mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An apparatus (100, 400) for determining soiling of objects, in particular workpieces, having a rinsing zone (120, 420) for rinsing off dirt particles (178, 478) built up on an individual object (102, 402) by means of a fluid, and having a collecting device (142, 442), which has at least one retaining means (168, 604) for capturing the dirt particles (178, 478) rinsed off from the individual object (102, 402), characterized by a transporting device (152, 652) for moving the dirt particles (178, 478) from the individual object (102, 402) that are captured by the at least one retaining means (168, 604) to a measuring device (170, 470) for measuring at least one physical parameter of the dirt particles (178, 478) rinsed off from the individual object (102, 402).
A method for providing an antibody with improved in vivo half-live, comprising the following steps: a) determining the relative retention time of a parent antibody in an FcRn affinity chromatography, b) modifying the Fc-region of the antibody by introducing mutations that increase the binding of the Fc-region to human FcRn to obtain a modified antibody, c) determining the relative retention time of the modified antibody in an FcRn affinity chromatography, d) repeating step b) if the change of the relative retention time between the parent antibody and the modified antibody is less than 1 minute and more than 5 minutes, whereby in case the change of the relative retention time is less than 1 minute mutations are chosen that result in a further increased binding of the Fc-region to human FcRn or in case the change of the relative retention time is more than 5 minutes mutations are chosen that result in a less increased binding of the Fc-region to human FcRn, e) providing an antibody with improved in vivo half-live if the change of the relative retention time between the parent antibody and the modified antibody is more than 1 minute and less than 5 minutes. a) determining the relative retention time of a parent antibody in an FcRn affinity chromatography, b) modifying the Fc-region of the antibody by introducing mutations that increase the binding of the Fc-region to human FcRn to obtain a modified antibody, c) determining the relative retention time of the modified antibody in an FcRn affinity chromatography, d) repeating step b) if the change of the relative retention time between the parent antibody and the modified antibody is less than 1 minute and more than 5 minutes, whereby in case the change of the relative retention time is less than 1 minute mutations are chosen that result in a further increased binding of the Fc-region to human FcRn or in case the change of the relative retention time is more than 5 minutes mutations are chosen that result in a less increased binding of the Fc-region to human FcRn, e) providing an antibody with improved in vivo half-live if the change of the relative retention time between the parent antibody and the modified antibody is more than 1 minute and less than 5 minutes.
Pharmaceutical composition comprising, as active substance, Saccharomyces boulardii yeast cells, for use for reducing the adipose mass in an individual, wherein the individual is obese.
A system for sensing tire parameters in remote monitoring and management of a fleet of autonomous vehicles, the system comprising: at least one autonomous vehicle supported by at least one tire; at least one sensor for sensing tire parameters as the autonomous vehicle operates on at least one of an urban street and a highway; means for communicating data generated by the at least one sensor; a mobile network for receiving the data generated by the at least one sensor; a fleet management server for receiving from the mobile network the data generated by the at least one sensor; and means for generating commands for the autonomous vehicle in real time based upon the data generated by the at least one sensor, characterized in that the at least one sensor is affixed to the at least one tire and the means for communicating the data generated by the at least one sensor includes means for communicating the data to a control system on the vehicle, in which the mobile network receives the data from the control system on the vehicle. at least one autonomous vehicle supported by at least one tire; at least one sensor for sensing tire parameters as the autonomous vehicle operates on at least one of an urban street and a highway; means for communicating data generated by the at least one sensor; a mobile network for receiving the data generated by the at least one sensor; a fleet management server for receiving from the mobile network the data generated by the at least one sensor; and means for generating commands for the autonomous vehicle in real time based upon the data generated by the at least one sensor, characterized in that the at least one sensor is affixed to the at least one tire and the means for communicating the data generated by the at least one sensor includes means for communicating the data to a control system on the vehicle, in which the mobile network receives the data from the control system on the vehicle.
