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An additive manufacturing apparatus for forming a three-dimensional article through successive fusion of parts of at least one layer of powder provided on a work table , which parts corresponds to successive cross sections of the three- dimensional article , the apparatus comprising: at least one electron beam source emitting an electron beam for at least one of heating or fusing the powder material, the electron beam source comprising a cathode , an anode , and a Wehnelt cup between the cathode and anode; and a guard ring positioned between the Wehnelt cup and the anode and in close proximity to the Wehnelt cup, the guard ring having an aperture larger than an aperture of the Wehnelt cup, wherein the guard ring is provided with a higher negative potential than the Wehnelt cup for protecting at least one of the cathode or the Wehnelt cup against vacuum arc discharge energy currents when forming the three- dimensional article wherein the guard ring is connected to an electric circuit dedicated to maintain the fixed guard ring potential during the vacuum arc discharge. at least one electron beam source emitting an electron beam for at least one of heating or fusing the powder material, the electron beam source comprising a cathode , an anode , and a Wehnelt cup between the cathode and anode; and a guard ring positioned between the Wehnelt cup and the anode and in close proximity to the Wehnelt cup, the guard ring having an aperture larger than an aperture of the Wehnelt cup, wherein the guard ring is provided with a higher negative potential than the Wehnelt cup for protecting at least one of the cathode or the Wehnelt cup against vacuum arc discharge energy currents when forming the three- dimensional article wherein the guard ring is connected to an electric circuit dedicated to maintain the fixed guard ring potential during the vacuum arc discharge.
A control device for controlling a power source connected to an alternating-current (AC) power system , the control device comprising: a frequency control unit configured to control a frequency of the power source operating in a constant-voltage constant-frequency control scheme; a power calculation unit configured to calculate, when the frequency control unit varies the frequency of the power source, a variation of an effective power output from the power source; characterized by : an arithmetic unit configured to calculate a frequency characteristic constant of the AC power system, based on a variation of the frequency of the power source and the variation of the effective power output from the power source; and a selection unit configured to select a control scheme for the power source, based on the frequency characteristics constant of the AC power system. a frequency control unit configured to control a frequency of the power source operating in a constant-voltage constant-frequency control scheme; a power calculation unit configured to calculate, when the frequency control unit varies the frequency of the power source, a variation of an effective power output from the power source; characterized by : an arithmetic unit configured to calculate a frequency characteristic constant of the AC power system, based on a variation of the frequency of the power source and the variation of the effective power output from the power source; and a selection unit configured to select a control scheme for the power source, based on the frequency characteristics constant of the AC power system. an arithmetic unit configured to calculate a frequency characteristic constant of the AC power system, based on a variation of the frequency of the power source and the variation of the effective power output from the power source; and a selection unit configured to select a control scheme for the power source, based on the frequency characteristics constant of the AC power system.
A head-mounted, near-eye display device , comprising: a see-through central display providing a central horizontal field of view from at least 0° to C max °, wherein the see-through central display includes a waveguide transmitting light from a projector ; and a see-through peripheral display providing a peripheral horizontal field of view from P min ° to P max °, wherein C max ° is greater than P min ° such that the horizontal peripheral field of view overlaps the horizontal central field of view, characterized in that the see-through peripheral display includes an array of reflective micro-lenses reflecting light from light emitting diodes on a transparent substrate, wherein the array of reflective micro-lenses are arranged in a plurality of regions in the see-through peripheral display , and wherein the regions of the plurality of regions closest to the see-through central display are smaller and have higher resolution than the regions further from the see-through central display . a see-through central display providing a central horizontal field of view from at least 0° to C max °, wherein the see-through central display includes a waveguide transmitting light from a projector ; and a see-through peripheral display providing a peripheral horizontal field of view from P min ° to P max °, wherein C max ° is greater than P min ° such that the horizontal peripheral field of view overlaps the horizontal central field of view,
A method for determination of properties of cuttings from rock drilling in which the cuttings are crushed between at least two rollers , at least one roller being driven by a motor , characterized in that a mechanic specific energy (MSE) of the cuttings is determined by measuring the energy applied by the motor , in that the motor is an electric motor, in that the electric energy applied by the electric motor is measured and in that the mechanic specific energy (MSE) is calculated as MSE = U η ∗ V r ∗ ∫ t s t e I t dt where: MSE = mechanic specific energy, U = voltage, I = electric current, V r = volume of rock cuttings , η = mechanical efficiency of the crusher, t s = test start time, t e = test end time. MSE = mechanic specific energy, U = voltage, I = electric current, V r = volume of rock cuttings , η = mechanical efficiency of the crusher, t s = test start time, t e = test end time.
