mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A texture evaluation apparatus comprising: a projector configured to project a two-dimensional pattern having an edge element onto an object; an imager configured to capture an image of a surface of the object (O); and an evaluator configured to calculate an amount of shape change of a virtual image of the two-dimensional pattern in the image, and evaluate texture of the object (O) based on the amount of shape change and sensory evaluation information obtained in advance; characterised in that the imager is a spectral camera, and the evaluator is configured to perform conversion of the spectral image data obtained by capturing an image of the object (O) with the spectral camera into lightness image data and evaluate the texture of the object (O) based on the lightness image data. a projector configured to project a two-dimensional pattern having an edge element onto an object; an imager configured to capture an image of a surface of the object (O); and an evaluator configured to calculate an amount of shape change of a virtual image of the two-dimensional pattern in the image, and evaluate texture of the object (O) based on the amount of shape change and sensory evaluation information obtained in advance; characterised in that the imager is a spectral camera, and the evaluator is configured to perform conversion of the spectral image data obtained by capturing an image of the object (O) with the spectral camera into lightness image data and evaluate the texture of the object (O) based on the lightness image data.
Optical adapter which can be coupled to an image acquisition device , which device comprises a first objective , in particular for microscopic observation; said adapter comprising a support made of substantially transparent material, which can be removably coupled to said device ; said support having a proximal surface intended for facing towards said device and a distal surface located at a distance from said proximal surface and intended for facing towards an object to be observed ; said support having: - a substrate , substantially optically transparent, - a second objective located in a seat obtained in said substrate and facing towards said first objective of said device , and - a reflector located laterally relative to said second objective and arranged for facing towards a light source integrated into said device and conveying the light emitted by said light source in an oblique direction, transversally towards said objective and axially past said distal surface ; wherein said substrate has at least one curved surface adapted for shortening the focal distance of a photographic field collected by said first objective of said device , outside the solid angle of radiation intersected by said second objective . - a substrate , substantially optically transparent, - a second objective located in a seat obtained in said substrate and facing towards said first objective of said device , and - a reflector located laterally relative to said second objective and arranged for facing towards a light source integrated into said device and conveying the light emitted by said light source in an oblique direction, transversally towards said objective and axially past said distal surface ; wherein said substrate has at least one curved surface adapted for shortening the focal distance of a photographic field collected by said first objective of said device , outside the solid angle of radiation intersected by said second objective .
A method for transmitting a scanning request on a channel by a station capable of communication in a wireless network, characterized by causing the station to acquire knowledge of a medium usage indicator with respect the channel; determining a transmission time for a next scanning request at least partly based on the medium usage indicator; and causing the station to abort transmission of the next scanning request if the station determines successful reception of a response to a previous scanning request. causing the station to acquire knowledge of a medium usage indicator with respect the channel; determining a transmission time for a next scanning request at least partly based on the medium usage indicator; and causing the station to abort transmission of the next scanning request if the station determines successful reception of a response to a previous scanning request.
A polyvinyl chloride-based resin molded product of unplasticised polyvinyl chloride-based resin, obtained by molding a resin mixture containing 5 to 12 parts by weight of calcium carbonate having an average primary particle size of 0.01 to 0.3 μm as measured by TEM and 2 to 4 parts by weight of impact modifier per 100 parts by weight of polyvinyl chloride-based resin, wherein the Charpy impact strength of the molded product, measured in accordance with JIS K 7111 at 23 ± 2°C, is 20 kJ/m 2 or more, and a weight reduction ratio is 1.5 mg/cm 2 or less when the molded product is immersed in a 93% by weight sulfuric acid aqueous solution for 14 days in accordance with JIS K 6745.
