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A diffusion bonding heat exchanger comprising: a core that includes a first heat transfer plate and a second heat transfer plate that are stacked and diffusion-bonded to each other, wherein the first heat transfer plate includes a high-temperature flow path that includes a plurality of channels having a groove shape provided to be arranged in a flow path width direction and through which a high-temperature fluid flows, the second heat transfer plate includes a low-temperature flow path through which a low-temperature fluid flows, the low-temperature fluid being a fluid of which a temperature can, in use, be lower than a freezing point of the high-temperature fluid, and the high-temperature flow path of the first heat transfer plate includes a connection channel portion configured such that the high-temperature fluid flows across the plurality of channels within at least a range that overlaps a predetermined range in a stacking direction, the predetermined range being a range from a flow path inlet of the second heat transfer plate to a position downstream of the flow path inlet, the heat exchanger being characterized in that the first heat transfer plate includes partition walls which define the channel and have surfaces to be bonded through diffusion bonding, the plurality of channels are formed from a flow path inlet to a flow path outlet, and the connection channel portion divides the partition wall. a core that includes a first heat transfer plate and a second heat transfer plate that are stacked and diffusion-bonded to each other, wherein the first heat transfer plate includes a high-temperature flow path that includes a plurality of channels having a groove shape provided to be arranged in a flow path width direction and through which a high-temperature fluid flows, the second heat transfer plate includes a low-temperature flow path through which a low-temperature fluid flows, the low-temperature fluid being a fluid of which a temperature can, in use, be lower than a freezing point of the high-temperature fluid, and the high-temperature flow path of the first heat transfer plate includes a connection channel portion configured such that the high-temperature fluid flows across the plurality of channels within at least a range that overlaps a predetermined range in a stacking direction, the predetermined range being a range from a flow path inlet of the second heat transfer plate to a position downstream of the flow path inlet, the heat exchanger being characterized in that the first heat transfer plate includes partition walls which define the channel and have surfaces to be bonded through diffusion bonding, the plurality of channels are formed from a flow path inlet to a flow path outlet, and the connection channel portion divides the partition wall.
A method for sending at least one message between a first user's electronic device and a second user's electronic device via a timepiece , said first and second electronic devices being connected to a remote server, comprising the following steps: - creation of the message to be sent by the first user's electronic device ; - archiving said created message on the remote server and in said first electronic device in the form of digital message data; - generation , by the remote server and by said first electronic device , of a digital graphic representation for dissemination of said message; this digital graphic representation for dissemination thus generated is then, when a storage step is carried out, archived in the database of the server and/or in the memory of the processing unit on the first electronic device ; - building a figurative representation pertaining to said digital graphic representation for dissemination of said message on a rest zone defined on all or part of the timepiece using a visual element-building device controlled by the server; - dissemination of said message by the second user's electronic device from a figurative digital representation resulting from the capture, by this second electronic device of said figurative representation included on all or part of the timepiece . - creation of the message to be sent by the first user's electronic device ; - archiving said created message on the remote server and in said first electronic device in the form of digital message data; - generation , by the remote server and by said first electronic device , of a digital graphic representation for dissemination of said message; this digital graphic representation for dissemination thus generated is then, when a storage step is carried out, archived in the database of the server and/or in the memory of the processing unit on the first electronic device ; - building a figurative representation pertaining to said digital graphic representation for dissemination of said message on a rest zone defined on all or part of the timepiece using a visual element-building device controlled by the server; - dissemination of said message by the second user's electronic device from a figurative digital representation resulting from the capture, by this second electronic device of said figurative representation included on all or part of the timepiece .
A child vehicle seat (i) comprising at least a base , a seat , a recline mechanism for moving the seat with respect to the base from at least a first position to a second position and vice versa, and a recline blocking mechanism for at least preventing displacement of the seat from the second position to the first position when a weight higher than a predetermined weight is exerted on the seat , characterized in that the child vehicle seat also comprises a harness for holding a child in the seat and a deactivating mechanism for deactivating the recline blocking mechanism, which deactivating mechanism can be used when the harness is being used.
