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A process for producing a tapered multifilament yarn comprising feeding a drawable filament to a drawing apparatus and changing the take-over speed relative to the feed speed of the filament in order to change the thickness of the filament in a longitudinal direction, characterized by making the take-over speed slower than the feed speed under heating in a part of the filament in the longitudinal direction and thereby shrinking and thickening the part of the filament, wherein the drawable filament is a multifilament, wherein another part in the longitudinal direction of the filament is drawn while the take-over speed is made faster than the feed speed, wherein when the take-over speed is slower than the feed speed, the ratio of the take-over speed to the feed speed is not less than 0.5 and less than 1, wherein when the drawable filament is drawn, the ratio of the take-over speed to the feed speed is not more than 6.
Compensation device for a welding wire comprising: - a housing (20a, b) with an inlet and an outlet section as well as a free space for receiving a welding wire ; - a first coupling device placed in the inlet section of the housing (20a, b) that is arranged for fixing a wire guide hose for the entering welding wire; - a second coupling device placed in the outlet section of the housing (20a, b) that is arranged for fixing a wire guide hose for the outgoing welding wire as well as - a sensor that is arranged for detecting a deflection of the welding wire stored in the compensation device and arcuately extending at least in sections in the housing (20a, b), wherein the welding wire extends non-coated over its extension in the free space of the housing (20a, b), characterized in that the free space for the non-coated welding wire makes available a forced guidance for threading the welding wire out of the first coupling device (40 in the second coupling device and the sensor is furthermore adapted to detect the presence as well as the absence of the welding wire in the free space of the housing (20a, b). - a housing (20a, b) with an inlet and an outlet section as well as a free space for receiving a welding wire ; - a first coupling device placed in the inlet section of the housing (20a, b) that is arranged for fixing a wire guide hose for the entering welding wire; - a second coupling device placed in the outlet section of the housing (20a, b) that is arranged for fixing a wire guide hose for the outgoing welding wire as well as - a sensor that is arranged for detecting a deflection of the welding wire stored in the compensation device and arcuately extending at least in sections in the housing (20a, b), wherein the welding wire extends non-coated over its extension in the free space of the housing (20a, b),
An electrostatic spay tool system, comprising: an electrostatic spray tool , comprising: a cascade system , characterized in that the cascade system comprises: electrical components comprising: an electrical generator , wherein the electrical components are configured to convert an alternating current at a first voltage into a direct current at a second voltage; and a transformer comprising a first rounded cross-sectional shape; and a shell comprising an interior having a second rounded cross-sectional shape comprising a plurality of rounded walls and/or flat walls of an upper portion of the shell , wherein the shell is configured to electrically isolate the electrical components , and wherein the first rounded cross-sectional shape of the transformer and the second rounded cross-sectional shape of the upper portion of the shell match with one another such that the shell conforms to the transformer . an electrical generator , wherein the electrical components are configured to convert an alternating current at a first voltage into a direct current at a second voltage; and a transformer comprising a first rounded cross-sectional shape; and a shell comprising an interior having a second rounded cross-sectional shape comprising a plurality of rounded walls and/or flat walls of an upper portion of the shell , wherein the shell is configured to electrically isolate the electrical components , and wherein the first rounded cross-sectional shape of the transformer and the second rounded cross-sectional shape of the upper portion of the shell match with one another such that the shell conforms to the transformer .
A method of encoding video in a video encoder to output a bitstream of encoded data, the video encoder converting a block of video data to coefficients of a set, the set comprising a first nonempty subset of coefficients and a second nonempty subset of coefficients, the method comprising: summing coefficients within the second subset to obtain a first sum; determining whether a parity of a first coefficient belonging to the first subset is even or odd and determining whether a parity of the first sum corresponds to the parity of the first coefficient and, if not, adjusting the value of one of the coefficients in the second subset so as to match the parity of the first sum to the parity of the first coefficient; if the parity of the first coefficient is even, then dividing a level of the first coefficient by two and entropy encoding the result; and if the parity of the first coefficient is odd, then subtracting one from the level of the first coefficient and dividing the result by two to obtain a quotient, and entropy encoding the quotient, wherein the first and second subsets comprise at least two coefficients and are partially overlapping; and wherein the set of coefficients is formed by quantized transform domain coefficients and comprises at least two non-zero coefficients. summing coefficients within the second subset to obtain a first sum; determining whether a parity of a first coefficient belonging to the first subset is even or odd and determining whether a parity of the first sum corresponds to the parity of the first coefficient and, if not, adjusting the value of one of the coefficients in the second subset so as to match the parity of the first sum to the parity of the first coefficient; if the parity of the first coefficient is even, then dividing a level of the first coefficient by two and entropy encoding the result; and if the parity of the first coefficient is odd, then subtracting one from the level of the first coefficient and dividing the result by two to obtain a quotient, and entropy encoding the quotient, wherein the first and second subsets comprise at least two coefficients and are partially overlapping; and wherein the set of coefficients is formed by quantized transform domain coefficients and comprises at least two non-zero coefficients.
