the solid support that comprises the randomly located probes; (d) hybridizing the randomly located probes to target nucleic acids from portions of the biological specimen that are proximal to the randomly located probes; and (e) extending the randomly located probes to produce extended probes that comprise the barcode sequences and sequences from the target nucleic acids, thereby spatially tagging the nucleic acids of the biological specimen. (a) attaching different nucleic acid probes to a solid support to produce randomly located probes on the solid support, wherein the different nucleic acid probes each comprise a barcode sequence, and wherein each of the randomly located probes comprise different barcode sequences from other randomly located probes on the solid support; (b) performing a nucleic acid detection reaction on the solid support to determine the barcode sequences of the randomly located probes on the solid support; (c) contacting a biological specimen with the solid support that comprises the randomly located probes; (d) hybridizing the randomly located probes to target nucleic acids from portions of the biological specimen that are proximal to the randomly located probes; and (e) extending the randomly located probes to produce extended probes that comprise the barcode sequences and sequences from the target nucleic acids, thereby spatially tagging the nucleic acids of the biological specimen.
An assembly for connecting two first and second exhaust pipes partially pushed into each other, comprising a first exhaust pipe and a second exhaust pipe, at least one toggle clamp, which is arranged on the section of the first exhaust pipe which is pushed onto the other, second exhaust pipe, wherein the first exhaust pipe has at least one opening in the area between mounting points of the toggle clamp, characterized in that the second exhaust pipe has a recess in an area associated with the opening of the first exhaust pipe when the exhaust pipes (1, 2) are pushed into each other.
A sensor for detecting an object comprising a probe electrode for forming a measuring capacitance with the object to be detected, a charge generator for generating an alternating charging voltage, wherein the probe electrode is charged by means of the alternating charging voltage, an amplifier for amplifying a voltage across the measuring capacitance, wherein said amplifier includes a first supply connection and a second supply connection, electronic means for processing signals that are outputted at an output of the amplifier to form at least one output signal and at least one sensor output for outputting the at least one output signal, wherein a second supply voltage in the form of a DC voltage is connected to said second supply connection and a first supply voltage having an AC voltage portion is connected to said first supply connection, wherein a supply voltage generator is available for generating said AC voltage portion, said electronic means comprises a rectifier circuit for rectifying a signal at the output of said amplifier and said first supply voltage of said amplifier serves as the reference potential of said rectifier circuit, said electronic means comprises a first comparator for comparing the output signal of the rectifier circuit with a threshold value and an output signal of said first comparator is outputted as a switching signal, more particularly to said sensor output, the reference potential for the output of said first comparator is said first supply voltage, a second comparator is available, for the output of which the ground potential is the reference potential, and a signal transmission circuit is available for transmitting said switching signal of said first comparator to said second comparator, wherein said signal transmission circuit relates said switching signal of said first comparator to a DC voltage potential so that the output signal of said second comparator does not alternate at the frequency of said charging voltage.
A separator structure (50, 50', 50") for use in a zinc secondary battery, the separator structure (50, 50', 50") comprising: a ceramic separator comprising an inorganic solid electrolyte and having hydroxide ion conductivity and water impermeability; and a peripheral member disposed along the periphery of the ceramic separator and comprising at least one of a resin frame and a resin film, wherein the separator structure (50, 50', 50") exhibits water impermeability as a whole, characterized in that the peripheral member comprises a resin film having an opening, and the ceramic separator is fitted or bonded to the film at the periphery of the opening of the resin film. a ceramic separator comprising an inorganic solid electrolyte and having hydroxide ion conductivity and water impermeability; and a peripheral member disposed along the periphery of the ceramic separator and comprising at least one of a resin frame and a resin film, wherein the separator structure (50, 50', 50") exhibits water impermeability as a whole, characterized in that the peripheral member comprises a resin film having an opening, and the ceramic separator is fitted or bonded to the film at the periphery of the opening of the resin film.
A negative electrode for an electric device comprising a negative electrode active material layer including: a silicon-containing alloy containing silicon and tin; a carbon cover layer including a carbon material and covering the silicon-containing alloy; and a negative electrode electric conducting additive, wherein a ratio of an average particle diameter of the silicon-containing alloy to an average particle diameter of the carbon material is 240 or greater, the average particle diameter of the silicon-containing alloy and the carbon material are particle diameters when a cumulative value of particle size distribution is 50% by mass, measured by a laser diffraction method, and wherein the content of the carbon material is in a range of 0.1% to 5% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the silicon-containing alloy and the cover layer mixed together, and wherein the amount of DBP oil absorption of the carbon material is 240 mL/100 g or greater, wherein the amount of DBP oil absorption is obtained according to JIS K6221. a silicon-containing alloy containing silicon and tin; a carbon cover layer including a carbon material and covering the silicon-containing alloy; and a negative electrode electric conducting additive, wherein a ratio of an average particle diameter of the silicon-containing alloy to an average particle diameter of the carbon material is 240 or greater, the average particle diameter of the silicon-containing alloy and the carbon material are particle diameters when a cumulative value of particle size distribution is 50% by mass, measured by a laser diffraction method, and wherein the content of the carbon material is in a range of 0.1% to 5% by mass with respect to 100% by mass of the silicon-containing alloy and the cover layer mixed together, and wherein the amount of DBP oil absorption of the carbon material is 240 mL/100 g or greater, wherein the amount of DBP oil absorption is obtained according to JIS K6221.
