mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Tyre made of rubbery material, comprising a tread and two sidewalls delimiting said tread, each sidewall comprising a zone of maximum width, the tyre comprising at least one texture on at least one sidewall, said texture contrasting with the rest of the sidewall, said texture comprising a plurality of protruding or recessed elements formed integrally with said sidewall, characterized in that the texture is disposed on the sidewall of the tyre above the zone of maximum width of the tyre, said texture covering at least 20% of the surface of the sidewall above the zone of maximum width, and in that the texture forms a generally annular texture surface, and in that the mean spacing of the texture elements is between 0.05 and 0.35 mm.
A wound dressing for healing wounds using negative pressure wound therapy, the dressing comprising: a wound insert (34a, 34b) comprising a foam having substantially constant thickness and having high-density regions and low-density regions; and a drape for coupling to skin of a patient adjacent the wound to which the dressing is applied such that the drape covers the wound insert (34a, 34b) and the wound, and forms a space between the drape and the wound, wherein the wound insert is formed by compressing at least a portion of a foam having thick portions and thin portions such that the compressed foam has a substantially constant thickness, and such that the thick portions form the high-density regions and the thin portions form the low-density regions. a wound insert (34a, 34b) comprising a foam having substantially constant thickness and having high-density regions and low-density regions; and a drape for coupling to skin of a patient adjacent the wound to which the dressing is applied such that the drape covers the wound insert (34a, 34b) and the wound, and forms a space between the drape and the wound, wherein the wound insert is formed by compressing at least a portion of a foam having thick portions and thin portions such that the compressed foam has a substantially constant thickness, and such that the thick portions form the high-density regions and the thin portions form the low-density regions.
An optical system configured to focus a light beam from an object to form an image of the object, the optical system comprising: a front group; a light-shielding member; and a rear group that are arranged in this order in a direction from a side of the object toward a side of the image, wherein: the light-shielding member is provided with an opening elongated in a first direction, the front group has an aspherical surface, the rear group has a diffractive surface, the aspherical surface is an anamorphic surface, the front group does not image the object at the opening in a first section parallel to the first direction, and forms an intermediate image of the object at the opening in a second section perpendicular to the first direction, the diffractive surface splits a light beam that passes through the opening into rays at different wavelengths in the second section, and the rear group focuses the rays on different locations in the second section, characterized in that a curvature radius of the aspherical surface in the second section at an on-axis position in the first direction differs from that at an outermost off-axis position in the first direction. the light-shielding member is provided with an opening elongated in a first direction, the front group has an aspherical surface, the rear group has a diffractive surface, the aspherical surface is an anamorphic surface, the front group does not image the object at the opening in a first section parallel to the first direction, and forms an intermediate image of the object at the opening in a second section perpendicular to the first direction, the diffractive surface splits a light beam that passes through the opening into rays at different wavelengths in the second section, and the rear group focuses the rays on different locations in the second section, characterized in that a curvature radius of the aspherical surface in the second section at an on-axis position in the first direction differs from that at an outermost off-axis position in the first direction.
System comprising a milling cutter and guide piece, the milling cutter comprising an elongate shaft extending along a longitudinal axis (L M) and a distal end portion having a milling part comprising at least one circumferentially disposed cutting edge for removing bone tissue, the guide piece having a fixation element, for releasably fixing the guide piece to a support structure, and a longitudinal axis, one of the guide piece and the distal end of the milling cutter comprising a head having a central axis (C H) coaxial to the longitudinal axis of said one of the guide piece and the distal end of the milling cutter, and the other of the guide piece and distal end of the milling cutter comprising a inner cavity extending along a central axis (Cc) coaxial to the longitudinal axis of said other of the guide piece and the distal end of the milling cutter, said head comprising a guide portion having a bearing surface, and said cavity comprising a guiding portion having an abutting surface, the bearing and abutting surfaces (30; 50) being circular symmetric about their central axes (Cc; C H), wherein the bearing surface is convexly rounded in the axial plane of the head, and the abutting surface is concave in the axial plane of the cavity, the cavity being sized and shaped to receive the guide portion of the head such that the convexly rounded bearing surface and concave abutting surface contact one another so as to permit simultaneous relative rotational movement between the head and the cavity about their central axes (C H; C C) and angular deviation of the elongate shaft of the milling cutter with respect to the longitudinal axis (L G) of the guide piece.
