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A method of magnetic resonance, MR, imaging of an object positioned in an examination volume of an MR device , the method comprising: - subjecting the object to an imaging sequence comprising at least one radiofrequency, RF, excitation pulse and modulated magnetic field gradients, - acquiring MR signals by sampling k-space along multiple planar spiral k-space trajectories in k-space traversed with a constant radial k-space speed, wherein - a current spiral trajectory is traversed outward from a predetermined current initial k-space position until a current final k-space position, such that at the current final k-space position the radial k-space sample density decreases below a predetermined current threshold value, and - a next spiral trajectory is traversed outward from a next initial k-space position until a next final k-space position, such that the radial k-space sample density decreases below a predetermined next threshold value at the next final k-space position, and wherein at least one of the planar spiral k-space trajectories is offset in-plane from k-space origin for enhancing the sampling density in the k-space periphery. - subjecting the object to an imaging sequence comprising at least one radiofrequency, RF, excitation pulse and modulated magnetic field gradients, - acquiring MR signals by sampling k-space along multiple planar spiral k-space trajectories in k-space traversed with a constant radial k-space speed, wherein - a current spiral trajectory is traversed outward from a predetermined current initial k-space position until a current final k-space position, such that at the current final k-space position the radial k-space sample density decreases below a predetermined current threshold value, and - a next spiral trajectory is traversed outward from a next initial k-space position until a next final k-space position, such that the radial k-space sample density decreases below a predetermined next threshold value at the next final k-space position, and wherein at least one of the planar spiral k-space trajectories is offset in-plane from k-space origin for enhancing the sampling density in the k-space periphery.
A network node for communicating over a wireless ad hoc network, WANET, said WANET comprising a plurality of network nodes communicating on multiple frequency channels, said node comprising: at least one processor adapted to execute code instructions for: extracting at least one channel allocation information set, CAIS, from signals received from at least one of said WANET nodes, wherein each CAIS comprises a node identifier and frequency channel usage data for a respective node; analyzing said at least one extracted CAIS to identify at least one channel, of said multiple frequency channels, receivable by a target node; allocating at least one of said identified channels for transmission to said target node; and preparing a signal for transmission to said target node over said at least one allocated channel, said signal comprising a CAIS of said network node. extracting at least one channel allocation information set, CAIS, from signals received from at least one of said WANET nodes, wherein each CAIS comprises a node identifier and frequency channel usage data for a respective node; analyzing said at least one extracted CAIS to identify at least one channel, of said multiple frequency channels, receivable by a target node; allocating at least one of said identified channels for transmission to said target node; and preparing a signal for transmission to said target node over said at least one allocated channel, said signal comprising a CAIS of said network node.
A method for producing a polymer-enhanced pipeline element , in particular a pipeline element of a fire extinguishing installation, wherein the method comprises the steps: - providing a first hollow body and a second hollow body , wherein the first and second hollow bodies each have a wall , and the wall has in each case an circumferential edge surface , wherein the circumferential edge surface of the first hollow body is formed at a face end of the hollow body , and wherein the circumferential edge surface of the second hollow body is spaced apart from the face ends of the second hollow body and defines a cutout through the wall of the second hollow body , - aligning the circumferential edge surface of the first hollow body and the circumferential edge surface of the second hollow body with one another, - welding the first hollow body to the second hollow body along the circumferential edge surfaces , wherein a fully circumferential weld seam is generated which has a root extending on the inside of the pipeline element , and - applying a polymer-based layer to the inside of the pipeline element , wherein the polymer-based layer completely covers the inside of the pipe element and the root of the weld seam . - providing a first hollow body and a second hollow body , wherein the first and second hollow bodies each have a wall , and the wall has in each case an circumferential edge surface , wherein the circumferential edge surface of the first hollow body is formed at a face end of the hollow body , and wherein the circumferential edge surface of the second hollow body is spaced apart from the face ends of the second hollow body and defines a cutout through the wall of the second hollow body , - aligning the circumferential edge surface of the first hollow body and the circumferential edge surface of the second hollow body with one another, - welding the first hollow body to the second hollow body along the circumferential edge surfaces , wherein a fully circumferential weld seam is generated which has a root extending on the inside of the pipeline element , and - applying a polymer-based layer to the inside of the pipeline element , wherein the polymer-based layer completely covers the inside of the pipe element and the root of the weld seam .
