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A system for providing access to a spine of a patient, the system comprising: a pedicle screw implantable in a first vertebra of the spine; a cage (152, 452) polyaxially coupled to the pedicle screw and designed to receive a rod portion and a set screw to keep the rod portion in place and restrain pivotal relative motion between the cage and the pedicle screw; and a cannula (142, 442) including a first blade (194, 494), a second blade (196, 496), and an axis therebetween, each of the first and second blades having a distal end (200, 500) and a proximal end (198, 498), the distal end of each of the first and second blades forming a docking element that couples the cannula (142, 442) to the cage (152, 452), wherein the cannula is dimensioned such that the proximal ends (198, 498) of the first and second blades protrude above a skin of the patient while the distal ends (200, 500) of the blades are coupled to the cage (152, 452) and are insertable through the skin proximate the spine along with the cage when the pedicle screw is implanted in the first vertebra of the spine; the system being characterized in that each of the first and second blades (194, 494; 196, 496) are removable from the cage (152, 452) by tilting the respective blade to position the proximal end of the respective blade inward toward the axis of the cannula (142, 442). a pedicle screw implantable in a first vertebra of the spine; a cage (152, 452) polyaxially coupled to the pedicle screw and designed to receive a rod portion and a set screw to keep the rod portion in place and restrain pivotal relative motion between the cage and the pedicle screw; and a cannula (142, 442) including a first blade (194, 494), a second blade (196, 496), and an axis therebetween, each of the first and second blades having a distal end (200, 500) and a proximal end (198, 498), the distal end of each of the first and second blades forming a docking element that couples the cannula (142, 442) to the cage (152, 452), wherein the cannula is dimensioned such that the proximal ends (198, 498) of the first and second blades protrude above a skin of the patient while the distal ends (200, 500) of the blades are coupled to the cage (152, 452) and are insertable through the skin proximate the spine along with the cage when the pedicle screw is implanted in the first vertebra of the spine; the system being characterized in that each of the first and second blades (194, 494; 196, 496) are removable from the cage (152, 452) by tilting the respective blade to position the proximal end of the respective blade inward toward the axis of the cannula (142, 442).
Positioning device for a combiner screen of a head-up display of a vehicle, having a reversible rotary drive, by which a combiner kinematic system can be driven, by way of which the combiner screen can be driven movably between a rest position in a housing and a working position which protrudes out of an opening of the housing, beam paths leading in the working position from an imaging unit and an optics module in the housing towards the combiner screen, the combiner kinematic system protruding, in the rest position of the combiner screen, into the region of the beam paths between the optics module and the combiner screen and being moved out of the region of the beam paths in the working position, characterized in that the combiner kinematic system has two flap units, of which in each case one is arranged on one side of the region of the beam paths transversely with respect to the vehicle longitudinal direction, each flat unit having at least two flap arms (12, 12', 16, 16'), it being possible for first flap arms (12, 12') of the flap units to be driven by way of their one ends (11, 11') such that they can be pivoted about first flap pins which are parallel to the vehicle longitudinal pin, the first flap pins extending parallel to the vehicle longitudinal direction outside the region of the beam path between the optics module and the combiner screen, and in each case the first flap arm (12, 12') being connected at its second end (13, 13') pivotably to a first end (15, 15') of the second flap arm (16, 16') of the flap unit via a flap pin (17, 17') which is parallel to the vehicle longitudinal direction, the second end (18, 18') of which second flap arm (16, 16') of the flap unit is connected to the combiner screen such that it can be pivoted about a second pin (19, 19') which is parallel to the vehicle longitudinal direction.
System comprising a control device and an overlay network for a communication network intended to connect data centres (CSP-A, CSP-B, CSP-C, CSP-D) of a cloud service provider, said overlay network including a plurality of particular nodes (N1, N2, N3... N22), configured so as to form paths connecting said data centres, and said overlay network being associated with said control device; said particular nodes furthermore being intended to transmit local measurements to said control device, and said control device being intended to, in the event that an anomaly is determined from the local measurements, calculate a new path within said overlay network and to supply said new path with a particular set of nodes of said plurality, the system being characterised in that said control device is intended to build from said local measurements a time series and to compare said time series to control information in order to determine said anomaly when said control information is associated with a breakdown, said control information being established beforehand in a learning phase.
