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A sensor adapted to be mounted to an agricultural implement, said sensor comprising: a body ; an elongate member connected to said body and extending away from said body so that in use the elongate member is dragged through a trench by said body ; and an instrument connected to said elongate member for measuring an amount of drag on said elongate member , characterized in that the sensor is a trench closing sensor, the trench is a seed trench opened in a planting operation, and the instrument is inside said body , wherein said elongate member is a wire , wherein said body comprises a first body portion and a second body portion , said first body portion and said second body portion connected to and detachable from each other, said first body portion having a receiver disposed in or on said first body portion , said second body portion having said wire disposed through said second body portion and connected to a member disposed perpendicular to the ground and connected to a pivot at an end opposite to the ground, a transmitter disposed on said member , and a biasing element disposed within said second body portion to return said member to vertical. a body ; an elongate member connected to said body and extending away from said body so that in use the elongate member is dragged through a trench by said body ; and an instrument connected to said elongate member for measuring an amount of drag on said elongate member , characterized in that the sensor is a trench closing sensor, the trench is a seed trench opened in a planting operation, and the instrument is inside said body , wherein said elongate member is a wire , wherein said body comprises a first body portion and a second body portion , said first body portion and said second body portion connected to and detachable from each other, said first body portion having a receiver disposed in or on said first body portion , said second body portion having said wire disposed through said second body portion and connected to a member disposed perpendicular to the ground and connected to a pivot at an end opposite to the ground, a transmitter disposed on said member , and a biasing element disposed within said second body portion to return said member to vertical.
A nanofluidic analysis device for trapping a macromolecule so that the macromolecule is at equilibrium or moves with a low velocity, comprising: at least one fluid transport nanochannel having a width or depth or width and depth between 1nm and 500nm; at least one transverse fluid nanochannel , wherein two shallow segments of the at least one transverse fluid nanochannel are positioned on opposing sides of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel at an intersection (I) that resides a distance between end portions of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel to define a first segment (20s 1 ) and second segment (20s 2 ) of a respective fluid transport nanochannel ; first and second electrodes in communication with respective outlets of the at least one transverse fluid nanochannel ; an electrode in communication with an entry end outlet of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel ; an electrode in communication with an egress end outlet of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel ; and characterized in that the device further comprises a circuit configured with a power source to control operation of the electrodes to controllably inject, trap and transport macromolecules, wherein, the first and second segments (20s 1 , 20s 2 ) of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel can have field strengths that differ by a factor of 50X-1000X as a result of (a) a resistance of each fluidic pathway engineered by relative nanochannel widths, depths, and lengths and (b) voltages applied at each nanochannel outlet to thereby trap a macromolecule so that the macromolecule is at equilibrium or moves with a low velocity. at least one fluid transport nanochannel having a width or depth or width and depth between 1nm and 500nm; at least one transverse fluid nanochannel , wherein two shallow segments of the at least one transverse fluid nanochannel are positioned on opposing sides of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel at an intersection (I) that resides a distance between end portions of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel to define a first segment (20s 1 ) and second segment (20s 2 ) of a respective fluid transport nanochannel ; first and second electrodes in communication with respective outlets of the at least one transverse fluid nanochannel ; an electrode in communication with an entry end outlet of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel ; an electrode in communication with an egress end outlet of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel ; and characterized in that the device further comprises a circuit configured with a power source to control operation of the electrodes to controllably inject, trap and transport macromolecules, wherein, the first and second segments (20s 1 , 20s 2 ) of the at least one fluid transport nanochannel can have field strengths that differ by a factor of 50X-1000X as a result of (a) a resistance of each fluidic pathway engineered by relative nanochannel widths, depths, and lengths and (b) voltages applied at each nanochannel outlet to thereby trap a macromolecule so that the macromolecule is at equilibrium or moves with a low velocity.
Landing pad for a helicopter , which pad can be arranged on a land vehicle or sea vessel, in particular on a ship , having a landing surface (14; 714) on which the helicopter can be supported, wherein the landing surface (14; 714) is covered at least in certain portions by a flat securing means , and having a flat securing means which is to be fitted to the helicopter and which can be adapted to the flat securing means of the landing surface, wherein a means for releasing the securing means from one another is provided, characterized in that the landing surface and the flat securing means are breached by at least one clearance in which a supporting device for supporting the helicopter is received as means for releasing the securing means from one another, wherein the supporting device is movable relative to the landing surface and/or wherein the landing surface is movable relative to the supporting device, or in that rollers which can be rotated about their longitudinal axes are provided as means for releasing the securing means from one another, wherein the landing surface is formed at least in certain portions by means of radial lateral surface portions of the rollers .