A battery module , comprising: a battery cell stack having a plurality of battery cells stacked on one another; a casing configured to surround the battery cell stack; and an elastic member coupled to an inner side of the casing while avoiding an interference with the battery cells so that a uniform pressure is formed at the battery cells when swelling occurs at the battery cells, wherein the casing is formed by coupling a plurality of end plates ; and wherein the elastic member is prepared using a plurality of springs, and the plurality of springs are coupled to edge portions of the end plates respectively disposed at both sides of the casing, wherein among the plurality of end plates, a first end plate is disposed between other end plates to be movable therein, and the plurality of springs are coupled to the first end plate wherein the first end plate is disposed to be spaced apart from a second end plate , the second end plate is arranged further than the first end plate in the direction in which the springs are extended by movement of the first end plate, and the first end plate and the second end plate come into contact with each other when the first end plate moves. a battery cell stack having a plurality of battery cells stacked on one another; a casing configured to surround the battery cell stack; and an elastic member coupled to an inner side of the casing while avoiding an interference with the battery cells so that a uniform pressure is formed at the battery cells when swelling occurs at the battery cells, wherein the casing is formed by coupling a plurality of end plates ; and wherein the elastic member is prepared using a plurality of springs, and the plurality of springs are coupled to edge portions of the end plates respectively disposed at both sides of the casing, wherein among the plurality of end plates, a first end plate is disposed between other end plates to be movable therein, and the plurality of springs are coupled to the first end plate wherein the first end plate is disposed to be spaced apart from a second end plate , the second end plate is arranged further than the first end plate in the direction in which the springs are extended by movement of the first end plate, and the first end plate and the second end plate come into contact with each other when the first end plate moves.
An ostomy wafer comprising: an external layer having an opening to permit the passage of effluent therethrough and a first adhesive to adhere to external skin around a stoma of an ostomate; a convex layer coupled to the external layer that includes a stoma channel sized to at least partially receive the stoma, and wherein the convex layer includes at least one groove radially spaced from the stoma channel that extends at least partially through the convex layer to facilitate deformation of the convex layer complementary to a shape of the stoma, wherein the at least one groove includes a plurality of grooves spaced circumferentially from one another about the convex layer, wherein at least one of the plurality of grooves extends through the convex layer to a depth that is less than an entire height of the convex layer, and characterised in that the convex layer further includes a second adhesive to further adhere to the ostomate, and wherein at least one of the plurality of grooves extends through the convex layer to a depth that is equal to the entire height of the convex layer. an external layer having an opening to permit the passage of effluent therethrough and a first adhesive to adhere to external skin around a stoma of an ostomate; a convex layer coupled to the external layer that includes a stoma channel sized to at least partially receive the stoma, and wherein the convex layer includes at least one groove radially spaced from the stoma channel that extends at least partially through the convex layer to facilitate deformation of the convex layer complementary to a shape of the stoma, wherein the at least one groove includes a plurality of grooves spaced circumferentially from one another about the convex layer, wherein at least one of the plurality of grooves extends through the convex layer to a depth that is less than an entire height of the convex layer, and characterised in that the convex layer further includes a second adhesive to further adhere to the ostomate, and wherein at least one of the plurality of grooves extends through the convex layer to a depth that is equal to the entire height of the convex layer.
A frontal mower comprising an apparatus attached to a front of the frontal mower , the apparatus comprising a forwardly extending member pivotally attached to the front of the mower , the forwardly extending member being pivotally movable between a raised position and a lowered position , the member comprising a plurality of spaced apart fins and a support member to support the fins , the support member comprising a front crossbar spaced apart and parallel to a rear crossbar , and the fins being attached to the front crossbar and the rear crossbar of the support member and each fin having a lower edge adapted for sliding motion along the ground, a convex leading edge extending forwardly and upwardly relative to the lower edge , and a rear edge arranged rearwardly and upwardly relative to the lower edge wherein the rear edge is concave to provide a hook like configuration at a junction between the rear edge and the lower edge , the rear edge being adapted to engage with and move obstacles.
