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A transverse rod connector comprising: an elongate member having first and second ends (316, 318); and first and second connection members (312, 314) connected with first and second ends, respectively, the first and second connection members configured for multidirectional positioning with respect to the elongate member, wherein the first and second connection members are each dimensioned to be selectively and releasably secured to a bone anchor, wherein the first and second connection members each include a base portion (312a, 314a) and a closing portion (312b, 314b), the base portion and the closing portion defining a connection passage (322, 324) for receiving the bone anchor, wherein the base portion and the closing portion are hingedly connected, wherein the first and second ends of the elongate member each include a ball joint (334, 336), and wherein the first and second connection members each include a socket portion (380, 382), the ball joints being received in the respective socket portions for multidirectional positioning of the first and second connection members with respect to the elongate member. an elongate member having first and second ends (316, 318); and first and second connection members (312, 314) connected with first and second ends, respectively, the first and second connection members configured for multidirectional positioning with respect to the elongate member, wherein the first and second connection members are each dimensioned to be selectively and releasably secured to a bone anchor, wherein the first and second connection members each include a base portion (312a, 314a) and a closing portion (312b, 314b), the base portion and the closing portion defining a connection passage (322, 324) for receiving the bone anchor, wherein the base portion and the closing portion are hingedly connected, wherein the first and second ends of the elongate member each include a ball joint (334, 336), and wherein the first and second connection members each include a socket portion (380, 382), the ball joints being received in the respective socket portions for multidirectional positioning of the first and second connection members with respect to the elongate member.
A 2-isopropylmalate synthase variant consisting of an amino acid sequence represented by SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein proline, which is an amino acid corresponding to position 87 of SEQ ID NO: 3, is substituted with leucine.
A vector quantization apparatus comprising: a classifying section that generates classification information indicating a type of a feature correlated with a quantization target vector among a plurality of types; a selecting section that selects one first codebook associated with the classification information from a plurality of first codebooks associated with the plurality of types, respectively; a first quantization section that acquires a first code by quantizing the quantization target vector using a plurality of first code vectors forming the selected first codebook; a scaling factor codebook comprising scaling factors associated with the plurality of types, respectively; a second quantization section that has a second codebook comprising a plurality of second code vectors and acquires a second code by quantizing a residual vector between one first code vector indicated by the first code and the quantization target vector, using the second code vectors and a scaling factor associated with the classification information; and a third quantization section that has a third codebook comprising a plurality of third code vectors and acquires a third code by quantizing a second residual vector between one second code vector indicated by the second code and the residual vector, using the third code vectors and the scaling factor associated with the classification information. a classifying section that generates classification information indicating a type of a feature correlated with a quantization target vector among a plurality of types; a selecting section that selects one first codebook associated with the classification information from a plurality of first codebooks associated with the plurality of types, respectively; a first quantization section that acquires a first code by quantizing the quantization target vector using a plurality of first code vectors forming the selected first codebook; a scaling factor codebook comprising scaling factors associated with the plurality of types, respectively; a second quantization section that has a second codebook comprising a plurality of second code vectors and acquires a second code by quantizing a residual vector between one first code vector indicated by the first code and the quantization target vector, using the second code vectors and a scaling factor associated with the classification information; and a third quantization section that has a third codebook comprising a plurality of third code vectors and acquires a third code by quantizing a second residual vector between one second code vector indicated by the second code and the residual vector, using the third code vectors and the scaling factor associated with the classification information.
A sodium battery comprising a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material, a negative electrode, an electrolyte, a positive electrode current collector and a negative electrode current collector, wherein the positive electrode active material for a sodium battery has a crystal structure belonging to the space group Pn2 1 a and is represented by general formula below: Na x M y (AO 4) z (P 2 O 7) w where M is at least one selected from the group consisting of manganese, cobalt and nickel; A is at least one selected from the group consisting of silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur,; x satisfies the condition 4 ≥ x ≥ 2; y satisfies the condition 4 ≥ y ≥ 1, z satisfies the condition 4 ≥ z ≥ 1; w satisfies the condition w = 1.