A method for dialogue enhancement (DE) of an audio signal (Y), comprising: receiving an encoded bit stream including the audio signal, obtaining a set of time-varying parameters (a) configured to estimate a dialogue component (D) present in said audio signal, estimating said dialogue component from said audio signal, applying a compressor only to said estimated dialogue component, to generate a processed dialogue component, applying a user-determined gain (g) to the processed dialogue component, to provide an enhanced dialogue component, and combining said enhanced dialogue component with said audio signal to form a dialogue-enhanced audio signal, wherein combining the enhanced dialogue component with the audio signal includes forming a non-dialogue component by subtracting the estimated dialogue component from the audio signal, and summing said non-dialogue component with said enhanced dialogue component. receiving an encoded bit stream including the audio signal, obtaining a set of time-varying parameters (a) configured to estimate a dialogue component (D) present in said audio signal, estimating said dialogue component from said audio signal, applying a compressor only to said estimated dialogue component, to generate a processed dialogue component, applying a user-determined gain (g) to the processed dialogue component, to provide an enhanced dialogue component, and combining said enhanced dialogue component with said audio signal to form a dialogue-enhanced audio signal, wherein combining the enhanced dialogue component with the audio signal includes forming a non-dialogue component by subtracting the estimated dialogue component from the audio signal, and summing said non-dialogue component with said enhanced dialogue component.
A protective packaging formation device, comprising: an inflation assembly that directs fluid between first and second overlapping plies of a web material ; a sealing mechanism that includes an arcuate web-support surface , which web-support surface includes: a heater that defines a heating zone that is operable to heat the plies to create a longitudinal heat seal that seals the first and second plies together as the web is driven over the heating zone in a downstream direction, and a cooling zone disposed downstream of the heating zone operable to allow the heated plies to cool at the longitudinal heat seal as the web is driven over the heating zone in a downstream direction, such that the cooled longitudinal heat seal retains the fluid between the plies; and a drive mechanism that drives the film in the downstream direction over the heating and cooling zones, with the web supported by the web-support surface from an upstream location to a downstream location; wherein the heating zone of the web-support surface is disposed offset towards the upstream location. an inflation assembly that directs fluid between first and second overlapping plies of a web material ; a sealing mechanism that includes an arcuate web-support surface , which web-support surface includes: a heater that defines a heating zone that is operable to heat the plies to create a longitudinal heat seal that seals the first and second plies together as the web is driven over the heating zone in a downstream direction, and a cooling zone disposed downstream of the heating zone operable to allow the heated plies to cool at the longitudinal heat seal as the web is driven over the heating zone in a downstream direction, such that the cooled longitudinal heat seal retains the fluid between the plies; and a heater that defines a heating zone that is operable to heat the plies to create a longitudinal heat seal that seals the first and second plies together as the web is driven over the heating zone in a downstream direction, and a cooling zone disposed downstream of the heating zone operable to allow the heated plies to cool at the longitudinal heat seal as the web is driven over the heating zone in a downstream direction, such that the cooled longitudinal heat seal retains the fluid between the plies; and a drive mechanism that drives the film in the downstream direction over the heating and cooling zones, with the web supported by the web-support surface from an upstream location to a downstream location; wherein the heating zone of the web-support surface is disposed offset towards the upstream location.
