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An exhaust gas control apparatus for an internal combustion engine, comprising: a selective catalytic reduction catalyst arranged in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine; a heating device configured to heat the selective catalytic reduction catalyst directly or indirectly; a urea solution supply device configured to supply a urea solution to an upstream side of the selective catalytic reduction catalyst in the exhaust passage; a controller configured to operate the heating device and the urea solution supply device ; and at least one sensor (43; 44) configured to acquire information related to a state of the exhaust gas control apparatus, characterised in that the controller is configured to execute: a state determination process (S1) for determining whether the exhaust gas control apparatus is currently in a predetermined state in which ammonia is not adsorbable on the selective catalytic reduction catalyst based on the information from the at least one sensor (43; 44); and a heating avoidance process (S2) for avoiding heating the selective catalytic reduction catalyst with the heating device irrespective of an operating condition of the internal combustion engine when the exhaust gas control apparatus is currently in the predetermined state. a selective catalytic reduction catalyst arranged in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine; a heating device configured to heat the selective catalytic reduction catalyst directly or indirectly; a urea solution supply device configured to supply a urea solution to an upstream side of the selective catalytic reduction catalyst in the exhaust passage; a controller configured to operate the heating device and the urea solution supply device ; and at least one sensor (43; 44) configured to acquire information related to a state of the exhaust gas control apparatus, characterised in that the controller is configured to execute: a state determination process (S1) for determining whether the exhaust gas control apparatus is currently in a predetermined state in which ammonia is not adsorbable on the selective catalytic reduction catalyst based on the information from the at least one sensor (43; 44); and a heating avoidance process (S2) for avoiding heating the selective catalytic reduction catalyst with the heating device irrespective of an operating condition of the internal combustion engine when the exhaust gas control apparatus is currently in the predetermined state. a state determination process (S1) for determining whether the exhaust gas control apparatus is currently in a predetermined state in which ammonia is not adsorbable on the selective catalytic reduction catalyst based on the information from the at least one sensor (43; 44); and a heating avoidance process (S2) for avoiding heating the selective catalytic reduction catalyst with the heating device irrespective of an operating condition of the internal combustion engine when the exhaust gas control apparatus is currently in the predetermined state.
A device for raster-scan optoacoustic imaging, the device comprising: - a radiation source comprising at least one Raman laser source , the radiation source being configured to generate a plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation, each of the pulses comprising portions of electromagnetic radiation at two or more distinct wavelengths, and at least one acousto-optic tunable filter configured to select, from at least one of the pulses, one of the portions (P) of electromagnetic radiation at one of the wavelengths, - an irradiation unit configured to irradiate a region of interest of an object , in particular a biological tissue, with the selected portion (P) of electromagnetic radiation of the at least one pulse, - a detection unit configured to detect acoustic waves emitted from the region of interest in response to irradiating the region of interest with the selected portion (P) of electromagnetic radiation of the at least one pulse, and - a scanning unit configured to move the irradiation unit and detection unit , on the one hand, and/or the region of interest, on the other hand, along at least one dimension (x, y) relative to each other so as to position the irradiation unit and detection unit at a plurality of different locations along the at least one dimension (x, y) relative to the region of interest, and to control the detection unit to detect the acoustic waves at the plurality of locations. - a radiation source comprising at least one Raman laser source , the radiation source being configured to generate a plurality of pulses of electromagnetic radiation, each of the pulses comprising portions of electromagnetic radiation at two or more distinct wavelengths, and at least one acousto-optic tunable filter configured to select, from at least one of the pulses, one of the portions (P) of electromagnetic radiation at one of the wavelengths, - an irradiation unit configured to irradiate a region of interest of an object , in particular a biological tissue, with the selected portion (P) of electromagnetic radiation of the at least one pulse, - a detection unit configured to detect acoustic waves emitted from the region of interest in response to irradiating the region of interest with the selected portion (P) of electromagnetic radiation of the at least one pulse, and - a scanning unit configured to move the irradiation unit and detection unit , on the one hand, and/or the region of interest, on the other hand, along at least one dimension (x, y) relative to each other so as to position the irradiation unit and detection unit at a plurality of different locations along the at least one dimension (x, y) relative to the region of interest, and to control the detection unit to detect the acoustic waves at the plurality of locations.