A method for preparing a biosensing membrane, characterized by comprising the steps of: electrochemically activating and modifying an oxidoreductase using a ruthenium complex having free amino or carboxyl groups or an osmium complex having free amino or carboxyl groups, then performing a cross-linking treatment using a chemical cross-linking agent, and then coating on a surface of an electrode, thereby forming a biosensing membrane, wherein the chemical cross-linking agent is glutaraldehyde or polyethylene glycol diglycidyl ether.
A device comprising: • a separating container (10; 10') having a receiving end configured to receive a fluid, • a receiving container (20; 20') arranged in fluid communication with the separating container (10; 10') through a connecting channel (30; 30'), and • a passive valve system (X; 31) provided in the connecting channel (30; 30'), wherein the device is configured to be mounted in a centrifuge platform with the separating container (10: 10') and the receiving container (20: 20') arranged side by side and with a longitudinal axis of each container (10, 20; 10', 20') substantially perpendicular to a centrifuge rotating axis such that in use at a first predefined centrifugal force range a fluid provided within the separating container (10; 10') is separated into phases and at a second predefined centrifugal force range the passive valve system (X; 31) opens thereby transferring a phase of the fluid from the separating container (10; 10') to the receiving container (20; 20'), and characterized in that the connecting channel (30; 30') is coupled to the separating container (10; 10') at a point such that 30-50% of a total volume of the separating container is left more distant from the centrifuge rotating axis than the connecting channel (30; 30') itself such that in use, when the second predefined range of centrifugal force is reached and the passive valve system (X; 31) is opened, a phase of the fluid being left closer from the centrifuge rotating axis than the connecting channel (30; 30') is transferred from the separating container (10; 10') to the receiving container (20; 20') through the connecting channel (30; 30'), wherein the receiving container (20; 20') comprises a plunger (21; 21'; 500) to isolate an inside of the receiving container (20; 20') from the outside, the plunger (21; 21'; 500) being reciprocally lengthwise movable in the receiving container (20; 20'), in a direction (A) of the centrifugal force generated in use by rotation of the centrifuge platform and the plunger (21; 21'; 500) comprising a filling and extracting valve (23; 23'). • a separating container (10; 10') having a receiving end configured to receive a fluid, • a receiving container (20; 20') arranged in fluid communication with the separating container (10; 10') through a connecting channel (30; 30'), and • a passive valve system (X; 31) provided in the connecting channel (30; 30'),
A method for controlling a controllable acoustic valve of a hearing device, the controllable acoustic valve comprising - a moveable valve element adapted to be positioned in one of at least two essentially stable states, wherein the moveable valve element is configured to be maintained in each of the essentially stable states by a retention force, and wherein a neutral point with essentially cancelling retention forces exists between the least two essentially stable states, the method comprising the step of - providing a first drive signal to the controllable acoustic valve in order to overcome a retention force of a first essentially stable state in order to initiate movement of the moveable valve element from the first essentially stable state to a second essentially stable state, wherein the provided first drive signal is capable of bringing the moveable valve element from the first essentially stable state and beyond a neutral point between the first and second essentially stable states, characterized in that the applied first drive signal comprises a plurality of pulses each having a variable duration, and wherein one or more pulses have a positive polarity and wherein one or more pulses have a negative polarity . - a moveable valve element adapted to be positioned in one of at least two essentially stable states, wherein the moveable valve element is configured to be maintained in each of the essentially stable states by a retention force, and wherein a neutral point with essentially cancelling retention forces exists between the least two essentially stable states, - providing a first drive signal to the controllable acoustic valve in order to overcome a retention force of a first essentially stable state in order to initiate movement of the moveable valve element from the first essentially stable state to a second essentially stable state, wherein the provided first drive signal is capable of bringing the moveable valve element from the first essentially stable state and beyond a neutral point between the first and second essentially stable states,
