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An apparatus (100, 500) comprising: a housing orientation sensor (1140, 2914) to provide a first signal representative of an orientation (1902, 2002, 2204, 2302) of a housing of a meter (100, 500); a stencil orientation sensor (1142, 2916) to provide a second signal representative of an orientation (1904, 1908, 2206, 2210) of a stencil of the meter; and an orientation validator to receive the first and second signals, the orientation validator to determine, based on the first signal and the second signal, whether an orientation (1904, 1908, 2206, 2210) of the stencil relative to an orientation 1902, 2002, 2204, 2302) of the housing is valid. a housing orientation sensor (1140, 2914) to provide a first signal representative of an orientation (1902, 2002, 2204, 2302) of a housing of a meter (100, 500); a stencil orientation sensor (1142, 2916) to provide a second signal representative of an orientation (1904, 1908, 2206, 2210) of a stencil of the meter; and an orientation validator to receive the first and second signals, the orientation validator to determine, based on the first signal and the second signal, whether an orientation (1904, 1908, 2206, 2210) of the stencil relative to an orientation 1902, 2002, 2204, 2302) of the housing is valid.
An extreme ultraviolet lithography, EUVL, device comprising: a reticle comprising a lithographic pattern to be imaged on a target wafer; a light-transmissive pellicle membrane mounted in front of, and parallel to, the reticle, wherein the pellicle membrane scatters transmitted light along a preferential scattering axis; and an extreme ultraviolet, EUV, illumination system configured to illuminate the reticle through the pellicle membrane, wherein an illumination distribution provided by the EUV illumination system is asymmetric as seen in a source-pupil plane of the EUV illumination system; wherein light reflected by the reticle and then transmitted through the pellicle membrane comprises a non-scattered fraction and a scattered fraction formed by light scattered by the pellicle membrane; the EUVL device further comprising: an imaging system having an acceptance cone configured to capture a portion of said light reflected by the reticle and then transmitted through the pellicle membrane, wherein the imaging system is configured to project the captured portion onto the target wafer; characterized in that the preferential scattering axis is oriented with respect to the illumination distribution such that a ratio of captured scattered light to captured non-scattered light is minimized. a reticle comprising a lithographic pattern to be imaged on a target wafer; a light-transmissive pellicle membrane mounted in front of, and parallel to, the reticle, wherein the pellicle membrane scatters transmitted light along a preferential scattering axis; and an extreme ultraviolet, EUV, illumination system configured to illuminate the reticle through the pellicle membrane, wherein an illumination distribution provided by the EUV illumination system is asymmetric as seen in a source-pupil plane of the EUV illumination system; wherein light reflected by the reticle and then transmitted through the pellicle membrane comprises a non-scattered fraction and a scattered fraction formed by light scattered by the pellicle membrane; the EUVL device further comprising: an imaging system having an acceptance cone configured to capture a portion of said light reflected by the reticle and then transmitted through the pellicle membrane, wherein the imaging system is configured to project the captured portion onto the target wafer; characterized in that the preferential scattering axis is oriented with respect to the illumination distribution such that a ratio of captured scattered light to captured non-scattered light is minimized. an imaging system having an acceptance cone configured to capture a portion of said light reflected by the reticle and then transmitted through the pellicle membrane, wherein the imaging system is configured to project the captured portion onto the target wafer; characterized in that the preferential scattering axis is oriented with respect to the illumination distribution such that a ratio of captured scattered light to captured non-scattered light is minimized.
Method for preparing caprolactone, comprising converting 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furfuraldehyde by hydrogenation into at least one intermediate compound selected from the group of 2,5-tetrahydrofuran-dimethanol, 1,6-hexanediol and 1,2,6-hexanetriol, and preparing caprolactone from said intermediate compound.
Mobile work machine having a load-bearing frame and having a drive unit for driving at least one drive element and/or one work element, wherein at least one covering unit which is adjustable about a pivot axis and serves for covering/closing or opening an opening is provided, wherein at least one closure unit for fixing/holding the covering unit in a closure position is provided, wherein the closure unit has at least one first closure element and one second closure element, which is adjustable along an adjustment path relative to the first closure element, wherein the closure unit has at least one obstacle to be overcome during the relative adjustment of the first and second closure elements (4, 5) so that, during opening, the obstacle forms a release path, which is oriented in the direction of the adjustment path, and, during closing/fixing, the obstacle forms a fixing path, which is oriented in the direction of the adjustment path, characterized in that the release path for the opening is longer than the fixing path for the fixing, and in that the first closure element comprises at least the obstacle, and in that the obstacle is in the form of a projecting portion of the first closure element.
