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A system comprising: a bellows assembly configured to mount in a space between a stem and a gland of a valve assembly, wherein the valve assembly comprises a ball valve assembly having a ball disposed in a chamber of a housing, the stem is coupled to the ball, wherein the stem extends through the gland and interfaces with the ball such that rotation of the stem adjusts position of the ball , wherein the bellows assembly comprises: a bellows comprising first and second annular protrusions at first and second axial ends of the bellows , wherein at the first end , the first annular protrusion forms a dynamic metal-to-metal seal with the gland and at the second end , the second annular protrusion forms a dynamic metal-to-metal seal with a lip of the stem ; wherein the bellows assembly further comprises a spacer ring , wherein the bellows is configured to compress until a gap is closed relative to the spacer ring , the bellows assembly is configured to bear a load through the bellows before the gap is closed, and the bellows assembly is configured to bear the load through the bellows and the spacer ring after the gap is closed; and further wherein the spacer ring further comprises a recess on a radially extending exterior side of the spacer ring and the bellow assembly further comprises an anti-blowout ring , wherein the anti-blowout ring extends into the recess on the radially exterior side of the spacer ring . a bellows comprising first and second annular protrusions at first and second axial ends of the bellows , wherein at the first end , the first annular protrusion forms a dynamic metal-to-metal seal with the gland and at the second end , the second annular protrusion forms a dynamic metal-to-metal seal with a lip of the stem ; wherein the bellows assembly further comprises a spacer ring , wherein the bellows is configured to compress until a gap is closed relative to the spacer ring , the bellows assembly is configured to bear a load through the bellows before the gap is closed, and the bellows assembly is configured to bear the load through the bellows and the spacer ring after the gap is closed; and further wherein the spacer ring further comprises a recess on a radially extending exterior side of the spacer ring and the bellow assembly further comprises an anti-blowout ring , wherein the anti-blowout ring extends into the recess on the radially exterior side of the spacer ring .
Method for adapting the closing speed of a motorized leaf, the leaf being moved between an open position and a closed position by means of a motorized assistance system, the method comprising the following steps: a) determine, during a closing operation of a leaf, the veracity of at least one predefined condition relating to a parameter characterizing the closing operation of the leaf, the closing operation being carried out at an initial closing speed Vi; b) repeat step a) over a predetermined number X of closing operations of said leaf, defining a measurement cycle, c) count the number of times the predefined condition tested in step a) is verified on said number X of closing operations, and calculate a veracity rate (Tx) of said predefined condition tested on said number X of closing operations; d) perform a suitability test of the opening initial closing speed (Vi) by comparing the veracity ratio (Tx) determined in step c) with a reference ratio (Tref) or a reference interval; and e) whether to control a change in the initial closing speed (Vi) according to the result of this comparison. a) determine, during a closing operation of a leaf, the veracity of at least one predefined condition relating to a parameter characterizing the closing operation of the leaf, the closing operation being carried out at an initial closing speed Vi; b) repeat step a) over a predetermined number X of closing operations of said leaf, defining a measurement cycle, c) count the number of times the predefined condition tested in step a) is verified on said number X of closing operations, and calculate a veracity rate (Tx) of said predefined condition tested on said number X of closing operations; d) perform a suitability test of the opening initial closing speed (Vi) by comparing the veracity ratio (Tx) determined in step c) with a reference ratio (Tref) or a reference interval; and e) whether to control a change in the initial closing speed (Vi) according to the result of this comparison.
