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A deaerator including a tank with an outlet fitting and a steam source , a deaerator column with a cover mounted on the tank with fittings for water inlet and vapor blowdown located on it, containing lower and upper deaeration sections each having pressure and distribution trays installed so as to form a jet chamber in the area between them, and random element packing , wherein the deaeration sections are separated by a hydraulic seal formed by an edge and a projection connected to the column cover, with water inlet and vapor blowdown fittings located inside the hydraulic seal projection , characterized in that the hydraulic seal projection has openings the lower edges of which are located higher than the upper side of the hydraulic seal edge by the value exceeding the sum of overflow height of the coolant over the hydraulic seal edge and hydraulic resistance of the hydraulic seal channel, while the total cross section of the openings is determined by the equality of steam pressure in the blowdown fitting and in the area inside the hydraulic seal projection .
A device for distributing one or more fluid streams evenly into a catalyst bed comprising: an inlet assembly comprising a hydrocarbon inlet , an air inlet , and a steam inlet characterized in that the hydrocarbon inlet , air inlet and steam inlet converge to form a central arm wherein the hydrocarbon inlet and the steam inlet are inclined and located radially around the air inlet ; a device located in the central arm comprising: a vertical deflector plate having a top end , a bottom end and a vertical span, the vertical span comprising a plurality of horizontal slits (302 to 318) along the vertical span length; and a frustum cone connected to the bottom end , the frustum cone having an angled, lateral surface comprising a plurality of perforations (402 to 410) arranged in rows having a triangular pitch , wherein a hydrocarbon stream is partially deflected by the vertical deflector plate allowing a portion of the hydrocarbon stream to sieve through the plurality of horizontal slits_(302 to 318). an inlet assembly comprising a hydrocarbon inlet , an air inlet , and a steam inlet characterized in that the hydrocarbon inlet , air inlet and steam inlet converge to form a central arm wherein the hydrocarbon inlet and the steam inlet are inclined and located radially around the air inlet ; a vertical deflector plate having a top end , a bottom end and a vertical span, the vertical span comprising a plurality of horizontal slits (302 to 318) along the vertical span length; and a frustum cone connected to the bottom end , the frustum cone having an angled, lateral surface comprising a plurality of perforations (402 to 410) arranged in rows having a triangular pitch , wherein a hydrocarbon stream is partially deflected by the vertical deflector plate allowing a portion of the hydrocarbon stream to sieve through the plurality of horizontal slits_(302 to 318).
A method of determining a physical location of a client in a data communication network and restricting access to the data communication network based on the physical location of the client , the method comprising: determining an identifier of a connection point through which the client communicates with the data network , wherein the connection point is a physical port through which the client communicates; transmitting the identifier of the connection point from the client to a location server ; determining a physical location of the client based on the determined identifier of the connection point, including accessing a stored association between the connection point identifier and the physical location, wherein the connection point provides a communication path to the client via a cable-based transmission medium; storing a plurality of associations of connection point identifiers with respective physical locations, including storing an association between the connection point identifier and the physical location prior to the client connecting to the connection point; transmitting , by the location server to the client , the physical location of the client; authenticating the client and/or a user of the client; and restricting access to the data communication network based on the physical location of the client and the results of the authentication. determining an identifier of a connection point through which the client communicates with the data network , wherein the connection point is a physical port through which the client communicates; transmitting the identifier of the connection point from the client to a location server ; determining a physical location of the client based on the determined identifier of the connection point, including accessing a stored association between the connection point identifier and the physical location, wherein the connection point provides a communication path to the client via a cable-based transmission medium; storing a plurality of associations of connection point identifiers with respective physical locations, including storing an association between the connection point identifier and the physical location prior to the client connecting to the connection point; transmitting , by the location server to the client , the physical location of the client; authenticating the client and/or a user of the client; and restricting access to the data communication network based on the physical location of the client and the results of the authentication.