A recombinant modified vaccinia virus Ankara comprising a nucleotide sequence of a poxvirus promoter operably linked to a nucleotide sequence encoding for a structural protein of an equine encephalitis virus excluding encoding for a capsid protein of the EEV.
A method performed by a system-on-chip integrated circuit device, the method comprising: retrieving, by a first set of logic integrated circuitry of the system-on-chip integrated circuit device and from non-volatile memory storage cells of the system-on-chip integrated circuit device, a first combination of bit values; determining, by the first set of logic integrated circuitry, that the first combination of bit values fails to correspond to a known lifecycle state identifier; providing, by the first set of logic integrated circuitry to a second set of logic integrated circuitry of the system-on-chip integrated circuit device, a second combination of bit values, the second combination of bit values corresponding to an undefined lifecycle state identifier; and placing, by the second set of logic integrated circuitry, the system-on-chip integrated circuit device into an undefined lifecycle state in which the system-on-chip integrated circuit device is secure, the undefined lifecycle state preventing undefined behaviors of the system-on-chip integrated circuit device that lead to leaking data or functions available through the system-on-chip integrated circuit device. retrieving, by a first set of logic integrated circuitry of the system-on-chip integrated circuit device and from non-volatile memory storage cells of the system-on-chip integrated circuit device, a first combination of bit values; determining, by the first set of logic integrated circuitry, that the first combination of bit values fails to correspond to a known lifecycle state identifier; providing, by the first set of logic integrated circuitry to a second set of logic integrated circuitry of the system-on-chip integrated circuit device, a second combination of bit values, the second combination of bit values corresponding to an undefined lifecycle state identifier; and placing, by the second set of logic integrated circuitry, the system-on-chip integrated circuit device into an undefined lifecycle state in which the system-on-chip integrated circuit device is secure, the undefined lifecycle state preventing undefined behaviors of the system-on-chip integrated circuit device that lead to leaking data or functions available through the system-on-chip integrated circuit device.
A method of driving an electro-optic display provided with drawing means arranged to draw a line upon the display, the method comprising detecting a first line segment drawn on the display by the drawing means, the method being characterized by: updating the area of the first line segment using a first drive scheme having waveforms shorter than the period required to completely switch the display between its extreme optical states; detecting a second line segment drawn on the display by the drawing means, the second line segment not overlapping the first line segment; updating the area of the second line segment using a first drive scheme; and after the areas of both the first and second line segments have been updated using the first drive scheme, updating the areas of both the first and second line segments using a second drive scheme different from the first drive scheme. updating the area of the first line segment using a first drive scheme having waveforms shorter than the period required to completely switch the display between its extreme optical states; detecting a second line segment drawn on the display by the drawing means, the second line segment not overlapping the first line segment; updating the area of the second line segment using a first drive scheme; and after the areas of both the first and second line segments have been updated using the first drive scheme, updating the areas of both the first and second line segments using a second drive scheme different from the first drive scheme.
A teat cup cleaning unit comprising a distribution unit which has an inlet and at least two outlets for a cleaning liquid, characterized in that the distribution unit has a calming chamber and a distribution chamber, and in that the calming chamber is connected to the distribution chamber via an opening, the calming chamber being formed with the inlet and the distribution chamber being formed with the at least two outlets.
A syringe comprising: a syringe barrel having a distal end, a distal tip, an open proximal end, a barrel sidewall extending between the distal end to the open proximal end and defining a chamber, the distal end of the syringe barrel including a distal wall; a connector extending distally from the syringe barrel at the distal wall characterized by comprising one or more internal threads that spiral at an angle greater than zero relative to the edge of the distal wall and including a visual and tactile feature on an outside surface of the connector that is an indicator of a connection-type of the connector to a secondary component, the visual and tactile feature having a 3-dimensional shape that indicates an insertion motion for engaging the connector with the secondary component, the visual and tactile feature being one or more grooves or projections relative to the outside surface of the connector that spiral at an angle greater than zero relative to an edge of the distal wall, and the connection-type being defined by an inside surface of the connector and a lock-type connection. a syringe barrel having a distal end, a distal tip, an open proximal end, a barrel sidewall extending between the distal end to the open proximal end and defining a chamber, the distal end of the syringe barrel including a distal wall; a connector extending distally from the syringe barrel at the distal wall characterized by comprising one or more internal threads that spiral at an angle greater than zero relative to the edge of the distal wall and including a visual and tactile feature on an outside surface of the connector that is an indicator of a connection-type of the connector to a secondary component, the visual and tactile feature having a 3-dimensional shape that indicates an insertion motion for engaging the connector with the secondary component, the visual and tactile feature being one or more grooves or projections relative to the outside surface of the connector that spiral at an angle greater than zero relative to an edge of the distal wall, and the connection-type being defined by an inside surface of the connector and a lock-type connection.