A method of testing for leaks in a heat exchanger having separate first and second flow paths in mutual heat exchange relationship, both of said flow paths having two open ends (5, 6; 7, 8), which method includes: - closing said open ends of the first flow path to pressure-seal the first flow path; - connecting a high pressure fluid source (HP) with the first flow path to increase the pressure therein; - maintaining a low pressure in the second flow path relative to the first flow path; and - connecting a sensor (VS) to one of the first and second flow paths constituting a monitored flow path, characterised in that said sensor (VS) is a volumetric sensor having a sensing chamber arranged to receive fluid from the monitored flow path; and the method includes connecting a further fluid source to the sensing chamber of the volumetric sensor and monitoring the volumetric sensor for any change in fluid volume in the sensing chamber thereof caused by leakage of fluid from the first flow path. - closing said open ends of the first flow path to pressure-seal the first flow path; - connecting a high pressure fluid source (HP) with the first flow path to increase the pressure therein; - maintaining a low pressure in the second flow path relative to the first flow path; and - connecting a sensor (VS) to one of the first and second flow paths constituting a monitored flow path,
A method implemented by a network node that is configured to communicate with a wireless device , the method comprising: configuring (S134) a first measurement resource for channel measurements; configuring (S136) a second measurement resource for interference measurements; causing (S138) transmission of a first signal with a first predefined power level in a transmission occasion of the first measurement resource; and causing (S140) transmission of a second signal with a second predefined power level in a transmission occasion of the second measurement resource, at least one of the first predefined power level and the second predefined power level is configured to at least in part mitigate channel quality indication, CQI, saturation, wherein the at least in part mitigating of CQI saturation corresponds to causing a reportable CQI to change from saturated CQI to non-saturated CQI by changing a signal to interference plus noise ratio, SINR, observed by the wireless device and mapped to the reportable CQI, wherein the reportable CQI is saturated when it corresponds to a highest reportable CQI value. configuring (S134) a first measurement resource for channel measurements; configuring (S136) a second measurement resource for interference measurements; causing (S138) transmission of a first signal with a first predefined power level in a transmission occasion of the first measurement resource; and causing (S140) transmission of a second signal with a second predefined power level in a transmission occasion of the second measurement resource, at least one of the first predefined power level and the second predefined power level is configured to at least in part mitigate channel quality indication, CQI, saturation, wherein the at least in part mitigating of CQI saturation corresponds to causing a reportable CQI to change from saturated CQI to non-saturated CQI by changing a signal to interference plus noise ratio, SINR, observed by the wireless device and mapped to the reportable CQI, wherein the reportable CQI is saturated when it corresponds to a highest reportable CQI value.
A method for wireless communication, comprising: receiving an uplink grant identifying uplink resources for an uplink transmission; identifying, after receiving the uplink grant, a time difference between receiving the uplink grant and the uplink resources for the uplink transmission; identifying a listen-before-talk, LBT, scheme for initiating the uplink transmission based at least in part on an indication included in the uplink grant and the identified time difference between receiving the uplink grant and the uplink resources for the uplink transmission, the LBT scheme comprising a first duration LBT procedure or a second duration LBT procedure that is longer than the first duration LBT procedure; and performing the first duration LBT procedure or the second duration LBT procedure based at least in part on the identified LBT scheme and the identified time difference. receiving an uplink grant identifying uplink resources for an uplink transmission; identifying, after receiving the uplink grant, a time difference between receiving the uplink grant and the uplink resources for the uplink transmission; identifying a listen-before-talk, LBT, scheme for initiating the uplink transmission based at least in part on an indication included in the uplink grant and the identified time difference between receiving the uplink grant and the uplink resources for the uplink transmission, the LBT scheme comprising a first duration LBT procedure or a second duration LBT procedure that is longer than the first duration LBT procedure; and performing the first duration LBT procedure or the second duration LBT procedure based at least in part on the identified LBT scheme and the identified time difference.
A method of operating a pipework aggregate comprising a pipework for transporting process fluid, fluid processing devices and at least one pump unit , comprising a centrifugal pump and a motor assembled on a base plate , the pump unit being coupled to the pipework, which pump unit is supported resiliently on a foundation using a resilient support , which resilient support is resilient in several directions, characterized by - when the process fluid flow in the pipework aggregate is in a transient state operation, during which vibration properties of the pipework aggregate change due to change of the fluid characteristics, stiffness and/or damping of support of the pump unit on the foundation is ruled by the resilient support , and - when the process fluid flow is in a steady state operation stiffness and/or damping of support of the pump unit on the foundation is increased. - when the process fluid flow in the pipework aggregate is in a transient state operation, during which vibration properties of the pipework aggregate change due to change of the fluid characteristics, stiffness and/or damping of support of the pump unit on the foundation is ruled by the resilient support , and - when the process fluid flow is in a steady state operation stiffness and/or damping of support of the pump unit on the foundation is increased.
