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A loudspeaker system (LSS) comprising • an input unit (IU) providing an electric input audio signal (eIN); • an equalization unit (EQ) for modifying said electric input audio signal (eIN) or a processed version thereof in dependence on frequency and to provide an equalized electric audio signal (eINeq) according to a predefined equalization function, and • a loudspeaker unit (SPK) for converting said equalized electric audio signal (eINeq) or a processed version thereof to an acoustic output sound signal (OUT), • a user interface (UI) for modifying a volume level of said output sound signal in a multitude of steps V 0 , V 1 , ..., V N , • an I/O control unit (I/O-CNT) for monitoring a connected audio interface to the loudspeaker system, wherein the equalization unit (EQ) is configured to apply a specific equalization function EQ 0 , EQ 1 , ..., EQ N to the electric input audio signal (eIN) in each of said multitude of steps V 0 , V 1 , ..., V N of the volume level, each predefined specific equalization function EQ 0 , EQ 1 , ..., EQ N indicates a predefined frequency dependent gain to be applied to the audio signal when a corresponding volume V 0 , V 1 , ..., V N is selected, the loudspeaker system (LSS) is configured to operate in at least two modes of operation, a first mode operating in a full bandwidth mode and a second mode operating in a limited bandwidth mode, and the loudspeaker system (LSS) is further configured to automatically be brought in the first mode or the second mode depending on the currently connected audio interface. • an input unit (IU) providing an electric input audio signal (eIN); • an equalization unit (EQ) for modifying said electric input audio signal (eIN) or a processed version thereof in dependence on frequency and to provide an equalized electric audio signal (eINeq) according to a predefined equalization function, and • a loudspeaker unit (SPK) for converting said equalized electric audio signal (eINeq) or a processed version thereof to an acoustic output sound signal (OUT), • a user interface (UI) for modifying a volume level of said output sound signal in a multitude of steps V 0 , V 1 , ..., V N , • an I/O control unit (I/O-CNT) for monitoring a connected audio interface to the loudspeaker system, the equalization unit (EQ) is configured to apply a specific equalization function EQ 0 , EQ 1 , ..., EQ N to the electric input audio signal (eIN) in each of said multitude of steps V 0 , V 1 , ..., V N of the volume level, each predefined specific equalization function EQ 0 , EQ 1 , ..., EQ N indicates a predefined frequency dependent gain to be applied to the audio signal when a corresponding volume V 0 , V 1 , ..., V N is selected, the loudspeaker system (LSS) is configured to operate in at least two modes of operation, a first mode operating in a full bandwidth mode and a second mode operating in a limited bandwidth mode, and the loudspeaker system (LSS) is further configured to automatically be brought in the first mode or the second mode depending on the currently connected audio interface.
A method for preparing vesicles from a Gram-negative bacterium in which at least one LytM catalytic domain-containing protein is inactivated comprising a step of obtaining vesicles from a culture of the bacterium, wherein: (a) the at least one LytM catalytic domain containing protein is inactivated by a knockout mutation in the coding region of the gene or its promoter that: (i) reduces the level of mRNA encoding the protein to 0% of that produced by the wild-type bacterium; or (ii) inhibits translation of the mRNA encoding the protein to 0% of that produced by the wild-type bacterium. (a) the at least one LytM catalytic domain containing protein is inactivated by a knockout mutation in the coding region of the gene or its promoter that: (i) reduces the level of mRNA encoding the protein to 0% of that produced by the wild-type bacterium; or (ii) inhibits translation of the mRNA encoding the protein to 0% of that produced by the wild-type bacterium. (i) reduces the level of mRNA encoding the protein to 0% of that produced by the wild-type bacterium; or (ii) inhibits translation of the mRNA encoding the protein to 0% of that produced by the wild-type bacterium.
A method for estimating the risk of allograft failure and patient mortality associated with allograft failure in a patient following organ transplantation which comprises a) assessing the vitamin K status in blood, plasma or serum drawn or taken from said patient after transplantation by measuring the degree of carboxylation of circulating extrahepatic Gla-proteins, b) providing a reference scheme showing the vitamin K status of a reference population of healthy people wherein the degree of carboxylation of circulating extrahepatic Gla-proteins was measured in the same way as in step a), c) comparing the value obtained in step a) with the reference scheme of step b), wherein a value outside the normal range of said reference scheme is indicative for a risk of allograft failure and/or patient mortality. a) assessing the vitamin K status in blood, plasma or serum drawn or taken from said patient after transplantation by measuring the degree of carboxylation of circulating extrahepatic Gla-proteins, b) providing a reference scheme showing the vitamin K status of a reference population of healthy people wherein the degree of carboxylation of circulating extrahepatic Gla-proteins was measured in the same way as in step a), c) comparing the value obtained in step a) with the reference scheme of step b), wherein a value outside the normal range of said reference scheme is indicative for a risk of allograft failure and/or patient mortality.