An ultrasonic meter comprising: a spool piece that couples within a flow of fluids; a first upstream transducer mechanically coupled to the spool piece; a first downstream transducer mechanically coupled to the spool piece, the first downstream transducer in operational relationship to the first upstream transducer; a single transducer driver configured to drive the first upstream transducer and the first downstream transducer; a single receiver circuit; characterized in that the ultrasonic meter further comprises: a first multiplexer being a 1 to N multiplexer, the first multiplexer coupled to the first upstream transducer and the first downstream transducer; a second multiplexer being a 1 to 2 multiplexer, the second multiplexer coupled between the first multiplexer, and the single transducer driver and the single receiver circuit; wherein the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer are configured to selectively couple the single transducer driver to the first upstream transducer or the first downstream transducer; and wherein the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer are configured to selectively couple the single receiver circuit to the first upstream transducer or the first downstream transducer. a spool piece that couples within a flow of fluids; a first upstream transducer mechanically coupled to the spool piece; a first downstream transducer mechanically coupled to the spool piece, the first downstream transducer in operational relationship to the first upstream transducer; a single transducer driver configured to drive the first upstream transducer and the first downstream transducer; a single receiver circuit; characterized in that the ultrasonic meter further comprises: a first multiplexer being a 1 to N multiplexer, the first multiplexer coupled to the first upstream transducer and the first downstream transducer; a second multiplexer being a 1 to 2 multiplexer, the second multiplexer coupled between the first multiplexer, and the single transducer driver and the single receiver circuit; wherein the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer are configured to selectively couple the single transducer driver to the first upstream transducer or the first downstream transducer; and wherein the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer are configured to selectively couple the single receiver circuit to the first upstream transducer or the first downstream transducer.
Double clutch, in particular wet-running double clutch, having component clutches (K1, K2) which are arranged axially behind one another for a double clutch transmission in a drive train of a vehicle, having a first component clutch which is arranged on the drive side in the axial direction and can be actuated by way of a first piston/cylinder unit, a second component clutch which is arranged on the transmission side in the axial direction and can be actuated by way of a second piston/cylinder unit, and a clutch housing which can be connected to a drive, it being possible for the clutch housing to be connected to a first transmission input shaft via an output multiple disc carrier of the first component clutch, which output multiple disc carrier is arranged so as to lie on the inside with regard to a multiple disc assembly of the first component clutch, and to a second transmission input shaft via an output multiple disc carrier of the second component clutch, which output multiple disc carrier is arranged so as to lie on the inside with regard to a multiple disc assembly of the second component clutch, the multiple disc assembly of the second component clutch having at least one cut-out (50, 51), through which a pressure finger extends which is operatively connected to the first piston/cylinder unit and can be moved in the axial direction for actuating the first component clutch, the pressure finger being connected, preferably by means of a hook connection or spring clamp connection, to a first pressure piece which acts directly or indirectly on an end disc of the first component clutch and is arranged in the axial direction between the first component clutch and the second component clutch, characterized in that the pressure finger has a projection in the axial direction with regard to the pressure piece, and the multiple disc assembly of the first component clutch having a cut-out, into which the projection moves in the case of a movement of the pressure finger in the axial direction.
