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A method for predicting a quantity of a contaminant in a fuel tank at the end of a time period finishing at a point in time in the future, the method comprising the steps of: determining a quantity of the contaminant in the fuel tank at the start of the time period; determining at least one operating condition of the fuel tank during the time period; using information relating to the at least one operating condition of the fuel tank to generate a predicted quantity of the contaminant accumulated in the fuel tank during the time period; and calculating, based upon the quantity of the contaminant at the start of the time period and the predicted quantity of the contaminant accumulated during the time period, a predicted quantity of the contaminant at the end of a time period. determining a quantity of the contaminant in the fuel tank at the start of the time period; determining at least one operating condition of the fuel tank during the time period; using information relating to the at least one operating condition of the fuel tank to generate a predicted quantity of the contaminant accumulated in the fuel tank during the time period; and calculating, based upon the quantity of the contaminant at the start of the time period and the predicted quantity of the contaminant accumulated during the time period, a predicted quantity of the contaminant at the end of a time period.
A system for managing blood glucose data, the system comprising: a processor programmed to: receive a plurality of blood glucose data collected over a predetermined period of time; provide an estimation of an idiosyncratic HbA1c level from the plurality of blood glucose data; provide a calculation of an idiosyncratic variability index of glycemia from the plurality of blood glucose data; determine whether there is a prior HbA1c value to calibrate the estimation of the idiosyncratic HbA1c level; and if there is a prior HbA1c value to calibrate the estimation of the idiosyncratic HbA1c level, report the idiosyncratic variability index of glycemia and the idiosyncratic HbA1c level in a graphical form with the idiosyncratic variability index of glycemia reported as a function of the corresponding idiosyncratic HbA1c level, wherein the graphical form includes a target zone, a cautionary zone and a danger zone. receive a plurality of blood glucose data collected over a predetermined period of time; provide an estimation of an idiosyncratic HbA1c level from the plurality of blood glucose data; provide a calculation of an idiosyncratic variability index of glycemia from the plurality of blood glucose data; determine whether there is a prior HbA1c value to calibrate the estimation of the idiosyncratic HbA1c level; and if there is a prior HbA1c value to calibrate the estimation of the idiosyncratic HbA1c level, report the idiosyncratic variability index of glycemia and the idiosyncratic HbA1c level in a graphical form with the idiosyncratic variability index of glycemia reported as a function of the corresponding idiosyncratic HbA1c level, wherein the graphical form includes a target zone, a cautionary zone and a danger zone.
An edible composition for preparing a battered food or a shaped starch-containing food preparation comprising starch and cellulose ether particles, wherein the cellulose ether particles have a volume fraction of fibrous particles of no more than 40 %, wherein particles are fibrous particles if they meet one of the following definition I or II: I) particles with an elongation equal or less than 0.35, an aspect ratio of equal or less than 0.45, and a LEFI of equal or greater than 40 micrometers; or II) particles with an elongation equal or less than 0.35, an aspect ratio of greater than 0.45, a sphericity of less than 0.7 and a LEFI of equal or greater than 40 micrometers, wherein the particle length LEFI is defined as the longest direct path that connects the ends of the particle within the contour of the particle.
Forming tube unit for shaping an irregularly shaped produce piece consisting of a resilient material, e.g. a piece of meat, into a shape having a uniform cross-section (100") over its length, comprising - a main body, - a forming tube, which has a forming cavity of variable cross-section which is open continuously from one to the opposite end face, i.e. in the longitudinal direction, comprising - longitudinal walls (20 a - d) which adjoin one another in the peripheral direction and peripherally surround the forming cavity, - the longitudinal walls (20 a - d) being movable relative to one another in the transverse direction (11.1, 11.2) relative to the longitudinal direction of the forming tube, - a common actuation element for moving the longitudinal walls (20a - d), - all the longitudinal walls (20a - d) being arranged so as to be movable relative to the main body, characterised in that - the common actuation element is an actuation ring that surrounds the forming tube, and - the actuation ring is rotatable relative to the main body about a longitudinal centre line of the forming tube. - a main body, - a forming tube, which has a forming cavity of variable cross-section which is open continuously from one to the opposite end face, i.e. in the longitudinal direction, comprising - longitudinal walls (20 a - d) which adjoin one another in the peripheral direction and peripherally surround the forming cavity, - the longitudinal walls (20 a - d) being movable relative to one another in the transverse direction (11.1, 11.2) relative to the longitudinal direction of the forming tube, - longitudinal walls (20 a - d) which adjoin one another in the peripheral direction and peripherally surround the forming cavity, - the longitudinal walls (20 a - d) being movable relative to one another in the transverse direction (11.1, 11.2) relative to the longitudinal direction of the forming tube, - a common actuation element for moving the longitudinal walls (20a - d), - all the longitudinal walls (20a - d) being arranged so as to be movable relative to the main body, characterised in that - the common actuation element is an actuation ring that surrounds the forming tube, and - the actuation ring is rotatable relative to the main body about a longitudinal centre line of the forming tube.
