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A medical wetness sensing device , comprising: a base adapted to be disposed on a wearer of the medical wetness sensing device, wherein the base comprises a first electrical conductor comprising a hinge portion enabling a first portion of the first electrical conductor to deflect, at the hinge portion, relative to a second portion of the first electrical conductor, and a second electrical conductor electrically insulated from the first electrical conductor; and a controller electrically connected to the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor, the controller configured to detect a presence or an absence of a medical fluid electrically connecting the first and second electrical conductors. a base adapted to be disposed on a wearer of the medical wetness sensing device, wherein the base comprises a first electrical conductor comprising a hinge portion enabling a first portion of the first electrical conductor to deflect, at the hinge portion, relative to a second portion of the first electrical conductor, and a second electrical conductor electrically insulated from the first electrical conductor; and a first electrical conductor comprising a hinge portion enabling a first portion of the first electrical conductor to deflect, at the hinge portion, relative to a second portion of the first electrical conductor, and a second electrical conductor electrically insulated from the first electrical conductor; and a controller electrically connected to the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor, the controller configured to detect a presence or an absence of a medical fluid electrically connecting the first and second electrical conductors.
A control method for an internal combustion engine including a variable compression ratio mechanism structured to vary a mechanical compression ratio of the internal combustion engine , the control method comprising: determining whether warming-up of a catalyst disposed in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine is completed; implementing a compression ratio fixing control in which the mechanical compression ratio is fixed to a predetermined low compression ratio, and controlling combustion form in a cylinder of the internal combustion engine to stratified combustion, under engine idling during the warming-up of the catalyst ; controlling the combustion form in the cylinder to homogeneous combustion, under an operation state other than the engine idling during the warming-up of the catalyst ; and implementing the compression ratio fixing control and controlling the combustion form in the cylinder to the homogeneous combustion, in response to pressing-down of an accelerator of the internal combustion engine under the engine idling during the warming-up of the catalyst , and as long as the engine idling during the warming-up of the catalyst has a possibility to resume in response to release of the accelerator after the pressing-down. determining whether warming-up of a catalyst disposed in an exhaust passage of the internal combustion engine is completed; implementing a compression ratio fixing control in which the mechanical compression ratio is fixed to a predetermined low compression ratio, and controlling combustion form in a cylinder of the internal combustion engine to stratified combustion, under engine idling during the warming-up of the catalyst ; controlling the combustion form in the cylinder to homogeneous combustion, under an operation state other than the engine idling during the warming-up of the catalyst ; and implementing the compression ratio fixing control and controlling the combustion form in the cylinder to the homogeneous combustion, in response to pressing-down of an accelerator of the internal combustion engine under the engine idling during the warming-up of the catalyst , and as long as the engine idling during the warming-up of the catalyst has a possibility to resume in response to release of the accelerator after the pressing-down.
Electric winder for a self-winding watch including: a rotating support , a motor arranged to drive the rotating support, an accumulator arranged to power the motor, a solar cell arranged to charge the accumulator, an internal clock, an electronic means of controlling the motor, and a user control interface for the electronic means; characterized in that the winder includes a light sensor connected to the electronic means , and in that the electronic means is connected to the internal clock and arranged to be controlled by the user to be selectively placed in one or other of a plurality of operating modes, said plurality of operating modes including a first mode in which the rotating support is only driven when the winder is illuminated and a second mode in which a programme for driving the rotating support is started at a pre-selected time by using the control interface. a rotating support , a motor arranged to drive the rotating support, an accumulator arranged to power the motor, a solar cell arranged to charge the accumulator, an internal clock, an electronic means of controlling the motor, and a user control interface for the electronic means; characterized in that the winder includes a light sensor connected to the electronic means , and in that the electronic means is connected to the internal clock and arranged to be controlled by the user to be selectively placed in one or other of a plurality of operating modes, said plurality of operating modes including a first mode in which the rotating support is only driven when the winder is illuminated and a second mode in which a programme for driving the rotating support is started at a pre-selected time by using the control interface.
