mhurhangee/ep-ind-claims huggingface dataset:
An intravital-information imaging apparatus that performs imaging using an acoustic wave generated by irradiating a living body with light, the intravital-information imaging apparatus comprising: a light source comprising one or more light sources (10, 20, 30) configured to irradiate a surface of the living body with light at a first irradiation region and a second irradiation region different from the first irradiation region; an acoustic-wave detector (15, 25) configured to detect a respective acoustic wave generated from a light absorber having absorbed a part of energy of the light irradiated at any of the first and second irradiation regions, the light absorber existing inside the living body; and a signal processor (16, 26) configured to obtain information representing a distribution of optical characteristic values using a first sound pressure of said respective acoustic wave when the light is irradiated at the first irradiation region, a second sound pressure of said respective acoustic wave when the light is irradiated at the second irradiation region, a first relative position information based on a first distance (d 1) from the first irradiation region to the light absorber, and second relative position information based on a second distance (d 2) from the second irradiation region to the light absorber, wherein the first and second distances and the first and second sound pressures being obtained by analyzing time-resolved electric signals corresponding to the respective acoustic wave detected by said acoustic-wave detector when said respective irradiation region is irradiated with the light. a light source comprising one or more light sources (10, 20, 30) configured to irradiate a surface of the living body with light at a first irradiation region and a second irradiation region different from the first irradiation region; an acoustic-wave detector (15, 25) configured to detect a respective acoustic wave generated from a light absorber having absorbed a part of energy of the light irradiated at any of the first and second irradiation regions, the light absorber existing inside the living body; and a signal processor (16, 26) configured to obtain information representing a distribution of optical characteristic values using a first sound pressure of said respective acoustic wave when the light is irradiated at the first irradiation region, a second sound pressure of said respective acoustic wave when the light is irradiated at the second irradiation region, a first relative position information based on a first distance (d 1) from the first irradiation region to the light absorber, and second relative position information based on a second distance (d 2) from the second irradiation region to the light absorber, wherein the first and second distances and the first and second sound pressures being obtained by analyzing time-resolved electric signals corresponding to the respective acoustic wave detected by said acoustic-wave detector when said respective irradiation region is irradiated with the light.
A device for treating edema, the device comprising: an extended collar member dimensioned to extend at least partway around a neck of a patient; characterized in that the device further comprises: a screw threaded through a portion of the collar member; and a projection, provided by a tip of the screw, the projection protruding inward from an inner surface of the collar member, the projection positioned to press against the neck near a jugular vein, thereby restricting blood flow within the jugular vein. an extended collar member dimensioned to extend at least partway around a neck of a patient; characterized in that the device further comprises: a screw threaded through a portion of the collar member; and a projection, provided by a tip of the screw, the projection protruding inward from an inner surface of the collar member, the projection positioned to press against the neck near a jugular vein, thereby restricting blood flow within the jugular vein. a screw threaded through a portion of the collar member; and a projection, provided by a tip of the screw, the projection protruding inward from an inner surface of the collar member, the projection positioned to press against the neck near a jugular vein, thereby restricting blood flow within the jugular vein.
Fairground ride with a support structure comprising: at least one vehicle having a passenger receptacle; at least one guiding means which is attached to the support structure and forms a circuit, wherein the guiding means is suitable for guiding the vehicle along the circuit; at least one drive member which is suitable for moving the vehicle along the circuit; and at least one recovery apparatus, which has an operating range, characterized in that the guiding means is disposed at least section-wise on a substantially vertical area, each point of the normal vector of which is perpendicular to the vertical axis of the support structure, wherein the recovery apparatus can be moved along the perimeter of the support structure by an attachment apparatus and the recovery apparatus is vertically as well as horizontally moveable, and the operating range of the recovery apparatus substantially covers the vertical area, wherein the operating range is accessible nearly every locations of the guiding means on the vertical area.
