mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
An apparatus for generating short strong current pulses in a coil such that the coil produces magnetic field pulses which, according to the principle of electromagnetic induction, cause electrical currents for stimulation in body tissue which trigger an action potential for stimulating nerve and/or muscle cells, wherein the coil is configured to be positioned close to the body tissue to be stimulated so that a generated magnetic field permeates the body tissue; wherein the apparatus includes at least one capacitor for storing and outputting the energy required for the magnetic field pulses and a suitable charging circuit for charging said at least one capacitor; and wherein the apparatus comprises a power generation unit arranged to generate a freely selectable time behaviour of the current through the coil during the current pulse and wherein the apparatus is arranged to control an optimized time behaviour of the current through the coil such that the electric field induced by the coil in the tissue results in a current the time behaviour of which is matched to the dynamic charge transport phenomena of the nerve fibres, in order to reduce a required field strength or field energy for inductive stimulation of the nerve and/or muscle cells or in order to optimize selective stimulation of only one cell type of a plurality of target structures of cell tissue closely adjacent to each other at a time, characterized in that for generating the time behaviour of the coil current, a modular multilevel converter is used, which consists of a plurality of individual modules that can be controlled independently of each other. wherein the coil is configured to be positioned close to the body tissue to be stimulated so that a generated magnetic field permeates the body tissue; wherein the apparatus includes at least one capacitor for storing and outputting the energy required for the magnetic field pulses and a suitable charging circuit for charging said at least one capacitor; and wherein the apparatus comprises a power generation unit arranged to generate a freely selectable time behaviour of the current through the coil during the current pulse and wherein the apparatus is arranged to control an optimized time behaviour of the current through the coil such that the electric field induced by the coil in the tissue results in a current the time behaviour of which is matched to the dynamic charge transport phenomena of the nerve fibres, in order to reduce a required field strength or field energy for inductive stimulation of the nerve and/or muscle cells or in order to optimize selective stimulation of only one cell type of a plurality of target structures of cell tissue closely adjacent to each other at a time, characterized in that for generating the time behaviour of the coil current, a modular multilevel converter is used, which consists of a plurality of individual modules that can be controlled independently of each other.
Self-winding watch comprising a movement connected to a winding device of a barrel spring comprising: • an oscillating weight pivoting around an axis A; • a reduction wheel train cooperating with the oscillating weight to transmit the torque to the barrel; • at least one storage unit for electrical energy ; • at least one photovoltaic cell arranged to receive the ambient light and charge the electrical energy storage unit ; • a control circuit connected to the terminals of the storage unit ; and • drive means connected to the control circuit and coupled to the oscillating weight to displace it, characterised in that the energy storage unit , the control circuit and the drive means are integrated in the oscillating weight . • an oscillating weight pivoting around an axis A; • a reduction wheel train cooperating with the oscillating weight to transmit the torque to the barrel; • at least one storage unit for electrical energy ; • at least one photovoltaic cell arranged to receive the ambient light and charge the electrical energy storage unit ; • a control circuit connected to the terminals of the storage unit ; and • drive means connected to the control circuit and coupled to the oscillating weight to displace it,
Mechanism for a case for applying a cosmetic product, in particular a stick of lipstick, having a main axis (O), said mechanism comprising at least: - a cup intended to receive said cosmetic product, said cup comprising at least one lug , - a guide comprising a head extended by a body inside which the cup is mounted mobile, said body of the guide comprising at least one slide wherein said at least one lug of the cup slides, - a sheath mounted around the body of the guide and comprising at least one helical groove with which said at least one lug of the cup co-operates by sliding in said at least one slide of the guide when the sleeve is rotationally driven with respect to the guide to cause an axial movement of the cup , and - a sleeve intended to extend axially around the cosmetic product, said sleeve being mounted around said head of the guide to which said sleeve is securely fixed, characterised in that the head of the guide comprises - snap-fitting means configured to co-operate with complementary means of the sleeve in order to immobilise axially said sleeve with respect to the guide , and - rotational blocking means , distinct from said snap-fitting means , intended to co-operate with complementary means of the sleeve to block said sleeve in rotation with respect to the guide . - a cup intended to receive said cosmetic product, said cup comprising at least one lug , - a guide comprising a head extended by a body inside which the cup is mounted mobile, said body of the guide comprising at least one slide wherein said at least one lug of the cup slides, - a sheath mounted around the body of the guide and comprising at least one helical groove with which said at least one lug of the cup co-operates by sliding in said at least one slide of the guide when the sleeve is rotationally driven with respect to the guide to cause an axial movement of the cup , and - a sleeve intended to extend axially around the cosmetic product, said sleeve being mounted around said head of the guide to which said sleeve is securely fixed, - snap-fitting means configured to co-operate with complementary means of the sleeve in order to immobilise axially said sleeve with respect to the guide , and - rotational blocking means , distinct from said snap-fitting means , intended to co-operate with complementary means of the sleeve to block said sleeve in rotation with respect to the guide .