An apparatus for containing an F.O.G. layer on water comprising a tank having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to connect to a source of F.O.G.-laden effluent and the outlet configured to connect to a sewer pipe so that the outlet defines a normal static water level for F.O.G. and effluent in the tank , such that the top of the F.O.G. rises above the normal static water level because of a specific gravity of F.O.G. being less than the specific gravity of water, and characterized in that a sensor is mounted above the normal static water level and is configured to determine a distance from the sensor that is above the top of the F.O.G. to the top of the F.O.G. within the tank , so that a thickness of the F.O.G. in the tank can be determined by evaluating how much the top of the F.O.G. is above the normal static water level. a tank having an inlet and an outlet, the inlet configured to connect to a source of F.O.G.-laden effluent and the outlet configured to connect to a sewer pipe so that the outlet defines a normal static water level for F.O.G. and effluent in the tank , such that the top of the F.O.G. rises above the normal static water level because of a specific gravity of F.O.G. being less than the specific gravity of water, and characterized in that a sensor is mounted above the normal static water level and is configured to determine a distance from the sensor that is above the top of the F.O.G. to the top of the F.O.G. within the tank , so that a thickness of the F.O.G. in the tank can be determined by evaluating how much the top of the F.O.G. is above the normal static water level.
A system for dispensing sterile covers for a stethoscope or other medical device, comprising: a container i including at least two elongated members positioned in the container and terminating at tips proximate one end of the container; one or more collapsed pouches positioned inside the container, each pouch having an open end and a closed end and a support structure positioned proximate the open end, the support structure having a pair of first retainers , each first retainer adapted to receive a corresponding elongated member of the at least two elongated members, the one or more collapsed pouches being supported on the elongated members, each pouch comprising a first tab positioned proximate the open end the first tab being arranged and disposed such that in response to the first tab of a corresponding pouch positioned nearest the tips of the at least two elongated members being grasped and pulled in a direction downwards and away from the at least two elongated members, the open end forming a first open position defined by the pair of first retainers and the first tab for receiving a head of the stethoscope or other medical device inside the pouch while the first retainers remain engaged with the at least two elongated members, the system further comprising a further tab positioned proximate the closed end of the pouch, wherein the two elongated members are arranged non-parallel to one another, wherein the tips of the elongated members extending exterior of the container. a container i including at least two elongated members positioned in the container and terminating at tips proximate one end of the container; one or more collapsed pouches positioned inside the container, each pouch having an open end and a closed end and a support structure positioned proximate the open end, the support structure having a pair of first retainers , each first retainer adapted to receive a corresponding elongated member of the at least two elongated members, the one or more collapsed pouches being supported on the elongated members, each pouch comprising a first tab positioned proximate the open end the first tab being arranged and disposed such that in response to the first tab of a corresponding pouch positioned nearest the tips of the at least two elongated members being grasped and pulled in a direction downwards and away from the at least two elongated members, the open end forming a first open position defined by the pair of first retainers and the first tab for receiving a head of the stethoscope or other medical device inside the pouch while the first retainers remain engaged with the at least two elongated members, the system further comprising a further tab positioned proximate the closed end of the pouch, wherein the two elongated members are arranged non-parallel to one another, wherein the tips of the elongated members extending exterior of the container.
A method of manufacturing a lens for spectacles, comprising the steps of: - providing a lens blank made from plastic material, - obtaining, by cutting the blank , a corresponding lens having a final shape and profile suitable for mounting in a mounting frame, - removing material from the lens in predetermined areas of the lens, thereby obtaining a first lens portion , - inserting the first lens portion into a mould for overmoulding, - injecting material into the mould to produce at least a second lens portion overmoulded on the first lens portion , - removing the lens , in which the first and second lens portions are integrated with one another, from the mould, respective surfaces of the first lens portion capable of contacting the overmoulded material of the second lens portion being identified in the areas of the lens where material is removed, characterised in that the method comprises the step of modifying these surfaces to increase the adhesion between the materials of the first and second lens portions overmoulded on to one another, and in that the lens blank is provided with at least one surface coating on at least one of the opposite faces of the lens blank , the at least one coating being removed in the areas affected by the step of removal of material. - providing a lens blank made from plastic material, - obtaining, by cutting the blank , a corresponding lens having a final shape and profile suitable for mounting in a mounting frame, - removing material from the lens in predetermined areas of the lens, thereby obtaining a first lens portion , - inserting the first lens portion into a mould for overmoulding, - injecting material into the mould to produce at least a second lens portion overmoulded on the first lens portion , - removing the lens , in which the first and second lens portions are integrated with one another, from the mould, respective surfaces of the first lens portion capable of contacting the overmoulded material of the second lens portion being identified in the areas of the lens where material is removed, characterised in that the method comprises the step of modifying these surfaces to increase the adhesion between the materials of the first and second lens portions overmoulded on to one another, and in that the lens blank is provided with at least one surface coating on at least one of the opposite faces of the lens blank , the at least one coating being removed in the areas affected by the step of removal of material.
