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A toothed pulley for a bicycle rear derailleur , the pulley carrying on each of its side faces a cushioning ring made of an elastically deformable material and adapted to come in contact with link plates of a roller chain running over the pulley , wherein the pulley includes respective circumferential supports formed adjacent to or into each side face to the pulley , characterized in that each cushioning ring is supported in a rotationally secured manner at a respective circumferential support , and in that in a side view of the pulley , as seen in the axial direction, each cushioning ring is a polygonal cushion ring , having a polygonal outline at the face thereof facing the roller chain and is provided by molding on the circumferential support , wherein the number of corners of the polygonal cushioning ring is equal to the number of teeth of the pulley , and wherein the corners of the polygonal cushioning ring are angularly offset from the centers of the teeth of the pulley by the half angular distance between adjacent teeth of the pulley . the pulley includes respective circumferential supports formed adjacent to or into each side face to the pulley , characterized in that each cushioning ring is supported in a rotationally secured manner at a respective circumferential support , and in that in a side view of the pulley , as seen in the axial direction, each cushioning ring is a polygonal cushion ring , having a polygonal outline at the face thereof facing the roller chain and is provided by molding on the circumferential support , wherein the number of corners of the polygonal cushioning ring is equal to the number of teeth of the pulley , and wherein the corners of the polygonal cushioning ring are angularly offset from the centers of the teeth of the pulley by the half angular distance between adjacent teeth of the pulley .
A system to control fuel-pressure of fuel delivered to a fuel-injector of an internal combustion engine, said system comprising: a fuel-pump coupled to a fuel tank , an evaporative emissions controls that include a canister that captures fuel vapors, and a purge-valve that controls the consumption of those vapors by the engine, said fuel-pump being operable to vary fuel-pressure of fuel output by the fuel-pump ; an absolute-pressure-sensor that indicates an absolute-pressure of the fuel ; a pressure-regulator that limits the fuel-pressure by releasing fuel output by the fuel-pump into a fuel-tank when the fuel-pressure exceeds a tank-pressure of the fuel-tank by a pressure-threshold ; a controller in communication with the absolute-pressure-sensor and the fuel-pump , wherein the controller periodically operates the fuel-pump in a test-mode , the system further comprising a vent-valve coupling the fuel-tank to the barometric-pressure during said test-mode , the tank-pressure being essentially equal to the barometric-pressure when the vent-valve is opened and the purge-valve is closed, where the fuel-pressure is such that the pressure-regulator releases fuel output by the fuel-pump , estimates a barometric-pressure outside of the fuel-tank based on the absolute-pressure while the pressure-regulator is releasing fuel output by the fuel-pump into the fuel-tank , and operates the fuel-pump in a normal-mode where the fuel-pressure is controlled so the absolute-pressure corresponds to a desired-pressure that is determined based on the barometric-pressure . a fuel-pump coupled to a fuel tank , an evaporative emissions controls that include a canister that captures fuel vapors, and a purge-valve that controls the consumption of those vapors by the engine, said fuel-pump being operable to vary fuel-pressure of fuel output by the fuel-pump ; an absolute-pressure-sensor that indicates an absolute-pressure of the fuel ; a pressure-regulator that limits the fuel-pressure by releasing fuel output by the fuel-pump into a fuel-tank when the fuel-pressure exceeds a tank-pressure of the fuel-tank by a pressure-threshold ; a controller in communication with the absolute-pressure-sensor and the fuel-pump , wherein the controller periodically operates the fuel-pump in a test-mode , the system further comprising a vent-valve coupling the fuel-tank to the barometric-pressure during said test-mode , the tank-pressure being essentially equal to the barometric-pressure when the vent-valve is opened and the purge-valve is closed, where the fuel-pressure is such that the pressure-regulator releases fuel output by the fuel-pump , estimates a barometric-pressure outside of the fuel-tank based on the absolute-pressure while the pressure-regulator is releasing fuel output by the fuel-pump into the fuel-tank , and operates the fuel-pump in a normal-mode where the fuel-pressure is controlled so the absolute-pressure corresponds to a desired-pressure that is determined based on the barometric-pressure .