A locking mechanism for use in a storage container, the storage container including a center post, the locking mechanism having an unlocked configuration in which the storage container can be opened and a locked configuration in which the storage container cannot be opened, the locking mechanism comprising: a sled slidingly disposed on the center post; an actuator coupled to the center post and to the sled, the actuator adapted to actuate the sled in the unlocked configuration of the locking mechanism; a connecting mechanism for connecting the actuator to the sled, the connecting mechanism including a bracket coupled to the actuator, a fastener connecting the bracket to the sled, and a spring disposed on the fastener; a pivoting cam coupled to the sled; a padlock positioned on the center post, the padlock having a shackle and a key insertion surface, and the padlock capable of being locked and unlocked; a sled arresting element secured to the pivoting cam, the sled arresting element allowing sliding movement of the sled on the center post when the padlock is unlocked; and a latch rod disposed on the sled, the latch rod being configured to engage with door catches on the storage container in the locked configuration of the storage container; wherein when the padlock is locked, the sled arresting element prevents movement of the sled, thereby preventing the actuator from moving the locking mechanism to the unlocked configuration, and when the padlock is unlocked, the sled arresting element allows movement of the sled, thereby allowing the actuator to move the locking mechanism to the unlocked configuration. a sled slidingly disposed on the center post; an actuator coupled to the center post and to the sled, the actuator adapted to actuate the sled in the unlocked configuration of the locking mechanism; a connecting mechanism for connecting the actuator to the sled, the connecting mechanism including a bracket coupled to the actuator, a fastener connecting the bracket to the sled, and a spring disposed on the fastener; a pivoting cam coupled to the sled; a padlock positioned on the center post, the padlock having a shackle and a key insertion surface, and the padlock capable of being locked and unlocked; a sled arresting element secured to the pivoting cam, the sled arresting element allowing sliding movement of the sled on the center post when the padlock is unlocked; and a latch rod disposed on the sled, the latch rod being configured to engage with door catches on the storage container in the locked configuration of the storage container; wherein when the padlock is locked, the sled arresting element prevents movement of the sled, thereby preventing the actuator from moving the locking mechanism to the unlocked configuration, and when the padlock is unlocked, the sled arresting element allows movement of the sled, thereby allowing the actuator to move the locking mechanism to the unlocked configuration.
An analogue modem circuit for use between a radio frequency, RF, receiver and a digital modem circuit; the analogue modem circuit comprising: inputs for receiving a baseband RF input signal from an RF receiver; an up-converter with frequency supplied by an up-converter voltage controlled oscillator, VCO; a down-converter with frequency supplied by a down-converter VCO; a Costas loop sub-module; and outputs for outputting baseband outputs from the down-converter to a digital modem circuit; wherein: the up-converter feeds the down-converter, and the Costas loop module performs Costas loop functionality on the output of the down-converter to control the up-converter VCO frequency output to thereby control modification of the rotation of the symbols of the baseband signal as it is up-converted and then down-converted to provide the baseband outputs. inputs for receiving a baseband RF input signal from an RF receiver; an up-converter with frequency supplied by an up-converter voltage controlled oscillator, VCO; a down-converter with frequency supplied by a down-converter VCO; a Costas loop sub-module; and outputs for outputting baseband outputs from the down-converter to a digital modem circuit; wherein: the up-converter feeds the down-converter, and the Costas loop module performs Costas loop functionality on the output of the down-converter to control the up-converter VCO frequency output to thereby control modification of the rotation of the symbols of the baseband signal as it is up-converted and then down-converted to provide the baseband outputs. the up-converter feeds the down-converter, and the Costas loop module performs Costas loop functionality on the output of the down-converter to control the up-converter VCO frequency output to thereby control modification of the rotation of the symbols of the baseband signal as it is up-converted and then down-converted to provide the baseband outputs.
A superconducting coil comprising: integrated conductors, an integrated conductor comprising: a core comprising a non-superconducting center strand comprising copper; and at least six strands (31a - 31f; 38) cabled around the core thereby forming a structure, each of the at least six strands comprising superconducting Nb 3 Sn; wherein each of the at least six strands has a cross-section comprised of filaments comprising the superconducting Nb 3 Sn, the filaments being within a geometric pattern encompassing multiple inflection points (45, 46), wherein one or more of the filaments is absent at all or some of the multiple inflection points; wherein the integrated conductor further comprises a channel comprising electrically conductive material; and wherein the structure is fitted within the channel, and wherein the channel is filled with a conductive material. integrated conductors, an integrated conductor comprising: a core comprising a non-superconducting center strand comprising copper; and at least six strands (31a - 31f; 38) cabled around the core thereby forming a structure, each of the at least six strands comprising superconducting Nb 3 Sn; a core comprising a non-superconducting center strand comprising copper; and at least six strands (31a - 31f; 38) cabled around the core thereby forming a structure, each of the at least six strands comprising superconducting Nb 3 Sn; wherein each of the at least six strands has a cross-section comprised of filaments comprising the superconducting Nb 3 Sn, the filaments being within a geometric pattern encompassing multiple inflection points (45, 46), wherein one or more of the filaments is absent at all or some of the multiple inflection points; wherein the integrated conductor further comprises a channel comprising electrically conductive material; and wherein the structure is fitted within the channel, and wherein the channel is filled with a conductive material.