A glow plug, comprising: a heating unit that generates heat by transmission of electricity; and a sheath tube including a tube portion and a welded portion, the tube portion being disposed at an outer circumference of the heating unit and extending in an axial line direction, wherein the welded portion contains at least a main constituent of the tube portion and a main constituent of the heating unit and closes a front end of the tube portion, characterized in that in a range of 0.03 mm or more to 0.5 mm or less from an outer surface of the welded portion to an inside of the surface, an average content ratio of aluminum is 1.2 mass% or less. a heating unit that generates heat by transmission of electricity; and a sheath tube including a tube portion and a welded portion, the tube portion being disposed at an outer circumference of the heating unit and extending in an axial line direction,
A converter cell comprising: a capacitor unit including a hollow body extending along an axial direction and at least one switching device arranged at an inner space delimited by the hollow body of said capacitor unit such that the capacitor unit surrounds said at least one switching device, characterised in that said body includes a plurality of pieces, each piece forming a section of the hollow body, wherein at least one of the pieces is a detachable section of the hollow body and wherein a piece includes at least one capacitor element. a capacitor unit including a hollow body extending along an axial direction and at least one switching device arranged at an inner space delimited by the hollow body of said capacitor unit such that the capacitor unit surrounds said at least one switching device, characterised in that said body includes a plurality of pieces, each piece forming a section of the hollow body, wherein at least one of the pieces is a detachable section of the hollow body and wherein a piece includes at least one capacitor element.
A method for transmitting variable additional information (IAdd) on communication or navigation signals with spectrum spreading, the additional information (IAdd) being coded by a variation of an intentional quantised degradation of the correlation of the spreading code, the degradation being coded on the spreading code by modifying at least one chip, characterised in that, the spreading code comprising N chips and a degradation tolerance of x dB, up to K chips are modified on each series of N chips coding a symbol, and 2 K values of additional information are transmitted, with K=1/2 N (1-10 -(x/10)).
A method of manufacturing an article of footwear, comprising moveably supporting a mould relative to a base of a forming tool such that a gap is provided between at least a part of the mould and the base, placing upper material on the mould, drawing the upper material towards the mould and the gap by vacuum at the same time when the gap between the mould and the base reduces, characterized by supporting a sole part of the article of footwear on the base, bringing the upper material drawn towards the gap into contact with the sole part by the relative movement between the mould and the base, and bonding the upper material and the sole part.
A method for transmitting video data, comprising: transmitting encoding data representative of multi-view video content, said multi-view video content is encoded according to the multi-view video coding extension of a video coding standard; and transmitting high level syntax information, said high level syntax information including a sequence parameter set, characterized in that the sequence parameter set includes: a parameter representing a total number of coded views in the bitstream minus one, and a view coding order and view identifier indicated by a parameter, view_id[i], which specifies the view identifier of the view with view coding order indicated by index i, wherein index i ranges from 0 to the parameter representing the total number of coded views minus one. transmitting encoding data representative of multi-view video content, said multi-view video content is encoded according to the multi-view video coding extension of a video coding standard; and transmitting high level syntax information, said high level syntax information including a sequence parameter set, characterized in that the sequence parameter set includes: a parameter representing a total number of coded views in the bitstream minus one, and a view coding order and view identifier indicated by a parameter, view_id[i], which specifies the view identifier of the view with view coding order indicated by index i, wherein index i ranges from 0 to the parameter representing the total number of coded views minus one. a parameter representing a total number of coded views in the bitstream minus one, and a view coding order and view identifier indicated by a parameter, view_id[i], which specifies the view identifier of the view with view coding order indicated by index i, wherein index i ranges from 0 to the parameter representing the total number of coded views minus one.
A method for increasing accuracy and sensitivity of quantitative detection of target polynucleotides in a sample with different polynucleotides, the method comprising the steps of a) using a first target-specific primer to label, by reverse transcription or primer extension at a temperature of from 50 to 60 degrees Celsius, a target polynucleotide with a unique molecular identifier and a universal primer binding site to produce at least one labeled target polynucleotide wherein the nucleotide sequence of the unique molecular identifier is a random-generated sequence comprising 4-15 randomly generated nucleotides; b) annealing a second target-specific primer attached to a second universal primer binding site to the at least one labeled target polynucleotide at an annealing temperature of above 70 degrees Celsius, and extending the second target-specific primer in an extension reaction at a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Celsius; and c) amplifying the at least one labeled target polynucleotide using first and second universal primers to produce multiple copies of the labeled target polynucleotide. a) using a first target-specific primer to label, by reverse transcription or primer extension at a temperature of from 50 to 60 degrees Celsius, a target polynucleotide with a unique molecular identifier and a universal primer binding site to produce at least one labeled target polynucleotide wherein the nucleotide sequence of the unique molecular identifier is a random-generated sequence comprising 4-15 randomly generated nucleotides; b) annealing a second target-specific primer attached to a second universal primer binding site to the at least one labeled target polynucleotide at an annealing temperature of above 70 degrees Celsius, and extending the second target-specific primer in an extension reaction at a temperature of 65 to 75 degrees Celsius; and c) amplifying the at least one labeled target polynucleotide using first and second universal primers to produce multiple copies of the labeled target polynucleotide.