A computer-implemented method for compensating for illumination variation in an image of a body surface for use in an imaging-based skin sensing system, the method comprising: obtaining : a three-dimensional representation of the body surface; and illumination information for the three-dimensional representation that is indicative of an orientation of the body surface relative to a reference axis; determining illumination compensation information configured to normalize an illumination variation apparent from the illumination information, wherein determining the illumination compensation information comprises determining a normalization map representing a plurality of spatial locations of the body surface, wherein each spatial location is associated with an illumination compensation factor to apply to a corresponding spatial location of the image to correct for the illumination variation in the image; determining the orientation of the body surface based on an analysis of a three-dimensional reconstruction of the body surface derived from imaging data for the body surface; and using the illumination compensation information to compensate for the illumination variation in the image of the body surface to provide a compensated image for use in the imaging-based skin sensing system, wherein the illumination variation is compensated by distributing illumination evenly across each spatial location on the body surface. obtaining : a three-dimensional representation of the body surface; and illumination information for the three-dimensional representation that is indicative of an orientation of the body surface relative to a reference axis; a three-dimensional representation of the body surface; and illumination information for the three-dimensional representation that is indicative of an orientation of the body surface relative to a reference axis; determining illumination compensation information configured to normalize an illumination variation apparent from the illumination information, wherein determining the illumination compensation information comprises determining a normalization map representing a plurality of spatial locations of the body surface, wherein each spatial location is associated with an illumination compensation factor to apply to a corresponding spatial location of the image to correct for the illumination variation in the image; determining the orientation of the body surface based on an analysis of a three-dimensional reconstruction of the body surface derived from imaging data for the body surface; and using the illumination compensation information to compensate for the illumination variation in the image of the body surface to provide a compensated image for use in the imaging-based skin sensing system, wherein the illumination variation is compensated by distributing illumination evenly across each spatial location on the body surface.
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.
A method of manufacturing a glucose sensor for detecting and/or quantifying the amount of glucose, the method comprising: - providing a sensing region comprising a boronic acid receptor for binding to glucose and a fluorophore associated with said receptor; - providing an optical waveguide for directing incident light onto the sensing region; and - providing a glucose-permeable barrier layer comprising a semi-permeable membrane having pores and a hydrophilic polymer within the pores of the semi-permeable membrane, the glucose-permeable barrier overlying at least a part of the sensing region, the semi-permeable membrane being formed by generating the hydrophilic polymer in situ by diffusing a monomer mixture comprising one or more hydrophilic monomer(s) into the pores of a membrane and initiating polymerisation; wherein providing the glucose-permeable barrier layer comprises providing the glucose-permeable barrier layer across one or more openings in the sensing region so that glucose enters the sensing region of the sensor through the glucose-permeable barrier layer, and a ROS-quenching agent is present in the sensing region and/or the glucose-permeable barrier layer. - providing a sensing region comprising a boronic acid receptor for binding to glucose and a fluorophore associated with said receptor; - providing an optical waveguide for directing incident light onto the sensing region; and - providing a glucose-permeable barrier layer comprising a semi-permeable membrane having pores and a hydrophilic polymer within the pores of the semi-permeable membrane, the glucose-permeable barrier overlying at least a part of the sensing region, the semi-permeable membrane being formed by generating the hydrophilic polymer in situ by diffusing a monomer mixture comprising one or more hydrophilic monomer(s) into the pores of a membrane and initiating polymerisation;
Electric charging cabinet for charging batteries, in particular for e-bikes, comprising: a cabinet body made of metal and a plurality of cabinet compartments located one above the other, wherein at least some of the cabinet compartments have an electrical power connection and a compartment door with at least one adjusting device , wherein the adjusting device comprises a spring means supported against the cabinet body and a lever supported on the compartment door , wherein the spring means and the lever are connected to one another and the compartment door is loaded in the closing direction by the spring means , wherein the spring means is arranged in a receiving space separated from the cabinet compartment above or below a compartment floor , the receiving space being closed towards an opening side of the cabinet body by a cover which has an opening for the lever . a cabinet body made of metal and a plurality of cabinet compartments located one above the other, wherein at least some of the cabinet compartments have an electrical power connection and a compartment door with at least one adjusting device , wherein the adjusting device comprises a spring means supported against the cabinet body and a lever supported on the compartment door , wherein the spring means and the lever are connected to one another and the compartment door is loaded in the closing direction by the spring means , wherein the spring means is arranged in a receiving space separated from the cabinet compartment above or below a compartment floor , the receiving space being closed towards an opening side of the cabinet body by a cover which has an opening for the lever .
