mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
A pivotal screw assembly for securing a fixation rod to patient bone via a locking cap, the pivotal screw assembly comprising: a screw having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end with a head portion, and a distal end with a threaded shaft portion; an insert operably coupled with the head portion, the insert having a pair of extensions projecting radially away from an exterior surface of the insert; and a body member operably coupled with the insert, the body member comprising side walls having two slots at an upper end that define a transverse channel sized to receive the fixation rod, the sidewalls having upper interior surfaces with threaded portions formed therein and an interior distal surface including a pair of pockets configured to receive a respective extension of the pair of extensions, wherein the body member and insert are together independently rotatable relative to the screw about the longitudinal axis when the head portion of the screw and the insert are disposed within the body member, with the pair of extensions operably engaging the pair of pockets so as to allow the body member to pivot relative to the insert and the screw together only about a transverse axis defined by a line extending between the pair of extensions, prior to the assembly being locked by the locking cap. a screw having a longitudinal axis, a proximal end with a head portion, and a distal end with a threaded shaft portion; an insert operably coupled with the head portion, the insert having a pair of extensions projecting radially away from an exterior surface of the insert; and a body member operably coupled with the insert, the body member comprising side walls having two slots at an upper end that define a transverse channel sized to receive the fixation rod, the sidewalls having upper interior surfaces with threaded portions formed therein and an interior distal surface including a pair of pockets configured to receive a respective extension of the pair of extensions, wherein the body member and insert are together independently rotatable relative to the screw about the longitudinal axis when the head portion of the screw and the insert are disposed within the body member, with the pair of extensions operably engaging the pair of pockets so as to allow the body member to pivot relative to the insert and the screw together only about a transverse axis defined by a line extending between the pair of extensions, prior to the assembly being locked by the locking cap.
A transit-time fill-level sensor for measuring the fill level of a filling material in a container, with the fill-level sensor comprising: a receiver for receiving a receiving signal reflected by the filling material surface, characterized in that the transit-time fill-level measuring device comprises a computing unit for determining whether a charge cone, a discharge funnel or an approximately even surface is present; wherein the computing unit is configured such that a decision, whether a charge cone or a discharge funnel is present, is derived from the shape of a single echo curve of the receiving signal, by comparing the position of the maximum of the echo band of the bulk material surface with the positions of the echo beginning A and the echo end E of the echo band. a receiver for receiving a receiving signal reflected by the filling material surface, characterized in that the transit-time fill-level measuring device comprises a computing unit for determining whether a charge cone, a discharge funnel or an approximately even surface is present; wherein the computing unit is configured such that a decision, whether a charge cone or a discharge funnel is present, is derived from the shape of a single echo curve of the receiving signal, by comparing the position of the maximum of the echo band of the bulk material surface with the positions of the echo beginning A and the echo end E of the echo band.
A system for producing, processing and/or checking a book-like security document, in particular a passport, comprising at least three devices (10, 11, 12, 13, 14), by means of which the book-like security document can be acted on and/or the security document can be checked, i.e., by being opened, leafed through, provided with a security feature, checked, closed and/or provided with an identification carrier, wherein each device (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) comprises an acting side (40, 41, 42, 43, 44), which is designed to receive at least the book-like security document, and the devices (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) are positioned or can be positioned by means of a positioning apparatus of the system such that the acting sides (40, 41, 42, 43, 44) face a central region of the system, wherein the system comprises a transport apparatus, which is designed to feed a book-like security document to the devices (10, 11, 12, 13, 14) radially from the central region, characterized in that the system comprises a device for opening and/or leafing through the book-like security document.
A method performed by a first radio node (200, 202) for communicating user data with a second radio node (202, 200) in a wireless network, the method comprising: - communicating with the second radio node (202, 200) a first user data transmission using a first set of precoders, - obtaining quality of the communicated first user data transmission - communicating with the second radio node (202, 200) a precoder indicator which is based on the obtained quality of the communicated first user data transmission, - identifying a second set of precoders within the first set based on the communicated precoder indicator, wherein the second set of precoders are selected out of, or based on the first set of precoders and based on measurements of said quality, and - communicating with the second radio node (202, 200) a second user data transmission using the second set of precoders. - communicating with the second radio node (202, 200) a first user data transmission using a first set of precoders, - obtaining quality of the communicated first user data transmission - communicating with the second radio node (202, 200) a precoder indicator which is based on the obtained quality of the communicated first user data transmission, - identifying a second set of precoders within the first set based on the communicated precoder indicator, wherein the second set of precoders are selected out of, or based on the first set of precoders and based on measurements of said quality, and - communicating with the second radio node (202, 200) a second user data transmission using the second set of precoders.