An apparatus for preparing a printing plate , the printing plate comprising a photosensitive polymer activated by exposure to actinic radiation and having a non-printing back side and a printing front side, the front side having a mask embodying image information relating to an image to be printed, the apparatus comprising: a density measurement system comprising: a first radiation source spaced apart from and adjacent the printing plate and configured to emit a first radiation having a first wavelength or range of wavelengths toward the plate; a densitometer spaced apart from and adjacent the printing plate in a fixed relationship relative to the first radiation source, the densitometer configured to receive and measure an amount of the first radiation transmitted through or reflected by the printing plate and the mask ; a substrate configured to receive the printing plate in a position to receive the first radiation; means for causing relative movement between the printing plate and the density measurement system ; and a density measurement processor configured to process information from the densitometer relating to the amount of measured radiation received over a predetermined region of the printing plate and to provide an output regarding quality of the mask based upon the processed information. a density measurement system comprising: a first radiation source spaced apart from and adjacent the printing plate and configured to emit a first radiation having a first wavelength or range of wavelengths toward the plate; a densitometer spaced apart from and adjacent the printing plate in a fixed relationship relative to the first radiation source, the densitometer configured to receive and measure an amount of the first radiation transmitted through or reflected by the printing plate and the mask ; a first radiation source spaced apart from and adjacent the printing plate and configured to emit a first radiation having a first wavelength or range of wavelengths toward the plate; a densitometer spaced apart from and adjacent the printing plate in a fixed relationship relative to the first radiation source, the densitometer configured to receive and measure an amount of the first radiation transmitted through or reflected by the printing plate and the mask ; a substrate configured to receive the printing plate in a position to receive the first radiation; means for causing relative movement between the printing plate and the density measurement system ; and a density measurement processor configured to process information from the densitometer relating to the amount of measured radiation received over a predetermined region of the printing plate and to provide an output regarding quality of the mask based upon the processed information.
A cleaner comprising: a suction device configured to suck dust from outside of the cleaner , and having a suction flow path through which the sucked dust passes; a dust detection sensor including at least one light emitting element and at least one light receiving element disposed adjacent to the suction device ; a dust container configured to store the sucked dust through the suction device ; and a processor configured to: identify a dust inflow state and a dust amount of the dust container based on voltage values output by the at least one light receiving element , and control an operation of the cleaner based on the identified dust inflow state and dust amount, wherein the light emitting element and the light receiving element are disposed at an outside of the dust container in a direction toward an inlet of the dust container . a suction device configured to suck dust from outside of the cleaner , and having a suction flow path through which the sucked dust passes; a dust detection sensor including at least one light emitting element and at least one light receiving element disposed adjacent to the suction device ; a dust container configured to store the sucked dust through the suction device ; and a processor configured to: identify a dust inflow state and a dust amount of the dust container based on voltage values output by the at least one light receiving element , and control an operation of the cleaner based on the identified dust inflow state and dust amount, wherein the light emitting element and the light receiving element are disposed at an outside of the dust container in a direction toward an inlet of the dust container . identify a dust inflow state and a dust amount of the dust container based on voltage values output by the at least one light receiving element , and control an operation of the cleaner based on the identified dust inflow state and dust amount, wherein the light emitting element and the light receiving element are disposed at an outside of the dust container in a direction toward an inlet of the dust container .
A liquid detergent composition having a surfactant concentration of ≥30% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, preferably in the range of 30-45% by weight, more preferably 32-38% by weight, and a polymeric constituent concentration of ≥2% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, preferably 2-10% by weight, more preferably 3-5% by weight, characterized in that the composition contains a surfactant system comprising nonionic surfactants in an amount of 5-20% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, preferably 8-15% by weight.% by weight based on the total weight of the composition, preferably 8-15% by weight, wherein the nonionic surfactants comprise at least one alkyl ether and at least one alkyl (poly)glycoside, wherein the weight ratio of alkyl ether to alkyl (poly)glycoside is 1:2 to 5:1, preferably 1:1 to 3:1, wherein the at least one alkyl ether is a fatty alcohol alkoxylate.