An apparatus for producing stacks of sheet-like products, in particular printed products, having a stacking apparatus with a stacking shaft, and having a preliminary stacking device which is arranged above the stacking shaft and has a preliminary stacking shaft and base elements which can be moved into and out of the preliminary stacking shaft, wherein products which are to be stacked to form an intermediate stack are fed to one of the base elements by way of a feed means while an intermediate stack previously formed on a further one of the base elements located beneath is discharged to the stacking shaft by this further base element, characterized in that a number of base elements are arranged one behind the other along a continuous circulatory path, a working portion of the circulatory path runs at least approximately vertically through the preliminary stacking shaft, and a drive arrangement drives the base elements in the working portion in a movement direction oriented from top to bottom such that in each case one of the base elements is moved to the feed means when an intermediate stack is being formed on an immediately preceding base element, as seen in the movement direction, wherein the base elements arranged one behind the other alternately form a first and a second base element (52, 54), the first base elements are arranged on a first conveying mechanism and the second base elements are arranged on a second conveying mechanism, and the first and the second conveying mechanisms (52, 54) are driven independently of one another in each case by a drive mechanism (98, 98'), wherein the drive mechanisms (98, 98') are provided in the form of servomotors, and the drive mechanisms (98, 98') are controlled independently of one another in respect of timing in dependence on the following parameters: product-feed capacity, height of the intermediate stack, number of product pages and desired conveying capacity of the sheet-like products.
Tanker aircraft comprising a passive referencing system for relative positioning a receiver aircraft during in-flight refueling operation via a hose and drogue system, wherein the referencing system comprises an array of references congregated on a spot of the rear part of the tanker aircraft, preferably of the tail cone thereof, wherein the array of references defines a plurality of sectors originated from the spot, a sector being defined by its amplitude in angle, wherein, for each one of these sectors, the array of references is configured to provide a distinguishable visual indicator, and the array of references is configured to be adjusted before taking-off with respect to: - at least one flight parameter of the tanker aircraft, and - at least one in-flight refueling operation parameter. wherein the referencing system comprises an array of references congregated on a spot of the rear part of the tanker aircraft, preferably of the tail cone thereof, wherein the array of references defines a plurality of sectors originated from the spot, a sector being defined by its amplitude in angle, wherein, for each one of these sectors, the array of references is configured to provide a distinguishable visual indicator, and the array of references is configured to be adjusted before taking-off with respect to: - at least one flight parameter of the tanker aircraft, and - at least one in-flight refueling operation parameter. - at least one flight parameter of the tanker aircraft, and - at least one in-flight refueling operation parameter.
A display device comprising: a display panel; and first and second sound generating devices (510, 520) configured to generating sounds and vibrate the display panel, wherein the first sound generating device has a higher sound pressure level than the second sound generating device in a first frequency range, and the second sound generating device has a higher sound pressure level than the first sound generating device in a second frequency range lower than the first frequency range, and wherein the first sound generating device and the second sound generating device at least partially overlap each other in a thickness direction of the display panel, and characterized in that the first sound generating device includes a piezoelectric actuator, and the second sound generating device includes an actuator by pressing a mass connected to a spring via a voice coil. a display panel; and first and second sound generating devices (510, 520) configured to generating sounds and vibrate the display panel, wherein the first sound generating device has a higher sound pressure level than the second sound generating device in a first frequency range, and the second sound generating device has a higher sound pressure level than the first sound generating device in a second frequency range lower than the first frequency range, and wherein the first sound generating device and the second sound generating device at least partially overlap each other in a thickness direction of the display panel, and characterized in that the first sound generating device includes a piezoelectric actuator, and the second sound generating device includes an actuator by pressing a mass connected to a spring via a voice coil.
Pneumatic device for holding and moving an elongate object, said device comprising a hollow body which is of an annular or tubular general shape defining an axial direction, is traversed by the elongate object at an axial passage and is composed of two end parts or segments that are arranged in alignment in the axial direction and form jaws, and a median or central part or segment that connects the two jaw-forming parts or segments to each other, with relative ease of movement of one with respect to the other in the axial direction under the effect of a controlled deformation of at least one portion of said median or central part or segment, said device being characterized in that all the various parts or segments (5, 5', 6) of the hollow body define respective chambers (7, 7', 6'), the jaw-forming end part(s) or segment(s) (5, 5') comprise elastically deformable membranes as wall portions (8, 8') that are intended to come into contact with the elongate object in a clamping phase, and the chambers (7, 7') of the two end parts or segments (5, 5') are in fluidic communication with the chamber of the median or central part or segment, each by way of at least one respective calibrated flow means (9, 9'), the injection of pressurized gaseous fluid taking place by way of a single feed line (10, 10') which is connected to a controlled source of pressurized fluid and which opens into the chamber (7, 7') of one (5 or 5') of the two end parts or segments (5, 5'), depending on the direction of translational movement desired for the elongate object present in the hollow body.