Antenna device for a vehicle, comprising: - a generating unit for generating electromagnetic waves, - a waveguide system for transmitting electromagnetic waves, wherein - the waveguide system comprises a plurality of waveguide arrangements, wherein - the waveguide arrangements each comprise an input (205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215) for feeding in the electromagnetic waves generated, wherein - the waveguide arrangements each comprise a plurality of outputs connected to the respective input (205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215) and serving for coupling out the electromagnetic waves fed into the respective input (205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215), - wherein the respective plurality of outputs are connected to openings in a surface, from which openings the electromagnetic waves can radiate, - such that the surface comprises a plurality of regions (105, 107, 109, 111), the respective openings of which are connected to a dedicated input (205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215) by means of a dedicated waveguide arrangement, characterized in that - at least some of the plurality of regions (105, 107, 109, 111) are formed as planes arranged angularly with respect to one another. - a generating unit for generating electromagnetic waves, - a waveguide system for transmitting electromagnetic waves, wherein - the waveguide system comprises a plurality of waveguide arrangements, wherein - the waveguide arrangements each comprise an input (205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215) for feeding in the electromagnetic waves generated, wherein - the waveguide arrangements each comprise a plurality of outputs connected to the respective input (205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215) and serving for coupling out the electromagnetic waves fed into the respective input (205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215), - wherein the respective plurality of outputs are connected to openings in a surface, from which openings the electromagnetic waves can radiate, - such that the surface comprises a plurality of regions (105, 107, 109, 111), the respective openings of which are connected to a dedicated input (205, 207, 209, 211, 213, 215) by means of a dedicated waveguide arrangement, characterized in that - at least some of the plurality of regions (105, 107, 109, 111) are formed as planes arranged angularly with respect to one another.
Sensor for detecting residual moisture in laundry in a drum of a tumble dryer, comprising a holding device which can be arranged in the housing of the tumble dryer and on which an arm is pivotally mounted, on the free end of which arm at least one sliding contact is provided which can be operatively connected to the drum, characterised in that the arm can be locked on the holding device into a stable position at a spacing from the drum in order to assist installation of the sensor in the housing, it being possible for the arm to be fixed to the holding device by means of a snap-in element.
Data processing method for limiting operations of transferring or of replicating a media flow to other user terminals during a multimedia session involving a first user terminal, the method comprising steps of: a) receiving a request to transfer or to replicate a media flow, said request being transmitted by the first user terminal, said request containing information relating to a second user terminal that is the intended recipient of the transfer or of the replication, and information relating to the media flow to be transferred or to be replicated, b) comparing said information relating to the second user terminal and to the media flow to be transferred or to be replicated with a set of information elements relating to transfer or replication operations that are authorized for said multimedia session, and determining, on the basis of the comparison, whether the transfer or replication operation is authorized, and c) when the transfer or replication operation is authorized, performing the operation of transferring or of replicating the media flow to said second user terminal, d) a prior step (S1, S2, S3, S4, S10, S11, S12, S13) of establishing a multimedia session between said first user terminal and a correspondent, said prior step including an operation (S3, S10) of receiving a message, transmitted by said correspondent, containing a set of information elements relating to transfer or replication operations that are authorized for said multimedia session. a) receiving a request to transfer or to replicate a media flow, said request being transmitted by the first user terminal, said request containing information relating to a second user terminal that is the intended recipient of the transfer or of the replication, and information relating to the media flow to be transferred or to be replicated, b) comparing said information relating to the second user terminal and to the media flow to be transferred or to be replicated with a set of information elements relating to transfer or replication operations that are authorized for said multimedia session, and determining, on the basis of the comparison, whether the transfer or replication operation is authorized, and c) when the transfer or replication operation is authorized, performing the operation of transferring or of replicating the media flow to said second user terminal, d) a prior step (S1, S2, S3, S4, S10, S11, S12, S13) of establishing a multimedia session between said first user terminal and a correspondent, said prior step including an operation (S3, S10) of receiving a message, transmitted by said correspondent, containing a set of information elements relating to transfer or replication operations that are authorized for said multimedia session.
