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A measuring device for determining the flow rate of a fluid which flows through a pipe portion, comprising a measuring pipe (12; 112) with a pipe wall , at least one ultrasonic sensor (18, 20; 116) for transmitting an acoustic signal and/or receiving an acoustic signal having an ultrasonic sensor upper surface , and a holding element , wherein in the pipe wall , at least one opening of a first type (28; 118) is provided into which the at least one ultrasonic sensor (18, 20; 116) can be inserted, and wherein the measuring device (10; 110) has an assembled state in which the holding element surrounds the measuring pipe (12; 112) in an annular manner and is positioned on the outside of the at least one ultrasonic sensor (18, 20; 116) inserted in the opening of a first type (28; 118), characterized in that the holding element serves as a fixation for the at least one ultrasonic sensor when the fluid flowing inside the measuring pipe exerts pressure on the ultrasonic sensor, and wherein in an operating state in which the fluid flowing through the measuring pipe does not exert any pressure on the ultrasonic sensor, the holding element is positioned without pressure on the upper surface of the ultrasonic sensor.
A process for recovering tocotrienols/tocopherols, carotenoids and sterols from crude vegetable oil, characterised in that prior to the recovery steps, the amount of the free fatty acids in the crude oil is reduced to 3.50% by weight or less by distillation, wherein the distillation is performed using two distillation columns, one column operating at a temperature of 90 to 200°C and a pressure ranging from 10 to 100 kPa and the subsequent column at 120 to 250°C and 0.10 to 10 kPa, to produce a first fraction enriched with carotenoids and a second fraction enriched with tocotrienols/tocopherols, wherein the process further comprises the steps of: transesterifying the first fraction in the presence of an alcohol and a basic catalyst to convert the glycerides therein to fatty acid esters and glycerine, forming a transesterified mixture comprising glycerine, fatty acid esters and carotenoids, followed by distilling the transesterified mixture to separate carotenoids; and esterifying the second fraction in the presence of an alcohol and an acid catalyst to convert fatty acids therein to fatty acid esters, forming an esterified mixture comprising fatty acid esters and tocotrienols/tocopherols, followed by distilling the esterified mixture to separate tocotrienols/tocopherols. transesterifying the first fraction in the presence of an alcohol and a basic catalyst to convert the glycerides therein to fatty acid esters and glycerine, forming a transesterified mixture comprising glycerine, fatty acid esters and carotenoids, followed by distilling the transesterified mixture to separate carotenoids; and esterifying the second fraction in the presence of an alcohol and an acid catalyst to convert fatty acids therein to fatty acid esters, forming an esterified mixture comprising fatty acid esters and tocotrienols/tocopherols, followed by distilling the esterified mixture to separate tocotrienols/tocopherols.
Impregnated fibrous material comprising at least one continuous-fibre fibrous material and: - at least one matrix of nonreactive thermoplastic polymer, or - at least one reactive thermoplastic prepolymer, precursor of said nonreactive thermoplastic polymer, optionally mixed with a chain extender, characterized in that said at least nonreactive thermoplastic polymer or said reactive prepolymer is an amorphous polymer or prepolymer having a glass transition temperature such that Tg ≥ 80°C, especially Tg ≥ 100°C, in particular ≥ 120°C, especially ≥ 140°C, or is a semicrystalline polymer or prepolymer having a melting temperature Tm of ≥ 150°C, where Tg and Tm are measured as indicated in the description, the fibre content in said preimpregnated fibrous material being from 45% to 65% by volume, preferably from 50% to 60% by volume, especially from 54% to 60%, the average thickness of said impregnated fibrous material being less than or equal to 100 μm, independently of the number of fibres present in said fibrous material before impregnation, said fibrous material comprising a single layer. - at least one matrix of nonreactive thermoplastic polymer, or - at least one reactive thermoplastic prepolymer, precursor of said nonreactive thermoplastic polymer, optionally mixed with a chain extender, characterized in that said at least nonreactive thermoplastic polymer or said reactive prepolymer is an amorphous polymer or prepolymer having a glass transition temperature such that Tg ≥ 80°C, especially Tg ≥ 100°C, in particular ≥ 120°C, especially ≥ 140°C, or is a semicrystalline polymer or prepolymer having a melting temperature Tm of ≥ 150°C, where Tg and Tm are measured as indicated in the description, the fibre content in said preimpregnated fibrous material being from 45% to 65% by volume, preferably from 50% to 60% by volume, especially from 54% to 60%, the average thickness of said impregnated fibrous material being less than or equal to 100 μm, independently of the number of fibres present in said fibrous material before impregnation, said fibrous material comprising a single layer.
Spacer for insulating glazing units with three or more glazing panes enclosing at least one hermetically sealed interspace between at least two glazing panes, comprising a spacer body made from a first material and extending in a longitudinal direction (z) having two outer surfaces (AP) in a width direction (x) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (z) for attachment to outer glazing panes of an insulating glazing unit, and a gas barrier made from a second material, the spacer body having a cross-section (x-y) perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (z) with a first hollow chamber for accommodating desiccant material which is completely enclosed by the spacer body in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (z) and arranged adjacent to a first one (AP, 13) of the two outer surfaces and a second hollow chamber for accommodating desiccant material which is completely enclosed by the spacer body in the cross-section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction (z) and arranged adjacent to a second one (AP, 23) of the two outer surfaces and a groove arranged between the first and second hollow chambers in the width direction (x) and open to a first side of the spacer in a height direction (y) perpendicular to the longitudinal and the width directions (z, x), the gas barrier being arranged on and/or in the spacer body on/at a second side of the spacer in a height direction (y), which second side is on the opposite side of the spacer with respect to the first side, and the groove being limited in the width direction by two side walls and in the height direction on the second side by a bottom wall and the groove being adapted to receive an intermediate glazing pane , wherein the spacer comprises at least two electrically conducting portions which are electrically isolated from each other and are positioned in one or both of the side walls of the groove and/or the bottom wall of the groove .