A coreless transformer, comprising: a plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) delivering power; at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc) spaced apart from the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) and converting power from the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc); and wherein a power conversion ratio is determined based on the distance between the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) and the at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc); the coreless transformer further comprising a support unit (b) maintaining a distance between the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) and the at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc); wherein magnetic flux from the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) is transferred to at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc), and wherein the winding area of the at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc) is equal to or greater than the winding area of the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc). a plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) delivering power; at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc) spaced apart from the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) and converting power from the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc); and wherein a power conversion ratio is determined based on the distance between the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) and the at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc); the coreless transformer further comprising a support unit (b) maintaining a distance between the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) and the at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc); wherein magnetic flux from the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc) is transferred to at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc), and wherein the winding area of the at least one secondary coil (S, Sa, Sb, Sc) is equal to or greater than the winding area of the plurality of primary coils (P, P1, P2, Pa, Pb, Pc).
A method of injection molding a solid part from foamed resin, the method comprising the steps of: providing a mold cavity including a first mold portion comprising a first cavity surface and a second mold portion comprising a second cavity surface, wherein the first and second cavity surfaces define the mold cavity; providing metallic flakes in a molten resin; injecting a gas into the molten resin in a molten state containing the metallic flakes, wherein the gas disturbs the metallic flakes in the resin and randomizes orientation of the metallic flakes in the resin and creates a mix of gas, molten resin and metallic flakes; heating the second cavity surface with an electric heater to a temperature greater than 100°C, wherein the electric heater heats different zones of the second cavity surface to different temperatures; injecting the mix of molten resin, gas and metallic flakes into the mold cavity, such that the resin foams; cooling the mold cavity from the side comprising the second cavity surface to form a solid part; and ejecting the solid part from the mold cavity, wherein the solid part exhibits micron-sized voids within the solid part and an outer surface of the solid part that is substantially free of defects, wherein the defect free outer surface is adjacent to the second cavity surface. providing a mold cavity including a first mold portion comprising a first cavity surface and a second mold portion comprising a second cavity surface, wherein the first and second cavity surfaces define the mold cavity; providing metallic flakes in a molten resin; injecting a gas into the molten resin in a molten state containing the metallic flakes, wherein the gas disturbs the metallic flakes in the resin and randomizes orientation of the metallic flakes in the resin and creates a mix of gas, molten resin and metallic flakes; heating the second cavity surface with an electric heater to a temperature greater than 100°C, wherein the electric heater heats different zones of the second cavity surface to different temperatures; injecting the mix of molten resin, gas and metallic flakes into the mold cavity, such that the resin foams; cooling the mold cavity from the side comprising the second cavity surface to form a solid part; and ejecting the solid part from the mold cavity, wherein the solid part exhibits micron-sized voids within the solid part and an outer surface of the solid part that is substantially free of defects, wherein the defect free outer surface is adjacent to the second cavity surface.
A dynamic multi-organ plate comprising, two or more wells, wherein the wells are configured for cell or tissue culture growth; at least one transwell tube in fluid communication with the two or more wells; a pump in fluid communication with the at least one transwell tube; wherein at least one well independently comprises an outer shell and an insert, the insert forming a hollow interior, into which the cell or tissue culture is placed; wherein a space for fluid exists between the outer shell and the insert, wherein as more fluid is introduced into the system, the fluid space becomes larger while the insert shrinks; wherein the insert comprises a semipermeable wall that allows for diffusion of chemicals, gasses, and fluids between the fluid space and the interior of the well; wherein during use of the multi-organ plate the fluid in the wells is in contact with at least a portion of the semipermeable wall of the insert; and wherein the hollow interior of each insert is not in direct fluid communication with a transwell tube. two or more wells, wherein the wells are configured for cell or tissue culture growth; at least one transwell tube in fluid communication with the two or more wells; a pump in fluid communication with the at least one transwell tube; wherein at least one well independently comprises an outer shell and an insert, the insert forming a hollow interior, into which the cell or tissue culture is placed; wherein a space for fluid exists between the outer shell and the insert, wherein as more fluid is introduced into the system, the fluid space becomes larger while the insert shrinks; wherein the insert comprises a semipermeable wall that allows for diffusion of chemicals, gasses, and fluids between the fluid space and the interior of the well; wherein during use of the multi-organ plate the fluid in the wells is in contact with at least a portion of the semipermeable wall of the insert; and wherein the hollow interior of each insert is not in direct fluid communication with a transwell tube.
