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A process of detecting and distinguishing one or more Bordetella spp., wherein said Bordetella spp. are one or more of B. pertussis, or B. holmesii, in a biological sample comprising: - producing a first amplification product by amplifying a Bordetella nucleotide sequence if present in the sample using forward primer SEQ ID NO: 1, and reverse primer SEQ ID NO: 2, operable for amplification of nucleotides sequences present in B. pertussis and B. holmesii under conditions suitable for a polymerase chain reaction; - measuring said first amplification product; - producing a second amplification product by amplifying a Bordetella nucleotide sequence if present in the sample using forward primer SEQ ID NO: 4, and reverse primer SEQ ID NO: 5, operable for amplification of nucleotides sequences present in and specific for B. holmesii under conditions suitable for a polymerase chain reaction; and - measuring said second amplification product; wherein the presence of said first amplification product is indicative of B. pertussis and/or B. holmesii; and wherein the presence of said first and second amplification products is indicative of B. holmesii or a co-infection of B. pertussis and B. holmesii. - producing a first amplification product by amplifying a Bordetella nucleotide sequence if present in the sample using forward primer SEQ ID NO: 1, and reverse primer SEQ ID NO: 2, operable for amplification of nucleotides sequences present in B. pertussis and B. holmesii under conditions suitable for a polymerase chain reaction; - measuring said first amplification product; - producing a second amplification product by amplifying a Bordetella nucleotide sequence if present in the sample using forward primer SEQ ID NO: 4, and reverse primer SEQ ID NO: 5, operable for amplification of nucleotides sequences present in and specific for B. holmesii under conditions suitable for a polymerase chain reaction; and - measuring said second amplification product; wherein the presence of said first amplification product is indicative of B. pertussis and/or B. holmesii; and wherein the presence of said first and second amplification products is indicative of B. holmesii or a co-infection of B. pertussis and B. holmesii.
A turbine component comprising: a mesh of cooling channels (35A, 35B) comprising an array of cooling channel intersections in a wall (21, 22) of the turbine component; a mixing chamber (42A, 42B, 42C) at each of a plurality of the cooling channel intersections; wherein each mixing chamber (42A, 42B, 42C) comprises a width (W1, W2) that is wider than a respective width of each cooling channel (35A, 35B) connected thereto, characterized in that each mixing chamber (42A, 42B, 42C) has a cylindrical or a spherical (42A, 42B) shape centered on the respective intersection and a width (W1, W2) that is a diameter thereof and that is greater than the respective widths of the connected cooling channels (35A, 35B). a mesh of cooling channels (35A, 35B) comprising an array of cooling channel intersections in a wall (21, 22) of the turbine component; a mixing chamber (42A, 42B, 42C) at each of a plurality of the cooling channel intersections; wherein each mixing chamber (42A, 42B, 42C) comprises a width (W1, W2) that is wider than a respective width of each cooling channel (35A, 35B) connected thereto, characterized in that each mixing chamber (42A, 42B, 42C) has a cylindrical or a spherical (42A, 42B) shape centered on the respective intersection and a width (W1, W2) that is a diameter thereof and that is greater than the respective widths of the connected cooling channels (35A, 35B).
A cosmetic or dermatologically acceptable composition comprising: water; a second ingredient selected from the group consisting of detergents, non-detersive conditioning agents, aesthetically-modifying agents, protective agents, and mixtures thereof; and an unthinned cationic starch characterized by: a) an amylopectin/amylose ratio of greater than or equal to 60/40; b) an apparent cationic molecular weight of greater than or equal to 12 million Daltons; and c) a positive charge density of from 0.5 meq/g to 2.5 meq/g. water; a second ingredient selected from the group consisting of detergents, non-detersive conditioning agents, aesthetically-modifying agents, protective agents, and mixtures thereof; and an unthinned cationic starch characterized by: a) an amylopectin/amylose ratio of greater than or equal to 60/40; b) an apparent cationic molecular weight of greater than or equal to 12 million Daltons; and c) a positive charge density of from 0.5 meq/g to 2.5 meq/g. a) an amylopectin/amylose ratio of greater than or equal to 60/40; b) an apparent cationic molecular weight of greater than or equal to 12 million Daltons; and c) a positive charge density of from 0.5 meq/g to 2.5 meq/g.