A combination comprising: a) rhamnose or a rhamnose-rich polysaccharide, wherein the rhamnose-rich polysaccharide comprises rhamnose in an amount equal or higher than 30% w/w; b) a film-forming agent; and c) one or more further active agents selected from: i) a hyaluronic acid derivative selected from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid, a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and a cationized hyaluronic acid, wherein the cationized hyaluronic acid is a hyaluronic acid wherein the hydrogen atom of at least one of the hydroxylic groups or the carboxylic group is replaced by a moiety of formula (III): wherein each of R 1 -R 4 independently represents a linear or branched (C 1 -C 6 )alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, and X is a halogen ion; ii) a silanol compound, and iii) an extract of Pistacia lentiscus , for use in the treatment and/or prevention of fungal infections in human beings. a) rhamnose or a rhamnose-rich polysaccharide, wherein the rhamnose-rich polysaccharide comprises rhamnose in an amount equal or higher than 30% w/w; b) a film-forming agent; and c) one or more further active agents selected from: i) a hyaluronic acid derivative selected from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid, a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and a cationized hyaluronic acid, wherein the cationized hyaluronic acid is a hyaluronic acid wherein the hydrogen atom of at least one of the hydroxylic groups or the carboxylic group is replaced by a moiety of formula (III): wherein each of R 1 -R 4 independently represents a linear or branched (C 1 -C 6 )alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, and X is a halogen ion; ii) a silanol compound, and iii) an extract of Pistacia lentiscus , i) a hyaluronic acid derivative selected from the group consisting of hyaluronic acid, a pharmaceutically or cosmetically acceptable salt thereof, and a cationized hyaluronic acid, wherein the cationized hyaluronic acid is a hyaluronic acid wherein the hydrogen atom of at least one of the hydroxylic groups or the carboxylic group is replaced by a moiety of formula (III): wherein each of R 1 -R 4 independently represents a linear or branched (C 1 -C 6 )alkyl group optionally substituted with one or more hydroxyl groups, and X is a halogen ion; ii) a silanol compound, and iii) an extract of Pistacia lentiscus ,
A surgical device , comprising: a tube ; a shaft surrounded by the tube ; a cutting blade incrementally movable toward a cutting position radially outward from the tube ; a clutch assembly configured to move the cutting blade in response to rotational movement of a portion of the clutch assembly , wherein the clutch assembly includes a clutch hub and a threaded hub , and a deflection pin configured to deflect the cutting blade to a position that is radially outward of the tube , characterized in that the cutting blade has a tapered edge , and the deflection pin is configured to deflect the cutting blade radially outward of the tube as the tapered edge of the cutting blade is moved into contact with the deflection pin . a tube ; a shaft surrounded by the tube ; a cutting blade incrementally movable toward a cutting position radially outward from the tube ; a clutch assembly configured to move the cutting blade in response to rotational movement of a portion of the clutch assembly , wherein the clutch assembly includes a clutch hub and a threaded hub , and a deflection pin configured to deflect the cutting blade to a position that is radially outward of the tube , characterized in that the cutting blade has a tapered edge , and the deflection pin is configured to deflect the cutting blade radially outward of the tube as the tapered edge of the cutting blade is moved into contact with the deflection pin .
Holding mechanism comprising an endpiece adapted for being integrated into a supporting core for a reel of material comprising a cylindrical part adapted to engage in the said core and a discoidal part that bears against the opposing face of the core, having a protruding overhanging appendage , the said appendage being provided along its length with a guiding and retention groove constituting a guide path, the endpiece cooperating with a guide formed on a bracket supporting the reel of material facing a housing of a wiping material dispenser and a drum of a corresponding cutting device, the guide being located on the inside of the bracket on the side adapted to receive the reel of material and the drum of the corresponding cutting device, the guide having a protruding flat shape cooperating with the retention groove of the endpiece, characterized in that the guide is articulated and pivot on an axis relative to the bracket supporting the reel of material facing the housing of the dispenser, and in that the guide is mounted pivoting on said axis between the two support blocks (13 - 14) protruding and molded with the bracket , with a gap (d) relative to the opposing face of the bracket in order to have two positions depending on the presence or not of the endpiece , and in that the guide has a slot forming a groove for the passage and retention of the endpiece, the said slot having a vertical part extended by an horizontal or inclined part, and in that the protruding flat shape is disposed on a face of the guide facing said slot and has a width corresponding exactly to the width of the groove formed on the appendage of the endpiece for the passage and retention of the endpiece, and in that the guide is made in the form of a swinging flap between the two blocks , the apparent sides of the two blocks constitute bearing faces , and in that in the initial positioning phase, the guide is in a swung away position and its bottom face contacts the wall of the bracket , and in that the insertion of the endpiece through its appendage into the flap guide causes its discoidal part to contact the bearing faces (13a - 14a) of the two blocks (13 - 14) positioned on either side of the guide, the liaison and coupling formed between the face of the protruding flat shape of the guide and the groove of the endpiece pivoting the said guide to the vertical until the endpiece has reached a bottom position.