Electronic unit for a vehicle (V) comprising: - a control module designed to transmit data through a communication channel using an electromagnetic signal, said control module being connected to an accident detection system so as to receive information on the instantaneous acceleration of the vehicle (V) and configured to cause the transmission of data corresponding to an emergency message to a remote server for processing emergencies (U) when the instantaneous acceleration information indicates an acceleration above a predefined threshold; - connection terminals for connecting to a battery of the vehicle (V); and - a backup battery arranged so as to supply power to said control module and an unlocking actuator for unlocking the vehicle (V) in case of absence of a nominal voltage between the connection terminals ; the control module furthermore being designed to send the unlocking actuator a command to lock or unlock at least one opening element of the vehicle (V), said electronic unit also comprising a wireless communication module and in that the control module is designed to transmit said command on reception of an unlocking request via a wireless link established between said wireless communication module and an identifier (T) . - a control module designed to transmit data through a communication channel using an electromagnetic signal, said control module being connected to an accident detection system so as to receive information on the instantaneous acceleration of the vehicle (V) and configured to cause the transmission of data corresponding to an emergency message to a remote server for processing emergencies (U) when the instantaneous acceleration information indicates an acceleration above a predefined threshold; - connection terminals for connecting to a battery of the vehicle (V); and - a backup battery arranged so as to supply power to said control module and an unlocking actuator for unlocking the vehicle (V) in case of absence of a nominal voltage between the connection terminals ;
A magnetic induction antenna for transmitting sound signals to a hearing-impaired person wearing hearing aids equipped with a telecoil and calibrated to correct the handicap of each of the ears independently, said antenna including a copper loop, and being characterised in that : - the antenna is made in the form of a printed circuit on a flexible or rigid substrate , and includes a copper track forming multiple adjacent turns (S) on said substrate , and; - the length and the height of the copper track determine an impedance of the antenna of 16 Q to 60 Q, and preferably of 32 Q. - the antenna is made in the form of a printed circuit on a flexible or rigid substrate , and includes a copper track forming multiple adjacent turns (S) on said substrate , and; - the length and the height of the copper track determine an impedance of the antenna of 16 Q to 60 Q, and preferably of 32 Q.
A release apparatus for releasing a satellite, said release apparatus comprising a release plunger which can be preloaded by a release spring and which is held in a preloaded position by two two-armed pivot levers pivotable about a respective pivot axis (S1, S2), wherein each pivot lever can be held against the force of a spring in a holding position by a release element , wherein the pivot levers contact a locking rocker , which is fastened to the release plunger , in the holding position, characterized in that the release plunger is guided by a fixed roller which absorbs the force of a spring-loaded latch .
Method for operating a cleaning appliance, in particular a dishwasher , comprising a cleaning container which provides a cleaning chamber and comprising a heat pump device which has a compressor , a condenser , an expansion element , an evaporator and a flow circuit which fluidically interconnects these structural components, in which circuit a working medium is guided, the evaporator being arranged within a water tank , the water tank , before the start of a program step of a cleaning program, according to which cleaning solution is heated in the cleaning container , being supplied with fresh water until the water tank overflows, the overflowing water being supplied to the cleaning container via an overflow line , heat being transferred by means of the condenser from the working medium guided in the flow circuit of the heat pump device to the cleaning solution during operation of the heat pump device , characterised in that the water tank is arranged below the cleaning container , and in that the connecting piece, by means of which the overflow line is connected to the water tank , is arranged such that in the event of an overflow, an air cushion is always formed in the water tank between the water level of the water received by the water tank and the upper end wall of the water tank , which air cushion extends over at least a substantial part of the upper end wall of the water tank .
A system for the simultaneous production of electrical, thermal and cooling energy comprising: - a PVT panel with radiative cooling, preferably of non-glazed type, for the production of electrical and/or thermal energy and/or cooling energy; - a cold storage tank , adapted to contain cooled water in said PVT panel ; and - a first heat exchanger , to release heat from the water heated in said PVT panel ; connected to each other in a first hydraulic circuit ; the system further comprising: - first means for measuring first temperature values at predetermined points of the system ; - first means for controlling the flow of water in said first hydraulic circuit , configured so that said PVT panel can be alternatively connected hydraulically to said cold storage tank or to said first heat exchanger , as a function of said first measured temperature values, and - a hot storage tank , adapted to contain water and comprising an inlet and an outlet , said first heat exchanger being inside said hot storage tank . - a PVT panel with radiative cooling, preferably of non-glazed type, for the production of electrical and/or thermal energy and/or cooling energy; - a cold storage tank , adapted to contain cooled water in said PVT panel ; and - a first heat exchanger , to release heat from the water heated in said PVT panel ; - first means for measuring first temperature values at predetermined points of the system ; - first means for controlling the flow of water in said first hydraulic circuit , configured so that said PVT panel can be alternatively connected hydraulically to said cold storage tank or to said first heat exchanger , as a function of said first measured temperature values, and - a hot storage tank , adapted to contain water and comprising an inlet and an outlet , said first heat exchanger being inside said hot storage tank .