A method of manufacturing fine metal particles, the fine metal particles comprising fine metal particles supported on a carrier and covered by a noble metal skin layer, the average particle diameter of the fine metal particles being 2 to 12 nm obtained by measuring diameters of the circumscribed circles for fine particles in a TEM image, and then calculating the average of the diameters; the method comprising the steps of: a reaction solution step comprising preparing a reaction solution by allowing seeds of fine metal particles supported on a carrier in a dispersed state and a water-soluble noble metal precursor to co-exist in a water-containing solvent, wherein the noble metal precursor is selected from the group consisting of an acid of platinum, a salt of platinum, and a complex of platinum; and a hydrogen bubbling step comprising performing bubbling to the reaction solution, wherein the bubbling is performed with a reaction gas containing a hydrogen gas, and wherein the fine metal particles are obtained by allowing formation of a platinum skin layer so as to cover the seeds of fine metal particles, wherein the seeds of fine metal particles are an alloy of a noble metal and a non-noble metal, the noble metal of the seeds of fine metal particles comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and gold; and the non-noble metal of the seeds of fine metal particles comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, chromium, vanadium, titanium, niobium, molybdenum, lead, and tungsten. a reaction solution step comprising preparing a reaction solution by allowing seeds of fine metal particles supported on a carrier in a dispersed state and a water-soluble noble metal precursor to co-exist in a water-containing solvent, wherein the noble metal precursor is selected from the group consisting of an acid of platinum, a salt of platinum, and a complex of platinum; and a hydrogen bubbling step comprising performing bubbling to the reaction solution, wherein the bubbling is performed with a reaction gas containing a hydrogen gas, and wherein the fine metal particles are obtained by allowing formation of a platinum skin layer so as to cover the seeds of fine metal particles, wherein the seeds of fine metal particles are an alloy of a noble metal and a non-noble metal, the noble metal of the seeds of fine metal particles comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, ruthenium, and gold; and the non-noble metal of the seeds of fine metal particles comprises at least one metal selected from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel, manganese, chromium, vanadium, titanium, niobium, molybdenum, lead, and tungsten.
Perforated glued paper banderole for fully enclosing one or more items , wherein the paper banderole comprises perpendicular to the circumferential direction a central area and adjacent thereto at both sides a respective outer area , wherein the paper banderole is provided at least in the two outer areas respectively with an adhesive, and wherein in the outer areas overlapping paper areas adhere to each other and the overlapping areas in the central area of the paper banderole substantially do not adhere to each other, characterized in that the central area comprises a tab , and starting from the tab in the central area a respective perforation extends at least partially through the two outer areas in the same circumferential direction. characterized in that the central area comprises a tab , and starting from the tab in the central area a respective perforation extends at least partially through the two outer areas in the same circumferential direction.
A system for delivering a volatile composition into the air, the system comprising: a central communication unit capable of receiving incoming signals and sending outgoing instructions, the central communication unit communicably connected with a memory configured to store an algorithm; a smart appliance that is an appliance communicably connected with the central communication unit and configured to send incoming signals to the central communication unit alerting the central communication unit of a status of the appliance ; and a volatile composition dispenser that is communicably connected with the central communication unit through a wireless communication link , characterized in that the algorithm controls the volatile composition dispenser using incoming signals sent from the smart appliance to the central communication unit , wherein when the smart appliance is turned on or a cycle of the smart appliance is started, the smart appliance sends an incoming signal to the central communication unit alerting the central communication unit of the status of the smart appliance , wherein the central communication unit sends outgoing instructions to the volatile composition dispenser to turn on after receiving an incoming signal from the smart appliance that the smart appliance is on or that the cycle of the smart appliance has started. a central communication unit capable of receiving incoming signals and sending outgoing instructions, the central communication unit communicably connected with a memory configured to store an algorithm; a smart appliance that is an appliance communicably connected with the central communication unit and configured to send incoming signals to the central communication unit alerting the central communication unit of a status of the appliance ; and a volatile composition dispenser that is communicably connected with the central communication unit through a wireless communication link , characterized in that the algorithm controls the volatile composition dispenser using incoming signals sent from the smart appliance to the central communication unit ,
A carrier for stabilizing an imaging device , the carrier comprising: a first carrier component configured to permit rotation of the imaging device about a first rotational axis; a second carrier component that is 1) supported by the first carrier component, and 2) configured to permit rotation of the imaging device about a second rotational axis different from the first rotational axis; a third carrier component that is 1) supported by the second carrier component; a controller; and one or more sensors in communication with a motor configured to control rotation of the imaging device about the roll axis , wherein the one or more sensors are 1) configured to sense a degree of rotation of the motor, and 2) transmit the degree of rotation of the motor to the controller; wherein the third carrier component is configured to permit more than or equal to a 90 degree rotation of the imaging device about a roll axis when the imaging device is supported by the third carrier component; characterized in that the controller is configured to receive a desired orientation of an image to be captured by the imaging device , wherein the desired orientation is a horizontal orientation or a vertical orientation of the image; and in that the controller is configured to instruct the motor to rotate the imaging device to achieve the desired orientation of the image based on the sensed degree of rotation of the motor. a first carrier component configured to permit rotation of the imaging device about a first rotational axis; a second carrier component that is 1) supported by the first carrier component, and 2) configured to permit rotation of the imaging device about a second rotational axis different from the first rotational axis; a third carrier component that is 1) supported by the second carrier component; a controller; and one or more sensors in communication with a motor configured to control rotation of the imaging device about the roll axis , wherein the one or more sensors are 1) configured to sense a degree of rotation of the motor, and 2) transmit the degree of rotation of the motor to the controller; wherein the third carrier component is configured to permit more than or equal to a 90 degree rotation of the imaging device about a roll axis when the imaging device is supported by the third carrier component; characterized in that the controller is configured to receive a desired orientation of an image to be captured by the imaging device , wherein the desired orientation is a horizontal orientation or a vertical orientation of the image; and in that the controller is configured to instruct the motor to rotate the imaging device to achieve the desired orientation of the image based on the sensed degree of rotation of the motor.