A computer-implemented method of recording a configuration record for components of an asset , wherein each component may be associated with a plurality of attributes and a plurality of aspects, wherein the aspects may be coupled to the attributes, said computer-implemented method comprising: accessing a database storing component data, including the plurality of attributes, the plurality of aspects, a survey library and a survey configuration ; displaying a first attribute associated with a first component of the asset ; inputting , via a user interface device , a first aspect that is associated with the first component ; selecting a link hotspot coupled to the first attribute ; displaying a second attribute that is linked to the link hotspot and associated with a second component (12 2 ) of the asset ; inputting , via the user interface device , a second aspect that is associated with the second attribute ; and storing the first and second aspects in the database , wherein the method further comprises: performing a numerical analysis to calculate a match score between survey configuration imagery and the first attribute of the first component in the survey library ; comparing the match score to a predetermined threshold; if the match score is below the threshold, directing a user to obtain additional survey data relating to the first component; updating the database using the additional data. accessing a database storing component data, including the plurality of attributes, the plurality of aspects, a survey library and a survey configuration ; displaying a first attribute associated with a first component of the asset ; inputting , via a user interface device , a first aspect that is associated with the first component ; selecting a link hotspot coupled to the first attribute ; displaying a second attribute that is linked to the link hotspot and associated with a second component (12 2 ) of the asset ; inputting , via the user interface device , a second aspect that is associated with the second attribute ; and storing the first and second aspects in the database , performing a numerical analysis to calculate a match score between survey configuration imagery and the first attribute of the first component in the survey library ; comparing the match score to a predetermined threshold; if the match score is below the threshold, directing a user to obtain additional survey data relating to the first component; updating the database using the additional data.
A potable water liquid level sensing system comprising: a vessel for storing potable water, including a dielectric vessel wall separating a vessel interior from a vessel exterior ; an electrode mounted to an exterior side of the vessel wall spanning a distance (D) corresponding to a desired-level-determining range, wherein the electrode is configured to collect a charge corresponding to a liquid level (L),; and capacitance detection circuitry operatively connected to the electrode, wherein the capacitance detection circuitry is configured to sense the collected charge on the electrode; wherein the capacitance detection circuitry is operatively connected to a liquid level determination component for determining a liquid level based on capacitance by correlating the collected charge to an area of a dielectric material in contact with the liquid; the system characterized in that the vessel wall is the dielectric gap between the electrode and the vessel interior; wherein the vessel wall includes a curved surface, wherein at least one of the electrode, the capacitance detection circuitry and the liquid level determination component are configured to remove nonlinearity effects on a liquid level measurement due to the curved surface. a vessel for storing potable water, including a dielectric vessel wall separating a vessel interior from a vessel exterior ; an electrode mounted to an exterior side of the vessel wall spanning a distance (D) corresponding to a desired-level-determining range, wherein the electrode is configured to collect a charge corresponding to a liquid level (L),; and capacitance detection circuitry operatively connected to the electrode, wherein the capacitance detection circuitry is configured to sense the collected charge on the electrode; wherein the capacitance detection circuitry is operatively connected to a liquid level determination component for determining a liquid level based on capacitance by correlating the collected charge to an area of a dielectric material in contact with the liquid; the system characterized in that the vessel wall is the dielectric gap between the electrode and the vessel interior; wherein the vessel wall includes a curved surface, wherein at least one of the electrode, the capacitance detection circuitry and the liquid level determination component are configured to remove nonlinearity effects on a liquid level measurement due to the curved surface.
A fuel rail assembly for a fuel injection system for an internal combustion engine, having a fuel rail comprising an elongate generally tubular body forming a fuel reservoir and having a fuel inlet port and at least one or more fuel outlet ports and a sensor port , the sensor port being located at least partially within the interior volume of the fuel rail characterized in that the sensor port is located in a hole in a wall of the fuel rail so as to lie substantially flush with the exterior surface of the fuel rail .
A method of operating a split-cycle combustion engine comprising compressing a working fluid in a first cylinder housing a first piston , wherein the first piston performs an intake stroke and a compression stroke, but does not perform an exhaust stroke; transferring the working fluid from the first cylinder to an internal chamber of a valve , wherein the valve is housed in a valve cylinder of the engine; transferring the working fluid from the internal chamber to a second cylinder housing a second piston , wherein the second piston performs an expansion stroke and an exhaust stroke, but does not perform an intake stroke, fluidly coupling the internal chamber to the first and second cylinders, and moving the valve and internal chamber linearly and reciprocally within the valve cylinder and relative to the first and second cylinders.
A press for producing a moulded part of a free-flowing material with an exchangeable adapter comprising a press unit for receiving a die and with a device for driving the die comprising a hydraulic cylinder unit with a cylinder housing and a cylinder piston , wherein the press unit has an upper crossbar and a lower crossbar that are spaced apart from one another by means of columns , on which a die receptacle plate of the press unit is displaceably mounted, characterized in that the cylinder housing is the actuator of the cylinder unit and the cylinder piston is the stator of the hydraulic cylinder unit , wherein the cylinder piston is realized in the form of an annular piston , which is stationary with respect to the cylinder unit and forms part of the stator on the hydraulic cylinder unit , and wherein the cylinder piston and the cylinder housing of the hydraulic cylinder unit are arranged concentrically around a central press axis of the press .