An insertion device for inserting an IUD comprising: an elongated sheath having a proximal end and a distal end , a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end wherein the elongated sheath defines an axis for operation of the insertion device and wherein the IUD is positionable within the elongated sheath ; an elongated inner member having a proximal end and a distal end disposable within the lumen of the elongated sheath wherein a proximal end of the IUD is positionable adjacent the distal end of the elongated inner member; and a proximally positioned user interface , wherein the proximally positioned user interface further comprises an elongated channel , a moveable sheath slider moveable within the elongated channel wherein the moveable sheath slider has an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces, further wherein the moveable sheath slider has a depression on an upper surface of the moveable sheath slider facing an exterior of the user interface, and a string control slider having a curved distal surface for abutting with the curved surface of the moveable sheath slider when the sheath slider is adjacent the string control slider; characterized in that the moveable sheath slider has a rail along a side of the moveable sheath slider and a lateral detent arm . an elongated sheath having a proximal end and a distal end , a lumen extending between the proximal end and the distal end wherein the elongated sheath defines an axis for operation of the insertion device and wherein the IUD is positionable within the elongated sheath ; an elongated inner member having a proximal end and a distal end disposable within the lumen of the elongated sheath wherein a proximal end of the IUD is positionable adjacent the distal end of the elongated inner member; and a proximally positioned user interface , wherein the proximally positioned user interface further comprises an elongated channel , a moveable sheath slider moveable within the elongated channel an elongated channel , a moveable sheath slider moveable within the elongated channel wherein the moveable sheath slider has an upper surface, a lower surface and two side surfaces, further wherein the moveable sheath slider has a depression on an upper surface of the moveable sheath slider facing an exterior of the user interface, and a string control slider having a curved distal surface for abutting with the curved surface of the moveable sheath slider when the sheath slider is adjacent the string control slider; characterized in that the moveable sheath slider has a rail along a side of the moveable sheath slider and a lateral detent arm . a string control slider having a curved distal surface for abutting with the curved surface of the moveable sheath slider when the sheath slider is adjacent the string control slider; characterized in that the moveable sheath slider has a rail along a side of the moveable sheath slider and a lateral detent arm .
A negative electrode active material particle comprising a core, which comprises a carbon-based active material and an oxygen functional group, and a shell which surrounds the core and comprises a silicon-based active material, wherein the oxygen functional group is bound to 2.0 to 4.0% of all covalently bondable sites of the outermost carbon atoms of the carbon-based active material.
Milk-frothing device , in particular for use in a fully automatic coffee machine, having a steam nozzle and a mixing chamber adjoining the steam nozzle for producing milk froth from steam , milk and air , - wherein a milk flow passing into the mixing chamber is adjustable by means of a variable opening cross section , and - wherein the air is guided as an air flow through the variable opening cross section into the mixing chamber , and - wherein a milk supply and an air supply are configured in such a manner that the air simultaneously with the milk can pass through the variable opening cross section as a milk and air flow , characterized - in that , in order to permit a reliable cleaning of lower portions of the milk supply , the milk supply is completely closeable with a regulating body with which, in addition, the variable opening cross section can also be adjusted, wherein the regulating body is rotatable about a regulating axis , and - wherein, when the milk supply is completely closed, the air supply can still have a flow passing through it. - wherein a milk flow passing into the mixing chamber is adjustable by means of a variable opening cross section , and - wherein the air is guided as an air flow through the variable opening cross section into the mixing chamber , and - wherein a milk supply and an air supply are configured in such a manner that the air simultaneously with the milk can pass through the variable opening cross section as a milk and air flow , - in that , in order to permit a reliable cleaning of lower portions of the milk supply , the milk supply is completely closeable with a regulating body with which, in addition, the variable opening cross section can also be adjusted, wherein the regulating body is rotatable about a regulating axis , and - wherein, when the milk supply is completely closed, the air supply can still have a flow passing through it.