A method of controlling a communication subsystem in an electronic device between a power saving mode and an active mode, the method comprising: detecting an activity event related to an application (225, 320) or component (204, 206) of the electronic device, the activity event being associated with at least one state of the electronic device; determining a state of the electronic device based on the detected activity event; and setting at least one of a first threshold of communication traffic defined for switching from the power saving mode to the active mode and a second threshold of communication traffic defined for switching from the active mode to the power saving mode based on the determined state, wherein the first threshold comprises a first packet rate defined by a first number of packets over a corresponding first time interval, and the second threshold comprises a second packet rate defined by a second number of packets over a corresponding second time interval, and wherein the first packet rate is greater than the second packet rate. detecting an activity event related to an application (225, 320) or component (204, 206) of the electronic device, the activity event being associated with at least one state of the electronic device; determining a state of the electronic device based on the detected activity event; and setting at least one of a first threshold of communication traffic defined for switching from the power saving mode to the active mode and a second threshold of communication traffic defined for switching from the active mode to the power saving mode based on the determined state, wherein the first threshold comprises a first packet rate defined by a first number of packets over a corresponding first time interval, and the second threshold comprises a second packet rate defined by a second number of packets over a corresponding second time interval, and wherein the first packet rate is greater than the second packet rate.
A coated substrate comprising, a substrate defining a surface and an abradable coating on the surface of the substrate having the formula: La 2-x A x Mo 2-y-y' W y B y' O 9-δ, forming a crystalline structure, where: A comprises Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Sc, Y, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Th, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Cu, Bi, Cd, Zn, Ag, Au, Pt, Ir, Rh, Ru, Pd, or combinations thereof; 0 < x ≤ 0.2; 0 ≤ y ≤ 1.5; B comprises Ta, Nb, V, Fe, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Sn, Ga, Al, Re, In, S, or combinations thereof; 0 ≤ y' ≤ 0.2, wherein the sum of y and y' is 0.01 to 1.6; and 0 ≤ δ ≤ 0.2, wherein the substrate is a component within a turbine. A comprises Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Sc, Y, Ce, Pr, Nd, Pm, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, Th, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Cu, Bi, Cd, Zn, Ag, Au, Pt, Ir, Rh, Ru, Pd, or combinations thereof; 0 < x ≤ 0.2; 0 ≤ y ≤ 1.5; B comprises Ta, Nb, V, Fe, Cr, Mn, Co, Ni, Sn, Ga, Al, Re, In, S, or combinations thereof; 0 ≤ y' ≤ 0.2, wherein the sum of y and y' is 0.01 to 1.6; and 0 ≤ δ ≤ 0.2, wherein the substrate is a component within a turbine.
An introducer sheath for endoluminally delivering surgical implements to a treatment site, the introducer sheath comprising: a tubular member having generally opposite first and second ends, the tubular member defining a longitudinally extending lumen, the tubular member having a reinforcement member including a plurality of adjacent, helical windings that can be peeled from each other by applying a force to a proximal end of the reinforcement member.