A method of testing a passive infrared motion detection sensor using a test device (40; 46) arranged for generating infrared radiation for exciting said sensor , said sensor having an infrared radiation detector and a detection window formed by a beamforming part defining a detection range or a detection field of view , wherein said beamforming part is arranged for directing infrared radiation in said field of view at said infrared radiation detector , said field of view being comprised of a plurality of spatially adjacent detection zones (10-17) and each detection zone being comprised of first (A) and second (B) adjacent detection subzones, characterized in that said method comprises the steps of: - determining a single detection subzone (A; B) of a detection zone (10-17) at a position remote from said sensor in said field of view thereof, - arranging said test device (40; 46) at said position for generating infrared radiation in said determined single detection subzone (A; B), and - generating infrared radiation in said determined single detection subzone by said test device (40; 46) in accordance with a radiation profile providing an amount of infrared energy creating a differential signal between said determined single detection subzone and its adjacent detection subzone for triggering a response by said sensor . - determining a single detection subzone (A; B) of a detection zone (10-17) at a position remote from said sensor in said field of view thereof, - arranging said test device (40; 46) at said position for generating infrared radiation in said determined single detection subzone (A; B), and - generating infrared radiation in said determined single detection subzone by said test device (40; 46) in accordance with a radiation profile providing an amount of infrared energy creating a differential signal between said determined single detection subzone and its adjacent detection subzone for triggering a response by said sensor .
Method for servicing a heat pump including at least one evaporator (EV) housed in an air duct of the pump, and including a step of spraying water (AS) onto a surface (SU) of the evaporator facing a flow of air (F) circulating in the duct, to defrost said surface at least partially.
An electrically powered hydraulic system for a working machine , wherein the electrically powered hydraulic system comprises: an electric motor to power a working hydraulic pump to operate at least one hydraulic function of the working machine, wherein a flow of hydraulic fluid generated by the hydraulic pump is controlled by the operation rotational speed of the electric motor , an electronically controlled control valve for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid from the pump to the at least one hydraulic function, an operator input device for controlling the at least one hydraulic function, wherein the operator input device is operable in at least two operating ranges , and characterized by an electronic control unit configured to: - when the operator input device is in a first operating range , maintain the electric motor at a constant rotational speed, and control a variation in flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic function with the electronically controlled control valve, and - when the operator input device is in a second operating range , control a variation in flow of hydraulic fluid by varying the electric motor rotational speed and by controlling the control valve, according to displacement of the operator input device. an electric motor to power a working hydraulic pump to operate at least one hydraulic function of the working machine, wherein a flow of hydraulic fluid generated by the hydraulic pump is controlled by the operation rotational speed of the electric motor , an electronically controlled control valve for controlling the flow of hydraulic fluid from the pump to the at least one hydraulic function, an operator input device for controlling the at least one hydraulic function, wherein the operator input device is operable in at least two operating ranges , and characterized by an electronic control unit configured to: - when the operator input device is in a first operating range , maintain the electric motor at a constant rotational speed, and control a variation in flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic function with the electronically controlled control valve, and - when the operator input device is in a second operating range , control a variation in flow of hydraulic fluid by varying the electric motor rotational speed and by controlling the control valve, according to displacement of the operator input device. - when the operator input device is in a first operating range , maintain the electric motor at a constant rotational speed, and control a variation in flow of hydraulic fluid to the hydraulic function with the electronically controlled control valve, and - when the operator input device is in a second operating range , control a variation in flow of hydraulic fluid by varying the electric motor rotational speed and by controlling the control valve, according to displacement of the operator input device.
A polypeptide having gluconate repressor activity comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 1.