A flow sensor comprising: a first silicon block comprising: a top surface, a bottom surface, a passage extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and an opening in the top surface formed by the passage; a sense resistor located on or in the top surface; and a refractory resistor located on or in the top surface and apart from the sense resistor; and a second silicon block attached to the first silicon block to provide a channel to direct a gas flow across the top surface of the first silicon block; characterized in that the sense resistor and the refractory resistor are circumferentially located around the opening in the top surface, wherein the channel and the passage define a flow path for gas or other fluid through the sensor between the channel and the passage. a first silicon block comprising: a top surface, a bottom surface, a passage extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and an opening in the top surface formed by the passage; a sense resistor located on or in the top surface; and a refractory resistor located on or in the top surface and apart from the sense resistor; and a top surface, a bottom surface, a passage extending from the top surface to the bottom surface and an opening in the top surface formed by the passage; a sense resistor located on or in the top surface; and a refractory resistor located on or in the top surface and apart from the sense resistor; and a second silicon block attached to the first silicon block to provide a channel to direct a gas flow across the top surface of the first silicon block; characterized in that the sense resistor and the refractory resistor are circumferentially located around the opening in the top surface, wherein the channel and the passage define a flow path for gas or other fluid through the sensor between the channel and the passage.
A cylindrical or spherical composite pressure vessel suitable for storing a gas or a liquid, comprising: a liner assembly with at least one dome region having a non-homogenous support profile, the at least one dome region being more susceptible to rupture from the pressure within said vessel; and a shell, further comprising: at least one continuous and general layer of a filament wrap disposed around the liner assembly; and a plurality of non-continuous narrow slit tapes or tows positioned on the at least one dome region, each of the slit tapes or tows comprising a dry fiber impregnated with a resin, with at least one pair of the slit tapes or tows disposed with bilateral symmetry across a principal axis of the liner assembly; and wherein the slit tapes or tows are substantially confined to the at least one dome region. a liner assembly with at least one dome region having a non-homogenous support profile, the at least one dome region being more susceptible to rupture from the pressure within said vessel; and a shell, further comprising: at least one continuous and general layer of a filament wrap disposed around the liner assembly; and a plurality of non-continuous narrow slit tapes or tows positioned on the at least one dome region, each of the slit tapes or tows comprising a dry fiber impregnated with a resin, with at least one pair of the slit tapes or tows disposed with bilateral symmetry across a principal axis of the liner assembly; and at least one continuous and general layer of a filament wrap disposed around the liner assembly; and a plurality of non-continuous narrow slit tapes or tows positioned on the at least one dome region, each of the slit tapes or tows comprising a dry fiber impregnated with a resin, with at least one pair of the slit tapes or tows disposed with bilateral symmetry across a principal axis of the liner assembly; and wherein the slit tapes or tows are substantially confined to the at least one dome region.
A device for monitoring a two-wire line, in particular a two-wire line of a fire protection system, comprising a passive terminating component for terminating the two-wire line, wherein the passive terminating component has a chargeable energy storage, a constant current source for providing a measuring current to the passive terminating component, a voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage curve (U(t)) at output terminals (4, 6) of the two-wire line, a control unit for controlling the constant current source and for evaluating the detected voltage curve (U(t)), the control unit being configured to determine a series resistance (R L) and a parallel resistance (Rs) of the two-wire line, the control unit being configured to evaluate the voltage curve (U(t)) in response to a change in the provided measuring current and to charge the chargeable energy storage during a predetermined first period by controlling the constant current source and to evaluate a self-discharging of the chargeable energy storage during a subsequent second period after the switching off of the constant current source. a passive terminating component for terminating the two-wire line, wherein the passive terminating component has a chargeable energy storage, a constant current source for providing a measuring current to the passive terminating component, a voltage detection unit for detecting a voltage curve (U(t)) at output terminals (4, 6) of the two-wire line, a control unit for controlling the constant current source and for evaluating the detected voltage curve (U(t)), the control unit being configured to determine a series resistance (R L) and a parallel resistance (Rs) of the two-wire line, the control unit being configured to evaluate the voltage curve (U(t)) in response to a change in the provided measuring current and to charge the chargeable energy storage during a predetermined first period by controlling the constant current source and to evaluate a self-discharging of the chargeable energy storage during a subsequent second period after the switching off of the constant current source.