A method for selecting a target cell during a handover procedure at a serving cell, the method at the serving cell comprising: detecting a plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b) of the serving cell, wherein the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b) indicates a plurality of candidate cells for receiving a handover request from a serving eNodeB for a User Equipment UE; receiving from the user equipment UE at periodic intervals of time, a plurality of Measurement Reports, MR, comprising Reference Signal Received Power RSRP values of the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b); assigning an incremental weightage to the RSRP values based on the periodic intervals of time, wherein the incremental weightage is assigned to each RSRP value received at each periodic interval of time for the plurality of neighboring cells (106a, 106b), and wherein the incremental weightage is incremented by a predefined value at each periodic interval of time while assigning to the RSRP values received at each periodic interval of time; calculating a weighted average of the RSRP values for each neighbor cell of the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b), wherein the weighted average is calculated based on the RSRP values and the incremental weightages assigned to the RSRP values; and selecting a target cell from the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b) based on the weighted average to send a handover request from the serving cell to the target cell, wherein a neighbor cell from the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b) having a highest weighted average of the RSRP values is selected as the target cell. detecting a plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b) of the serving cell, wherein the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b) indicates a plurality of candidate cells for receiving a handover request from a serving eNodeB for a User Equipment UE; receiving from the user equipment UE at periodic intervals of time, a plurality of Measurement Reports, MR, comprising Reference Signal Received Power RSRP values of the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b); assigning an incremental weightage to the RSRP values based on the periodic intervals of time, wherein the incremental weightage is assigned to each RSRP value received at each periodic interval of time for the plurality of neighboring cells (106a, 106b), and wherein the incremental weightage is incremented by a predefined value at each periodic interval of time while assigning to the RSRP values received at each periodic interval of time; calculating a weighted average of the RSRP values for each neighbor cell of the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b), wherein the weighted average is calculated based on the RSRP values and the incremental weightages assigned to the RSRP values; and selecting a target cell from the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b) based on the weighted average to send a handover request from the serving cell to the target cell, wherein a neighbor cell from the plurality of neighbor cells (106a, 106b) having a highest weighted average of the RSRP values is selected as the target cell.
A preform for making a composite structure comprising: an annular fibrous layer having a first surface, an inner diameter, an outer diameter, a radius and an axis, characterized in that the annular fibrous layer comprises a predetermined areal weight profile, a predetermined fiber volume profile, and a predetermined fiber density profile, at least one of which is non-uniform, the fibrous layer comprising a fiber (210a, 210b), wherein at least one of a thickness, a density, a composition, or a cross sectional shape of the fiber varies along a length of the fiber, and wherein the annular fibrous layer is formed by Fused Deposition Modeling.
Tube fastening for fastening a tube end to a reinforcement in a concrete wall, comprising a. a tube-shaped main body for receiving a tube end in a longitudinal direction of the tube-shaped main body, the tube-shaped main body having a rear opening for receiving the tube end, b. at least one wing-shaped holder protruding laterally from the tube-shaped main body for bearing against the reinforcement, characterized in that c. the at least one wing-shaped holder is interconnected with the main body via an adapter, d. the wing-shaped holder is arranged so as to be adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the main body relative to the tube-shaped main body, and e. the adapter comprises a tube-shaped middle part and at least one laterally protruding arm. a. a tube-shaped main body for receiving a tube end in a longitudinal direction of the tube-shaped main body, the tube-shaped main body having a rear opening for receiving the tube end, b. at least one wing-shaped holder protruding laterally from the tube-shaped main body for bearing against the reinforcement, characterized in that c. the at least one wing-shaped holder is interconnected with the main body via an adapter, d. the wing-shaped holder is arranged so as to be adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the main body relative to the tube-shaped main body, and e. the adapter comprises a tube-shaped middle part and at least one laterally protruding arm.