A method of manufacturing a piezoelectric actuator configured to be used for a piezoelectric valve that opens and closes a valve utilizing displacement of a laminated piezoelectric element , the piezoelectric actuator including: a valve element , the surface of which is configured to be in contact with a valve seat of the piezoelectric valve ; a laminated piezoelectric element configured to generate a driving force as a displacement, and a displacement enlargement mechanism , the driving force being required for operation of the valve element , the displacement enlargement mechanism configured to enlarge the displacement of the laminated piezoelectric element and cause the enlarged displacement to act on the valve element , the method characterized by comprising: making the surface of the valve element flat and smooth by polishing it when it is in a state in which a tensile load is being applied to the laminated piezoelectric element and a front surface of the valve element is concavely deformed; wherein the tensile load is applied to the laminated piezoelectric element in a direction of the valve element . making the surface of the valve element flat and smooth by polishing it when it is in a state in which a tensile load is being applied to the laminated piezoelectric element and a front surface of the valve element is concavely deformed; wherein the tensile load is applied to the laminated piezoelectric element in a direction of the valve element .
Digital printer machine for ceramic products, comprising at least one conveyor , suitable for transporting the products to be printed along a feed direction, and at least one printing module , positioned along said conveyor and comprising an operating unit with respective print heads provided with nozzles for dispensing at least one printing fluid to be deposited on the surface of the products, said printing module comprising a basement provided with a recess (R), underlying said operating unit , wherein said conveyor is inserted to make the products pass under said heads, said basement further comprising two completely flat and free lateral opposite flanks so that said printing module can be matched to other modules along said conveyor until a complete mutual matching is obtained, wherein the operating unit of each of said printing modules comprises a plurality of printing bars , functionally autonomous, flanked along the feed direction of the products and each suitable for dispensing, on the surface of the products being processed, a respective printing fluid, the printing bars of each printing modules dispensing respective inks of different colour one with respect to the other, said machine comprising a plurality of said printing modules , arranged in series along said conveyor , with the sides of the respective basements abutting each other.
A cosmetic method for improving the surface appearance of skin having relief, skin having spots or aging related irregularities, comprising applying to human skin in need thereof a composition comprising an inorganic material made of particles having a three-dimensional ordered porous structure comprising spheroidal pores, - said pores having an average pore diameter ranging from 50 nm to 500 nm, - the pore diameter varying by no greater than 15%, - said particles having an average largest dimension ranging from 1 to 50 μm, and wherein said inorganic material comprising a continuous phase being obtained from (c) a network of covalently bonded metal oxide and metalloid, the metal oxide and the metalloid being of (a) at least a metal oxide of metal having a valency between 1 and 6 and (b) at least SiO 2 or Si x O y with x and y comprised independently from another between 0.1 and 2. - said pores having an average pore diameter ranging from 50 nm to 500 nm, - the pore diameter varying by no greater than 15%, - said particles having an average largest dimension ranging from 1 to 50 μm, and wherein
A method for characterising the evolution of a subsurface volume, said method comprising: providing a first survey of the subsurface volume with a first set of seismic traces corresponding to a first time; providing a second survey of the subsurface volume with a second set of seismic traces corresponding to a second time; constructing an analytic filter operable to shift one or more seismic traces in dependence of time shift, and wherein said analytic filter comprises an all-pass plane wave destruction filter parameterized by time shifts, and is a time domain analogue of a frequency domain phase shift operator operable to impose a constant time shift to a plane wave model of a seismic trace; and performing an inversion to obtain time shift estimates such that said analytic filter aligns said first survey and said second survey. providing a first survey of the subsurface volume with a first set of seismic traces corresponding to a first time; providing a second survey of the subsurface volume with a second set of seismic traces corresponding to a second time; constructing an analytic filter operable to shift one or more seismic traces in dependence of time shift, and wherein said analytic filter comprises an all-pass plane wave destruction filter parameterized by time shifts, and is a time domain analogue of a frequency domain phase shift operator operable to impose a constant time shift to a plane wave model of a seismic trace; and performing an inversion to obtain time shift estimates such that said analytic filter aligns said first survey and said second survey.