A dispensing bar for granular or powdered materials, wherein it comprises two or more dispensing devices arranged side by side along an alignment direction (Z), wherein each dispensing device comprises: a dispensing channel , provided with a longitudinal axis (X), an inlet opening and an outlet opening ; the outlet openings being arranged side by side and facing in a same direction, so as to define a deposit front of predetermined length; characterized in that each dispensing device further comprises suction means, arranged to retain, on command, at least a portion of granular or powdered material inside the dispensing channel , so as to form an accumulation which obstructs the dispensing channel and prevents the flow of material. a dispensing channel , provided with a longitudinal axis (X), an inlet opening and an outlet opening ; the outlet openings being arranged side by side and facing in a same direction, so as to define a deposit front of predetermined length; characterized in that each dispensing device further comprises suction means, arranged to retain, on command, at least a portion of granular or powdered material inside the dispensing channel , so as to form an accumulation which obstructs the dispensing channel and prevents the flow of material.
A vapor cooled cryogenic pressure vessel liner for storing fluids, comprising: a storage volume configured to contain a cryogenic fluid and one or more passageways , each of which are additionally configured as one or more channels surrounding the storage volume ; wherein a predetermined number of the one or more channels are further configured to provide a catalyzed vapor of the cryogenic fluid, wherein the predetermined number of the one or more channels are further configured with a para to ortho catalyst to enable the catalyzed vapor and characterized in that the one or more channels collectively receive resultant cryogenic fluid vapor therethrough so as to provide for a configured plurality of insulating vapor layers that absorb heat from a source.
A device for protection from cyber attacks through a vehicle diagnostic connector that accesses at least one CAN (Controller Area Network) communication network of a vehicle comprising a CAN bus and a plurality of nodes , which are associated to said CAN bus in a signal-exchange relationship and comprise control units for controlling vehicle functions, said vehicle diagnostic connector accessing said at least one CAN communication network for exchanging messages (CF) that comprise a message identifier (ID) and a data portion (PL), said device comprising: means for receiving and transmitting messages (CF) from and to said diagnostic connector ; means for receiving and transmitting messages (CF) from and to said at least one CAN communication network ; and a microprocessor module configured for detecting said message identifier (ID) and a diagnostic-service identifier (SID) comprised in the data portion of a message received (CF) at said protection device and carrying out blocking of the messages (CF) according to the value of said message identifier (ID) and of said diagnostic-service identifier (SID), and according to information on the vehicle conditions (CV), said operation of carrying out blocking comprising verifying if the received message (CF) comprises a valid diagnostic service identifier (SID), verifying if the received message (CF) comprises a diagnostic service identifier (SID) which is present in a list of service identifiers to be blocked, for given vehicle conditions (CV). means for receiving and transmitting messages (CF) from and to said diagnostic connector ; means for receiving and transmitting messages (CF) from and to said at least one CAN communication network ; and a microprocessor module configured for detecting said message identifier (ID) and a diagnostic-service identifier (SID) comprised in the data portion of a message received (CF) at said protection device and carrying out blocking of the messages (CF) according to the value of said message identifier (ID) and of said diagnostic-service identifier (SID), and according to information on the vehicle conditions (CV), said operation of carrying out blocking comprising verifying if the received message (CF) comprises a valid diagnostic service identifier (SID), verifying if the received message (CF) comprises a diagnostic service identifier (SID) which is present in a list of service identifiers to be blocked, for given vehicle conditions (CV).
A surgical instrument , comprising: a shaft with a distal portion configured to drive a set screw and seat a plurality of set screws stacked against one another on the shaft ; a handle coupled to the shaft ; a sleeve disposed over the shaft and configured to contact a proximal-most set screw stacked on the shaft; characterized in that : a first button disposed in the handle and configured to advance the sleeve distally relative to the shaft by a first increment; and a second button disposed in the handle and configured to permit retraction of the sleeve proximally. a shaft with a distal portion configured to drive a set screw and seat a plurality of set screws stacked against one another on the shaft ; a handle coupled to the shaft ; a sleeve disposed over the shaft and configured to contact a proximal-most set screw stacked on the shaft; characterized in that : a first button disposed in the handle and configured to advance the sleeve distally relative to the shaft by a first increment; and a second button disposed in the handle and configured to permit retraction of the sleeve proximally. a first button disposed in the handle and configured to advance the sleeve distally relative to the shaft by a first increment; and a second button disposed in the handle and configured to permit retraction of the sleeve proximally.