A biopsy needle that is to be inserted into an endoscope forceps channel, the biopsy needle comprising: a hollow tube which includes a distal end opening portion and a proximal end opening portion and of which the distal end opening portion and the proximal end opening portion communicate with each other, wherein the tube includes a puncture portion that is provided at a distal end portion of the tube and has a plurality of blade distal end points, a slit that extends toward the proximal end opening portion from the distal end opening portion, and a tissue excision cutter that is provided at a proximal end of the slit and is formed in a shape tapered toward a distal end of the slit from the proximal end of the slit, wherein the puncture portion includes a first blade distal end point, a second blade distal end point, and a third blade distal end point, in a case where the tube is viewed in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction of the tube, the first blade distal end point is formed closer to a distal end side of the tube than the second blade distal end point and the third blade distal end point, and in a case where the tube is viewed in the axial direction of the tube, the first blade distal end point is disposed to face the slit in a radial direction of the tube, and the second blade distal end point and the third blade distal end point are disposed to face each other with the slit interposed therebetween, characterized in that the slit is an elongated through-hole that is formed in the shape of a line extending in the axial direction of the tube. a hollow tube which includes a distal end opening portion and a proximal end opening portion and of which the distal end opening portion and the proximal end opening portion communicate with each other, wherein the tube includes a puncture portion that is provided at a distal end portion of the tube and has a plurality of blade distal end points, a slit that extends toward the proximal end opening portion from the distal end opening portion, and a tissue excision cutter that is provided at a proximal end of the slit and is formed in a shape tapered toward a distal end of the slit from the proximal end of the slit, wherein the puncture portion includes a first blade distal end point, a second blade distal end point, and a third blade distal end point, in a case where the tube is viewed in a direction orthogonal to an axial direction of the tube, the first blade distal end point is formed closer to a distal end side of the tube than the second blade distal end point and the third blade distal end point, and in a case where the tube is viewed in the axial direction of the tube, the first blade distal end point is disposed to face the slit in a radial direction of the tube, and the second blade distal end point and the third blade distal end point are disposed to face each other with the slit interposed therebetween, characterized in that the slit is an elongated through-hole that is formed in the shape of a line extending in the axial direction of the tube.
A method for preparing a population of antibodies wherein over 65% of the population are active antibodies, comprising: (a) loading a sample comprising a mixture of antibodies to a pre-equilibrated cation exchange column, then optionally washing the column with an wash buffer, and eluting antibodies bound to the column with an elution buffer, thereby removing host cell proteins (HCPs) and antibody isoforms from the sample, wherein the sample of step (a) has a conductivity of 5 to 7 mS/cm; (b) loading a sample prepared by mixing salt with the eluate of step (a) to a hydrophobic interaction column, and eluting the antibodies bound to the column with an elution buffer, thereby removing the host cell proteins (HCPs) from the eluate of step (a); and (c) loading the eluate of step (b) to an anion exchange column and collecting the flow-through. (a) loading a sample comprising a mixture of antibodies to a pre-equilibrated cation exchange column, then optionally washing the column with an wash buffer, and eluting antibodies bound to the column with an elution buffer, thereby removing host cell proteins (HCPs) and antibody isoforms from the sample, (b) loading a sample prepared by mixing salt with the eluate of step (a) to a hydrophobic interaction column, and eluting the antibodies bound to the column with an elution buffer, thereby removing the host cell proteins (HCPs) from the eluate of step (a); and (c) loading the eluate of step (b) to an anion exchange column and collecting the flow-through.