A method of implementing magnetic resonance imaging of structures containing neurological tissue, wherein the neurological tissue comprises at least a portion of a living organism, the method comprising: generating and applying to said tissue a sequence of magnetic field gradient pulses of an amplitude of at least 200 milliTesla per meter and not more than 1000 milliTesla per meter, wherein the magnetic field gradient is maintained at said amplitude during a plateau time period of at least one microsecond, and changed during rise- and fall-times both of less than 10 microseconds.
A nonaqueous inkjet ink composition containing acrylic-based resin, organic coloring pigment and/or carbon black, alumina, pigment dispersant, and organic solvent, wherein: the organic solvent comprises propylene carbonate, diethylene glycol dialkyl ether, and dipropylene glycol alkyl ether acetate; and alumina is contained by 5 to 30 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass representing a total of organic coloring pigment and carbon black. the organic solvent comprises propylene carbonate, diethylene glycol dialkyl ether, and dipropylene glycol alkyl ether acetate; and alumina is contained by 5 to 30 parts by mass relative to 100 parts by mass representing a total of organic coloring pigment and carbon black.
A system for connecting a device to a wireless network , the system comprising: at least one processor ; and one or more computer-readable storage media including instructions stored thereon that, responsive to execution by the at least one processor, cause the system perform operations including: placing a device in a quarantine state for a wireless network in response to a request from the device to connect to the wireless network; ascertaining one or more attributes of the device while the device is in the quarantine state; determining , based on the one or more attributes, one or more connection parameters for connection of the device to the wireless network; and releasing the device from the quarantine state such that the device is connected to the wireless network subject to the one or more connection parameters; and characterized in that ; at least one of the attributes is a performance attribute specifying a quality of service capability of the device. at least one processor ; and one or more computer-readable storage media including instructions stored thereon that, responsive to execution by the at least one processor, cause the system perform operations including: placing a device in a quarantine state for a wireless network in response to a request from the device to connect to the wireless network; ascertaining one or more attributes of the device while the device is in the quarantine state; determining , based on the one or more attributes, one or more connection parameters for connection of the device to the wireless network; and releasing the device from the quarantine state such that the device is connected to the wireless network subject to the one or more connection parameters; and characterized in that ; at least one of the attributes is a performance attribute specifying a quality of service capability of the device. placing a device in a quarantine state for a wireless network in response to a request from the device to connect to the wireless network; ascertaining one or more attributes of the device while the device is in the quarantine state; determining , based on the one or more attributes, one or more connection parameters for connection of the device to the wireless network; and releasing the device from the quarantine state such that the device is connected to the wireless network subject to the one or more connection parameters; and characterized in that ; at least one of the attributes is a performance attribute specifying a quality of service capability of the device.
A catheter pump comprising: an expandable cannula defining a blood flow channel and comprising an impeller blade zone , an inlet zone adapted to securely engage a distal bearing assembly , and an outlet zone ; and an impeller system comprising an impeller body rotatably coupled to the distal bearing assembly , wherein the distal bearing assembly includes a basket bearing, wherein the impeller system is movable relative to the expandable cannula along a longitudinal axis of the catheter pump , wherein the catheter pump is selectively transitionable between a separated configuration in which the impeller body is axially spaced from the expandable cannula along the longitudinal axis, and an operational configuration in which the impeller body is positioned within the impeller blade zone of the expandable cannula and the distal bearing assembly engages the inlet zone of the expandable cannula to secure the impeller system relative to the expandable cannula , characterized in that the inlet zone includes a flared portion adapted to securely engage the distal bearing assembly . an expandable cannula defining a blood flow channel and comprising an impeller blade zone , an inlet zone adapted to securely engage a distal bearing assembly , and an outlet zone ; and an impeller system comprising an impeller body rotatably coupled to the distal bearing assembly , wherein the distal bearing assembly includes a basket bearing, wherein the impeller system is movable relative to the expandable cannula along a longitudinal axis of the catheter pump , wherein the catheter pump is selectively transitionable between a separated configuration in which the impeller body is axially spaced from the expandable cannula along the longitudinal axis, and an operational configuration in which the impeller body is positioned within the impeller blade zone of the expandable cannula and the distal bearing assembly engages the inlet zone of the expandable cannula to secure the impeller system relative to the expandable cannula , characterized in that the inlet zone includes a flared portion adapted to securely engage the distal bearing assembly .