A fuel cell device comprising: a fuel cell configured to generate power supplied to an external load with a fuel gas and an oxygen-containing gas; a fuel gas supply device configured to supply the fuel gas to the fuel cell; an oxygen-containing gas supply device configured to supply the oxygen-containing gas to the fuel cell; a combustor configured to combust the fuel gas not used for power generation and wasted from the fuel cell; an igniter configured to combust the fuel gas not used for power generation and wasted from the fuel cell; and a controller configured to control operation of the fuel gas supply device, the oxygen-containing gas supply device, and the igniter, wherein the controller is configured to allow the fuel gas supply device and the oxygen-containing gas supply device to change supply amounts of the fuel gas and the oxygen-containing gas in accordance with changes in power as required by the external load, characterized in that the controller is further configured to allow the fuel gas supply device and the oxygen-containing gas device to supply the fuel gas and the oxygen-containing gas supplied to the fuel cell in a supply amount less than a supply amount to be set in accordance with a decreased power as required by the external load as well as to cause the ignitor to start operation if the power required by the external load decreases and flameout of the combustion in combustor is recognized. a fuel cell configured to generate power supplied to an external load with a fuel gas and an oxygen-containing gas; a fuel gas supply device configured to supply the fuel gas to the fuel cell; an oxygen-containing gas supply device configured to supply the oxygen-containing gas to the fuel cell; a combustor configured to combust the fuel gas not used for power generation and wasted from the fuel cell; an igniter configured to combust the fuel gas not used for power generation and wasted from the fuel cell; and a controller configured to control operation of the fuel gas supply device, the oxygen-containing gas supply device, and the igniter, wherein the controller is configured to allow the fuel gas supply device and the oxygen-containing gas supply device to change supply amounts of the fuel gas and the oxygen-containing gas in accordance with changes in power as required by the external load, characterized in that the controller is further configured to allow the fuel gas supply device and the oxygen-containing gas device to supply the fuel gas and the oxygen-containing gas supplied to the fuel cell in a supply amount less than a supply amount to be set in accordance with a decreased power as required by the external load as well as to cause the ignitor to start operation if the power required by the external load decreases and flameout of the combustion in combustor is recognized.
A method for adaptive noise quantification in dynamic biosignal analysis of a user, the method comprising the steps of: transmitting to a computing device an at least one motion signal captured by an at least one motion sensor, the motion signal containing data related to a motion level of the user, wherein the motion sensor is a tri-axial accelerometer; transmitting to the computing device an at least one biosignal captured by an at least one biosignal sensor, the biosignal containing data related to a select at least one vital of the user; determining by the computing device a motion stage of the user based on the at least one motion signal; wherein the motion stage is determined by a classification function being a threshold function using at least one of a motion index and a median absolute deviation defined as: MI = ∑ i = 1 n ACC → n, ACC → = ACC x 2 + ACC y 2 + ACC z 2 and MAD = ∑ i = 1 n ACC → i − ACC → ̅ n, ACC → ̅ = modulus average value; discarding any portion of the biosignal determined to be unsuitable for use; extracting the select at least one vital from the remaining portions of the biosignal; calculating, for each select at least one vital, a noise descriptor set comprising at least one of a morphological descriptor set and an environmental descriptor set; generating a noise level estimation of the select at least one vital based on at least one of the noise descriptor set and the motion stage of the user; calculating by the computing device a noise level of the biosignal based on the noise level estimation of the select at least one vital; and storing the noise level estimation at the computing device. transmitting to a computing device an at least one motion signal captured by an at least one motion sensor, the motion signal containing data related to a motion level of the user, wherein the motion sensor is a tri-axial accelerometer; transmitting to the computing device an at least one biosignal captured by an at least one biosignal sensor, the biosignal containing data related to a select at least one vital of the user; determining by the computing device a motion stage of the user based on the at least one motion signal; wherein the motion stage is determined by a classification function being a threshold function using at least one of a motion index and a median absolute deviation defined as: MI = ∑ i = 1 n ACC → n, ACC → = ACC x 2 + ACC y 2 + ACC z 2 and MAD = ∑ i = 1 n ACC → i − ACC → ̅ n, ACC → ̅ = modulus average value; discarding any portion of the biosignal determined to be unsuitable for use; extracting the select at least one vital from the remaining portions of the biosignal; calculating, for each select at least one vital, a noise descriptor set comprising at least one of a morphological descriptor set and an environmental descriptor set; generating a noise level estimation of the select at least one vital based on at least one of the noise descriptor set and the motion stage of the user; calculating by the computing device a noise level of the biosignal based on the noise level estimation of the select at least one vital; and storing the noise level estimation at the computing device.