An electrical system, comprising a first electrical device (4, 6) and a second electrical device separated by a bulkhead (56, 57) parallel to a transverse plane, each of the first and second devices comprising at least two connection terminals, the first electrical device being electrically connected to the second electrical device via an electrical connector, wherein: - the electrical connector comprises a pair of plates, including a first electrically conductive plate and a second electrically conductive plate, each plate (12, 14) having a central portion and two connection lugs (32, 34): - the connection lugs of each plate extend longitudinally in line with the central portion from opposite edges (28, 30) of the central portion, the opposite edges being portions of the contour of the central portion, the portions of the contour being located on either side of the transverse plane, the connection lugs (32, 34) of each plate (12, 14) being laterally offset from each other, - the first and second plates (12, 14) are stacked on top of each other, with the central portions superimposed and separated by a gap, - the connection lugs (32, 34) of the first and second plates are, on the side of each of said opposite edges, laterally offset from each other, - the electrical connector further comprises an insulation structure comprising an interlayer of electrically insulating material housed in a gap between the central portions of the first and second plates, characterised in that the electrical connector is configured to mate with sealing members so as to pass through the bulkhead (56, 57) in a sealed manner, two of the terminals of the first device (4, 6) being connected to two of the connection terminals (46, 48, 50, 52) of the electrical connector located on one of the sides of the corresponding bulkhead, while two of the terminals of the second device are connected to two of the connection terminals of the electrical connector located on the other of the sides of that bulkhead. - the electrical connector comprises a pair of plates, including a first electrically conductive plate and a second electrically conductive plate, each plate (12, 14) having a central portion and two connection lugs (32, 34): - the connection lugs of each plate extend longitudinally in line with the central portion from opposite edges (28, 30) of the central portion, the opposite edges being portions of the contour of the central portion, the portions of the contour being located on either side of the transverse plane, the connection lugs (32, 34) of each plate (12, 14) being laterally offset from each other, - the first and second plates (12, 14) are stacked on top of each other, with the central portions superimposed and separated by a gap, - the connection lugs (32, 34) of the first and second plates are, on the side of each of said opposite edges, laterally offset from each other, - the electrical connector further comprises an insulation structure comprising an interlayer of electrically insulating material housed in a gap between the central portions of the first and second plates,
A process for generation of genetically modified stem cells comprising the steps a) providing a cell sample in suspension comprising stem cells in a centrifugation chamber comprising a base plate and cover plate connected by a cylinder b) adjusting the volumetric concentration of stem cells in the cell sample to at least 1x10 5 stem cells per mL cell sample by centrifugation c) Introducing viral and/or non-viral vectors to the centrifugation chamber in solution for genetically modifying the stem cells d) adjusting the spatial concentration of stem cells in the centrifugation chamber by rotating the centrifugation chamber at speed to provide centrifugal forces of 0.3 to less than 4.0 x g where the cell sample is located at the outermost 35% of the radius of the base plate of the centrifugation chamber, thereby inducing gene modification of the stem cells. a) providing a cell sample in suspension comprising stem cells in a centrifugation chamber comprising a base plate and cover plate connected by a cylinder b) adjusting the volumetric concentration of stem cells in the cell sample to at least 1x10 5 stem cells per mL cell sample by centrifugation c) Introducing viral and/or non-viral vectors to the centrifugation chamber in solution for genetically modifying the stem cells d) adjusting the spatial concentration of stem cells in the centrifugation chamber by rotating the centrifugation chamber at speed to provide centrifugal forces of 0.3 to less than 4.0 x g where the cell sample is located at the outermost 35% of the radius of the base plate of the centrifugation chamber, thereby inducing gene modification of the stem cells.
A wind energy turbine comprising a tower; a nacelle rotatably supported by said tower; a rotor rotatably supported by said nacelle; at least one unit to be cooled and arranged in at least one of said tower and said nacelle; at least one heat exchanger located outside at least one of said tower and said nacelle, said at least one heat exchanger configured to be cooled by ambient air; and a cooling circuit providing flow communication between said at least one unit and said at least one heat exchanger, said cooling circuit containing a cooling medium flowing between said unit and said at least one heat exchanger for facilitating cooling said unit, characterized in that said cooling circuit includes multiple heat exchangers connected in at least one of series and parallel to each other and arranged along an outer circumference of at least one of said tower and an outer side of said nacelle, and in that the cooling circuit comprises a manifold for selectively guiding the cooling medium to at least one of said multiple heat exchangers.
A spraying apparatus for spraying a spray liquid, in particular for agricultural purposes, with at least one storage tank for a liquid and with at least one spray nozzle for spraying the spray liquid on a surface, wherein the spray liquid contains at least one carrier liquid, in particular water, and at least one spraying agent, comprising at least one measuring apparatus for determining properties of the spray liquid and/or the carrier liquid, characterized in that a determination of the water hardness and/or the microorganism load of the spray liquid and/or the carrier liquid is provided by means of the measuring apparatus and the spraying apparatus is set up for metering at least one additive with a positive effect on the spraying result and/or on the interaction of the ingredients of the spray liquid and/or their miscibility with the spray liquid on the basis of the properties determined by the measuring apparatus.