Vacuum cleaner device comprising a suction unit provided with a collection container and a motor unit , housed at least in part in a suction chamber put in communication with said collection container , and configured to draw a flow (A) of air and dirt from the outside, convey it through an inlet duct into said collection container and said suction chamber , and return said drawn flow (A) to the outside, and a handle unit , connected to said suction unit and configured to allow gripping by a user, wherein said handle unit comprises at least one housing seating , provided with holding means able to house and hold, by means of a selective and reversible coupling, at least one power supply unit configured to supply electrical energy to said motor unit , characterized in that it comprises two power supply units , of which a battery power unit and an electric cable power unit , which are interchangeable one with each other and able to be alternatively inserted in said compartment, or housing seating , said power supply units being provided with respective attachment means able to cooperate with said holding means in order to guarantee a stable and reciprocal mechanical coupling between the respective power supply unit and said handle unit .
An ultrasound diagnostic apparatus comprising: an ultrasound probe ; an image acquisition unit that performs transmission and reception of ultrasound beams using the ultrasound probe , and acquires a plurality of frames of ultrasound images which are continuous in time and in which a lower abdomen of a subject is imaged; and a gas specifying unit that specifies a gas region or a gas condition on the basis of the ultrasound image; and characterized in that the apparatus further comprises: a gas change measurement unit that measures a change of the gas region or the gas condition specified by the gas specifying unit in a case where the ultrasound probe is pressed against the subject; and an imaging guide unit that provides guidance on ultrasound image capturing on the basis of the change of the gas region or the gas condition measured by the gas change measurement unit . an ultrasound probe ; an image acquisition unit that performs transmission and reception of ultrasound beams using the ultrasound probe , and acquires a plurality of frames of ultrasound images which are continuous in time and in which a lower abdomen of a subject is imaged; and a gas specifying unit that specifies a gas region or a gas condition on the basis of the ultrasound image; and characterized in that the apparatus further comprises: a gas change measurement unit that measures a change of the gas region or the gas condition specified by the gas specifying unit in a case where the ultrasound probe is pressed against the subject; and an imaging guide unit that provides guidance on ultrasound image capturing on the basis of the change of the gas region or the gas condition measured by the gas change measurement unit . a gas change measurement unit that measures a change of the gas region or the gas condition specified by the gas specifying unit in a case where the ultrasound probe is pressed against the subject; and an imaging guide unit that provides guidance on ultrasound image capturing on the basis of the change of the gas region or the gas condition measured by the gas change measurement unit .
A vehicle fuel gas pre-filter unit , comprising: a housing having an inlet port and an outlet opening ; a filter located in the housing between the inlet port and the outlet opening ; a first valve head situated adjacent the inlet port and mating with the inlet port when the first valve head is brought to a closed state; characterized in that the pre-filter unit further comprises: a valve stem extending from the first valve head and engageable with a second valve head that closes an outlet port of a valve body , the second valve head and valve body permitting and preventing gas flow out of the vehicle fuel gas pre-filter unit ; wherein, in installation, the outlet opening of the housing is mated with the valve body , and wherein, in operation, when the first valve head is brought to an open state the second valve head is also brought to an open state via the engagement between the valve stem and the second valve head . a housing having an inlet port and an outlet opening ; a filter located in the housing between the inlet port and the outlet opening ; a first valve head situated adjacent the inlet port and mating with the inlet port when the first valve head is brought to a closed state; characterized in that the pre-filter unit further comprises: a valve stem extending from the first valve head and engageable with a second valve head that closes an outlet port of a valve body , the second valve head and valve body permitting and preventing gas flow out of the vehicle fuel gas pre-filter unit ; wherein, in installation, the outlet opening of the housing is mated with the valve body , and wherein, in operation, when the first valve head is brought to an open state the second valve head is also brought to an open state via the engagement between the valve stem and the second valve head .