A recombinant variant of a parent α-amylase comprising: mutations corresponding to T38N, N126Y, F153W, E187P, I203Y, G476K, and G477E; and, optionally at least one mutation at an amino acid residue corresponding to R178, G179, T180, and G181, and lacking a mutation at an amino acid residue corresponding to position N88, N134, and/or Ll71, wherein the variant α-amylase has at least 60%, optionally 70%, optionally 80%, optionally 85%, optionally 90%, or optionally 95%, amino acid sequence identity relative to SEQ ID NO: 1, which is used for numbering; and wherein the variant has increased detergent stability and/or cleaning performance compared to the parent α-amylase or a reference α-amylase differing from the variant α-amylase only by the absence of the mutations. mutations corresponding to T38N, N126Y, F153W, E187P, I203Y, G476K, and G477E; and, optionally at least one mutation at an amino acid residue corresponding to R178, G179, T180, and G181, and lacking a mutation at an amino acid residue corresponding to position N88, N134, and/or Ll71, wherein the variant α-amylase has at least 60%, optionally 70%, optionally 80%, optionally 85%, optionally 90%, or optionally 95%, amino acid sequence identity relative to SEQ ID NO: 1, which is used for numbering; and wherein the variant has increased detergent stability and/or cleaning performance compared to the parent α-amylase or a reference α-amylase differing from the variant α-amylase only by the absence of the mutations.
Process for manufacturing a photovoltaic cell, comprising the steps: a) providing a crystalline silicon substrate , comprising: - a first surface ; - a second surface , opposite the first surface , and covered with at least one tunnel oxide film ; b) forming a polysilicon layer on the tunnel oxide film ; c) forming a first antireflection layer on a portion of the polysilicon layer so that the polysilicon layer has free zones (ZL), the first antireflection layer being suitable for providing a barrier to the thermal oxidation of said portion of the polysilicon layer ; d) thermally oxidizing the free zones (ZL) of the polysilicon layer so as to form a second antireflection layer on said free zones (ZL). a) providing a crystalline silicon substrate , comprising: - a first surface ; - a second surface , opposite the first surface , and covered with at least one tunnel oxide film ; - a first surface ; - a second surface , opposite the first surface , and covered with at least one tunnel oxide film ; b) forming a polysilicon layer on the tunnel oxide film ; c) forming a first antireflection layer on a portion of the polysilicon layer so that the polysilicon layer has free zones (ZL), the first antireflection layer being suitable for providing a barrier to the thermal oxidation of said portion of the polysilicon layer ; d) thermally oxidizing the free zones (ZL) of the polysilicon layer so as to form a second antireflection layer on said free zones (ZL).
An electric work machine comprising: a plurality of electric devices; a first heat exchanger that cools a refrigerant passing through at least one of the plurality of electric devices; a hydraulic pump that is driven by any one of the plurality of electric devices and discharges hydraulic oil; a second heat exchanger that cools the hydraulic oil; and a fan that takes outside air into an interior of a machine body, body , characterised in that the first heat exchanger is arranged on an upstream side of the fan in a flow direction of the outside air flown by the fan, and the second heat exchanger is arranged on a downstream side of the fan in the flow direction of the outside air. a plurality of electric devices; a first heat exchanger that cools a refrigerant passing through at least one of the plurality of electric devices; a hydraulic pump that is driven by any one of the plurality of electric devices and discharges hydraulic oil; a second heat exchanger that cools the hydraulic oil; and a fan that takes outside air into an interior of a machine body, body , characterised in that the first heat exchanger is arranged on an upstream side of the fan in a flow direction of the outside air flown by the fan, and the second heat exchanger is arranged on a downstream side of the fan in the flow direction of the outside air.
Dispensing device for dispensing a fluid (F), wherein the dispensing device comprises a conveying device , an actuating lever pivotable for actuating the conveying device , and a bearing part for pivotally supporting the actuating lever , wherein the dispensing device comprises a locking device which locks the actuating lever against undesired pivoting in a locked position, wherein the actuating lever is displaceable relative to the bearing part from the locked position into an actuation position, pivoting of the actuating lever being enabled in the actuation position, wherein the dispensing device has a securing device which secures the actuating lever against unlocking by means of the locking device , characterized in that the actuating lever comprises a securing element which blocks the displacement of the actuating lever from the locked position to the actuation position. wherein the dispensing device comprises a locking device which locks the actuating lever against undesired pivoting in a locked position, wherein the actuating lever is displaceable relative to the bearing part from the locked position into an actuation position, pivoting of the actuating lever being enabled in the actuation position, wherein the dispensing device has a securing device which secures the actuating lever against unlocking by means of the locking device , characterized in that the actuating lever comprises a securing element which blocks the displacement of the actuating lever from the locked position to the actuation position.