Holder for a piezoelectric component , having a clamping device and two contact elements which contain a conductive rubber material, wherein the clamping device is designed to clamp the piezoelectric component between the contact elements in a closed state, and wherein the contact elements are in electrical contact with the piezoelectric component in the closed state of the clamping device , wherein the holder furthermore has a connector element , wherein the connector element is clamped between the clamping device and one of the contact elements in the closed state of the clamping device and wherein the connector element is in electrical contact with the contact element , characterized in that the connector element is a metal wire.
A method for differentially coating a substrate having at least one exterior surface and a plurality of channels for liquid disposed therein, each channel having at least one interior surface in communication with at least one exterior surface, the method comprising: applying a first coating agent to the substrate to create a coated substrate, wherein the at least one exterior surface and the at least one interior surface are coated; selectively activating the at least one interior surface or the at least one exterior surface of the coated substrate with an activating agent so as to create at least one activated surface wherein the activating agent is an oxidizing agent ; and selectively modifying the at least one activated exterior surface or at least one activated interior surface by reacting said surface with a first modifying agent to create at least one modified surface having a first specified physicochemical property and a non-modified surface such that the modified surface differs from the non-modified surface with respect to the first specified physicochemical property, the method further comprising: applying a second modifying agent to the at least one modified surface such that the second modifying agent imparts a second specified physicochemical property to the at least one modified surface, characterized in that the first and second modifying agents each comprise a polyethylene glycol. applying a first coating agent to the substrate to create a coated substrate, wherein the at least one exterior surface and the at least one interior surface are coated; selectively activating the at least one interior surface or the at least one exterior surface of the coated substrate with an activating agent so as to create at least one activated surface wherein the activating agent is an oxidizing agent ; and selectively modifying the at least one activated exterior surface or at least one activated interior surface by reacting said surface with a first modifying agent to create at least one modified surface having a first specified physicochemical property and a non-modified surface such that the modified surface differs from the non-modified surface with respect to the first specified physicochemical property, the method further comprising: applying a second modifying agent to the at least one modified surface such that the second modifying agent imparts a second specified physicochemical property to the at least one modified surface, characterized in that the first and second modifying agents each comprise a polyethylene glycol. applying a second modifying agent to the at least one modified surface such that the second modifying agent imparts a second specified physicochemical property to the at least one modified surface, characterized in that the first and second modifying agents each comprise a polyethylene glycol.
A wheel made of an aluminium alloy, in particular a wheel for a motor vehicle, comprising at least one stylized pattern reproduced on at least one face of the wheel , said pattern comprising a plurality of successive parallel grooves extending along a substantially radial direction relative to the centre of the wheel , characterized in that the dimensions of said plurality of grooves are of the same order of magnitude as the shape tolerances obtained with a low-pressure moulding method and in that the wheel and the pattern having successive grooves are produced by one and the same low-pressure moulding operation.