A method for determining the presence or absence of at least one cancer type in an animal comprising - determining lipid amounts of lipids in a lipid set in a sample from the animal, and - determining the presence or absence of at least one cancer type in the animal with a predictive model; wherein - the lipid amounts of lipids in the lipid set comprise an input of the predictive model, and - the sample comprises a bodily fluid or treatment thereof, - the at least one cancer type is selected from the group consisting of lung cancer, breast cancer, and tumors associated with any of the aforementioned cancer types, - the lipid set comprises PC(38:5), and - the predictive model comprises one or more of dimension reduction method, clustering method, machine learning method, principle component analysis, soft independent modeling of class analogy, partial least squares regression, orthogonal least squares regression, partial least squares discriminant analysis, orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis, mean centering, median centering, Pareto scaling, unit variance scaling, orthogonal signal correction, integration, differentiation, cross validation, or receiver operating characteristic curves. - determining lipid amounts of lipids in a lipid set in a sample from the animal, and - determining the presence or absence of at least one cancer type in the animal with a predictive model; - the lipid amounts of lipids in the lipid set comprise an input of the predictive model, and - the sample comprises a bodily fluid or treatment thereof, - the at least one cancer type is selected from the group consisting of lung cancer, breast cancer, and tumors associated with any of the aforementioned cancer types, - the lipid set comprises PC(38:5), and - the predictive model comprises one or more of dimension reduction method, clustering method, machine learning method, principle component analysis, soft independent modeling of class analogy, partial least squares regression, orthogonal least squares regression, partial least squares discriminant analysis, orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis, mean centering, median centering, Pareto scaling, unit variance scaling, orthogonal signal correction, integration, differentiation, cross validation, or receiver operating characteristic curves.
A method for providing access to a video content, comprising steps of - providing a first encryption key; - recording a first video with at least one video camera during a first time interval; - encrypting the first video with the first encryption key; - sending the encrypted first video to a video storage server; - detecting a triggering event; - providing a second encryption key based on the triggering event; - recording a second video with the at least one video camera during a second time interval; - encrypting the second video with the second encryption key; - sending the encrypted second video to the video storage server; characterized by - transmitting the first and the second encryption keys and a first and a second decryption keys in ciphertext format encrypted using the first user's master key to the video storage server; - decrypting the first and the second encryption keys and the first and the second decryption keys from ciphertext format using the first user's master key; - providing the first decryption key to at least a first user wherein the first decryption key is usable to decrypt the encrypted first video; and - based on an authorization of a second user as granted by the first user, providing the second decryption key to at least the second user wherein the second decryption key is usable to decrypt the encrypted second video. - providing a first encryption key; - recording a first video with at least one video camera during a first time interval; - encrypting the first video with the first encryption key; - sending the encrypted first video to a video storage server; - detecting a triggering event; - detecting a triggering event; - providing a second encryption key based on the triggering event; - recording a second video with the at least one video camera during a second time interval; - encrypting the second video with the second encryption key; - sending the encrypted second video to the video storage server; characterized by - transmitting the first and the second encryption keys and a first and a second decryption keys in ciphertext format encrypted using the first user's master key to the video storage server; - decrypting the first and the second encryption keys and the first and the second decryption keys from ciphertext format using the first user's master key; - providing the first decryption key to at least a first user wherein the first decryption key is usable to decrypt the encrypted first video; and - based on an authorization of a second user as granted by the first user, providing the second decryption key to at least the second user wherein the second decryption key is usable to decrypt the encrypted second video.
An oral care dentifrice composition comprising a zinc salt for use as a medicament for lowering blood pressure.
Process for cooling air-conditioning water used to air-condition a hospital building, comprising the steps of: a) providing nitrogen in liquid form (LIN), b) providing oxygen in liquid form (LOX), c) providing air-conditioning water to be cooled, and d) performing a heat exchange between the air-conditioning water to be cooled and the nitrogen in liquid form (LIN) and the oxygen in liquid form (LOX) so as to cool the air-conditioning water and to vaporize the nitrogen and the oxygen and obtain nitrogen in gaseous form (GAN) and/or oxygen in gaseous form (GOX). a) providing nitrogen in liquid form (LIN), b) providing oxygen in liquid form (LOX), c) providing air-conditioning water to be cooled, and d) performing a heat exchange between the air-conditioning water to be cooled and the nitrogen in liquid form (LIN) and the oxygen in liquid form (LOX) so as to cool the air-conditioning water and to vaporize the nitrogen and the oxygen and obtain nitrogen in gaseous form (GAN) and/or oxygen in gaseous form (GOX).
Closure arrangement for a container with a pharmaceutical substance, with a closure stopper , a metal cap for fixing the closure stopper to the container , and an overcap made of plastic, wherein a wirelessly readable electrical memory unit is connected to the closure arrangement for identifying the contents of the container , characterised in that there is an operative connection of the memory unit both to the overcap and to the closure stopper , which operative connection causes a permanent action on the memory unit in the event of the overcap being torn off.