A time determining method, performed by a terminal, the method comprising: performing monitoring on a first physical downlink control channel, PDCCH, monitoring occasion in a plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions, so as to detect a first PDCCH; and determining, based on a time of a reference PDCCH monitoring occasion in the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions, a start time of a first behavior corresponding to the first PDCCH; wherein the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions are monitoring occasions for performing repetition transmission of the first PDCCH; or information indicated by a plurality of PDCCHs is at least partially the same, the plurality of PDCCHs are PDCCHs transmitted on the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions; wherein the first behavior comprises starting or restarting an inactivity timer; and wherein the reference PDCCH monitoring occasion is a last monitoring occasion in the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions; or the reference PDCCH monitoring occasion is a last monitoring occasion in valid monitoring occasions of the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions. performing monitoring on a first physical downlink control channel, PDCCH, monitoring occasion in a plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions, so as to detect a first PDCCH; and determining, based on a time of a reference PDCCH monitoring occasion in the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions, a start time of a first behavior corresponding to the first PDCCH; wherein the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions are monitoring occasions for performing repetition transmission of the first PDCCH; or information indicated by a plurality of PDCCHs is at least partially the same, the plurality of PDCCHs are PDCCHs transmitted on the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions; wherein the first behavior comprises starting or restarting an inactivity timer; and wherein the reference PDCCH monitoring occasion is a last monitoring occasion in the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions; or the reference PDCCH monitoring occasion is a last monitoring occasion in valid monitoring occasions of the plurality of PDCCH monitoring occasions.
Connecting element for fuel injection systems for connecting a fuel injection valve to a fuel-conducting component, wherein a main body is provided in which there is provided a receiving space for a fuel connector of the fuel injection valve, wherein the fuel connector, which is arrangeable at least partially in the receiving space, is supportable at least indirectly on the main body, wherein the fuel connector is supportable elastically on the main body at least in a radial direction, wherein at least one decoupling element is provided which, in the assembled state, is arranged between the fuel connector and the main body, and in that the fuel connector is supportable elastically on the main body at least in the radial direction via the decoupling element, wherein the main body has an inner side, in that the decoupling element has an outer surface, and in that the decoupling element lies areally with its outer surface against a contact surface of the inner side of the main body, characterized in that the decoupling element has an axial extent greater than the radial material thickness of the decoupling element in cross section, such that contact occurs over a large area, wherein the fuel connector has a radial ring and an elastic deformation of the decoupling element in a radial direction is limited by a mechanical abutment of the ring of the fuel connector against the main body, and the ring also serves as an axial abutment for the decoupling element.
Use of a surface treatment liquid for making a base material comprising polyorganosiloxane on at least a part of a surface thereof hydrophilic, the surface treatment liquid comprising resin and a solvent, wherein a ratio of a structural unit having an anionic group to total structural units of the resin is 5 mol% or less, the resin comprises a functional group I that is a hydroxyl group and/or a cyano group, and a functional group II that is a hydrophilic group other than the functional group I, wherein when the functional group II comprises a hydroxyl group and/or a cyano group, the resin optionally comprises the functional group I, and the resin has a cationic group comprising an anion moiety and a cation moiety that can be bonded to the resin. the surface treatment liquid comprising resin and a solvent, wherein a ratio of a structural unit having an anionic group to total structural units of the resin is 5 mol% or less, the resin comprises a functional group I that is a hydroxyl group and/or a cyano group, and a functional group II that is a hydrophilic group other than the functional group I, wherein when the functional group II comprises a hydroxyl group and/or a cyano group, the resin optionally comprises the functional group I, and the resin has a cationic group comprising an anion moiety and a cation moiety that can be bonded to the resin.