An adhesive tape cartridge comprising: a housing ; and an adhesive tape roll that is disposed in said housing and winds a double-faced adhesive tape , said double-faced adhesive tape comprising: a base material layer having a transmittance of 20% or more; a first adhesive layer that is disposed on one side of said base material layer in a thickness direction and comprises an adhesive with a first pigment added; a second adhesive layer that is disposed on the other side of said base material layer in the thickness direction and comprises an adhesive with a second pigment added; and a separation material layer that is disposed on said other side of said second adhesive layer in the thickness direction; an average particle diameter, as measured by a laser diffraction scattering method, of said first pigment in said first adhesive layer and an average particle diameter, as measured by said laser diffraction scattering method, of said second pigment in said second adhesive layer being different from each other. a housing ; and an adhesive tape roll that is disposed in said housing and winds a double-faced adhesive tape , said double-faced adhesive tape comprising: a base material layer having a transmittance of 20% or more; a first adhesive layer that is disposed on one side of said base material layer in a thickness direction and comprises an adhesive with a first pigment added; a second adhesive layer that is disposed on the other side of said base material layer in the thickness direction and comprises an adhesive with a second pigment added; and a separation material layer that is disposed on said other side of said second adhesive layer in the thickness direction; a base material layer having a transmittance of 20% or more; a first adhesive layer that is disposed on one side of said base material layer in a thickness direction and comprises an adhesive with a first pigment added; a second adhesive layer that is disposed on the other side of said base material layer in the thickness direction and comprises an adhesive with a second pigment added; and a separation material layer that is disposed on said other side of said second adhesive layer in the thickness direction; an average particle diameter, as measured by a laser diffraction scattering method, of said first pigment in said first adhesive layer and an average particle diameter, as measured by said laser diffraction scattering method, of said second pigment in said second adhesive layer being different from each other.
An access point, AP, comprising: a transmitter configured to transmit a polling frame to a plurality of WTRUs ; a receiver configured to receive a first data unit, from a first WTRU of the plurality of WTRUs , in response to the polling frame, wherein the first data unit comprises first compressed channel feedback; and to receive a second data unit, from a second WTRU of the plurality of WTRUs , in response to the polling frame, wherein the second data unit comprises second compressed channel feedback; wherein the receiver is configured to receive the first data unit simultaneously with the second data unit. a transmitter configured to transmit a polling frame to a plurality of WTRUs ; a receiver configured to receive a first data unit, from a first WTRU of the plurality of WTRUs , in response to the polling frame, wherein the first data unit comprises first compressed channel feedback; and to receive a second data unit, from a second WTRU of the plurality of WTRUs , in response to the polling frame, wherein the second data unit comprises second compressed channel feedback; wherein the receiver is configured to receive the first data unit simultaneously with the second data unit.