Reclining device for variable adjustment of the position between a substantially horizontal position and an ergonomic sitting position at least comprehensive a right and a left side part, each of which is made up of at least one outer side part and one inner side part, a backrest element and a seat surface element, which are rotatably connected to each other via a first bearing block, and a foot member rotatably connected to the seat member via a second bearing block, the foot member being supported between the right and left side parts via a third bearing block, and wherein the first, second and third bearing blocks (102, 103, 104) are each mounted in a corresponding guide (82, 83, 84) in the right and left side part so as to be translatable movable in such a way that the backrest element, the seat element and the footrest element are variably adjustable between a substantially horizontal position and an ergonomic sitting position, and wherein the first bearing block is locked in a locking recess in at least one outer side part by self-locking via a movable locking slide, and wherein the self-locking can be lifted by the user via at least one hand knob, and wherein the seat surface element (91; 530, 531) is constructed in such a way that the seat depth can be variably adjusted to the body height by means of two guide rods (532, 533) which are mounted in the seat surface element (91; 530, 531) so as to be displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the reclining device.
A method performed by a wireless device, the method comprising: transmitting, to a radio network node, a radio resource control, RRC, connection request that requests resumption of an RRC connection and that indicates a type of core network to which the wireless device selects to connect, wherein the transmitting of the RRC connection request is without integrity protection and/or confidentiality protection, and receiving a response to the RRC connection request that is integrity protected and/or confidentiality protected according to a security algorithm that depends on a type of core network indicated by the RRC connection request, wherein the type is determined based on core network type information, indicating the type, stored in or in association with a retrieved context for the wireless device. transmitting, to a radio network node, a radio resource control, RRC, connection request that requests resumption of an RRC connection and that indicates a type of core network to which the wireless device selects to connect, wherein the transmitting of the RRC connection request is without integrity protection and/or confidentiality protection, and receiving a response to the RRC connection request that is integrity protected and/or confidentiality protected according to a security algorithm that depends on a type of core network indicated by the RRC connection request, wherein the type is determined based on core network type information, indicating the type, stored in or in association with a retrieved context for the wireless device.
A TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding torch comprising a torch body, a collet (38a, 38b, 38c) for retaining a tungsten rod, and a back cap, in which the collet (38a, 38b, 38c) passes through an aperture in the torch body from the front of the torch body to the rear of the torch body, and is joined directly to the back cap by a screw thread (40a, 40b, 40c), the collet (38a, 38b, 38c) being drawn backwards against a front section of the torch body, to close the collet (38a, 38b, 38c) and retain the tungsten rod when the screw thread is tightened, characterised in that a slot and key arrangement is provided between a rear section of the collet (38a, 38b, 38c) and the torch body, for preventing rotation of the collet (38a, 38b, 38c) with respect to the torch body when the collet (38a, 38b, 38c) is inserted into the torch body.
A compound of general formula I wherein X 1 is a CD 2 group or a CT 2 group; X 2 is oxygen or a group (CZ 1 Z 2) n, wherein Z 1 and Z 2 on each occurrence independently each are hydrogen, deuterium, or tritium and n is an integer from 1 to 12; X 3 is a CD 2 group or a CT 2 group; and R is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, -NO 2, halogen, a diazonium ion, a diazonium salt, a trialkylammonium ion, a trialkylammonium salt, a dialkoxyarene, a sulphoxide, a boronic acid, a boronic acid ester, an organotin compound, an iodonium ion, an iodonium salt, an iodonium ylide, and a sulphonate. X 1 is a CD 2 group or a CT 2 group; X 2 is oxygen or a group (CZ 1 Z 2) n, wherein Z 1 and Z 2 on each occurrence independently each are hydrogen, deuterium, or tritium and n is an integer from 1 to 12; X 3 is a CD 2 group or a CT 2 group; and R is selected from the group consisting of hydroxy, -NO 2, halogen, a diazonium ion, a diazonium salt, a trialkylammonium ion, a trialkylammonium salt, a dialkoxyarene, a sulphoxide, a boronic acid, a boronic acid ester, an organotin compound, an iodonium ion, an iodonium salt, an iodonium ylide, and a sulphonate.