A lift truck comprising an upright device which comprises at least one actuator unit configured for moving at least one element for moving a load; an armrest comprising a first supporting element configured for resting the forearm of the driver of the truck and a second supporting element configured for resting the palm of the hand of the driver; at least a portion of at least one between the first supporting element and the second supporting element is configured to vibrate to signal to the driver that predetermined operating conditions of the truck have been reached; characterised in that the armrest has a plurality of control levers (6, 7, 8, 9), at least one control lever (6, 7, 8, 9) being configured to drive a respective actuator unit by a relative movement of the control lever (6, 7, 8, 9); at least one between the first supporting element and the second supporting element is configured to vibrate following operation of an activating element configured to control the passage from a first control condition to a second control condition of at least one of the control levers (6, 7, 8, 9). an upright device which comprises at least one actuator unit configured for moving at least one element for moving a load; an armrest comprising a first supporting element configured for resting the forearm of the driver of the truck and a second supporting element configured for resting the palm of the hand of the driver; at least a portion of at least one between the first supporting element and the second supporting element is configured to vibrate to signal to the driver that predetermined operating conditions of the truck have been reached; characterised in that the armrest has a plurality of control levers (6, 7, 8, 9), at least one control lever (6, 7, 8, 9) being configured to drive a respective actuator unit by a relative movement of the control lever (6, 7, 8, 9); at least one between the first supporting element and the second supporting element is configured to vibrate following operation of an activating element configured to control the passage from a first control condition to a second control condition of at least one of the control levers (6, 7, 8, 9).
An apparatus for continuous evolution of nucleic acids, the apparatus comprising: (a) a cellstat comprising: (i) a population of phages comprising at least one functional nucleic acid to be evolved in a host cell; (ii) a cell culture vessel comprising: a population of host cells, wherein the host cells comprises a phage genome in which at least one propagation signal is functionally disabled, and an accessory plasmid capable of supplying the at least one propagation signal in response to the at least one functional nucleic acid; (iii) an inflow connected to a turbidostat; (iv) a drain to waste; and, (v) a pump effecting a flow of host cells through the cellstat; and, (b) a turbidostat comprising: (i) a population of uninfected host cells maintained at a substantially constant cell density; and, (ii) an outflow connected to the inflow of the cellstat wherein the phages of (a)(i) are able to infect the host cells of (a)(ii) and/or the uninfected host cells of (b)(i). (a) a cellstat comprising: (i) a population of phages comprising at least one functional nucleic acid to be evolved in a host cell; (ii) a cell culture vessel comprising: a population of host cells, wherein the host cells comprises a phage genome in which at least one propagation signal is functionally disabled, and an accessory plasmid capable of supplying the at least one propagation signal in response to the at least one functional nucleic acid; (iii) an inflow connected to a turbidostat; (iv) a drain to waste; and, (v) a pump effecting a flow of host cells through the cellstat; and, (i) a population of phages comprising at least one functional nucleic acid to be evolved in a host cell; (ii) a cell culture vessel comprising: a population of host cells, wherein the host cells comprises a phage genome in which at least one propagation signal is functionally disabled, and an accessory plasmid capable of supplying the at least one propagation signal in response to the at least one functional nucleic acid; (iii) an inflow connected to a turbidostat; (iv) a drain to waste; and, (v) a pump effecting a flow of host cells through the cellstat; and, (b) a turbidostat comprising: (i) a population of uninfected host cells maintained at a substantially constant cell density; and, (ii) an outflow connected to the inflow of the cellstat (i) a population of uninfected host cells maintained at a substantially constant cell density; and, (ii) an outflow connected to the inflow of the cellstat
A loading vehicle comprising at least one variable-length lift arm and wherein the lift arm is supported in a carrier structure (3, 4) pivotably moveably by way of at least one lift cylinder and the carrier structure (3, 4) has at least one front chassis assembly and at least one tail chassis assembly and wherein the front chassis assembly and the tail chassis assembly are coupled together by way of a drive train and the carrier structure further accommodates at least one drive engine and at least one central transmission, wherein the at least one drive engine and the at least one central transmission are arranged in staggered relationship with each other in the longitudinal direction of the loading vehicle (1, 2), characterised in that the drive engine and a drive pump associated therewith form a common drive unit and said drive unit extends at least partially over the drive train and the central transmission is integrated into the drive train in such a way that it at least partially covers over same.