Security box for receiving in a water-tight manner a plug connection which is formed from a plug and a corresponding socket in the connected state, in particular for a plug connection for a 380V/400V three-phase alternating current, having a first and a second housing part which are connectable so as to form a housing that completely encloses the plug connection and are embodied as housing halves which each cover approximately 180° of the circumference of a circle, wherein the housing on the end regions thereof has in each case one cable inlet through which a cable of the plug connection is able to be routed, wherein configured and/or attachable externally on the first and/or the second housing part in the region of the cable inlets are in each case fastening means by way of which the first and the second housing part are able to be fastened to each other, wherein disposed internally on the cable inlets of each housing half is in each case one sealing element which in the closed state causes sealing of the housing on the cable , wherein configured internally on the cable inlets of each housing half is in each case one sealing element receptacle , and the respective sealing element is held so as to be replaceable in the respective sealing means receptacle , characterized in that positioning pins which extend into the respective sealing element are in each case configured on the first and the second housing part . wherein the housing on the end regions thereof has in each case one cable inlet through which a cable of the plug connection is able to be routed, wherein configured and/or attachable externally on the first and/or the second housing part in the region of the cable inlets are in each case fastening means by way of which the first and the second housing part are able to be fastened to each other, wherein disposed internally on the cable inlets of each housing half is in each case one sealing element which in the closed state causes sealing of the housing on the cable , wherein configured internally on the cable inlets of each housing half is in each case one sealing element receptacle , and the respective sealing element is held so as to be replaceable in the respective sealing means receptacle , characterized in that positioning pins which extend into the respective sealing element are in each case configured on the first and the second housing part .
A display device with integrated photovoltaic cells, comprising: (a) an array of image zones emitting light or backlit by a light source placed behind the array of image zones ; (b) an array formed by a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a plurality of openings formed between two adjacent photovoltaic cells of said array , and; (c) a lens array that enables focussing the light emitted by said image zones in the opening between two adjacent photovoltaic cells , said device being characterised in that said lens array is positioned between said array of image zones and said array of photovoltaic cells . (a) an array of image zones emitting light or backlit by a light source placed behind the array of image zones ; (b) an array formed by a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a plurality of openings formed between two adjacent photovoltaic cells of said array , and; (c) a lens array that enables focussing the light emitted by said image zones in the opening between two adjacent photovoltaic cells , said device being characterised in that said lens array is positioned between said array of image zones and said array of photovoltaic cells .
A multiwall tubing assembly for fluid delivery to a bearing system , comprising: a first tube defining an inner fluid passage configured to carry a first fluid; a second tube disposed around the first tube and defining an outer fluid passage between the first tube and the second tube , the outer fluid passage configured to carry a second fluid; and a fitting coupled to the first tube and the second tube , the fitting comprising: an inner portion fluidly coupled to the inner fluid passage and configured to carry the first fluid, and an outer portion disposed around the inner portion and fluidly coupled to the outer fluid passage , the outer portion configured to carry the second fluid, wherein the fitting is configured to fluidly isolate the first fluid from the second fluid, characterised in that the multiwall tubing assembly further comprises a third tube disposed around the second tube and defining a chamber between the second tube and the third tube . a first tube defining an inner fluid passage configured to carry a first fluid; a second tube disposed around the first tube and defining an outer fluid passage between the first tube and the second tube , the outer fluid passage configured to carry a second fluid; and a fitting coupled to the first tube and the second tube , the fitting comprising: an inner portion fluidly coupled to the inner fluid passage and configured to carry the first fluid, and an outer portion disposed around the inner portion and fluidly coupled to the outer fluid passage , the outer portion configured to carry the second fluid, wherein the fitting is configured to fluidly isolate the first fluid from the second fluid, characterised in that the multiwall tubing assembly further comprises a third tube disposed around the second tube and defining a chamber between the second tube and the third tube . an inner portion fluidly coupled to the inner fluid passage and configured to carry the first fluid, and an outer portion disposed around the inner portion and fluidly coupled to the outer fluid passage , the outer portion configured to carry the second fluid, wherein the fitting is configured to fluidly isolate the first fluid from the second fluid, characterised in that the multiwall tubing assembly further comprises a third tube disposed around the second tube and defining a chamber between the second tube and the third tube .