A carton for holding a plurality of containers (C), the carton comprising: a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel ; a plurality of end flaps respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps being at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton, the plurality of end flaps comprising a top end flap foldably connected to the top panel ; a reinforcing insert comprising a central panel and at least one reinforcing end panel foldably connected to the central panel, the top panel at least partially overlapping the central panel , and the top end flap at least partially overlapping the at least one reinforcing end panel ; and a handle comprising at least a first handle feature in the top end flap and a second handle feature in the at least one reinforcing end panel , the second handle feature being generally aligned with the first handle feature , wherein the second handle feature comprises a handle opening in the at least one reinforcing end panel characterized by at least one reinforcing end flap being foldably connected to the at least one reinforcing end panel ; the handle comprising a third handle feature in the at least one reinforcing end flap , the third handle feature being aligned with the first handle feature and the second handle feature , wherein the third handle feature comprises a handle cutout in the at least one reinforcing end flap . a plurality of panels that extends at least partially around an interior of the carton, the plurality of panels comprising a top panel ; a plurality of end flaps respectively foldably connected to respective panels of the plurality of panels, the plurality of end flaps being at least partially overlapped with respect to one another to thereby at least partially form a closed end of the carton, the plurality of end flaps comprising a top end flap foldably connected to the top panel ; a reinforcing insert comprising a central panel and at least one reinforcing end panel foldably connected to the central panel, the top panel at least partially overlapping the central panel , and the top end flap at least partially overlapping the at least one reinforcing end panel ; and a handle comprising at least a first handle feature in the top end flap and a second handle feature in the at least one reinforcing end panel , the second handle feature being generally aligned with the first handle feature , wherein the second handle feature comprises a handle opening in the at least one reinforcing end panel characterized by at least one reinforcing end flap being foldably connected to the at least one reinforcing end panel ; the handle comprising a third handle feature in the at least one reinforcing end flap , the third handle feature being aligned with the first handle feature and the second handle feature , wherein the third handle feature comprises a handle cutout in the at least one reinforcing end flap .
A display device comprising: a display panel including a folding region (FR) a first non-folding region (NFR1) disposed at a side of the folding region, and a second non-folding region (NFR2) disposed at another other side of the folding region; a first support plate disposed below the display panel to overlap the first non-folding region and to partially overlap the folding region; a second support plate disposed below the display panel to overlap the second non-folding region and to partially overlap the folding region; a first plate coupling film disposed between the display panel and the first support plate to overlap the first non-folding region, wherein the first plate coupling film couples the display panel and the first support plate to each other; a second plate coupling film disposed between the display panel and the second support plate to overlap the second non-folding region, wherein the second plate coupling film couples the display panel and the second support plate to each other; a first step compensating member disposed between the display panel and the first support plate to overlap the folding region, and spaced apart from the first plate coupling film, wherein the first step compensating member includes a first light shielding layer and a second step compensating member disposed between the display panel and the second support plate to overlap the folding region, and spaced apart from the second plate coupling film, wherein the second step compensating member includes a second light shielding layer . a display panel including a folding region (FR) a first non-folding region (NFR1) disposed at a side of the folding region, and a second non-folding region (NFR2) disposed at another other side of the folding region; a first support plate disposed below the display panel to overlap the first non-folding region and to partially overlap the folding region; a second support plate disposed below the display panel to overlap the second non-folding region and to partially overlap the folding region; a first plate coupling film disposed between the display panel and the first support plate to overlap the first non-folding region, wherein the first plate coupling film couples the display panel and the first support plate to each other; a second plate coupling film disposed between the display panel and the second support plate to overlap the second non-folding region, wherein the second plate coupling film couples the display panel and the second support plate to each other; a first step compensating member disposed between the display panel and the first support plate to overlap the folding region, and spaced apart from the first plate coupling film, wherein the first step compensating member includes a first light shielding layer and a second step compensating member disposed between the display panel and the second support plate to overlap the folding region, and spaced apart from the second plate coupling film, wherein the second step compensating member includes a second light shielding layer .
A supporting or compressing device configured to surround a limb or a joint of a user, comprising an elastic band having two band segments having different stiffness values, the elastic band having an inner face in contact with an area covered by the band and an outer face opposite to the inner face, the inner face of the band providing, in the presence of a compression pressure exerted by the band when it is fitted under traction around a limb or joint, an adhesion with the covered area, such that the band conserves locally elongations resulting from different traction forces, after removal of the traction forces.