Testing arrangement for examining a cell culture under the effect of a dynamic force, comprising a carrier structure for receiving the cell culture and comprising a force-application device, wherein the carrier structure is three-dimensional and designed such that the cell culture is embedded in the carrier structure , wherein it is possible to bring about deformation of the carrier structure by means of a force application, and that the force-application device comprises a first actuator which is arranged spaced apart from the cell culture embedded in the carrier structure and is oriented such that the first actuator can apply force to the carrier structure in a directed manner, characterised in that the force-application device comprises a second actuator , which is arranged spaced apart from the cell culture embedded in the carrier structure and is oriented such that the first actuator and the second actuator can apply forces in different directions to the carrier structure , and in that the force-application device comprises a third actuator , which is arranged spaced apart from the cell culture embedded in the carrier structure and is oriented such that the third actuator can apply a force to the carrier structure in a direction different from those of the first actuator and the second actuator , such that, by means of the three actuators, a resulting total force can be predetermined and exerted in all spatial directions.
A method of forming a CMC article, the method comprising: producing a matrix slurry composition that contains at least two resin binders, the at least two resin binders comprising a first primary resin binder having a carbon char yield of 30 to 70% and a second primary resin binder having a carbon char yield of 0 to 10%, the matrix slurry composition further comprising a SiC powder and the matrix slurry composition does not contain any carbon particulate, the SiC powder being a precursor for a SiC matrix of the CMC article and the at least two resin binders being a precursor for a carbon char of the SiC matrix, wherein the matrix slurry composition contains 5 to 25 weight percent of the first primary resin binder, and 2 to 20 weight percent of the second primary resin binder; impregnating a fiber reinforcement material with the matrix slurry composition to yield a preform ; heating the preform to form a porous preform that contains the SiC matrix and porosity and to convert the at least two resin binders to the carbon char that is present within the porosity ; and melt infiltrating the porosity within the porous preform with molten silicon or a molten silicon-containing alloy to react the carbon char and form silicon carbide that at least partially fills the porosity within the porous preform ; wherein the carbon char constitutes essentially all of the elemental carbon in the porous preform . producing a matrix slurry composition that contains at least two resin binders, the at least two resin binders comprising a first primary resin binder having a carbon char yield of 30 to 70% and a second primary resin binder having a carbon char yield of 0 to 10%, the matrix slurry composition further comprising a SiC powder and the matrix slurry composition does not contain any carbon particulate, the SiC powder being a precursor for a SiC matrix of the CMC article and the at least two resin binders being a precursor for a carbon char of the SiC matrix, wherein the matrix slurry composition contains 5 to 25 weight percent of the first primary resin binder, and 2 to 20 weight percent of the second primary resin binder; impregnating a fiber reinforcement material with the matrix slurry composition to yield a preform ; heating the preform to form a porous preform that contains the SiC matrix and porosity and to convert the at least two resin binders to the carbon char that is present within the porosity ; and melt infiltrating the porosity within the porous preform with molten silicon or a molten silicon-containing alloy to react the carbon char and form silicon carbide that at least partially fills the porosity within the porous preform ; wherein the carbon char constitutes essentially all of the elemental carbon in the porous preform .
A nasal respiratory assembly comprising: a pair of sheets , each sheet defining an opening sized and shaped to fit over a nostril of a patient, with a ferromagnetic ring positioned at an underside of the sheet and circumferentially aligned with the opening , with an upper side of the sheet configured for sealable engagement with the nostril; a pair of posts , each post including a magnetic ring positioned at a first end and a receptacle positioned at a second end with a passageway extending from the first to the second ends, the magnetic ring removably attachable to the ferromagnetic ring ; a connector with a pair of channel openings at a post end, each channel opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the receptacles of the post to form a substantially airtight connection therewith, and an inlet at a vent end that is fluid communication with a flexible tubing connected to a fluid source. a pair of sheets , each sheet defining an opening sized and shaped to fit over a nostril of a patient, with a ferromagnetic ring positioned at an underside of the sheet and circumferentially aligned with the opening , with an upper side of the sheet configured for sealable engagement with the nostril; a pair of posts , each post including a magnetic ring positioned at a first end and a receptacle positioned at a second end with a passageway extending from the first to the second ends, the magnetic ring removably attachable to the ferromagnetic ring ; a connector with a pair of channel openings at a post end, each channel opening sized and shaped to cooperate with one of the receptacles of the post to form a substantially airtight connection therewith, and an inlet at a vent end that is fluid communication with a flexible tubing connected to a fluid source.