A method for folding an article comprising, directing the article to a receiving device moving in a first direction , the article defining a leading portion and a trailing portion ; holding the leading portion of the article on the receiving device ; and transferring the leading portion of the article to a folding device moving in a second direction , opposite the first direction ; characterised by : transferring the leading portion of the article from the folding device to an oscillating device moving in the first direction while holding the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction ; reversing the oscillating device to move in the second direction while continuing to hold the leading portion of the article on the oscillating device and while continuing to hold the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction ; and folding the article by overlaying the leading portion of the article on the trailing portion of the article to define a folded state while continuing to hold the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction . directing the article to a receiving device moving in a first direction , the article defining a leading portion and a trailing portion ; holding the leading portion of the article on the receiving device ; and transferring the leading portion of the article to a folding device moving in a second direction , opposite the first direction ; characterised by : transferring the leading portion of the article from the folding device to an oscillating device moving in the first direction while holding the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction ; reversing the oscillating device to move in the second direction while continuing to hold the leading portion of the article on the oscillating device and while continuing to hold the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction ; and folding the article by overlaying the leading portion of the article on the trailing portion of the article to define a folded state while continuing to hold the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction . transferring the leading portion of the article from the folding device to an oscillating device moving in the first direction while holding the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction ; reversing the oscillating device to move in the second direction while continuing to hold the leading portion of the article on the oscillating device and while continuing to hold the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction ; and folding the article by overlaying the leading portion of the article on the trailing portion of the article to define a folded state while continuing to hold the trailing portion of the article on the receiving device moving in the first direction .
A stent , comprising: a body extending between a distal end and a proximal end , the body defined by a plurality of elongated members, each elongated member extending between a distal end that is substantially coterminous with the distal end of the body and a proximal end that is substantially coterminous with the proximal end of the body; wherein each of the plurality of elongated members comprises an inner surface having a curved concave shape and an outer surface and two side surfaces , wherein the plurality of elongated members are arranged so that the inner surfaces of the plurality of elongated members form a lumen with a smooth circular inner surface, wherein the lumen extends along the length of the respective plurality of elongated members , the lumen extending between the distal and proximal ends of the body so as to form a lumen length; wherein the plurality of elongated members are configured to permit drainage of a fluid from within the lumen to an environment external the stent along the entire lumen length. a body extending between a distal end and a proximal end , the body defined by a plurality of elongated members, each elongated member extending between a distal end that is substantially coterminous with the distal end of the body and a proximal end that is substantially coterminous with the proximal end of the body; wherein each of the plurality of elongated members comprises an inner surface having a curved concave shape and an outer surface and two side surfaces , wherein the plurality of elongated members are arranged so that the inner surfaces of the plurality of elongated members form a lumen with a smooth circular inner surface, wherein the lumen extends along the length of the respective plurality of elongated members , the lumen extending between the distal and proximal ends of the body so as to form a lumen length; wherein the plurality of elongated members are configured to permit drainage of a fluid from within the lumen to an environment external the stent along the entire lumen length.
An automatic analysis device that is configured to mix a sample and a reagent to measure temporal change of a mixed solution, the automatic analysis device comprising: a measurement point data acquisition unit that is configured to acquire a plurality of measurement point data from a reaction process of the sample and the reagent; a first storage unit that is configured to accumulate test values, which are calculated from previously acquired measurement point data and a prestored calibration curve, and to accumulate parameters of approximate equations for approximating the plurality of measurement point data; a first data processing unit that is configured to create, based on predetermined numbers of the parameters or the test values accumulated in the first storage unit, a distribution map of reference data, used as a determination standard, relating the parameters and the test values; a second storage unit that is configured to store a threshold for removal determination; an output unit that is configured to present, on a display screen , removal data candidates included in the distribution map of the reference data based on the threshold; and a third storage unit that is configured to store attached information of the reference data, the information including a determination result indicating whether data is to be removed from the distribution map of the reference data. a measurement point data acquisition unit that is configured to acquire a plurality of measurement point data from a reaction process of the sample and the reagent; a first storage unit that is configured to accumulate test values, which are calculated from previously acquired measurement point data and a prestored calibration curve, and to accumulate parameters of approximate equations for approximating the plurality of measurement point data; a first data processing unit that is configured to create, based on predetermined numbers of the parameters or the test values accumulated in the first storage unit, a distribution map of reference data, used as a determination standard, relating the parameters and the test values; a second storage unit that is configured to store a threshold for removal determination; an output unit that is configured to present, on a display screen , removal data candidates included in the distribution map of the reference data based on the threshold; and a third storage unit that is configured to store attached information of the reference data, the information including a determination result indicating whether data is to be removed from the distribution map of the reference data.