mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
Thermal conditioning device for thermally conditioning preforms, comprising at least one heating module provided with: - an enclosure defining at least one transport volume for said preforms; - at least one heating means oriented toward the transport volume; - at least one cooling means oriented toward the transport volume; - at least one control means for controlling at least said heating means and said cooling means; said cooling means comprising: - at least one circulating means for circulating a flow of air with a nominal flow rate; said nominal flow rate being determined by said control means of said at least one circulating means; - at least one channel extending from said circulating means as far as said enclosure and leading toward said transport volume; characterized in that it comprises at least: - along said channel, at least one measuring means for measuring at least one component of the actual flow rate of said air flow; - an adjusting means for adjusting said nominal flow rate with respect to said actual flow rate, by controlling the control means of said circulating means. at least one heating module provided with: - an enclosure defining at least one transport volume for said preforms; - at least one heating means oriented toward the transport volume; - at least one cooling means oriented toward the transport volume; - at least one control means for controlling at least said heating means and said cooling means; - an enclosure defining at least one transport volume for said preforms; - at least one heating means oriented toward the transport volume; - at least one cooling means oriented toward the transport volume; - at least one control means for controlling at least said heating means and said cooling means; said cooling means comprising: - at least one circulating means for circulating a flow of air with a nominal flow rate; - at least one circulating means for circulating a flow of air with a nominal flow rate; said nominal flow rate being determined by said control means of said at least one circulating means; - at least one channel extending from said circulating means as far as said enclosure and leading toward said transport volume; - at least one channel extending from said circulating means as far as said enclosure and leading toward said transport volume; characterized in that it comprises at least: - along said channel, at least one measuring means for measuring at least one component of the actual flow rate of said air flow; - an adjusting means for adjusting said nominal flow rate with respect to said actual flow rate, by controlling the control means of said circulating means. - along said channel, at least one measuring means for measuring at least one component of the actual flow rate of said air flow; - an adjusting means for adjusting said nominal flow rate with respect to said actual flow rate, by controlling the control means of said circulating means.
Method for assembling a first and a second wafer of material (40, 42), at least one of the two wafers being made of a semiconductor material or of a piezoelectric material, said method comprising: - an assembling stage of the first wafer and of the second wafer; - then, a trimming stage of at least the periphery of the first wafer, thereby creating at least a flattened zone (50, 51, 44) on the periphery of the first wafer, in a plane perpendicular to a main surface of the first wafer. - an assembling stage of the first wafer and of the second wafer; - then, a trimming stage of at least the periphery of the first wafer, thereby creating at least a flattened zone (50, 51, 44) on the periphery of the first wafer, in a plane perpendicular to a main surface of the first wafer.
A can crushing and storing module comprising a chassis (2, 42), a crushing unit and a storage unit (8, 45), wherein the crushing unit and the storage unit are housed within the chassis, further wherein the crushing unit comprises a crushing unit drawer, which is horizontally slidable into and out of the chassis, and a can crushing device which is mounted in the crushing unit drawer, wherein the can crushing device comprises an elongate crushing compartment which is removable from the module and which comprises a non-circular cross-section, and at least: a side wall or part thereof which is located at a bottom of the crushing compartment and supports a can during the crushing process; and a first fixed end wall, and a movable wall which is moveable by a drive means (23, 24) comprising a linearly reciprocating drive rod having a horizontal operational axis toward the first fixed end wall during a crushing operation thereby to reduce the size of the crushing compartment; characterized in that the compartment comprises a slot adjacent the first fixed end wall, and wherein a crushed can may drop through the slot under gravity; and further wherein the side wall is a single continuous side wall which is partially curved such that the compartment is an open trough with a curved bottom. a side wall or part thereof which is located at a bottom of the crushing compartment and supports a can during the crushing process; and a first fixed end wall, and a movable wall which is moveable by a drive means (23, 24) comprising a linearly reciprocating drive rod having a horizontal operational axis toward the first fixed end wall during a crushing operation thereby to reduce the size of the crushing compartment; characterized in that the compartment comprises a slot adjacent the first fixed end wall, and wherein a crushed can may drop through the slot under gravity; and further wherein the side wall is a single continuous side wall which is partially curved such that the compartment is an open trough with a curved bottom.
A method performed by a node (104, 106, 108, 110) for dynamic node configuration in a peer-to-peer overlay network, the method comprising: operating on the overlay network using a first participation mode; obtaining at least one configuration parameter by evaluating the node's current resources and/or capabilities; selecting a second participation mode for operation on the overlay network based on local policy and the at least one configuration parameter; and configuring the node (104, 106, 108, 110) to participate on the overlay network based on the second participation mode. operating on the overlay network using a first participation mode; obtaining at least one configuration parameter by evaluating the node's current resources and/or capabilities; selecting a second participation mode for operation on the overlay network based on local policy and the at least one configuration parameter; and configuring the node (104, 106, 108, 110) to participate on the overlay network based on the second participation mode.