Power generator park comprising: - at least two power generator devices (102a, 102b, 102c) including a first power generator device and a second power generator device, wherein each power generator device (102a, 102b) comprises a switching converter for providing an electrical output power; - a central controller; - the central controller being configured for providing a first switching parameter setting to the switching converter of the first power generator device and a second switching parameter setting to the switching converter of the second power generator device; characterized by - each of the at least two power generator devices (102a, 102b, 102c) further comprising a timing unit for receiving a common time signal; - the switching converter of each of the at least two power generator devices (102a, 102b, 102c) being configured for controlling at least one switching parameter in response to the respective switching parameter setting (120a, 120b, 120c) with a temporal coordination based on the common time signal; the power generator park comprising - a measuring unit for measuring a harmonic disturbance in an output power of the power generator park and providing in response hereto a disturbance signal; - wherein the central controller is configured for providing the first switching parameter setting and the second switching parameter setting depending on the disturbance signal to thereby reduce the harmonic disturbance in the output power. - at least two power generator devices (102a, 102b, 102c) including a first power generator device and a second power generator device, wherein each power generator device (102a, 102b) comprises a switching converter for providing an electrical output power; - a central controller; - the central controller being configured for providing a first switching parameter setting to the switching converter of the first power generator device and a second switching parameter setting to the switching converter of the second power generator device; characterized by - each of the at least two power generator devices (102a, 102b, 102c) further comprising a timing unit for receiving a common time signal; - the switching converter of each of the at least two power generator devices (102a, 102b, 102c) being configured for controlling at least one switching parameter in response to the respective switching parameter setting (120a, 120b, 120c) with a temporal coordination based on the common time signal; the power generator park comprising - a measuring unit for measuring a harmonic disturbance in an output power of the power generator park and providing in response hereto a disturbance signal; - wherein the central controller is configured for providing the first switching parameter setting and the second switching parameter setting depending on the disturbance signal to thereby reduce the harmonic disturbance in the output power.
Extendable electrosurgical pencil adapted to receive an electrode controllable by an electrical signal for performing surgical operations, comprising: a housing that comprises a first housing part and a second housing part, and a main housing part between the first housing part and the second housing part, a flexible printed circuit, switching means on the main housing part of the housing and being adapted to be activated from outside the housing for closing the flexible circuit, and the first housing part comprises a receiving means for receiving the electrode, characterized in that the first housing part is adapted to slide inside the main housing part to provide a telescopic extension of the pencil, the electrode and the flexible printed circuit following the sliding movement. a housing that comprises a first housing part and a second housing part, and a main housing part between the first housing part and the second housing part, a flexible printed circuit, switching means on the main housing part of the housing and being adapted to be activated from outside the housing for closing the flexible circuit, and the first housing part comprises a receiving means for receiving the electrode, characterized in that the first housing part is adapted to slide inside the main housing part to provide a telescopic extension of the pencil, the electrode and the flexible printed circuit following the sliding movement.
Electric motor comprising a rotor and also comprising replaceable carbon brushes which can be connected to a power source at one end and can be electrically contacted by the rotor at the other end, wherein the carbon brushes which are longitudinally displaceable mounted in a brush holder in each case can be secured in an axial manner, in particular with spring assistance, by in each case one latching cap, and wherein the latching cap can be fastened in a force-fitting and/or interlocking manner to the brush holder, has at least one separate engagement means (34, 36) for a tool for detaching the latching cap from the brush holder, and has a central cover for engaging over the end side of the brush holder, which central cover is fitted with U-limbs (26, 28) on opposite sides, characterized in that the engagement means (34, 36) are in the form of an opening of a U-limb (26, 28) for engagement of a screwdriver blade or the like.