Longitudinal adjuster for a vehicle seat , in particular motor vehicle seat, having at least one pair of rails , which is formed from a first seat rail , in particular for connecting to a seat structure, and from a second seat rail , in particular for connecting to a vehicle structure, wherein the seat rails of the pair of rails are displaceable in a longitudinal direction (x) relative to each other and mutually engage around each other, thereby forming an inner channel , wherein a securing profile which is fastened to the first seat rail is arranged in the inner channel , wherein a rack which is fixed relative to the second seat rail is arranged in the inner channel , wherein the securing profile and the rack are normally spaced apart from each other and enter into engagement with each other in a form-fitting manner in reaction to a predetermined action of force, for example in the event of a crash, characterized in that the securing profile engages around the rack .
An image guided radiation therapy (IGRT) apparatus comprising a medical imaging device and a therapeutic radiation source (LINAC), wherein the therapeutic radiation source is provided on a gantry which surrounds the medical imaging device, the apparatus characterised by further comprising ducting having an annular duct for directing cool air from a source of cool air to a gap between the gantry and the medical imaging device.
A CD33 specific chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) having a polypeptide structure selected from V1 and V3 as illustrated in Figure 2, wherein said structure V1 comprises (a) an extra cellular ligand binding-domain comprising VH and VL from a monoclonal anti-CD33 antibody, (b) a FcγRIIIα hinge, (c) a CD8α transmembrane domain and (d) a cytoplasmic domain including a CD3 zeta signaling domain and a co-stimulatory domain from 4-1BB; and wherein said structure V3 comprises (a) an extra cellular ligand binding-domain comprising VH and VL from a monoclonal anti-CD33 antibody, (b) a CD8α hinge, (c) a CD8α transmembrane domain and (d) a cytoplasmic domain including a CD3 zeta signaling domain and a co-stimulatory domain from 4-1BB.
Heating apparatus comprising flow and return fluid connections for connecting to a central heating radiator , a pump for circulating liquid between the fluid connections and a heater for heating liquid circulating between the fluid connections, the heating apparatus further comprises a support on which the pump and heater are disposed, the heating apparatus being characterized in that it is mountable to the central heating radiator by way of the support so that the heating apparatus is substantially supported by the central heating radiator through the support .
A packet assembly containing deodorizer, comprising: a water soluble paper sheet; a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film sealed against the water soluble paper sheet which defines a first sealed compartment between the water soluble paper sheet and the PVA film; and a deodorizer material disposed inside of the first sealed compartment. a water soluble paper sheet; a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) film sealed against the water soluble paper sheet which defines a first sealed compartment between the water soluble paper sheet and the PVA film; and a deodorizer material disposed inside of the first sealed compartment.
A front grille for a refrigeration unit, the grille comprising: an outer portion having a substantially planar surface and a curved surface; an air inlet positioned on a first side of the grille between the substantially planar surface and the curved surface; an air outlet positioned on a second side of the grille between the substantially planar surface and the curved surface; the front grille being characterised in an interior portion including a partition placed between the air inlet and the air outlet to separate inlet air flowing through the air inlet from outlet air flowing through the air outlet. an outer portion having a substantially planar surface and a curved surface; an air inlet positioned on a first side of the grille between the substantially planar surface and the curved surface; an air outlet positioned on a second side of the grille between the substantially planar surface and the curved surface; the front grille being characterised in an interior portion including a partition placed between the air inlet and the air outlet to separate inlet air flowing through the air inlet from outlet air flowing through the air outlet.