A method for connecting a movable connector part to a stationary connector part, characterized in that, initially, the movable part is placed on a support and the stationary part is covered by a cap, and in that the method comprises the following steps: - gripping the cap using a lifting tool; - depositing the cap onto the movable part using the lifting tool; - transporting, using the lifting tool, the cap - movable part unit onto the stationary part for connecting the stationary part and the movable part to each other. - gripping the cap using a lifting tool; - depositing the cap onto the movable part using the lifting tool; - transporting, using the lifting tool, the cap - movable part unit onto the stationary part for connecting the stationary part and the movable part to each other.
A nasal dilator comprising magnets, characterized in that the nasal dilator is a set comprising two bodies (101, 102), each of the two bodies (101, 102) having - a first leg having at a distal portion thereof a magnet; and - a second leg connected to the first leg via a bridge comprising flexible material, each of said two bodies (101, 102) capable of being clamped to an ala nasi of a human nose between the distal portions of said first leg and said second leg; wherein in a state where both bodies are clamped to a respective ala nasi, the bodies repel each other and the airway resistance is reduced. - a first leg having at a distal portion thereof a magnet; and - a second leg connected to the first leg via a bridge comprising flexible material,
A pump (100, 200) for supplying high-pressure fuel to a common rail fuel injection system, the pump comprising: an elongated aperture (109, 209) forming a pumping chamber (111, 211) and a pressurisation chamber (119, 219); a pumping element (113, 213) configured to reciprocate within the elongated aperture (109, 209) to pump fuel from the pumping chamber (111, 211); and pressurisation means (129, 249) for pressurising fuel in the pressurisation chamber; wherein the pressurisation chamber (119, 219) extends at least partially around the circumference of the pumping element (113, 213) to reduce leakage from the pumping chamber (111, 211) and, wherein the pressurisation means comprises an annular sleeve extending about the pumping element and, and wherein the pump (100, 200) comprises an annular clearance formed between the annular sleeve and the pumping element; wherein, in use, the annular clearance decreases in size due to radial expansion of the pumping element when the pumping element is under load. an elongated aperture (109, 209) forming a pumping chamber (111, 211) and a pressurisation chamber (119, 219); a pumping element (113, 213) configured to reciprocate within the elongated aperture (109, 209) to pump fuel from the pumping chamber (111, 211); and pressurisation means (129, 249) for pressurising fuel in the pressurisation chamber; wherein the pressurisation chamber (119, 219) extends at least partially around the circumference of the pumping element (113, 213) to reduce leakage from the pumping chamber (111, 211) and, wherein the pressurisation means comprises an annular sleeve extending about the pumping element and, and wherein the pump (100, 200) comprises an annular clearance formed between the annular sleeve and the pumping element; wherein, in use, the annular clearance decreases in size due to radial expansion of the pumping element when the pumping element is under load.
An injector device comprising: a needle having a proximal end for insertion into the skin of a patient and a distal end for insertion through a septum in the neck of a drug cartridge, the alignment of the distal end defining an axis; a collar region for receiving the neck of the drug cartridge; and a needle support member (6,13), characterised in that the needle support member (6, 13) supports the needle at a rest position close to the distal end before the neck of the drug cartridge is received in the collar region, and which is displaceable by the neck of the drug cartridge relative to the needle, such that the needle support member (6,13) moves away from the rest position as the neck moves into the collar region. a needle having a proximal end for insertion into the skin of a patient and a distal end for insertion through a septum in the neck of a drug cartridge, the alignment of the distal end defining an axis; a collar region for receiving the neck of the drug cartridge; and a needle support member (6,13), characterised in that the needle support member (6, 13) supports the needle at a rest position close to the distal end before the neck of the drug cartridge is received in the collar region, and which is displaceable by the neck of the drug cartridge relative to the needle, such that the needle support member (6,13) moves away from the rest position as the neck moves into the collar region.
A method of analysing single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell by mass spectrometry, comprising: tagging the single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell with elemental tags, using antibodies that recognize analytes; sequentially introducing the single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell associated with the elemental tags, into a device to vaporize, atomize and excite, or ionize the elemental tags associated with the single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell; and introducing the vaporized, atomized and excited or ionized elemental tags associated with the single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell into a mass spectrometer. tagging the single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell with elemental tags, using antibodies that recognize analytes; sequentially introducing the single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell associated with the elemental tags, into a device to vaporize, atomize and excite, or ionize the elemental tags associated with the single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell; and introducing the vaporized, atomized and excited or ionized elemental tags associated with the single cells or distinctive parts of a single cell into a mass spectrometer.