A carbon-based heating device or intermediate heating device, comprising: a planar array of CNT heater cells disposed in a layer; characterized by polymer-filled joints disposed between the CNT heater cells; wherein the joints have a roughness of no more than 50 μm, wherein the level of "roughness" means that optical profilometry does not show any steps of greater than 50 μm over a linear, horizontal, distance of 10 μm or less over the planar array. a planar array of CNT heater cells disposed in a layer; characterized by polymer-filled joints disposed between the CNT heater cells; wherein the joints have a roughness of no more than 50 μm, wherein the level of "roughness" means that optical profilometry does not show any steps of greater than 50 μm over a linear, horizontal, distance of 10 μm or less over the planar array.
Household appliance for dispensing drinking water enriched with a gas , with an outlet through which the enriched drinking water can be tapped, a flow-through enrichment unit upstream of the outlet for enriching the drinking water with the gas , a receptacle for a container with the gas , an inlet upstream of the flow-through enrichment unit , via which the drinking water can be fed to the flow-through enrichment unit , wherein the inlet is equipped with a first filter for filtering the drinking water , characterised in that the outlet is additionally equipped with a second filter for filtering the enriched drinking water , wherein the inlet is formed on or in a reversibly removable and reinsertable water tank . an outlet through which the enriched drinking water can be tapped, a flow-through enrichment unit upstream of the outlet for enriching the drinking water with the gas , a receptacle for a container with the gas , an inlet upstream of the flow-through enrichment unit , via which the drinking water can be fed to the flow-through enrichment unit , wherein the inlet is equipped with a first filter for filtering the drinking water , characterised in that the outlet is additionally equipped with a second filter for filtering the enriched drinking water , wherein the inlet is formed on or in a reversibly removable and reinsertable water tank .
A half salt of a synthetic auxin herbicide that has the formula wherein R is independently H or CH 3 ; n is an integer selected from 1, 2 or 3; Ar is a phenyl or pyridine group substituted with one or more substituents selected from halogen, C 1 -C 6 alkyl, C 1 -C 6 haloalkyl, C 1 -C 6 alkoxy, amino, C 1 -C 6 alkylamino, and di(C 1 -C 6 alkyl)amino; and M is a cation.
A vehicle control apparatus comprising: a detection section configured to detect vehicle information including a vehicle speed of a vehicle driven by an electric motor and drive torque of the electric motor , the vehicle control apparatus being characterized by further comprising: a control section configured to moderate a rate of increase in the drive torque at the time of acceleration with respect to a rate of increase set in advance on the basis of a detection result of the detection section on condition that the vehicle speed of the vehicle is less than or equal to a predetermined speed and the drive torque is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold. a detection section configured to detect vehicle information including a vehicle speed of a vehicle driven by an electric motor and drive torque of the electric motor , the vehicle control apparatus being characterized by further comprising: a control section configured to moderate a rate of increase in the drive torque at the time of acceleration with respect to a rate of increase set in advance on the basis of a detection result of the detection section on condition that the vehicle speed of the vehicle is less than or equal to a predetermined speed and the drive torque is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold.