Device in the form of a planar component with at least one longitudinal axis for monitoring the spatial position of an object , comprising a power supply and an integrated circuit as well as a programmable acoustic module for reproducing at least one sound recording, and at least one control unit , by means of which activation and/or deactivation of the acoustic module can be effected, wherein the control unit comprises at least one sensor and/or at least one actuator which reacts to a change in inclination of the component with respect to the vertical (v) or with respect to the horizontal (h) by triggering the playback of the at least one sound recording, characterized in that the power supply is a metal-air battery. comprising a power supply and an integrated circuit as well as a programmable acoustic module for reproducing at least one sound recording, and at least one control unit , by means of which activation and/or deactivation of the acoustic module can be effected, wherein the control unit comprises at least one sensor and/or at least one actuator which reacts to a change in inclination of the component with respect to the vertical (v) or with respect to the horizontal (h) by triggering the playback of the at least one sound recording, characterized in that the power supply is a metal-air battery.
A device for equalizing the pressure created in a bottom-vented baby bottle , when sucking on the nipple , comprising an opening on the bottom of the bottle , a first thread formed in a section of the outer wall of the bottle adjacent to said opening , a removable cover for closing said opening , said cover having an edge that is axially raised relative to a bottom wall , a second thread formed in the inner wall of the raised edge , said second thread being configured to engage and disengage said first thread , wherein said cover comprises a dome element axially emerging from said bottom wall and having a terminal end , said dome element having at least a hole , said at least a hole being in communication with the environment outside the cover and being located at the terminal end of said dome element , a diaphragm member lying on said dome element and said bottom wall , said diaphragm member having a flexible region axially placed above the at least a hole formed in the terminal end of said dome element , said flexible region of said diaphragm member comprising one or more venting cuts , characterized in that said terminal end of said dome element has a cusp shape with said at least a hole formed around its top, the flexible region of the diaphragm member at least partially abuts the cusp-shaped terminal end .
A computer-implemented method for dual energy computed tomography, CT, imaging, comprising: receiving CT projection datasets comprising a higher energy dataset and a lower energy dataset acquired by a data acquisition system, DAS, of a CT imaging system; generating a pseudo projection dataset from the higher energy dataset; generating an updated lower energy dataset comprising a combination of the lower energy dataset and the pseudo projection dataset; and generating an image from the higher energy dataset and the updated lower energy dataset. receiving CT projection datasets comprising a higher energy dataset and a lower energy dataset acquired by a data acquisition system, DAS, of a CT imaging system; generating a pseudo projection dataset from the higher energy dataset; generating an updated lower energy dataset comprising a combination of the lower energy dataset and the pseudo projection dataset; and generating an image from the higher energy dataset and the updated lower energy dataset.
Analysis system , in particular cartridge , for testing an in particular biological sample (P), the analysis system comprising a main body having a plurality of channels , and comprising a sensor arrangement for detecting an analyte (A) of the sample (P), the sensor arrangement comprising a sensor apparatus having capture molecules (M) and a sensor cover that is flexible at least in part for covering the sensor apparatus , the sensor cover being able to be lowered onto or towards the sensor apparatus by actuation or in an actuated state, characterised in that , in the unactuated state, the sensor cover is at least substantially planar or flat on a side facing the sensor apparatus and has a raised portion in the centre on a side remote or opposite from the sensor apparatus .