An auxiliary frame for a motor vehicle having a chassis with two spaced girders extending longitudinally with or without at least one offset, said auxiliary frame comprising a central box section, two side sections [2, 2'] and a plurality of transverse members, said central box section comprising four longitudinal sides at least two of which being substantially parallel to one another and having a cross-section with substantially invariable angles perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said central box section, said central box section comprising at least one box element affixed to one another if at least two box elements and at least two longitudinal plates, two of which are side walls of said box element, with said at least two longitudinal plates having dedicated holes for said transverse members; said plurality of transverse members passing through said holes and being substantially perpendicular to said longitudinal axis; and each of said side sections [2, 2'] being affixed to one end of said plurality of transverse members, wherein said central box member is longitudinally mountable on said chassis with fixation means and is provided with coupling plates for a mountable crane.
A composition for use in reducing cancer cell proliferation in a mammal having cancer cells that have a reduced level of wild-type p53 polypeptide expression, wherein said composition comprises nucleic acid encoding a USP10 polypeptide, and wherein said composition increases USP10 polypeptide expression within said cancer cells, thereby reducing cancer cell proliferation.
An attachment system for attaching shoes having toe and heel areas to a wide variety of sports equipment, e.g. to a rowing boat or rowing machine, the system comprising an attachment device that is connected to or otherwise a part of the equipment and comprises a magnet or magnetic system, and a shoe block assembly that accepts the attachment device; wherein these parts generally removably lock together for use of the equipment, which provides users better control over the force applied to the equipment via the shoe; wherein the shoe block assembly is removably attachable to the attachment device by means of magnetic force; wherein the attachment system comprises an adjustment device which generally fits into the shoe block assembly and is fixed thereto with attachment means, or could be formed as a part thereof, characterized by the said adjustment device comprising a non-ferrous cap designed to fit over the magnet or magnetic system provided with said attachment device, said cap further having a base of given thickness and touching the magnet or magnetic system for adjusting a spacing gap and thus adapting the holding strength of the magnet or magnetic system to the attachment device.
A ramp for a vehicle comprising a base body which has an outwardly curved underside and an inwardly curved upper side, wherein one end of the base body has a greater height than another end of the base body, the end having the greater height has a front side and a transition from the upper side to the front side has a curvature, characterized in that the transition from the upper side to the front side is rounded in such a manner that the transition is free from edges and that the curvature encloses an obtuse angle between the upper side and the front side.
Motorizing system for powering a wheel associated with a suspension of an aircraft so that the latter can be moved around on the ground, comprising a motor unit (4, 104), a drive member capable to be secured to the wheel, and a clutch device connecting the output shaft of the motor unit (4, 104) to the drive member, characterized in that the motor unit (4, 104) comprises an electric motor capable to be carried by an un-sprung part of a suspension strut, and in which the transmission between the output shaft and the drive member is a positive transmission, in which an electronically controlled speed matching system is associated with the clutch device 7, in which the drive member is an ring gear carried by the rim of the wheel and designed to enter into mesh with the output gear of the motor unit (4, 104) when the latter is in its engaged position, characterized in that the in-mesh position of the output gear is defined by two rolling lips carried by the ring gear and designed to have, rolling along them without sliding, two runway tracks carried by the gear.
Fuel oil "A" composition characterised in that the density at 15°C measured in accordance with JIS K 2249 is 0.8400 to 0.8900 g/cm 3, the kinematic viscosity at 50°C is not less than 2.000 mm 2 /s and the cetane index obtained in accordance with JIS K 2204-1992 is not less than 35; and in that the sulphur content is not more than 0.100 mass%, the sulphur content of sulphur compounds having a boiling point at or above the boiling point of dibenzothiophene is not more than 110 mass ppm, and the residual carbon content of 10% residual oil is not less than 0.20 mass%.