A method for producing a water-absorbent resin comprising: a polymerization step of polymerizing a monomer, which is a raw material of the water-absorbent resin, to obtain a hydrous gel crosslinked polymer dispersed in an organic solvent; and a separation step of separating the organic solvent and the hydrous gel crosslinked polymer from each other, wherein the separation step includes transfer, compression, and discharge of the hydrous gel crosslinked polymer via a discharge device, wherein the compression in the separation step is to apply a pressure of not less than 0.1 MPa to the hydrous gel crosslinked polymer. a polymerization step of polymerizing a monomer, which is a raw material of the water-absorbent resin, to obtain a hydrous gel crosslinked polymer dispersed in an organic solvent; and a separation step of separating the organic solvent and the hydrous gel crosslinked polymer from each other, wherein the separation step includes transfer, compression, and discharge of the hydrous gel crosslinked polymer via a discharge device, wherein the compression in the separation step is to apply a pressure of not less than 0.1 MPa to the hydrous gel crosslinked polymer.
An acrylic resin powder comprising: a copolymer which contains a methyl methacrylate unit, wherein a volume average particle size of a primary particle, as determined according to the description, is 0.1 to 10 μm, a volume average particle size of a secondary particle, as determined according to the description, is 20 to 80 μm, a weight average molecular weight, as determined according to the description, is 10,000 to 500,000, and the acrylic resin powder is soluble in polypropylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of 1000 under stirring at a concentration of 10% by mass at 60°C for 60 minutes as determined according to the description. a copolymer which contains a methyl methacrylate unit, wherein a volume average particle size of a primary particle, as determined according to the description, is 0.1 to 10 μm, a volume average particle size of a secondary particle, as determined according to the description, is 20 to 80 μm, a weight average molecular weight, as determined according to the description, is 10,000 to 500,000, and the acrylic resin powder is soluble in polypropylene glycol having a weight average molecular weight of 1000 under stirring at a concentration of 10% by mass at 60°C for 60 minutes as determined according to the description.
A touch screen control method, comprising: acquiring actual capacitance values of respective test points on a touch screen; identifying an interference level of an electrically conductive medium according to a change of the actual capacitance values relative to reference capacitance values, the reference capacitance values referring to capacitance values when the test points are not influenced by an electrically conductive medium covering the surface of the touch screen; controlling the touch screen under an operation mode corresponding to the interference level, wherein controlling the touch screen under the operation mode corresponding to the interference level, comprises: selecting from a predetermined correspondence relation the operation mode corresponding to the interference level, the predetermined correspondence relation including a correspondence relation between respective interference levels and respective operation modes, and the operation modes including, in order of increasing interference level, a full-screen multi-finger operation mode, a multi-finger and single-finger mixed operation mode, a full-screen single-finger operation mode and a full-screen shut-down operation mode; and controlling the touch screen under the operation mode selected. acquiring actual capacitance values of respective test points on a touch screen; identifying an interference level of an electrically conductive medium according to a change of the actual capacitance values relative to reference capacitance values, the reference capacitance values referring to capacitance values when the test points are not influenced by an electrically conductive medium covering the surface of the touch screen; controlling the touch screen under an operation mode corresponding to the interference level, wherein controlling the touch screen under the operation mode corresponding to the interference level, comprises: selecting from a predetermined correspondence relation the operation mode corresponding to the interference level, the predetermined correspondence relation including a correspondence relation between respective interference levels and respective operation modes, and the operation modes including, in order of increasing interference level, a full-screen multi-finger operation mode, a multi-finger and single-finger mixed operation mode, a full-screen single-finger operation mode and a full-screen shut-down operation mode; and controlling the touch screen under the operation mode selected. selecting from a predetermined correspondence relation the operation mode corresponding to the interference level, the predetermined correspondence relation including a correspondence relation between respective interference levels and respective operation modes, and the operation modes including, in order of increasing interference level, a full-screen multi-finger operation mode, a multi-finger and single-finger mixed operation mode, a full-screen single-finger operation mode and a full-screen shut-down operation mode; and controlling the touch screen under the operation mode selected.
Dimming circuit for dimming at least one inertia-free lamp, comprising a switched-mode power supply with a switched-mode power supply control and with a power switch controlled by the switched-mode power supply control, which power switch can be controlled with a switched-mode power supply control frequency depending on a desired dimming value, and comprising an output for connecting the at least one inertia-free lamp, wherein • the dimming circuit further comprises a pulse generator and • the switched-mode power supply has an activation input, characterized by the fact that • the pulse generator is connected to the activation input of the switched-mode power supply, • whereby the switched-mode power supply control can be activated and deactivated by the activation input, • such that the pulse generator controls the switched-mode power supply control via the activation input only in a lower area of the entire dimming range, • so that for dimming in the lower area of the dimming range the activation input of the switched-mode power supply is supplied by the pulse generator at a pulse generator frequency with a voltage for pulse generator frequency-dependent activation and deactivation of energy which can be tapped off at the output of the switched-mode power supply, the pulse generator frequency being below the frequency with which the switched-mode power supply control actuates the power switch. • the dimming circuit further comprises a pulse generator and • the switched-mode power supply has an activation input, characterized by the fact that • the pulse generator is connected to the activation input of the switched-mode power supply, • whereby the switched-mode power supply control can be activated and deactivated by the activation input, • such that the pulse generator controls the switched-mode power supply control via the activation input only in a lower area of the entire dimming range, • so that for dimming in the lower area of the dimming range the activation input of the switched-mode power supply is supplied by the pulse generator at a pulse generator frequency with a voltage for pulse generator frequency-dependent activation and deactivation of energy which can be tapped off at the output of the switched-mode power supply, the pulse generator frequency being below the frequency with which the switched-mode power supply control actuates the power switch.