A fluidized person support structure, comprising: a fluidizable medium; a fluid supply configured to supply fluid that flows through the fluidizable medium; a sensor (56, SS1); and a controller electrically coupled to the fluid supply and the sensor (56, SS1) and configured to calculate a desirable flow rate as a function of at least one input from the sensor (56, SS1) as the rate at which fluid flows through the fluidizable medium is changed, the controller causing the fluid supply to supply fluid at the desirable flow rate, wherein the sensor (56, SS1) is configured to generate a signal indicative of the pressure of the fluid being communicated through the fluidizable medium, characterized in that the fluidized person support structure further comprises a second sensor, the sensor (56, SS1) being located at a first depth in the fluidizable medium and the second sensor being located at a second depth within the fluidizable medium, the controller calculating the desirable flow rate as a function of the change in pressure between the sensor and the second sensor. a fluidizable medium; a fluid supply configured to supply fluid that flows through the fluidizable medium; a sensor (56, SS1); and a controller electrically coupled to the fluid supply and the sensor (56, SS1) and configured to calculate a desirable flow rate as a function of at least one input from the sensor (56, SS1) as the rate at which fluid flows through the fluidizable medium is changed, the controller causing the fluid supply to supply fluid at the desirable flow rate, wherein the sensor (56, SS1) is configured to generate a signal indicative of the pressure of the fluid being communicated through the fluidizable medium, characterized in that the fluidized person support structure further comprises a second sensor, the sensor (56, SS1) being located at a first depth in the fluidizable medium and the second sensor being located at a second depth within the fluidizable medium, the controller calculating the desirable flow rate as a function of the change in pressure between the sensor and the second sensor.
A fire or smoke curtain comprising: • a plurality of panels of fire curtain material, the panels being arranged to overlap at edges when deployed, each over-lapping edge having: • a metallic reinforcing strip incorporated with the panel having the said edge along the latter, wherein the panels overlap to an extent when deployed that the metallic reinforcing strips of the overlapping edges of adjacent panels do not overlap each other. • a plurality of panels of fire curtain material, the panels being arranged to overlap at edges when deployed, each over-lapping edge having: • a metallic reinforcing strip incorporated with the panel having the said edge along the latter, wherein the panels overlap to an extent when deployed that the metallic reinforcing strips of the overlapping edges of adjacent panels do not overlap each other. • a metallic reinforcing strip incorporated with the panel having the said edge along the latter,
A liquid cartridge (830, 930, 1030, 830') configured to be inserted into an accommodating portion of a printing device in an insertion direction crossing a gravitational direction and to be attached to the attachment portion in an upright posture, the accommodating portion including a contact, the liquid cartridge comprising: a liquid chamber storing liquid therein; a liquid passage in communication with the liquid chamber and extending frontward in the insertion direction from the liquid chamber; a substrate (863, 963, 1063) having a first surface (861, 961, 1061) and a second surface (862, 962, 1062) opposite to each other, the first surface (861, 961, 1061) comprising a first region (861A, 961A, 1061A) and a second region (861B, 961B, 1061B), the first region (861A, 961A, 1061A) facing upward in the upright posture, the second region (861B, 961B, 1061B) being aligned with the first region (861A, 961A, 1061A) in the insertion direction in the upright posture, the second region (861B, 961B, 1061B) having flexibility and being configured to deflect when contacted by the attachment portion; a contact formed on the first region (861A, 961A, 1061A) of the first surface (861, 961, 1061), the contact of the cartridge being electrically connectable to the contact of the device; and a memory electrically connected to the contact of the cartridge, the memory being mounted on one of the second surface (862, 962, 1062) and the second region (861B, 961B, 1061B) of the first surface (861, 961, 1061). a liquid chamber storing liquid therein; a liquid passage in communication with the liquid chamber and extending frontward in the insertion direction from the liquid chamber; a substrate (863, 963, 1063) having a first surface (861, 961, 1061) and a second surface (862, 962, 1062) opposite to each other, the first surface (861, 961, 1061) comprising a first region (861A, 961A, 1061A) and a second region (861B, 961B, 1061B), the first region (861A, 961A, 1061A) facing upward in the upright posture, the second region (861B, 961B, 1061B) being aligned with the first region (861A, 961A, 1061A) in the insertion direction in the upright posture, the second region (861B, 961B, 1061B) having flexibility and being configured to deflect when contacted by the attachment portion; a contact formed on the first region (861A, 961A, 1061A) of the first surface (861, 961, 1061), the contact of the cartridge being electrically connectable to the contact of the device; and a memory electrically connected to the contact of the cartridge, the memory being mounted on one of the second surface (862, 962, 1062) and the second region (861B, 961B, 1061B) of the first surface (861, 961, 1061).