A method for producing a cross-linked fluoroelastomer, which comprises cross- linking a fluoroelastomer with a cross-linking agent in an inert gas atmosphere in the presence of an initiator, the cross-linking agent being one or more selected from the group consisting of a compound of formula , R 1 R 2 C=C(R 3 )-(CH 2 ) m -(O) n -Z-(O) n -(CH 2 ) m -C(R 4 )=CR 5 R 6 wherein in forumula , R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 and R 6 are fluorine; Z is a divalent linkage group; m is independently 0 or 1; and n is independently 0 or 1; compounds of formulas (i) to (vii), CH 2 =CH-(CF 2 ) x -CH=CH 2 (i) CH 2 =CH-CH 2 -(CF 2 ) x -CH 2 -CH=CH 2 (ii) CF 2 =CH-(CF 2 ) x -CH=CF 2 (iii) CF 2 =CH-CH 2 -(CF 2 ) x -CH 2 -CH=CF 2 (iv) CF 2 =CH-O-(CF 2 ) x -O-CH=CF 2 (v) CF 2 =CF-O-(CF 2 ) x -O-CF=CF 2 (vi) CF 2 =CF-(CF 2 ) x -CF=CF 2 (vii) wherein in formulas (i) to (vii), x is 2 to 24; and compounds of formulas (B), and (C), wherein in forumula , R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 and R 6 are fluorine; Z is a divalent linkage group; m is independently 0 or 1; and n is independently 0 or 1;
A surgical instrument, comprising: an anvil ; an elongate channel , wherein at least one of said anvil and said elongate channel is movable to capture tissue between said anvil and said elongate channel, wherein said elongate channel comprises: a plurality of first electrical contacts ; and a plurality of electrical connectors comprising a plurality of second electrical contacts , wherein said electrical connectors are spring-biased such that a gap is maintained between said first electrical contacts and said second electrical contacts; and a staple cartridge releasably attachable to said elongate channel, and wherein said staple cartridge comprises: a cartridge body comprising a plurality of staple cavities ; a plurality of staples deployable from said staple cavities into the tissue; and a plurality of third electrical contacts , wherein the attachment of said staple cartridge to said elongate channel moves said electrical connectors causing said second electrical contacts to bridge said gap and become electrically coupled to said first electrical contacts. an anvil ; an elongate channel , wherein at least one of said anvil and said elongate channel is movable to capture tissue between said anvil and said elongate channel, wherein said elongate channel comprises: a plurality of first electrical contacts ; and a plurality of electrical connectors comprising a plurality of second electrical contacts , wherein said electrical connectors are spring-biased such that a gap is maintained between said first electrical contacts and said second electrical contacts; and a plurality of first electrical contacts ; and a plurality of electrical connectors comprising a plurality of second electrical contacts , wherein said electrical connectors are spring-biased such that a gap is maintained between said first electrical contacts and said second electrical contacts; and a staple cartridge releasably attachable to said elongate channel, and wherein said staple cartridge comprises: a cartridge body comprising a plurality of staple cavities ; a plurality of staples deployable from said staple cavities into the tissue; and a plurality of third electrical contacts , wherein the attachment of said staple cartridge to said elongate channel moves said electrical connectors causing said second electrical contacts to bridge said gap and become electrically coupled to said first electrical contacts. a cartridge body comprising a plurality of staple cavities ; a plurality of staples deployable from said staple cavities into the tissue; and a plurality of third electrical contacts , wherein the attachment of said staple cartridge to said elongate channel moves said electrical connectors causing said second electrical contacts to bridge said gap and become electrically coupled to said first electrical contacts.
A method for generating an activated product comprising: preparing a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) sample for activation by adding calcium ions to the PRP sample at a respective concentration, wherein the respective calcium ion concentration is selected based upon clotting characteristics in the activated product generated using the PRP sample, the clotting characteristics comprising one or both of a time until formation of a clot or a mechanical strength of the clots; positioning the prepared PRP sample with respect to electrodes of an electromagnetic stimulation apparatus ; specifying a set of electrical pulse parameters based, at least in part, upon the calcium ion concentration and the clotting characteristics; and exposing the prepared PRP sample to one or more electrical pulses generated in accordance with values of the electrical pulse parameters, wherein the PRP sample, when exposed to the one or more electrical pulses, yields the activated product comprising one or more growth factors and having the clotting characteristics. preparing a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) sample for activation by adding calcium ions to the PRP sample at a respective concentration, wherein the respective calcium ion concentration is selected based upon clotting characteristics in the activated product generated using the PRP sample, the clotting characteristics comprising one or both of a time until formation of a clot or a mechanical strength of the clots; positioning the prepared PRP sample with respect to electrodes of an electromagnetic stimulation apparatus ; specifying a set of electrical pulse parameters based, at least in part, upon the calcium ion concentration and the clotting characteristics; and exposing the prepared PRP sample to one or more electrical pulses generated in accordance with values of the electrical pulse parameters, wherein the PRP sample, when exposed to the one or more electrical pulses, yields the activated product comprising one or more growth factors and having the clotting characteristics.