A method performed by a first communication device pertaining to Long Term Evolution, LTE, device-to-device, D2D, Proximity Services, ProSe, the method comprising: - receiving from a second communication device , a D2D discovery message at Layer 1, L1, of the first communication device ; - identifying , i) at L1 and ii) via a resource mapping scheme corresponding to a resource allocation of the received D2D discovery message, a message format of the received D2D discovery message, comprising identifying whether the message format is a format for a relay announcement message; a format for a Public Safety, PS, discovery message or a format for a non-PS discovery message; - decoding the received D2D discovery message according to the identified message format; and - sending the decoded D2D discovery message to higher layers, L2/L3, of the first communication device, wherein: if the received D2D discovery message is a PS discovery message, the PS discovery message is located at a resource pool; and if the received D2D discovery message is non-PS discovery message, the non-PS discovery message is located at a resource pool different from the location of the resource pool of the PS discovery message; and if the received D2D discovery message is a relay announcement message, the relay announcement message is located at a resource pool different from the location of the resource pool of the PS discovery message and also different from the location of the resource pool of the non-PS discovery message. - receiving from a second communication device , a D2D discovery message at Layer 1, L1, of the first communication device ; - identifying , i) at L1 and ii) via a resource mapping scheme corresponding to a resource allocation of the received D2D discovery message, a message format of the received D2D discovery message, comprising identifying whether the message format is a format for a relay announcement message; a format for a Public Safety, PS, discovery message or a format for a non-PS discovery message; - decoding the received D2D discovery message according to the identified message format; and - sending the decoded D2D discovery message to higher layers, L2/L3, of the first communication device, if the received D2D discovery message is a PS discovery message, the PS discovery message is located at a resource pool; and if the received D2D discovery message is non-PS discovery message, the non-PS discovery message is located at a resource pool different from the location of the resource pool of the PS discovery message; and if the received D2D discovery message is a relay announcement message, the relay announcement message is located at a resource pool different from the location of the resource pool of the PS discovery message and also different from the location of the resource pool of the non-PS discovery message.
A laminate body comprising, in order, an organic semiconductor film ; a water-soluble resin film ; and a resist film formed of a chemically amplified photosensitive resin composition, preferably a negative type chemically amplified photosensitive resin composition; wherein the chemically amplified photosensitive resin composition contains a photoacid generator which is decomposed in an amount of 80% by mole or greater when exposed to light under the condition of 100 mJ/cm 2 at a wavelength of 365 nm; and wherein the resist film can form a mask pattern by an exposed portion being hardly soluble in a developer containing an organic solvent, the mask pattern being suitable for use as an etching mask.
A work vehicle , comprising: a vehicular body ; a work implement attached to the vehicular body and including a bucket ; a traveling apparatus attached to the vehicular body and causing the vehicular body to travel; a work implement sensor that senses a state of the work implement ; and a traveling sensor that senses a traveling state of the traveling apparatus , characterized by further comprising: a controller that determines a loaded state of the bucket , makes a determination that the traveling apparatus has performed an operation for shifting from a rearward movement state to a forward movement state in the loaded state, and calculates a load weight (W) of the bucket from a detection value of the work implement sensor immediately after making said determination. a vehicular body ; a work implement attached to the vehicular body and including a bucket ; a traveling apparatus attached to the vehicular body and causing the vehicular body to travel; a work implement sensor that senses a state of the work implement ; and a traveling sensor that senses a traveling state of the traveling apparatus , characterized by further comprising: a controller that determines a loaded state of the bucket , makes a determination that the traveling apparatus has performed an operation for shifting from a rearward movement state to a forward movement state in the loaded state, and calculates a load weight (W) of the bucket from a detection value of the work implement sensor immediately after making said determination.
A device comprising a first member and a second member which are stacked upon each other in a direction referred to as vertical direction, the first and second members comprising a central portion (C1, C2) each, the first member comprising at least a first distancing element abutting the second member , the device comprising a gap zone (G) and a bonding material , wherein the gap zone (G) is peripheral to the central portions (C1, C2), and in the gap zone (G), a gap is present between the first and second members, and a portion of the gap is filled by the bonding material bonding the first and second members to each other in a bonding zone (B) comprised in the gap zone (G), wherein a height of the gap is defined by the first distancing element ; and wherein the gap zone (G) comprises an inner spread control portion adjoining the central portion (C1, C2) in which the gap widens towards the central portions (C1, C2).