Monitoring system for the alignment of printing units (110a, 110b, 100c) of an in-line printing press, having a sensor device with at least one sensor unit (22a, 22b, 22c) for each printing unit (110a, 110b, 100c), in order to detect the position of a printed mark on a printing medium, at least one sensor unit (22b, 22c) arranged downstream of a first sensor unit in the printing run being movable transversely with respect to the transport direction of the printing medium, characterized in that the at least one movable sensor unit (22a, 22c) is designed to be movable on the basis of an offset which has been detected by the preceding sensor unit in the printing run.
A recombinant adeno-associated vector for expression of a gene in skeletal or cardiac muscle tissue, comprising a muscle-specific promoter and a gene encoding a fusion protein, wherein said muscle-specific promoter is operably linked to said gene encoding a fusion protein, wherein said fusion protein comprises: a) a transcriptional activation element and b) a DNA binding element, wherein said DNA binding element binds to the "A" promoter of the utrophin gene. a) a transcriptional activation element and b) a DNA binding element, wherein said DNA binding element binds to the "A" promoter of the utrophin gene.
A method for isolating at least one microorganism from a sample that may be contaminated with said microorganism, comprising the following steps: (a) supplying a device for isolation of microorganisms comprising ∘ a bottom layer impermeable to water ∘ a nutrient layer, arranged on the bottom layer, comprising a support containing a dehydrated culture medium, said nutrient layer being obtained by impregnation, preferably dry, of said support with the dehydrated culture medium, then calendaring; ∘ an isolating layer permeable to the elements comprised in the nutrient layer, able to retain the bacteria on its surface and covering the whole or a portion of the nutrient layer ∘ a protective top layer (b) depositing a defined volume of the sample on the isolating layer (c) isolating the microorganisms by exhaustion or by coating the sample using isolating means (d) incubating the device for a predetermined time and at a predetermined temperature allowing growth of the microorganisms said method also comprising at least one step of rehydration of the culture medium with a predetermined volume of liquid before or simultaneously with step b) and/or c) and/or d), preferably before or simultaneously with step b) and/or c). (a) supplying a device for isolation of microorganisms comprising ∘ a bottom layer impermeable to water ∘ a nutrient layer, arranged on the bottom layer, comprising a support containing a dehydrated culture medium, said nutrient layer being obtained by impregnation, preferably dry, of said support with the dehydrated culture medium, then calendaring; ∘ an isolating layer permeable to the elements comprised in the nutrient layer, able to retain the bacteria on its surface and covering the whole or a portion of the nutrient layer ∘ a protective top layer ∘ a bottom layer impermeable to water ∘ a nutrient layer, arranged on the bottom layer, comprising a support containing a dehydrated culture medium, said nutrient layer being obtained by impregnation, preferably dry, of said support with the dehydrated culture medium, then calendaring; ∘ an isolating layer permeable to the elements comprised in the nutrient layer, able to retain the bacteria on its surface and covering the whole or a portion of the nutrient layer ∘ a protective top layer (b) depositing a defined volume of the sample on the isolating layer (c) isolating the microorganisms by exhaustion or by coating the sample using isolating means (d) incubating the device for a predetermined time and at a predetermined temperature allowing growth of the microorganisms
A plate (3, 35) gas burner for boilers comprising a plurality of plates (3, 35) arranged parallel to each other and defining a burner body, a gas manifold formed of one piece being located at a first end of the burner body and comprising a plurality of nozzles placed in correspondence with openings obtained in the individual corresponding plates (3, 3F), at a second end opposed to the first one a diffuser being arranged, where a flame generates thanks to the combustion of the gas coming from the plates (3, 3F), the latter being crossed by a water duct, in correspondence with the opposed sides (26, 27) of the burner body support elements being present suitable for directly supporting the manifold bound thereto by coupling the manifold with the burner body, characterized in that every support element is bound to its corresponding side (26, 27) of the burner body and comprises portions folded towards the inside of such body in correspondence with its first end, each of said portions presenting a seat for at least one corresponding nozzle, said nozzle being inserted in such seat in such a way that said element supports the gas manifold.