A process for manufacturing a part made of a composite material with a matrix at least predominantly made of ceramic, the process comprising: - the production of a fibrous structure by three-dimensional or multilayer weaving; - the shaping of the fibrous structure to form a fibrous preform core ; - the deposition of an interphase on the fibers of the preform core; - the consolidation of the preform core by partial densification of said core comprising the formation of a matrix phase by chemical vapor infiltration or by a liquid process; - the deposition of a powder of ceramic particles in the porosity of the preform core; - the draping of one or more layers of pre-impregnated non-woven fibers over all or part of the outer surface of the preform core ; - the heat treatment of the preform core and of the pre-impregnated layer(s) to form a hybrid fibrous preform; - the further densification by infiltration of the hybrid fibrous preform with an infiltration composition containing at least silicon in order to obtain a ceramic matrix composite part. - the production of a fibrous structure by three-dimensional or multilayer weaving; - the shaping of the fibrous structure to form a fibrous preform core ; - the deposition of an interphase on the fibers of the preform core; - the consolidation of the preform core by partial densification of said core comprising the formation of a matrix phase by chemical vapor infiltration or by a liquid process; - the deposition of a powder of ceramic particles in the porosity of the preform core; - the draping of one or more layers of pre-impregnated non-woven fibers over all or part of the outer surface of the preform core ; - the heat treatment of the preform core and of the pre-impregnated layer(s) to form a hybrid fibrous preform; - the further densification by infiltration of the hybrid fibrous preform with an infiltration composition containing at least silicon in order to obtain a ceramic matrix composite part.
An antibody which binds to CD147, for use in the prevention and/or treatment of Plasmodial infection and/or malarial disease.
A photodetector apparatus , comprising: a semiconductor film ; first and second electrical contacts configured to enable a flow of current through the semiconductor film between the first and second electrical contacts; and at least one semiconductor nanostructure comprising first and second semiconductor nanomaterials that form a type-II heterojunction configured to separate two different types of charge carriers generated by incident photons , the first and second semiconductor nanomaterials arranged relative to the semiconductor film such that one type of charge carrier is transferred from the second semiconductor nanomaterial to the semiconductor film leaving the other type of charge carrier on the first semiconductor nanomaterial which generates an electric field and thereby modulates the flow of current through the semiconductor film by modulating the conductivity of the semiconductor film, the modulation of current indicating one or more of the presence and flux of incident photons . a semiconductor film ; first and second electrical contacts configured to enable a flow of current through the semiconductor film between the first and second electrical contacts; and at least one semiconductor nanostructure comprising first and second semiconductor nanomaterials that form a type-II heterojunction configured to separate two different types of charge carriers generated by incident photons , the first and second semiconductor nanomaterials arranged relative to the semiconductor film such that one type of charge carrier is transferred from the second semiconductor nanomaterial to the semiconductor film leaving the other type of charge carrier on the first semiconductor nanomaterial which generates an electric field and thereby modulates the flow of current through the semiconductor film by modulating the conductivity of the semiconductor film, the modulation of current indicating one or more of the presence and flux of incident photons .
A system , comprising: an electric meter having a housing , wherein the electric meter includes an adapter terminal ; and a voltage-modifying device having an input configured to be connected to a three-phase power supply and a power supply output connected to the electric meter , the voltage-modifying device being configured for modifying a received voltage, such that the electric meter operates in accordance with a predetermined power supply requirement, wherein the voltage-modifying device is located within the electric meter housing or external thereto, and wherein the voltage-modifying device also connects to the electric meter via the adapter terminal , characterised in that the adapter terminal is provided with at least one resistor configured for providing voltage feedback of the three-phase power supply to the electric meter and supply separation for the electric meter . an electric meter having a housing , wherein the electric meter includes an adapter terminal ; and a voltage-modifying device having an input configured to be connected to a three-phase power supply and a power supply output connected to the electric meter , the voltage-modifying device being configured for modifying a received voltage, such that the electric meter operates in accordance with a predetermined power supply requirement, wherein the voltage-modifying device is located within the electric meter housing or external thereto, and wherein the voltage-modifying device also connects to the electric meter via the adapter terminal , characterised in that the adapter terminal is provided with at least one resistor configured for providing voltage feedback of the three-phase power supply to the electric meter and supply separation for the electric meter .