Protection device for a needle of a needle assembly or of an injection device, said assembly or injection device having a hub portion defined at the distal end of said assembly or injection device, said needle being provided at the hub portion, the said protection device comprising: an outer casing formed of a first material; an inner casing formed of a second material different from the said first material, the inner casing having an inner wall defining a cavity for receiving in a sealing way at least part of the hub portion; attachment means (40; 41, 42; 43, 44) defined on the inner wall of the inner casing to removably engage and secure said protection device to the needle assembly or injection device along at least one sealing line; and aspiration limiting means (40, 50; 41, 42; 43, 44) designed for limiting the deformation of said cavity when said protection device is separated from said needle assembly or said injection device, characterized in that said attachment means comprises at least a first retainer comprising a first bulge (41, 43) defined on said inner wall and extending into said cavity, and a second retainer comprising a second bulge (42, 44) defined on said inner wall and extending into said cavity, said first retainer and said second retainer being designed to, resiliently and releasably, engage a part of said needle assembly or injection device to secure said protection device thereto, said first retainer and said second retainer having at least their shape or one of their dimensions different from the other, and at least one of the first and second retainers being intended to define, with said hub portion, said sealing line. an outer casing formed of a first material; an inner casing formed of a second material different from the said first material, the inner casing having an inner wall defining a cavity for receiving in a sealing way at least part of the hub portion; attachment means (40; 41, 42; 43, 44) defined on the inner wall of the inner casing to removably engage and secure said protection device to the needle assembly or injection device along at least one sealing line; and aspiration limiting means (40, 50; 41, 42; 43, 44) designed for limiting the deformation of said cavity when said protection device is separated from said needle assembly or said injection device,
A swimming and diving aid, having a hull which comprises a flow channel or with which a flow channel is associated, a motor-driven water acceleration arrangement, in particular a propeller, being associated with the flow channel; having a support surface (11.3) for an upper body on an upper side of the hull; having grips mounted on the swimming and diving aid, control elements (16.1) for controlling the water acceleration arrangement by means of an associated motor controller being provided on the grips; and having a display, facing toward the support surface (11.3), for showing operating parameters of the swimming and diving aid, characterized in that a forward-directed front camera is integrated into the hull in front of the support surface (11.3) in a direction of travel, and is connected to an electronic control system; in that the front camera is adapted for video capture; wherein the electronic control system is embodied to apply control to the front camera and to receive camera signals; in that a switching element (16.2) for starting and ending a video capture is arranged on at least one grip; in that the front camera is arranged in a watertight camera enclosure; in that the watertight camera enclosure is received in a front camera receptacle inside the hull and fastened to the hull of the swimming and diving aid; in that the outer envelope of the hull comprises, in the viewing direction of the front camera, a camera passthrough in which a transparent window is arranged; and in that the transparent window closes off the watertight camera enclosure at the front.
Clamping element of a clamping system, in particular of a zero-point clamping system, wherein the clamping element is configured as a clamping bolt and wherein the clamping element is configured for being arranged on a component to be clamped and for locking in or on a clamping seat of a clamping module, the element having a recessed portion extending around the center axis against which locking elements of the clamping module act for retracting and locking the clamping element, with a supporting surface for abutment with the component, with an annular groove surrounding the supporting surface in a radial direction and with an annular web surrounding the annular groove in a radial direction and being configured at least in sections elastically resilient in the radial direction, wherein the annular web comprises a plurality of cutouts extending in a radial direction, wherein the supporting surface is situated in a supporting plane extending perpendicular with respect to the center axis, and wherein the annular web comprises a bottom facing the component to be clamped, which bottom is situated in an annular plane extending perpendicular with respect to the center axis, wherein the annular plane is arranged at a distance with the dimension x from the supporting surface in the direction away from the component, with x > 0.
A method of improving growth characteristics of a soil, the method comprising: operating an internal combustion engine to produce exhaust emissions; incorporating the exhaust emissions into the soil; and characterized in that the method further comprises: distributing the exhaust emissions through plastic distribution hoses of an agricultural seeding implement when incorporating the exhaust emissions into the soil; and cooling the exhaust emissions prior to distributing the exhaust emissions through the plastic distribution hoses by using a computer controller to control a cooling rate of the exhaust emissions responsive to a sensed temperature of the exhaust emissions. operating an internal combustion engine to produce exhaust emissions; incorporating the exhaust emissions into the soil; and characterized in that the method further comprises: distributing the exhaust emissions through plastic distribution hoses of an agricultural seeding implement when incorporating the exhaust emissions into the soil; and cooling the exhaust emissions prior to distributing the exhaust emissions through the plastic distribution hoses by using a computer controller to control a cooling rate of the exhaust emissions responsive to a sensed temperature of the exhaust emissions. distributing the exhaust emissions through plastic distribution hoses of an agricultural seeding implement when incorporating the exhaust emissions into the soil; and cooling the exhaust emissions prior to distributing the exhaust emissions through the plastic distribution hoses by using a computer controller to control a cooling rate of the exhaust emissions responsive to a sensed temperature of the exhaust emissions.