Method for adjusting a magnetic field of a magnetic resonance tomography -device having a magnet, comprising: - transferring the magnet from an operating state to a non-operating state in a ramp-down mode; - subsequently transferring the magnet from the non-operating state to the operating state in a ramp-up mode, wherein in a ramp-up mode a current causing a magnetic field is successively increased for realizing the magnetic field and in the ramp-down mode the current is reduced, - observing a reference parameter different from the magnetic field; - setting a target value for the reference parameter; - comparing the observed reference parameter to the target value, wherein the reference parameter is a current, in particular the current for realizing the magnetic field of the magnet; and - finishing the ramp-up mode when the reference parameter reaches the target value, characterized in that for setting the target value the current is calibrated during a previous ramp down mode, wherein for setting the target value the current is observed during an initiation phase of the ramp-down mode. - transferring the magnet from an operating state to a non-operating state in a ramp-down mode; - subsequently transferring the magnet from the non-operating state to the operating state in a ramp-up mode, wherein in a ramp-up mode a current causing a magnetic field is successively increased for realizing the magnetic field and in the ramp-down mode the current is reduced, - observing a reference parameter different from the magnetic field; - setting a target value for the reference parameter; - comparing the observed reference parameter to the target value, wherein the reference parameter is a current, in particular the current for realizing the magnetic field of the magnet; and - finishing the ramp-up mode when the reference parameter reaches the target value, characterized in that for setting the target value the current is calibrated during a previous ramp down mode,
A fluid dispenser comprising: - a reservoir including a neck that defines an opening, the reservoir being rigid and non-deformable, and filled with fluid, - a pump, that is mounted in the opening of the neck, the pump being suitable for delivering a quantity of fluid contained in said fluid reservoir, the pump being provided with a dip tube that extends into the fluid reservoir so as to convey the fluid contained in the fluid reservoir to the pump as a result of the pump being actuated, - a cover tube (5, 5') that surrounds said dip tube at least in part, the cover tube (5, 5') including a free bottom end and a connection top end that is secured to a support element the cover tube (5, 5') defining an internal flow section (Si), - the fluid dispenser being characterized in that, in the proximity of its connection top end, said cover tube (5, 5') including at least one vent (55, 55'), characterized in that the total flow section (St) of the vent (55, 55') lying in the range one half to three times the internal flow section (Si), to enable the fluid to rise in the cover tube (5, 5') while the cover tube is being inserted quickly into the fluid reservoir in the filled state, without being significantly disturbed by the air that is evacuated from the cover tube (5, 5') through said at least one vent (55, 55'). - a reservoir including a neck that defines an opening, the reservoir being rigid and non-deformable, and filled with fluid, - a pump, that is mounted in the opening of the neck, the pump being suitable for delivering a quantity of fluid contained in said fluid reservoir, the pump being provided with a dip tube that extends into the fluid reservoir so as to convey the fluid contained in the fluid reservoir to the pump as a result of the pump being actuated, - a cover tube (5, 5') that surrounds said dip tube at least in part, the cover tube (5, 5') including a free bottom end and a connection top end that is secured to a support element the cover tube (5, 5') defining an internal flow section (Si), - the fluid dispenser being characterized in that, in the proximity of its connection top end, said cover tube (5, 5') including at least one vent (55, 55'), characterized in that the total flow section (St) of the vent (55, 55') lying in the range one half to three times the internal flow section (Si), to enable the fluid to rise in the cover tube (5, 5') while the cover tube is being inserted quickly into the fluid reservoir in the filled state, without being significantly disturbed by the air that is evacuated from the cover tube (5, 5') through said at least one vent (55, 55').
A micro fluidic device comprising at least one valve/pump-unit, wherein the micro fluid device comprises: - a substrate, wherein on the lower surface of said substrate at least two micro channels are arranged to direct a fluid sample flow on the substrate, whereby said two micro channels are not end-to-end connected and spaced apart by a valve area of said substrate; - at least one flexible membrane, wherein the flexible membrane is arranged on the lower surface of said substrate; - an actuating element with an upper surface adjacent arranged to the flexible membrane; - at least one cover element arranged on the lower surface of the flexible membrane, wherein the cover element comprises at least one through going cut-out for receiving an actuating element, so that movement of said actuating element causes a pump and/or valve action of the adjacent arranged flexible membrane area to cause or stop a directed fluid flow on said substrate; so that a fluid flow between said two not end-to-end connected micro channels is directed among the valve area of the lower surface of the substrate and the upper surface of the flexible membrane through a temporally formable channel formed by the flexible membrane covering the valve area, whereby a movement of the actuating element towards to the lower surface of the substrate causes a valve action and a movement opposite to the lower surface of the substrate releases a space in a chamber into which the flexible membrane can engage to form the temporally channel and the upper surface of the actuating element covers at least partly the membrane surface at the valve area, characterized in that the substrate comprises a plurality of micro channels, and that the sample fluid is directed from one micro channel to plurality of micro channels via the valve area. - a substrate, wherein on the lower surface of said substrate at least two micro channels are arranged to direct a fluid sample flow on the substrate, whereby said two micro channels are not end-to-end connected and spaced apart by a valve area of said substrate; - at least one flexible membrane, wherein the flexible membrane is arranged on the lower surface of said substrate; - an actuating element with an upper surface adjacent arranged to the flexible membrane; - at least one cover element arranged on the lower surface of the flexible membrane, wherein the cover element comprises at least one through going cut-out for receiving an actuating element, so that movement of said actuating element causes a pump and/or valve action of the adjacent arranged flexible membrane area to cause or stop a directed fluid flow on said substrate; so that