A carbonated drink comprising at least one condensed phosphate and phosphoric acid, wherein the ratio of the total weight of the condensed phosphate to the weight of the phosphoric acid is within the range of from 1:0.08 to 1:0.20.
A radio-controlled socket system having - a plurality of radio-controlled socket devices having plug receptacles, wherein each radio-controlled socket device has a base body in which the plug receptacles are formed and on which plug devices are arranged, which are suitable to be inserted into a socket, and display means for individualizing the respective radio-controlled socket device, - a central control device for wireless control of the radio-controlled socket devices, wherein the display means are designed as optical display device for reproduction of color information and / or for reproduction of symbols and wherein the display means are suitable to display a visual and individualizing optical encoding characterized in that the encoding is assignable to each radio-controlled socket device after coupling by the central control device. - a plurality of radio-controlled socket devices having plug receptacles, wherein each radio-controlled socket device has a base body in which the plug receptacles are formed and on which plug devices are arranged, which are suitable to be inserted into a socket, and display means for individualizing the respective radio-controlled socket device, - a central control device for wireless control of the radio-controlled socket devices,
A light emitting apparatus, comprising: a visible light emitter for emitting visible light; an invisible light emitter for emitting invisible light; an invisible light receiver for receiving invisible light emitted from the invisible light emitter; a cover member arranged spaced apart from the visible light emitter, the invisible light emitter, and the invisible light receiver and covering the visible light emitter, the invisible light emitter, and the invisible light receiver; and a control part for controlling operation of the visible light emitter, wherein the cover member has flexibility so as to deform when receiving external force, and at least partially reflects invisible light emitted from the invisible light emitter and passes and diffuses visible light emitted from the visible light emitter, the invisible light emitter emits invisible light toward an inside surface of the cover member, and the invisible light receiver receives invisible light emitted from the invisible light emitter and reflected by the cover member, characterised in that the control part controls a mode of emission of visible light emitted from the visible light emitter in accordance with a state of reception of invisible light at the invisible light receiver, which changes in accordance with deformation of the cover member. a visible light emitter for emitting visible light; an invisible light emitter for emitting invisible light; an invisible light receiver for receiving invisible light emitted from the invisible light emitter; a cover member arranged spaced apart from the visible light emitter, the invisible light emitter, and the invisible light receiver and covering the visible light emitter, the invisible light emitter, and the invisible light receiver; and a control part for controlling operation of the visible light emitter, wherein the cover member has flexibility so as to deform when receiving external force, and at least partially reflects invisible light emitted from the invisible light emitter and passes and diffuses visible light emitted from the visible light emitter, the invisible light emitter emits invisible light toward an inside surface of the cover member, and the invisible light receiver receives invisible light emitted from the invisible light emitter and reflected by the cover member, characterised in that the control part controls a mode of emission of visible light emitted from the visible light emitter in accordance with a state of reception of invisible light at the invisible light receiver, which changes in accordance with deformation of the cover member.
The use of a cosmetic composition comprising: i) an organosiloxane resin in an amount from 0.3% to 10% by weight of the composition to provide hair appearance reducing effect on the skin, and ii) a dermatologically acceptable carrier for reducing hair appearance in the skin.
An article containing a resin composition wherein said article is selected from the group consisting of jacketings, primary layers, buffer layers and strength members for wire or cable; umbilicals and risers for oil and gas applications; oil and gas tank liners; coatings and/or insulation for wire and cable, cable or wire conduits, piping, tanks, pumps, tubing, coatings, tower packing, lined vessels, nozzles, valves, pipes for chemical drainage, fuel transfer, or chemical transfer and plenum conduits, wherein the resin composition is comprised of a vinylidene fluoride-containing polymer and a core-shell impact modifier comprised of a polysiloxane core and a shell of a non-elastomeric polymeric material compatible with the vinylidene fluoride-containing polymer, wherein the shell polymer comprises an acrylate, wherein the vinylidene fluoride-containing polymer is a heterogeneous copolymer composition comprised of two or more distinct phases, including a polyvinylidene fluoride continuous phase and a non-continuous or co-continuous phase comprised of a copolymer of vinylidene fluoride and at least one comonomer, wherein the vinylidene fluoride-containing polymer is in the form of a powder having distinct particles having a weight average particle size on less than 500 nm, or agglomerate particles in the range of 0.5 to 200 microns, the weight average particle size being measured by laser light scattering using a NICOMP instrument.