A breathing assistance apparatus for use with delivery of respiratory gases to a user, comprising: a mask comprising a body and a cushion, said cushion substantially forming a seal with said user's airways, headgear comprising substantially flexible, soft straps (37, 38), lower straps (50, 53), and a substantially continuous curved elongate member to which said mask is attached, wherein said mask has an inlet extension tube and said curved elongate member is attached or rests beneath said inlet extension tube, anchoring said mask to said user's face in use, wherein said curved elongate member is substantially rigid compared to said straps and comprises: a central section, two contoured side arms (41, 54) extending over said user's cheeks and attached to said substantially flexible, soft straps (37, 38), said two contoured side arms (41, 54) providing rigidity and stability to the headgear and mask, and arms attached to said lower straps (50, 53) extending from a cheek region of the side arms (41, 54) and extending behind the user's head, said arms providing stability and rigidity to the lower straps (50, 53). a mask comprising a body and a cushion, said cushion substantially forming a seal with said user's airways, headgear comprising substantially flexible, soft straps (37, 38), lower straps (50, 53), and a substantially continuous curved elongate member to which said mask is attached, wherein said mask has an inlet extension tube and said curved elongate member is attached or rests beneath said inlet extension tube, anchoring said mask to said user's face in use, wherein said curved elongate member is substantially rigid compared to said straps and comprises: a central section, two contoured side arms (41, 54) extending over said user's cheeks and attached to said substantially flexible, soft straps (37, 38), said two contoured side arms (41, 54) providing rigidity and stability to the headgear and mask, and arms attached to said lower straps (50, 53) extending from a cheek region of the side arms (41, 54) and extending behind the user's head, said arms providing stability and rigidity to the lower straps (50, 53). a central section, two contoured side arms (41, 54) extending over said user's cheeks and attached to said substantially flexible, soft straps (37, 38), said two contoured side arms (41, 54) providing rigidity and stability to the headgear and mask, and arms attached to said lower straps (50, 53) extending from a cheek region of the side arms (41, 54) and extending behind the user's head, said arms providing stability and rigidity to the lower straps (50, 53).
A dispensing font device comprising: - a vertical first part having a first upper end and a second lower end, - a substantially horizontal second part being in fluid communication with the first part, the second part comprising a tapping handle being adapted to open and close an outlet of a dispensing line extending through the font device during use, - the first part comprising a first channel extending from the second lower end to the first upper end, and a guide channel in which the dispensing line is adapted to be guided, thereby extending through the guide channel, the guide channel extending in the first part from the first upper end to at least the second lower end, and the guide channel having an inner diameter (D I), and - a cooling unit adapted to circulate a cooling medium inside the first and second parts (2, 5), characterized by a closing part is arranged for substantially closing off a fluid communication to the guide channel at the first upper end of the first part during use of the font device. - a vertical first part having a first upper end and a second lower end, - a substantially horizontal second part being in fluid communication with the first part, the second part comprising a tapping handle being adapted to open and close an outlet of a dispensing line extending through the font device during use, - the first part comprising a first channel extending from the second lower end to the first upper end, and a guide channel in which the dispensing line is adapted to be guided, thereby extending through the guide channel, the guide channel extending in the first part from the first upper end to at least the second lower end, and the guide channel having an inner diameter (D I), and - a cooling unit adapted to circulate a cooling medium inside the first and second parts (2, 5),
Apparatus (10; 20; 30; 40; 50; 60; 70) for regionally changing an optical property, comprising: a counterelectrode; a working electrode comprising a structuring into at least a first electrode region (14 1) and a second electrode region (14 2), wherein an intermediate region is arranged between the first electrode region (14 1) and the second electrode region (14 2); an active material arranged between the counterelectrode and the working electrode and configured to change the optical property on the basis of an electrical potential difference (U 1, U 2) between the counterelectrode and the working electrode; wherein the active material forms a continuous layer covering at least a partial region (18 1) of the first electrode region (14 1) and a partial region (18 2) of the second electrode region (14 2) and is arranged in the intermediate region; characterized in that the active material is electrically conductive and configured to form, upon a first potential difference (U 1) between the first electrode region (14 1) and the counterelectrode and a second potential difference (U 2) between the one second electrode region (14 2) and the counterelectrode, a transition region in which the optical property changes from a first optical state into a second optical state. a counterelectrode; a working electrode comprising a structuring into at least a first electrode region (14 1) and a second electrode region (14 2), wherein an intermediate region is arranged between the first electrode region (14 1) and the second electrode region (14 2); an active material arranged between the counterelectrode and the working electrode and configured to change the optical property on the basis of an electrical potential difference (U 1, U 2) between the counterelectrode and the working electrode; wherein the active material forms a continuous layer covering at least a partial region (18 1) of the first electrode region (14 1) and a partial region (18 2) of the second electrode region (14 2) and is arranged in the intermediate region; characterized in that the active material is electrically conductive and configured to form, upon a first potential difference (U 1) between the first electrode region (14 1) and the counterelectrode and a second potential difference (U 2) between the one second electrode region (14 2) and the counterelectrode, a transition region in which the optical property changes from a first optical state into a second optical state.