Barrel system for a timepiece, said system comprising: - a barrel comprising a barrel shaft , a barrel drum coaxial to said shaft ; - a barrel spring situated inside said barrel , said spring being linked by a first end to said shaft, and linked by a second end to said drum via a bridle that said second end of said barrel spring comprises, said spring comprising a first layer of amorphous carbon of a first type on at least a part of its surface, characterized in that at least one component of said barrel comprises a second layer of amorphous carbon of a second type, different to said first type, on at least a part of its surface intended to be in contact with said barrel spring , said first layer and said second layer being arranged to enter into contact on at least a part of their respective surfaces, said second layer differing from said first layer with respect to proportions of hybridizations of the carbon atoms in each of said layers , and in that the proportions of sp 2 -sp 3 hybridizations of one of said first layer and said second layer lie between 5% and 40% of sp 2 carbon atoms and between 60% and 95% of sp 3 hybridization carbon atoms, whereas the proportions of sp 2 -sp 3 hybridizations of the other of said first layer and said second layer lie between 60% and 90% of sp 2 hybridization carbon atoms and between 10% and 40% of sp 3 carbon atoms. - a barrel comprising a barrel shaft , a barrel drum coaxial to said shaft ; - a barrel spring situated inside said barrel , said spring being linked by a first end to said shaft, and linked by a second end to said drum via a bridle that said second end of said barrel spring comprises, said spring comprising a first layer of amorphous carbon of a first type on at least a part of its surface,
A method for batched compression molding of rubber and plastic products by means of multiple mold cavities, according to the method, alternate operation of a blank shuttle and a male mold that is in a bottle cap mold is controlled by means of engagement of two mutilated gear sets of a cable transmission mechanism; wherein the engagement process of the two mutilated gear sets, mold opening motion, isostatic pressing energy storage and spring energy storage are implemented by means of the engagement characteristic of the mutilated gear sets, and fast mold closing and compression molding are implemented by means of the non-engagement characteristic, isostatic pressing energy storage and pressurization of the mutilated gear sets. characterized in that : a three-bar linkage mechanism is disposed between the mutilated gear set and the blank shuttle , and the mutilated gear set uses the three-bar linkage mechanism to control the blank shuttle to quickly and synchronously convey a blank to a master mold in the bottle cap mold.
Method of cleaning a nozzle in a valve for dispensing a liquid, in particular a viscous liquid, such as a colorant or pigment for paints, by means of a cleaning implement, preferably a brush , wherein a reservoir is configured to supply a cleaning liquid to the implement ; wherein a controller is configured to operate the implement and/or the reservoir and comprises a processor and a memory, which controller is configured to receive data on the use of the nozzle, to process said data, and to operate an actuator (13; 17) to wet the implement; wherein the controller is further configured to wet the implement with the cleaning liquid from the reservoir, to allow the implement to dry, and to clean the nozzle of one or more of a plurality of containers with the dried implement , the method comprising the steps of: cleaning the implement with the cleaning liquid ; allowing the implement to dry, and cleaning the nozzle with the dried implement , wherein the nozzle is cleaned with the dried implement a plurality of times and/or a plurality of nozzles are cleaned with the dried implement , before the implement is again cleaned with the cleaning liquid. wherein a reservoir is configured to supply a cleaning liquid to the implement ; wherein a controller is configured to operate the implement and/or the reservoir and comprises a processor and a memory, which controller is configured to receive data on the use of the nozzle, to process said data, and to operate an actuator (13; 17) to wet the implement; wherein the controller is further configured to wet the implement with the cleaning liquid from the reservoir, to allow the implement to dry, and to clean the nozzle of one or more of a plurality of containers with the dried implement , the method comprising the steps of: cleaning the implement with the cleaning liquid ; allowing the implement to dry, and cleaning the nozzle with the dried implement , wherein the nozzle is cleaned with the dried implement a plurality of times and/or a plurality of nozzles are cleaned with the dried implement , before the implement is again cleaned with the cleaning liquid. cleaning the implement with the cleaning liquid ; allowing the implement to dry, and cleaning the nozzle with the dried implement , wherein the nozzle is cleaned with the dried implement a plurality of times and/or a plurality of nozzles are cleaned with the dried implement , before the implement is again cleaned with the cleaning liquid.
A liquid sample collection device comprising: a housing including a liquid collection chamber , and a liquid supply conduit extending from an inlet port and in use generally downwardly to the collection chamber , wherein the collection chamber includes an air vent port located such that in use liquid supplied to the collection chamber through the liquid supply conduit displaces air through the air vent port , and wherein the liquid supply conduit follows a meandering path including a first air trap section defined at the junction between portions of the conduit extending with upward and downward components respectively, whereby in use once the air vent port is closed, air is displaced along the liquid supply conduit until it is trapped by the first air trap section thereby preventing further liquid flow through the conduit , and characterised in that the device comprises a second air trap section defined at a second junction between portions of the conduit extending with upward and downward components respectively.