A method comprising: receiving a first audio signal and a second audio signal; determining a first cross-correlation between the first audio signal and the second audio signal based on waveforms of the first audio signal and the second audio signal; determining first attacks of the first audio signal and second attacks of the second audio signal, wherein determining the first attacks and the second attacks comprises determining a first envelope of the first audio signal and a second envelope of the second audio signals, determining the first attacks as positive parts of the derivative of the first envelope, and determining the second attacks as positive parts of the derivative of the second envelope; determining a second cross-correlation between the first attacks and the second attacks; temporally aligning the first audio signal and the second audio signal based on the first and second cross-correlations; and providing the aligned first audio signal and second audio signal to a consuming device, where the method is performed by one or more computer processors. receiving a first audio signal and a second audio signal; determining a first cross-correlation between the first audio signal and the second audio signal based on waveforms of the first audio signal and the second audio signal; determining first attacks of the first audio signal and second attacks of the second audio signal, wherein determining the first attacks and the second attacks comprises determining a first envelope of the first audio signal and a second envelope of the second audio signals, determining the first attacks as positive parts of the derivative of the first envelope, and determining the second attacks as positive parts of the derivative of the second envelope; determining a second cross-correlation between the first attacks and the second attacks; temporally aligning the first audio signal and the second audio signal based on the first and second cross-correlations; and providing the aligned first audio signal and second audio signal to a consuming device, where the method is performed by one or more computer processors.
An implantable prosthetic device , comprising: a radially expandable and compressible frame comprising a plurality of interconnected struts , each strut having a first end , a second end , and a length extending from the first end to the second end ; wherein each strut comprises a plurality of recesses disposed on one or more longitudinal edges of the strut and extending into a width of the strut (W1); one or more sutures extending through the recesses , wherein the recesses retain the one or more sutures and prevent the one or more sutures from sliding along the length of the struts; wherein each strut comprises a plurality of linear segments that are laterally offset from each other in a direction perpendicular to the lengths of the struts, wherein each linear segment comprises a plurality of recesses . a radially expandable and compressible frame comprising a plurality of interconnected struts , each strut having a first end , a second end , and a length extending from the first end to the second end ; wherein each strut comprises a plurality of recesses disposed on one or more longitudinal edges of the strut and extending into a width of the strut (W1); one or more sutures extending through the recesses , wherein the recesses retain the one or more sutures and prevent the one or more sutures from sliding along the length of the struts; wherein each strut comprises a plurality of linear segments that are laterally offset from each other in a direction perpendicular to the lengths of the struts, wherein each linear segment comprises a plurality of recesses .
A level switch operable to initiate a switching function in the event of a change of medium in contact with said switch, said switch including: a sensor having a connection end and a distal end , and being operable to sense a change of medium in contact with the distal end of said sensor ; and drive and processing electronics connected to the connection end of the sensor and configured and operable to provide drive signals to the connection end of said sensor , to receive and process received signals resulting from reflection of the drive signals at the distal end of said sensor, and to initiate a switching function dependent on an amplitude and/or phase difference in frequency of said received signals, wherein said sensor comprises an open ended microwave waveguide formed by an outer electrode and an inner electrode held within said outer electrode with an electrical insulator there-between, said sensor having a length L, wherein said sensor is configured to create an impedance mismatch at or adjacent to said connection end . a sensor having a connection end and a distal end , and being operable to sense a change of medium in contact with the distal end of said sensor ; and drive and processing electronics connected to the connection end of the sensor and configured and operable to provide drive signals to the connection end of said sensor , to receive and process received signals resulting from reflection of the drive signals at the distal end of said sensor, and to initiate a switching function dependent on an amplitude and/or phase difference in frequency of said received signals, wherein said sensor comprises an open ended microwave waveguide formed by an outer electrode and an inner electrode held within said outer electrode with an electrical insulator there-between, said sensor having a length L, wherein said sensor is configured to create an impedance mismatch at or adjacent to said connection end .