A method for controlling home devices (110-1 to 110-n) on a group basis in a home network system, the method comprising: obtaining operation state information about a plurality of home devices (110-1 to 110-n); generating use history information of the plurality of home devices (110-1 to 110-n) based on the obtained operation state information; grouping at least two home devices (110-1 to 110-n) from among the plurality of home devices (110-1 to 110-n) into a home device group, based on the at least two home devices satisfying a predetermined grouping condition; receiving a group control command for the home device group (110-1 to 110-n); and controlling operations of the at least two home devices (110-1 to 110-n) of the home device group according to the received group control command, wherein the use history information is used to identify the at least two home devices satisfying the predetermined grouping condition. obtaining operation state information about a plurality of home devices (110-1 to 110-n); generating use history information of the plurality of home devices (110-1 to 110-n) based on the obtained operation state information; grouping at least two home devices (110-1 to 110-n) from among the plurality of home devices (110-1 to 110-n) into a home device group, based on the at least two home devices satisfying a predetermined grouping condition; receiving a group control command for the home device group (110-1 to 110-n); and controlling operations of the at least two home devices (110-1 to 110-n) of the home device group according to the received group control command, wherein the use history information is used to identify the at least two home devices satisfying the predetermined grouping condition.
A radiation image capturing apparatus comprising: an image capturing unit configured to acquire a radiation image, the image capturing unit being provided with a plurality of receptor fields (A~C, K~O) for acquiring irradiation information of radiation concerning an integrated dose of radiation entering during irradiation with radiation; and a selection unit configured to select a receptor field, of the plurality of receptor fields (A~C, K~O), which is used by a user, characterized in that the selection unit changes an upper limit of the number of receptor fields, of the plurality of receptor fields (A~C, K~O), which are used for one image capturing operation depending on whether the radiation image capturing apparatus is attached to or detached from a stand to which the radiation image capturing apparatus can be attached. an image capturing unit configured to acquire a radiation image, the image capturing unit being provided with a plurality of receptor fields (A~C, K~O) for acquiring irradiation information of radiation concerning an integrated dose of radiation entering during irradiation with radiation; and a selection unit configured to select a receptor field, of the plurality of receptor fields (A~C, K~O), which is used by a user, characterized in that the selection unit changes an upper limit of the number of receptor fields, of the plurality of receptor fields (A~C, K~O), which are used for one image capturing operation depending on whether the radiation image capturing apparatus is attached to or detached from a stand to which the radiation image capturing apparatus can be attached.
Electrical household appliance, especially a washing machine, comprising a washing tub and a component fastened thereto via an elastic fastening device, the tub having a mounting stud that passes through the component; characterized in that the elastic fastening device comprises: an internal perimeter configuring an axial passage in a central area of the device, through which the mounting stud is inserted; an external perimeter comprising at least an elastic support configured as a substantially laminar portion folded over itself and being connected to the component by exerting pressure against the component; and a plurality of interlocking elements arranged at the internal perimeter being locked onto the surface of the mounting stud. an internal perimeter configuring an axial passage in a central area of the device, through which the mounting stud is inserted; an external perimeter comprising at least an elastic support configured as a substantially laminar portion folded over itself and being connected to the component by exerting pressure against the component; and a plurality of interlocking elements arranged at the internal perimeter being locked onto the surface of the mounting stud.