An ice maker (150, 1150) for a refrigerator, comprising: an ice tray (151, 1151) having a plurality of cells (152, 1152) open at an upper side thereof; and an ejector (191, 1191) configured to remove ice formed in the cells and move said ice to the upper side of the ice tray (151, 1151); characterized by: a transfer unit (220, 1230) configured to transfer the removed ice (156, 1160) from the upper side of the ice tray (151, 1151) in the length direction of the ice tray (151, 1151) to deposit the transferred ice into an ice bank (181, 1181). an ice tray (151, 1151) having a plurality of cells (152, 1152) open at an upper side thereof; and an ejector (191, 1191) configured to remove ice formed in the cells and move said ice to the upper side of the ice tray (151, 1151); characterized by: a transfer unit (220, 1230) configured to transfer the removed ice (156, 1160) from the upper side of the ice tray (151, 1151) in the length direction of the ice tray (151, 1151) to deposit the transferred ice into an ice bank (181, 1181).
A system comprising an apparatus for cleaning industrial components and a cleaning liquid, comprising: a liquid container having sidewalls (202, 203; 309, 310; 403, 404, 405, 406) defining a liquid enclosure for containing the cleaning liquid, the liquid container having a component-receiving area spaced from the sidewalls (202, 203; 309, 310; 403, 404, 405, 406); and ultrasonic transducers (207; 315; 409; 700; 912) having an operating frequency and a wavelength in the cleaning liquid and secured to at least a portion of the liquid container at a spacing of between 2 and 10 wavelengths in the cleaning liquid, wherein in operation the ultrasonic transducers (207; 315; 409; 700; 912) generate a power density in the component-receiving area of the liquid container that is greater than an average power density of the liquid container, wherein the ultrasonic transducers (207; 315; 409; 700; 912) are resonating rod transducers secured to the inner surface of the liquid container; and wherein the liquid container comprises an aqueous cleaning solution comprising at least one of solvent additives, an acid solution and an alkaline solution. a liquid container having sidewalls (202, 203; 309, 310; 403, 404, 405, 406) defining a liquid enclosure for containing the cleaning liquid, the liquid container having a component-receiving area spaced from the sidewalls (202, 203; 309, 310; 403, 404, 405, 406); and ultrasonic transducers (207; 315; 409; 700; 912) having an operating frequency and a wavelength in the cleaning liquid and secured to at least a portion of the liquid container at a spacing of between 2 and 10 wavelengths in the cleaning liquid, wherein in operation the ultrasonic transducers (207; 315; 409; 700; 912) generate a power density in the component-receiving area of the liquid container that is greater than an average power density of the liquid container, wherein the ultrasonic transducers (207; 315; 409; 700; 912) are resonating rod transducers secured to the inner surface of the liquid container; and wherein the liquid container comprises an aqueous cleaning solution comprising at least one of solvent additives, an acid solution and an alkaline solution.
A method for manufacturing an electrochromic element, the method comprising: forming a first electrode on a first substrate, and then forming a first electrochromic layer on the first electrode; forming a second electrode on a second substrate, and then forming a second electrochromic layer on the second electrode; and forming an electrolyte layer between the first electrochromic layer and the second electrochromic layer, wherein the forming of the first electrochromic layer is carried out by an e-beam evaporation method using a carrier gas, and characterized in that the first electrochromic layer comprises a WOx thin film where x is between 1,17 and 1,30 and the WOx thin film has a density of 5.8 g/cm3 or less. forming a first electrode on a first substrate, and then forming a first electrochromic layer on the first electrode; forming a second electrode on a second substrate, and then forming a second electrochromic layer on the second electrode; and forming an electrolyte layer between the first electrochromic layer and the second electrochromic layer, wherein the forming of the first electrochromic layer is carried out by an e-beam evaporation method using a carrier gas, and characterized in that the first electrochromic layer comprises a WOx thin film where x is between 1,17 and 1,30 and the WOx thin film has a density of 5.8 g/cm3 or less.
Oral pharmaceutical solution comprising from 1 mg/ml to 40 mg/ml of a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of lisdexamfetamine and a pharmaceutically acceptable aqueous carrier comprising a buffer and a cosolvent selected from the group consisting of a glycol, a polyol and a mixture thereof, wherein the pH of the solution is from 6.0 to 8.5.
A construction machine, in particular a road construction machine, road finishing or road milling machine, comprising a measuring system, wherein the measuring system includes a carrier connectable to the construction machine, such that the carrier extends along a longitudinal axis of the construction machine, especially laterally to the same, comprising: at least a first portion of the carrier; wherein the first portion comprises a plurality of sensor heads attached to or integrated with the first portion for non-contact measurement against a ground or reference as well as first and second end faces, characterized in that the first portion comprises a second connecting element at a second end face, the second connecting element being connectable to a first connecting element such that both a mechanical and electrical connection is formed. at least a first portion of the carrier; wherein the first portion comprises a plurality of sensor heads attached to or integrated with the first portion for non-contact measurement against a ground or reference as well as first and second end faces, characterized in that the first portion comprises a second connecting element at a second end face, the second connecting element being connectable to a first connecting element such that both a mechanical and electrical connection is formed.