A method, comprising: running , with a processor based apparatus, a computer simulation comprising a video game that is controlled at least in part by a handheld controller ; displaying images generated by the computer simulation on a display ; and projecting at least one image generated by the computer simulation from an image projector coupled to the handheld controller; characterized by : automatically establishing small particles suspended in the air according to a state of the computer simulation calling for the display of a holographic character ; and automatically adjusting an angle, with respect to the handheld controller, of projection of the image projector according to a state of the computer simulation; and in that the projecting step comprises projecting the at least one image generated by the computer simulation as a hologram depicting the holographic character from the image projector coupled to the handheld controller in a direction of the small particles suspended in the air. running , with a processor based apparatus, a computer simulation comprising a video game that is controlled at least in part by a handheld controller ; displaying images generated by the computer simulation on a display ; and projecting at least one image generated by the computer simulation from an image projector coupled to the handheld controller; characterized by : automatically establishing small particles suspended in the air according to a state of the computer simulation calling for the display of a holographic character ; and automatically adjusting an angle, with respect to the handheld controller, of projection of the image projector according to a state of the computer simulation; and in that the projecting step comprises projecting the at least one image generated by the computer simulation as a hologram depicting the holographic character from the image projector coupled to the handheld controller in a direction of the small particles suspended in the air. automatically establishing small particles suspended in the air according to a state of the computer simulation calling for the display of a holographic character ; and automatically adjusting an angle, with respect to the handheld controller, of projection of the image projector according to a state of the computer simulation; and in that the projecting step comprises projecting the at least one image generated by the computer simulation as a hologram depicting the holographic character from the image projector coupled to the handheld controller in a direction of the small particles suspended in the air.
A wall proximity adjustable bed having zero wall clearance and zero gravity functionality; said bed comprising a frame and an adjustable mattress support platform having a plurality of articulated support sections pivotally mounted with respect to one another for relative angular adjustment, and actuator means for effecting co-ordinated movement of said support sections to reconfigure the bed between a flat lowered configuration and a raised configuration for supporting an occupant in a zero gravity recumbent position, wherein said plurality of articulated mattress support sections include at least a head end section , a toe end section and an intermediate section disposed between the head and toe end sections , further comprising cam means associated with one of the frame and the intermediate support section and cam follower means associated to the other of the frame and the intermediate movable support section , wherein said cam means is arranged so that movement of said intermediate support section follows a rearward and downwards trajectory with respect to the frame as the head end section is raised, wherein said head end section is simply supported at a position along its length such that said rearward and downward movement of the intermediate support section causes the head end section to rotate to an inclined position, wherein said head end section is simply supported at a position along its length by roller means fixed in relation to the frame or head end section .
A bottom-supported offshore drilling unit for performing one or more well-processing tasks on a plurality of surface-wells of one or more off-shore hydrocarbon reservoirs located below a seabed , wherein the drilling unit comprises a main body and a cantilever supporting a first drilling station and also supporting a second drilling station, the first drilling station comprising a first well center and the second drilling station comprising a second well center , wherein said drilling unit is configured to perform drilling and well control of a first well by said first drilling station while performing drilling and/or well control of a second well by said second drilling station.
An injectable composition comprising a carbohydrate for use in treating an injured tendon in an animal or human, wherein said composition comprises an effective amount of carbohydrate to increase tendon hydration and lubrication at the osteotendinous junction, wherein said composition is administered via intra-osteotendinous injection, and wherein said carbohydrate comprises hyaluronic acid, or an ester, acylurea, acyl isourea, disulfide, or amide thereof.
Magneto-electric converter for converting a variation in a magnetic field (B) into a potential difference between two electrical terminals ; the converter including a stack of a first layer made of a magnetostrictive material defining a reference plane, and of a second layer made of a piezoeletric material having a first polarization axis in the plane defined by the second layer parallel to the reference plane; the second layer comprising electrodes ; the converter being characterized in that it comprises: ∘ a support layer comprising the two electrical terminals ; ∘ the stack arranged on the support layer ; ∘ means for electrically connecting the electrodes to the electrical terminals . ∘ a support layer comprising the two electrical terminals ; ∘ the stack arranged on the support layer ; ∘ means for electrically connecting the electrodes to the electrical terminals .
A reversible flow fan comprising: an impeller that includes blade portions (130a to 130c); and rear-edge curved portions (133a to 133c) disposed on surfaces on rear edge sides of the blade portions in a normal rotation direction of the impeller, wherein the rear-edge curved portions are convexly curved from a center of the impeller toward directions of outer peripheral portions of the blade portions in airflow directions during a reverse rotation of the impeller. an impeller that includes blade portions (130a to 130c); and rear-edge curved portions (133a to 133c) disposed on surfaces on rear edge sides of the blade portions in a normal rotation direction of the impeller, wherein the rear-edge curved portions are convexly curved from a center of the impeller toward directions of outer peripheral portions of the blade portions in airflow directions during a reverse rotation of the impeller.