A coupling portion (36; 236) for selectively connecting a surgical cutting tool to a powered hand piece to form a surgical cutting system, the coupling portion (36; 236) including: a tang (38c; 238c) and a distal portion interconnected by an intermediate stem portion; wherein the intermediate stem portion defines a central axis; further wherein the tang (38c; 238c) includes: a cylindrical extension portion (48; 248) coaxially and centrally aligned with the central axis; a first interface surface (46a; 246a) defining a first plane that is parallel with the central axis; the first interface surface (46a; 246a) terminating at a first end surface (52a; 252a) oriented perpendicular to the first plane; a first ramp portion (54a; 254a) extending distally and linearly from the first end surface (52a; 252a) along the extension portion (48; 248) at a first angle of about 5 to about 85 degrees with respect to the first interface surface (46a; 246a) thereby defining a straight outer edge; a second interface surface (46b; 246b) defining a second plane that is parallel with the central axis; the second interface surface (46b; 246b) terminating at a second end surface (52b; 252b) oriented perpendicular to the second plane; and a second ramp portion (54b; 254b) extending distally and linearly from the second end surface (52b; 252b) along the extension portion (48; 248) at a second angle of about 5 to about 85 degrees thereby defining a straight outer edge. a cylindrical extension portion (48; 248) coaxially and centrally aligned with the central axis; a first interface surface (46a; 246a) defining a first plane that is parallel with the central axis; the first interface surface (46a; 246a) terminating at a first end surface (52a; 252a) oriented perpendicular to the first plane; a first ramp portion (54a; 254a) extending distally and linearly from the first end surface (52a; 252a) along the extension portion (48; 248) at a first angle of about 5 to about 85 degrees with respect to the first interface surface (46a; 246a) thereby defining a straight outer edge; a second interface surface (46b; 246b) defining a second plane that is parallel with the central axis; the second interface surface (46b; 246b) terminating at a second end surface (52b; 252b) oriented perpendicular to the second plane; and a second ramp portion (54b; 254b) extending distally and linearly from the second end surface (52b; 252b) along the extension portion (48; 248) at a second angle of about 5 to about 85 degrees thereby defining a straight outer edge.
A polymer composition comprising a mixture of: a) a first resin component comprising a polyaryl ether ketone, a polyaryl ketone, a polyether ketone, a polyether ether ketone, or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, and b) a second resin component comprising a copolycarbonate having repeating carbonate units of formula wherein R 1 is derived from a dihydroxy compound of formula (VIII): wherein R 3 and R 5 are each independently a halogen, a C 1-10 alkyl group, alkoxy or a C 6-20 aryl group, R 4 is a C 1-6 alkyl, a C 6-20 aryl group, phenyl, or phenyl substituted with up to five halogens, sulfone, alkoxy, or C 1-10 alkyl groups, and c is 0 to 4; and R 2 is derived from a dihydroxy hydrocarbylene compound of formula HO-R 6 -OH wherein at least 60 mole% of the R 6 groups are aromatic, and the dihydroxy compound of formula is not the same as the dihydroxy compound of formula (VIII), and wherein x+y=100%, and wherein the repeating carbonate units of formula comprise at least 10 mole% of formula (VIII), wherein the mixture is a phase separated mixture having at least two glass transition temperatures, as measured by ASTM method D5418, wherein the first glass transition temperature is from 120 to 160°C and the second glass transition temperature is from 170 to 280°C. a) a first resin component comprising a polyaryl ether ketone, a polyaryl ketone, a polyether ketone, a polyether ether ketone, or a combination of two or more of the foregoing, and b) a second resin component comprising a copolycarbonate having repeating carbonate units of formula
A folder comprising: a jaw cylinder; a folding cylinder including a gripper for gripping an edge of a first signature and a tucking blade for tucking the first signature into the jaw cylinder, characterized in that the folding cylinder includes a signature support supporting a second signature against the jaw cylinder so as to force a trail edge of the second signature away from the folding cylinder and in that the signature support and the gripper are movable automatically together with respect to the tucking blade. a jaw cylinder; a folding cylinder including a gripper for gripping an edge of a first signature and a tucking blade for tucking the first signature into the jaw cylinder, characterized in that the folding cylinder includes a signature support supporting a second signature against the jaw cylinder so as to force a trail edge of the second signature away from the folding cylinder and in that the signature support and the gripper are movable automatically together with respect to the tucking blade.
A linear electrical motor conveyor system comprising: a linear motor track comprising a first guide rail and a second guide rail, wherein the first guide rail has a shaped non-flat profile and the second guide rail has a flat profile; at least one moving element provided to the linear motor track comprising a first bearing having a shaped non-flat profile with a first bearing surface configured to engage the first guide rail and a second bearing having a flat profile with a second bearing surface configured to engage the second guide rail; and a lubrication system provided to one of the linear motor track and the at least one moving element and configured to provide a lubricant only between the first guide rail and the first bearing surface, wherein at least one of the first guide rail and the first bearing are a polymeric material at a point of contact between the first guide rail and the first bearing. a linear motor track comprising a first guide rail and a second guide rail, wherein the first guide rail has a shaped non-flat profile and the second guide rail has a flat profile; at least one moving element provided to the linear motor track comprising a first bearing having a shaped non-flat profile with a first bearing surface configured to engage the first guide rail and a second bearing having a flat profile with a second bearing surface configured to engage the second guide rail; and a lubrication system provided to one of the linear motor track and the at least one moving element and configured to provide a lubricant only between the first guide rail and the first bearing surface, wherein at least one of the first guide rail and the first bearing are a polymeric material at a point of contact between the first guide rail and the first bearing.