A stented valve comprising: a stent structure comprising a generally tubular body portion having a first end and a second end , and a valve structure attached within the generally tubular body portion, wherein the first end of the stent structure is an inflow end and the second end of the stent structure is an outflow end, wherein the stent structure comprises a number of strut or wire portions, wherein the arrangement of wires provides twelve crowns at the inflow end of the stent structure, wherein the stent structure further provides twelve or less crowns at the outflow end of the stent structure , and wherein the stent structure comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending wires, wherein the plurality of wires includes multiple commissure wires and at least one structural wire positioned between each two adjacent commissure wires, and wherein a wire structure extends between one end of the longitudinal wires and the first end and an additional wire structure extends between the other end of the longitudinal wires and the second end , characterized in that the stent structure is provided with a lower density wire portion formed by the longitudinally extending wires, wherein the lower density wire portion is provided in the area of the stent structure positioned where the coronary arteries are located when the stent structure is implanted. a stent structure comprising a generally tubular body portion having a first end and a second end , and a valve structure attached within the generally tubular body portion, wherein the first end of the stent structure is an inflow end and the second end of the stent structure is an outflow end, wherein the stent structure comprises a number of strut or wire portions, wherein the arrangement of wires provides twelve crowns at the inflow end of the stent structure, wherein the stent structure further provides twelve or less crowns at the outflow end of the stent structure , and wherein the stent structure comprises a plurality of longitudinally extending wires, wherein the plurality of wires includes multiple commissure wires and at least one structural wire positioned between each two adjacent commissure wires, and wherein a wire structure extends between one end of the longitudinal wires and the first end and an additional wire structure extends between the other end of the longitudinal wires and the second end , characterized in that the stent structure is provided with a lower density wire portion formed by the longitudinally extending wires, wherein the lower density wire portion is provided in the area of the stent structure positioned where the coronary arteries are located when the stent structure is implanted.
An aqueous fabric softener composition [composition (C), herein after] comprising: - from 0.01 to 10.0 wt.% of at least one fragrance fixative comprising at least one carbohydrate ester; - from 0.01 to 10 wt.% of at least one fragrance; - from 0.01 to 50 wt.% of at least one cationic surfactant; - at least 45.0 wt.% of water; wherein the fragrance fixative is characterized by a cLogP value of equal to or greater than 1.5 and a boiling point from 200°C to 350°C; and wherein the carbohydrate ester comprises at least one ester group of formula -O-(C=O)-R 1 wherein R 1 is selected from C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 alkoxy groups; and whereby the weight percentages are expressed relative to the total weight of the composition (C). - from 0.01 to 10.0 wt.% of at least one fragrance fixative comprising at least one carbohydrate ester; - from 0.01 to 10 wt.% of at least one fragrance; - from 0.01 to 50 wt.% of at least one cationic surfactant; - at least 45.0 wt.% of water; wherein the fragrance fixative is characterized by a cLogP value of equal to or greater than 1.5 and a boiling point from 200°C to 350°C; and wherein the carbohydrate ester comprises at least one ester group of formula -O-(C=O)-R 1 wherein R 1 is selected from C1-C6 alkyl or C1-C6 alkoxy groups; and whereby the weight percentages are expressed relative to the total weight of the composition (C).
Image processing apparatus (IP), comprising: an input port (IN) for receiving projection data through respective 3D locations in an imaging region, said projection data collectable in a scan operation by an imaging apparatus (IM); a tomosynthetic image segment generator (ISG) configured to generate, based on said projection data, a first image segment for said 3D locations; and a visualizer (VIZ) configured to effect displaying said first image segment on a display device before or whilst projection data for a different 3D location in the imaging region is being received at the input port, said first image segment forming only a partial image of a complete image, characterized in that the image segment generator (ISG) operates to tomosynthetically generate, for different 3D locations, a second image segment, said second image segment forming another partial image of the complete image, and the visualizer (VIZ) configured to accumulatively effect displaying the second image segment together with the already displayed first image segment, the visualizer (VIZ) thereby gradually building up the complete image. an input port (IN) for receiving projection data through respective 3D locations in an imaging region, said projection data collectable in a scan operation by an imaging apparatus (IM); a tomosynthetic image segment generator (ISG) configured to generate, based on said projection data, a first image segment for said 3D locations; and a visualizer (VIZ) configured to effect displaying said first image segment on a display device before or whilst projection data for a different 3D location in the imaging region is being received at the input port, said first image segment forming only a partial image of a complete image, characterized in that the image segment generator (ISG) operates to tomosynthetically generate, for different 3D locations, a second image segment, said second image segment forming another partial image of the complete image, and the visualizer (VIZ) configured to accumulatively effect displaying the second image segment together with the already displayed first image segment, the visualizer (VIZ) thereby gradually building up the complete image.