A pump comprising: a casing forming an outer shell of a suction flow passage , of a pump chamber communicating with the suction flow passage , and of a discharge flow passage communicating with the pump chamber ; a volute unit provided to the pump chamber as a component independent of the casing in such a way as to form an outer shell of a volute flow passage communicating with the suction flow passage and with the discharge flow passage ; an impeller housed in the pump chamber in such a way as to be fitted into the volute flow passage, and configured to send a liquid, which flows from the suction flow passage into the volute flow passage, out to the discharge flow passage ; a rotation center shaft extending in a direction of extension of a rotation center axis of the impeller ; and a shaft support unit configured to support one end portion of the rotation center shaft , wherein the volute unit and the shaft support unit are formed as an integral structure by integral molding; an opening communicating with the suction flow passage is formed in a region on an inner side of the volute unit in such a way as to form a central part of the volute flow passage, and a portion on the casing side of the volute unit comprises an annular projection extending along an outer periphery of the opening ; characterized in that an upper surface of the annular projection has a flat surface connected to an inner surface of the casing forming the suction flow passage , such that the upper surface forms part of the suction flow passage . a casing forming an outer shell of a suction flow passage , of a pump chamber communicating with the suction flow passage , and of a discharge flow passage communicating with the pump chamber ; a volute unit provided to the pump chamber as a component independent of the casing in such a way as to form an outer shell of a volute flow passage communicating with the suction flow passage and with the discharge flow passage ; an impeller housed in the pump chamber in such a way as to be fitted into the volute flow passage, and configured to send a liquid, which flows from the suction flow passage into the volute flow passage, out to the discharge flow passage ; a rotation center shaft extending in a direction of extension of a rotation center axis of the impeller ; and a shaft support unit configured to support one end portion of the rotation center shaft , wherein the volute unit and the shaft support unit are formed as an integral structure by integral molding; an opening communicating with the suction flow passage is formed in a region on an inner side of the volute unit in such a way as to form a central part of the volute flow passage, and a portion on the casing side of the volute unit comprises an annular projection extending along an outer periphery of the opening ; characterized in that an upper surface of the annular projection has a flat surface connected to an inner surface of the casing forming the suction flow passage , such that the upper surface forms part of the suction flow passage .
A method of forming a fiber-reinforced biological tissue composite, the method comprising: culturing cells on a fibrous scaffold until fibers of the fibrous scaffold are surrounded by tissue comprising extracellular matrix at a density of greater than about 200,000 cells/cm 2 of substrate surface area, forming a tissue construct; and tanning the tissue construct to form a fiber reinforced leather-like material. culturing cells on a fibrous scaffold until fibers of the fibrous scaffold are surrounded by tissue comprising extracellular matrix at a density of greater than about 200,000 cells/cm 2 of substrate surface area, forming a tissue construct; and tanning the tissue construct to form a fiber reinforced leather-like material.
Method for repairing a fan casing the inner surface of which is subject to damage , where the said method includes a step of attaching a reinforcing member to the fan casing , where the said reinforcing member is attached to the outer surface of the fan casing , opposite the location of the damage .
A device for forming a circumferential groove in a pipe element , said device comprising: a pinion fixed against rotation about a pinion axis arranged coaxially with said pinion , and wherein the pinion is rotationally fixed by mounting the pinion on a shaft , and wherein the shaft is engaged with a mount that fixes the shaft in rotation relatively to a base ; a carriage surrounding said pinion , said carriage being rotatable about said pinion axis and defining an opening arranged coaxially with said pinion axis for receiving said pipe element ; and wherein the carriage is mounted on an end of a drive shaft , and wherein the drive shaft is hollow, surrounds and is coaxial with the pinion shaft , and wherein bearings are positioned between the drive shaft and the pinion shaft permit the drive shaft , and hence the carriage attached thereto, to rotate about the pinion axis ; a plurality of gears mounted on said carriage , each said gear being rotatable relatively to said carriage about a respective gear axis , each said gear engaging with said pinion ; a plurality of cam bodies , each said cam body mounted on a respective one of said gears ; a plurality of first cam surfaces , each one of said first cam surfaces extending around a respective one of said cam bodies and engageable with said pipe element received within said opening, each one of said first cam surfaces comprising a region of increasing radius , each one of said first cam surfaces comprising a first discontinuity of said first cam surface . a pinion fixed against rotation about a pinion axis arranged coaxially with said pinion , and wherein the pinion is rotationally fixed by mounting the pinion on a shaft , and wherein the shaft is engaged with a mount that fixes the shaft in rotation relatively to a base ; a carriage surrounding said pinion , said carriage being rotatable about said pinion axis and defining an opening arranged coaxially with said pinion axis for receiving said pipe element ; and wherein the carriage is mounted on an end of a drive shaft , and wherein the drive shaft is hollow, surrounds and is coaxial with the pinion shaft , and wherein bearings are positioned between the drive shaft and the pinion shaft permit the drive shaft , and hence the carriage attached thereto, to rotate about the pinion axis ; a plurality of gears mounted on said carriage , each said gear being rotatable relatively to said carriage about a respective gear axis , each said gear engaging with said pinion ; a plurality of cam bodies , each said cam body mounted on a respective one of said gears ; a plurality of first cam surfaces , each one of said first cam surfaces extending around a respective one of said cam bodies and engageable with said pipe element received within said opening, each one of said first cam surfaces comprising a region of increasing radius , each one of said first cam surfaces comprising a first discontinuity of said first cam surface .