A modular unit for constructing a modular structure, comprising: a structural frame including: at least one upper beam ; at least one lower beam ; and at least one column extending between said upper and lower beams and connected therebetween; wherein at least one of said upper or lower beams is arranged to define at least one chamber for receiving a building material therein along at least a portion of its length, said column being connected to said portion of said beam; and wherein part of said beam is removed along said portion of said beam to define at least one opening to said chamber ; wherein said beam is an upper beam having opposed upper and lower sides and opposed inner and outer sides , wherein said beam in which said chamber is defined has a substantially rectangular cross-section defined by the opposed upper and lower sides and the opposed inner and outer sides; characterized in that said opening extends around both the upper and outer sides (101 a, 101 b) of said upper beam ; and in that at least one element is provided in said chamber for securing thereto a means for lifting the modular unit . a structural frame including: at least one upper beam ; at least one lower beam ; and at least one column extending between said upper and lower beams and connected therebetween; at least one upper beam ; at least one lower beam ; and at least one column extending between said upper and lower beams and connected therebetween; wherein at least one of said upper or lower beams is arranged to define at least one chamber for receiving a building material therein along at least a portion of its length, said column being connected to said portion of said beam; and wherein part of said beam is removed along said portion of said beam to define at least one opening to said chamber ; wherein said beam is an upper beam having opposed upper and lower sides and opposed inner and outer sides , wherein said beam in which said chamber is defined has a substantially rectangular cross-section defined by the opposed upper and lower sides and the opposed inner and outer sides; characterized in that said opening extends around both the upper and outer sides (101 a, 101 b) of said upper beam ; and in that at least one element is provided in said chamber for securing thereto a means for lifting the modular unit .
A high-strength hot-rolled coated steel sheet comprising: a steel sheet having a chemical composition containing, by mass%, C: 0.03% to 0.09%, Si: 0.01% to 1.60%, Mn: 2.20% to 3.60%, P: 0.100% or less, S: 0.0100% or less, Ti: 0.05% to 0.18%, B: 0.0005% to 0.0050%, Al: 0.005% to 0.40%, N: 0.010% or less, and optionally one or more of Nb: 0.005% to 0.060%, V: 0.005% to 0.080%, Cr: 0.02% to 0.15%, Mo: 0.02% to 0.5%, Cu: 0.05% to 0.5%, Ni: 0.05% to 1.0%, Sb: 0.0002% to 0.0200%, Ca: 0.0002% to 0.0100%, Mg: 0.0002% to 0.0100%, REM: 0.0002% to 0.0100, and a balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, the total of these elements be 0.50 or less, in which a CSM value expressed by equation below is 3.3 to 12.0, and a steel microstructure containing bainite in an amount of 85% or more in terms of area fraction and martensite in an amount of 2.0% or more and 15.0% or less in terms of area fraction and optionally at least one of a retained austenite phase, a pearlite structure and a ferrite structure, wherein the total area fraction thereof is 0% to 30, whereby bainite is defined and determined according to the description, a coating layer or an alloyed coating layer on a surface of the steel sheet; a tensile strength of 980 MPa or more; a hole expansion ratio λ of 50% or more; a yield ratio of 0.93 or less; and: CSM value = 33.8 % C % Mn + 12.4 % Si / % Mn where, in equation , [%C], [%Mn], and [%Si] each denote the content (mass%) of the corresponding element. C: 0.03% to 0.09%, Si: 0.01% to 1.60%, Mn: 2.20% to 3.60%, P: 0.100% or less, S: 0.0100% or less, Ti: 0.05% to 0.18%, B: 0.0005% to 0.0050%, Al: 0.005% to 0.40%, N: 0.010% or less, and optionally one or more of Nb: 0.005% to 0.060%, V: 0.005% to 0.080%, Cr: 0.02% to 0.15%, Mo: 0.02% to 0.5%, Cu: 0.05% to 0.5%, Ni: 0.05% to 1.0%, Sb: 0.0002% to 0.0200%, Ca: 0.0002% to 0.0100%, Mg: 0.0002% to 0.0100%, REM: 0.0002% to 0.0100, and a balance of Fe and inevitable impurities, the total of these elements be 0.50 or less, in which a CSM value expressed by equation below is 3.3 to 12.0, and a steel microstructure containing bainite in an amount of 85% or more in terms of area fraction and martensite in an amount of 2.0% or more and 15.0% or less in terms of area fraction and optionally at least one of a retained austenite phase, a pearlite structure and a ferrite structure, wherein the total area fraction thereof is 0% to 30, whereby bainite is defined and determined according to the description, a coating layer or an alloyed coating layer on a surface of the steel sheet; a tensile strength of 980 MPa or more; a hole expansion ratio λ of 50% or more; a yield ratio of 0.93 or less; and: CSM value = 33.8 % C % Mn + 12.4 % Si / % Mn where, in equation , [%C], [%Mn], and [%Si] each denote the content (mass%) of the corresponding element.