Passive-levitation vehicle for moving over a path, comprising: - a passenger compartment, - a levitation skid slidable on the path and capable of developing a levitation force to support the compartment at a certain distance from the path, - a suspension, connected between the compartment and the skid, comprising: a kinematic structure to confer degrees of freedom and relative constraints between the skid and the compartment; a passive elastic element connected between the skid and the compartment; a controlled-dynamic element able to exert a force having controlled dynamics between the skid and the compartment; the passive elastic element and the controlled-dynamic element being mounted in parallel to each other and connected, preferably at their ends, respectively to the skid and the compartment; - a sensor for detecting the distance between the skid and the path, - an electronic circuit, connected to the sensor and to the controlled-dynamics element, for carrying out a feedback control in order to adjust said distance, the electronic circuit being able to read a signal emitted by the sensor, and as a function of the signal, drive the controlled-dynamic element to impose a desired course to the distance. - a passenger compartment, - a levitation skid slidable on the path and capable of developing a levitation force to support the compartment at a certain distance from the path, - a suspension, connected between the compartment and the skid, comprising: a kinematic structure to confer degrees of freedom and relative constraints between the skid and the compartment; a passive elastic element connected between the skid and the compartment; a controlled-dynamic element able to exert a force having controlled dynamics between the skid and the compartment; the passive elastic element and the controlled-dynamic element being mounted in parallel to each other and connected, preferably at their ends, respectively to the skid and the compartment; a kinematic structure to confer degrees of freedom and relative constraints between the skid and the compartment; a passive elastic element connected between the skid and the compartment; a controlled-dynamic element able to exert a force having controlled dynamics between the skid and the compartment; the passive elastic element and the controlled-dynamic element being mounted in parallel to each other and connected, preferably at their ends, respectively to the skid and the compartment; - a sensor for detecting the distance between the skid and the path, - an electronic circuit, connected to the sensor and to the controlled-dynamics element, for carrying out a feedback control in order to adjust said distance, the electronic circuit being able to read a signal emitted by the sensor, and as a function of the signal, drive the controlled-dynamic element to impose a desired course to the distance. read a signal emitted by the sensor, and as a function of the signal, drive the controlled-dynamic element to impose a desired course to the distance.
Door spacer (19, 20) for ensuring a minimum gap between a door (5, 6) sealed by a seal (12, 13) with respect to a carcass of a household appliance and the carcass with fastening means (26, 27, 28) for fastening to the door (5, 6) or to the carcass, and a stop for contacting the other door (5, 6) or carcass in each case, wherein the stop is formed on a spring element, characterised in that the spring element can be displaced into a free space against a spring force produced by a closing force of the door (5, 6).
An injection molded enriched animal chew toy comprising a resin selected from the group consisting of starch, thermoplastic, casein, denatured and partially hydrolyzed collagen, wheat gluten, rawhide, proteins, and mixtures thereof and a fermented soya nutraceutical containing S. cerevisiae.
A non-scented composition for application to the skin or other substrate, either prior to, or subsequent to, a perfume, which composition comprises a synthetic compound which exhibits a musk-like odour and at least 70% of the composition comprises a non-scented solvent for perfume ingredients, wherein the solvent has a vapour pressure of less than 40 Pascal (=0.3 Torr) at 25°C, and a viscosity greater than 10 -3 Pa.s (=1 centipoise) at 20°C.
A power tool comprising: a battery pack interface configured to receive a battery pack, the battery pack interface including one or more power terminals and one or more communication terminals; and a controller including an electronic processor and a memory, characterized by the controller being configured to: receive, via the one or more communication terminals, a plurality of signals indicating a plurality of temperatures of the battery pack; determine, based on the plurality of signals, a battery pack type; and control discharge of the battery pack based on the battery pack type. a battery pack interface configured to receive a battery pack, the battery pack interface including one or more power terminals and one or more communication terminals; and a controller including an electronic processor and a memory, characterized by the controller being configured to: receive, via the one or more communication terminals, a plurality of signals indicating a plurality of temperatures of the battery pack; determine, based on the plurality of signals, a battery pack type; and control discharge of the battery pack based on the battery pack type. receive, via the one or more communication terminals, a plurality of signals indicating a plurality of temperatures of the battery pack; determine, based on the plurality of signals, a battery pack type; and control discharge of the battery pack based on the battery pack type.