An element frame for holding monoliths containing catalysts in the flow of exhaust gases from a combustion source, the element frame comprising two pairs of opposing walls, wherein the walls form a rectangular or square shape, an interior formed by the walls, an inlet end, an outlet end, at least one locking element, at least one mat and at least one monolith comprising an inlet, an outlet, four sides and at least one catalyst effective in reducing the concentration of one or more gases in the exhaust gas, wherein the at least one mat and the at least one monolith being positioned in the interior of the element frame so that there is at least one mat between the monolith and each adjacent wall, each locking element extending across the inlet end or outlet end of the element frame and being connected to two opposite sides of the element frame, characterized in that : parts of the element frame at the inlet and outlet of the element frame that are bent toward the interior of the element frame comprise one or more cut-outs, wherein the one or more cut-outs are a part or section of the element frame that is not present and provides for a reduction in the surface area of the element frame in relation to the flow of exhaust gas when the element frame is installed in the flow of exhaust gas, such that the cut-out increases the number of cells in a monolith that are directly exposed to the flow of exhaust gas; and/or the locking elements comprise one or more cut-outs, wherein the one or more cut-outs are a part or section of the locking element that is not present and provides for a reduction in the surface area of the locking element in relation to the flow of exhaust gases when the locking element is installed in the flow of exhaust gases, such that the one or more cut-outs increase the number of cells in a monolith that are directly exposed to the flow of exhaust gas. parts of the element frame at the inlet and outlet of the element frame that are bent toward the interior of the element frame comprise one or more cut-outs, wherein the one or more cut-outs are a part or section of the element frame that is not present and provides for a reduction in the surface area of the element frame in relation to the flow of exhaust gas when the element frame is installed in the flow of exhaust gas, such that the cut-out increases the number of cells in a monolith that are directly exposed to the flow of exhaust gas; and/or the locking elements comprise one or more cut-outs, wherein the one or more cut-outs are a part or section of the locking element that is not present and provides for a reduction in the surface area of the locking element in relation to the flow of exhaust gases when the locking element is installed in the flow of exhaust gases, such that the one or more cut-outs increase the number of cells in a monolith that are directly exposed to the flow of exhaust gas.
Method for producing fish baits, in which fish are dehydrated and subsequently impregnated, characterized in that in a first step fresh dead fish bodies are attached and suspended in the longitudinal direction on a horizontal carrier and then frozen in a deep freezer, in a second step the frozen fish bodies are impregnated in deep-frozen acetone and dewatered, in a third step the acetone is brought to room temperature to defat the fish bodies , in a fourth step the fish bodies are impregnated in a vacuum chamber by replacing the acetone with a suitable impregnating agent for several days under vacuum, and in a fifth step the fish bodies impregnated with the impregnating agent are cured at room temperature.
A method of inactivating virus present during production of a polypeptide of interest, comprising: (a) binding the polypeptide to an affinity chromatography or a mixed-mode chromatography matrix, and (b) performing a virus inactivation step by washing the polypeptide-bound chromatography matrix with a wash solution at pH of lower than about 4.0, wherein the wash solution comprises a sufficient concentration of a salt to substantially reduce elution of the polypeptide during the virus inactivation step, wherein the concentration of the salt is from about 2.0 M to about 4.0 M. (a) binding the polypeptide to an affinity chromatography or a mixed-mode chromatography matrix, and (b) performing a virus inactivation step by washing the polypeptide-bound chromatography matrix with a wash solution at pH of lower than about 4.0,
An apparatus for material forming, by means of a tool and a drive unit , the apparatus being arranged to move the drive unit to provide kinetic energy to the tool , for the tool to strike a work material (W), so as to form the work material (W), the apparatus being provided with an impact head (4") between the drive unit and the tool , and the apparatus being arranged to provide the kinetic energy to the tool by the drive unit striking the impact head (4"), characterized in that at least a peripheral region of the impact head (4") is allowed to move in relation to the tool laterally to a direction of the stroke of the drive unit, whereby the entire impact head is arranged to expand laterally in relation to the tool.