A method of making a concentrated topical aqueous azithromycin ophthalmic formulation comprising from 2% to 20% azithromycin, said method comprising the steps of: (a) preparing and sterilizing a first solution comprising a polymeric suspending agent the pH of which is adjusted with a strong base to form the first solution, wherein the polymeric suspending agent is a lightly crosslinked carboxy-containing polymer, (b) dissolving the azithromycin in an aqueous solution comprising an acid consisting essentially of a strong acid to form a second solution, (c) adding the second solution comprising the strong acid to the first solution adjusted with the strong base to form a concentrated aqueous azithromycin formulation, adjusting the formulation to an osmotic pressure from 260 mOsM to 340 mOsM, and wherein the strong acid has a pKa less than -1.74 and the method is carried out without addition or use of a weak acid being an acid having a pKa above 2.0. (a) preparing and sterilizing a first solution comprising a polymeric suspending agent the pH of which is adjusted with a strong base to form the first solution, wherein the polymeric suspending agent is a lightly crosslinked carboxy-containing polymer, (b) dissolving the azithromycin in an aqueous solution comprising an acid consisting essentially of a strong acid to form a second solution, (c) adding the second solution comprising the strong acid to the first solution adjusted with the strong base to form a concentrated aqueous azithromycin formulation, adjusting the formulation to an osmotic pressure from 260 mOsM to 340 mOsM, and wherein the strong acid has a pKa less than -1.74 and the method is carried out without addition or use of a weak acid being an acid having a pKa above 2.0.
A method comprising: receiving, by a computing device, one or more first packets initiating a first encrypted communication flow; adding, by the computing device and based on determining that the one or more first packets satisfy domain name criteria, first identification data corresponding to the first encrypted communication flow to a first list indicating packet flows to be decrypted and processed using intermediating logic; receiving, by the computing device, one or more second packets; based on determining that the one or more second packets are part of the first encrypted communication flow initiated by the one or more first packets, and based on determining that the first encrypted communication flow corresponds to the first identification data added to the first list, decrypting the one or more second packets; applying the intermediating logic by processing plaintext of the decrypted one or more second packets and performing a corresponding action associated with the first encrypted communication flow on the decrypted one or more second packets; re-encrypting, after performing the corresponding action, at least one of the decrypted one or more second packets; and transmitting the re-encrypted at least one of the one or more second packets to its intended destination. receiving, by a computing device, one or more first packets initiating a first encrypted communication flow; adding, by the computing device and based on determining that the one or more first packets satisfy domain name criteria, first identification data corresponding to the first encrypted communication flow to a first list indicating packet flows to be decrypted and processed using intermediating logic; receiving, by the computing device, one or more second packets; based on determining that the one or more second packets are part of the first encrypted communication flow initiated by the one or more first packets, and based on determining that the first encrypted communication flow corresponds to the first identification data added to the first list, decrypting the one or more second packets; applying the intermediating logic by processing plaintext of the decrypted one or more second packets and performing a corresponding action associated with the first encrypted communication flow on the decrypted one or more second packets; re-encrypting, after performing the corresponding action, at least one of the decrypted one or more second packets; and transmitting the re-encrypted at least one of the one or more second packets to its intended destination.
A frame for secondary batteries, comprising: an upper cooling plate which is plate-shaped and made of thermally conductive material; a lower cooling plate which is plate-shaped and made of thermally conductive material and is arranged to be spaced apart from the upper cooling plate by a predetermined distance to face the upper cooling plate so that an empty space is formed between the upper cooling plate and the lower cooling plate; and a main frame which comprises four unit frames with both ends being connected to each other, encompasses the outer peripheral portions of the upper cooling plate and the lower cooling plate, allows an outer peripheral portion of a pouch-type secondary battery to be mounted thereon, comprises openings formed in the side surfaces of two of the unit frames for the empty space to be opened, and has uneven parts, corresponding to each other, respectively formed on upper and lower portions of at least two of the unit frames. an upper cooling plate which is plate-shaped and made of thermally conductive material; a lower cooling plate which is plate-shaped and made of thermally conductive material and is arranged to be spaced apart from the upper cooling plate by a predetermined distance to face the upper cooling plate so that an empty space is formed between the upper cooling plate and the lower cooling plate; and a main frame which comprises four unit frames with both ends being connected to each other, encompasses the outer peripheral portions of the upper cooling plate and the lower cooling plate, allows an outer peripheral portion of a pouch-type secondary battery to be mounted thereon, comprises openings formed in the side surfaces of two of the unit frames for the empty space to be opened, and has uneven parts, corresponding to each other, respectively formed on upper and lower portions of at least two of the unit frames.