A method of aligning a reaction ring in an analyzer system using a gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) comprising at least one end slot (220A, 220B), the method comprising: inserting a light beam gauge (110, 305) into an aperture operable to hold the light beam gauge (110, 305) at a height corresponding to a photometer (120, 250, 315) included in the analyzer system; rotating the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) on the reaction ring until the light beam gauge (110, 305) engages the end slot (220A, 220B) to confirm alignment of the reaction ring with the photometer (120, 250, 315), wherein the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) further comprises a plurality of openings; retracting the light beam gauge (110, 305) from the aperture; rotating the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) by indexing the reaction ring; during rotation of the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320), inserting the light beam gauge (110, 305) into each of the openings of the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) to confirm alignment of the reaction ring with the photometer (120, 250, 315), wherein the light beam gauge (110, 305) comprises a sharp point; replacing the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) on the reaction ring with a cuvette segment assembly (200, 500) comprising a plurality of cuvettes; and for each cuvette in the cuvette segment assembly (200, 500), rotating the sharp point of the light beam gauge (110, 305) against an optical area (210, 415) of the cuvette to create a visual marking on the optical area (210, 415). inserting a light beam gauge (110, 305) into an aperture operable to hold the light beam gauge (110, 305) at a height corresponding to a photometer (120, 250, 315) included in the analyzer system; rotating the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) on the reaction ring until the light beam gauge (110, 305) engages the end slot (220A, 220B) to confirm alignment of the reaction ring with the photometer (120, 250, 315), wherein the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) further comprises a plurality of openings; retracting the light beam gauge (110, 305) from the aperture; rotating the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) by indexing the reaction ring; during rotation of the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320), inserting the light beam gauge (110, 305) into each of the openings of the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) to confirm alignment of the reaction ring with the photometer (120, 250, 315), wherein the light beam gauge (110, 305) comprises a sharp point; replacing the gauge vertical reaction ring (210, 320) on the reaction ring with a cuvette segment assembly (200, 500) comprising a plurality of cuvettes; and for each cuvette in the cuvette segment assembly (200, 500), rotating the sharp point of the light beam gauge (110, 305) against an optical area (210, 415) of the cuvette to create a visual marking on the optical area (210, 415).
A method in a target base station for allocating bearers in a target network, which target base station is comprised in the target network and which target network comprises a first number of existing bearers, the method comprising: when a second number of required bearers is larger than the first number of existing bearers in the target network, receiving (302, 405, 505, 801) an allocation request message from a target Mobility Management Entity, MME, which allocation request message comprises a request for allocation of the first number of existing bearers and a request for pre-allocation of a third number of extra bearers in the target network; and allocating (303, 802) the first number of existing bearers; characterized in that the method further comprises: pre-allocating (303, 803) the third number of extra bearers in a user equipment specific or a non-user equipment specific pool. when a second number of required bearers is larger than the first number of existing bearers in the target network, receiving (302, 405, 505, 801) an allocation request message from a target Mobility Management Entity, MME, which allocation request message comprises a request for allocation of the first number of existing bearers and a request for pre-allocation of a third number of extra bearers in the target network; and allocating (303, 802) the first number of existing bearers; characterized in that the method further comprises: pre-allocating (303, 803) the third number of extra bearers in a user equipment specific or a non-user equipment specific pool.
A method of printing an object on a support, said object having a surface of a varying height, by a printer configured to print a number of pass images on top of each other in a number of passes, the method comprising the steps of: - defining an object image comprising height data for indicating a height of each pixel of the object image; - deriving from the object image a number of pass images (1; 2; 3;...) to be printed on top of each other, comprising: establishing (S28; S40) pass pixels of the pass images (1; 2; 3;...) for which pass pixels a pass pixel height is defined, wherein a sum of the defined heights of a sequence of pass pixels that corresponds to a respective pixel (A; B) of the object image equals the height of that pixel of the object image; and - printing the pass images on top of each other, comprising: varying an amount of printed material that is printed per printed pass pixel of a pass image in accordance with the defined pass pixel heights of the pass pixels, wherein said establishing of pass pixels comprises: selecting, based on random data, pass pixel heights for pass pixels to be established from a respective set of at least two positive pass pixel heights. - defining an object image comprising height data for indicating a height of each pixel of the object image; - deriving from the object image a number of pass images (1; 2; 3;...) to be printed on top of each other, comprising: establishing (S28; S40) pass pixels of the pass images (1; 2; 3;...) for which pass pixels a pass pixel height is defined, wherein a sum of the defined heights of a sequence of pass pixels that corresponds to a respective pixel (A; B) of the object image equals the height of that pixel of the object image; and - printing the pass images on top of each other, comprising: varying an amount of printed material that is printed per printed pass pixel of a pass image in accordance with the defined pass pixel heights of the pass pixels,
Apparatus comprising a fixed part, a rotary support (4, 5) able to be driven in rotation relative to said fixed part, at least one item of electrical equipment carried by said rotary support (4, 5), and a power supply device able to supply electrical energy to said electrical equipment, said power supply device comprising an asynchronous machine comprising a stator (8, 9) fixed to said fixed part and a rotor (10, 11) carried by said rotary support, and an excitation device, characterized in that said stator has an electrical circuit including at least one winding and at least one switch able to switch between an open state in which said electrical circuit is open and a closed state in which said electrical circuit is closed, said rotor comprising at least one winding connected to said electrical equipment, said excitation device comprising at least one capacitor in series with said at least one winding of said stator to provide a reactive current to said electrical circuit of the stator.