A medical fluid injector system , comprising: a powered fluid injector; a connection port configured to form a releasable fluid connection with a single-use disposable set for use in delivering fluid to a patient, the single-use disposable set having a fluid inlet port , a waste outlet port , a tubing connected at a first end thereof to the fluid inlet port and at a second end thereof to a connector configured for connection to the waste outlet port , characterized in the fluid injector system further comprising: at least one check valve located between the fluid inlet port and the connector or located elsewhere in the SUDS between fluid inlet port and connector to facilitate fluid delivery to the patient; and an acoustic frequency detection system having a detector associated with the connection port and configured to generate a signal in response to a sonic, infrasonic, or ultrasonic wave emitted from the single-use disposable set as a result of air flowing through the at least one check valve during a priming operation of the single-use disposable set while the air is being expelled therefrom. a powered fluid injector; a connection port configured to form a releasable fluid connection with a single-use disposable set for use in delivering fluid to a patient, the single-use disposable set having a fluid inlet port , a waste outlet port , a tubing connected at a first end thereof to the fluid inlet port and at a second end thereof to a connector configured for connection to the waste outlet port , characterized in the fluid injector system further comprising: at least one check valve located between the fluid inlet port and the connector or located elsewhere in the SUDS between fluid inlet port and connector to facilitate fluid delivery to the patient; and an acoustic frequency detection system having a detector associated with the connection port and configured to generate a signal in response to a sonic, infrasonic, or ultrasonic wave emitted from the single-use disposable set as a result of air flowing through the at least one check valve during a priming operation of the single-use disposable set while the air is being expelled therefrom. at least one check valve located between the fluid inlet port and the connector or located elsewhere in the SUDS between fluid inlet port and connector to facilitate fluid delivery to the patient; and an acoustic frequency detection system having a detector associated with the connection port and configured to generate a signal in response to a sonic, infrasonic, or ultrasonic wave emitted from the single-use disposable set as a result of air flowing through the at least one check valve during a priming operation of the single-use disposable set while the air is being expelled therefrom.
Chromatography apparatus for expanded bed adsorption, comprising a column tube , and top and bottom end cells which close off the column tube, defining between them an operating volume which in use contains a bed of adsorbent medium particles as stationary phase material; first and second process liquid conduits communicating into the operating volume for liquid to enter and leave the operating volume in use, including a process liquid inlet injection arrangement , and a top outlet opening in the top end cell as a process liquid outlet, wherein in use a process liquid runs up through the bed of particles in an expanded state thereof, characterised in that an outlet structure at the top outlet opening includes a vortex-inhibiting structure beneath the top outlet opening, the vortex-inhibiting structure comprising one or more divider, partition or slot-defining elements to divide flow entering the outlet opening and inhibit rotational movements around an outlet axis. a column tube , and top and bottom end cells which close off the column tube, defining between them an operating volume which in use contains a bed of adsorbent medium particles as stationary phase material; first and second process liquid conduits communicating into the operating volume for liquid to enter and leave the operating volume in use, including a process liquid inlet injection arrangement , and a top outlet opening in the top end cell as a process liquid outlet, wherein in use a process liquid runs up through the bed of particles in an expanded state thereof, characterised in that an outlet structure at the top outlet opening includes a vortex-inhibiting structure beneath the top outlet opening, the vortex-inhibiting structure comprising one or more divider, partition or slot-defining elements to divide flow entering the outlet opening and inhibit rotational movements around an outlet axis.
A method of detecting a failing nozzle in an ejection device comprising a number of ejection units during the printing of a print job, each ejection unit being arranged to eject droplets of a liquid and comprising a nozzle , a liquid duct connected to the nozzle , and an electro-mechanical transducer , arranged to create an acoustic pressure wave in a liquid in the liquid duct and further arranged to sense a residual pressure wave in the liquid, the method comprising: a) actuating an electro-mechanical transducer to generate a pressure wave in the liquid in a corresponding liquid duct ; and b) sensing a residual pressure wave in the liquid in said liquid duct ; and c) comparing the residual pressure wave sensed in step b) with another residual pressure wave in the liquid of the same or another liquid duct , sensed in a previous execution of the method, by determining the difference of a parameter of the residual pressure wave sensed in step b) and a parameter of the other residual pressure wave; and d) determining whether the nozzle corresponding to said liquid duct is in an operative state or in a malfunctioning state, wherein said nozzle is determined to be in a malfunctioning state when the difference of said parameter of the residual pressure wave sensed in step b) and said parameter of said other residual pressure wave sensed in a previous execution of the method exceeds a predetermined threshold. a) actuating an electro-mechanical transducer to generate a pressure wave in the liquid in a corresponding liquid duct ; and b) sensing a residual pressure wave in the liquid in said liquid duct ; and c) comparing the residual pressure wave sensed in step b) with another residual pressure wave in the liquid of the same or another liquid duct , sensed in a previous execution of the method, by determining the difference of a parameter of the residual pressure wave sensed in step b) and a parameter of the other residual pressure wave; and d) determining whether the nozzle corresponding to said liquid duct is in an operative state or in a malfunctioning state, wherein said nozzle is determined to be in a malfunctioning state when the difference of said parameter of the residual pressure wave sensed in step b) and said parameter of said other residual pressure wave sensed in a previous execution of the method exceeds a predetermined threshold.