A two parts double-layer wear-and-impact-resistant tube, wherein the wear-and-impact-resistant tube is used for transporting concrete and includes an outer protective tube and an inner wear-resistant assembled tube , wherein the inner wear-resistant assembled tube is nested in the outer protective tube , leaving a buffer chamber therebetween, the inner wear-resistant assembled tube is composed of two tube walls , the two tube walls split joint together and form the body of inner tube with an annular cross section wherein the two tube walls are made of different materials; characterised in that there are filling channels with predefined width between the two tube walls , which filling channels enable the auto-filling of the buffer chamber between the outer protective tube and the inner wear-resistant assembled tube upon transporting of concrete.
A catheter comprising: an elongated catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end; and an electrode array assembly having a proximal end and a distal end mounted at the distal end of the catheter body and comprising an interconnected framework having a plurality of elements interconnected by a plurality of junctions at locations intermediate the proximal and distal ends of the electrode array assembly, wherein the interconnected framework has a collapsed configuration in which the elements are arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body and an expanded configuration in which the elements are positioned radially outwards from the longitudinal axis to deploy an array of electrodes mounted on the interconnected framework; and also has a polymeric layer , a plurality of printed electrodes , and a monolithic substrate upon which the polymeric layer is applied. an elongated catheter body having a proximal end, a distal end; and an electrode array assembly having a proximal end and a distal end mounted at the distal end of the catheter body and comprising an interconnected framework having a plurality of elements interconnected by a plurality of junctions at locations intermediate the proximal and distal ends of the electrode array assembly, wherein the interconnected framework has a collapsed configuration in which the elements are arranged generally along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body and an expanded configuration in which the elements are positioned radially outwards from the longitudinal axis to deploy an array of electrodes mounted on the interconnected framework; and also has a polymeric layer , a plurality of printed electrodes , and a monolithic substrate upon which the polymeric layer is applied.
A method for small data transmission between a user equipment, UE, and a network node, comprising: transmitting , by the UE, uplink data in a preconfigured uplink resource, PUR, to the network node, the UE indicating an expectation of downlink data on a physical downlink shared channel during configuration of the PUR; and receiving , by the UE, first downlink control information, DCI, wherein the first DCI includes an acknowledgement or negative acknowledgement of the uplink data transmission and a DCI identifier, ID; receiving , by the UE, a second DCI wherein the second DCI includes a downlink grant and the DCI ID; and receiving , by the UE, downlink data. transmitting , by the UE, uplink data in a preconfigured uplink resource, PUR, to the network node, the UE indicating an expectation of downlink data on a physical downlink shared channel during configuration of the PUR; and receiving , by the UE, first downlink control information, DCI, wherein the first DCI includes an acknowledgement or negative acknowledgement of the uplink data transmission and a DCI identifier, ID; receiving , by the UE, a second DCI wherein the second DCI includes a downlink grant and the DCI ID; and receiving , by the UE, downlink data.
Package for a food product, in particular for a confectionery hollow body , in particular in egg form, with a curved envelope consisting of two split shells , made of preformed thin metal foil, the split shells of which form a hollow interior for accommodating the product, and the split shells are connected to one another at their adjoining edges at a dividing plane , branching outwards from at least one of the split shells from the edge is a tear tab which is formed in a single piece with the metal foil of the split shell , characterized in that the tear tab of metal foil itself forms the only tearing means for forming a tear line which extends inwards from the tear tab across the joint of the split shells , the tear tab being configured such that when it is grasped by a user with the fingers and pulled across the edges , it tears the envelope at its transition point from the tear tab to the curved envelope , and a tear strip is formed by means of which the envelope is torn open, wherein at least one tearing formation is provided in the region of the transition point from the tear tab to the connecting edge .
Foldable weighing scale comprising: - a central articulation piece , - a plurality of arms , each articulated relative to said central articulation piece , so as to be able to confer to the foldable weighing scale a folded state in which the arms are contiguous to one another and an unfolded state in which the weighing scale can rest on a support and receive an object to be weighed, - a plurality of weight sensors, such that: - each arm : - comprises at a first end a weight sensor and a support foot , so as to be able to rest on the support when the weighing scale is in the unfolded state, - and is articulated relative to the central articulation piece at a second end, and characterised in that : - the central articulation piece comprises a central support foot and a weight sensor . - a central articulation piece , - a plurality of arms , each articulated relative to said central articulation piece , so as to be able to confer to the foldable weighing scale a folded state in which the arms are contiguous to one another and an unfolded state in which the weighing scale can rest on a support and receive an object to be weighed, - a plurality of weight sensors, - each arm : - comprises at a first end a weight sensor and a support foot , so as to be able to rest on the support when the weighing scale is in the unfolded state, - and is articulated relative to the central articulation piece at a second end, and characterised in that : - comprises at a first end a weight sensor and a support foot , so as to be able to rest on the support when the weighing scale is in the unfolded state, - and is articulated relative to the central articulation piece at a second end, and characterised in that : - the central articulation piece comprises a central support foot and a weight sensor .
A device for ventilation and integrity testing of a filter unit which can be pressurized, comprising a housing with a filter element arranged between an inlet and an outlet and an air filter , wherein the housing can be ventilated via the air filter connected to the housing interior , wherein a filter valve is mounted upstream of the air filter to the housing interior , said filter valve via which the air filter is connected to the housing interior , wherein the air filter can be connected to a test line for applying pressure on the side facing away from the housing interior , and wherein an inlet valve is mounted upstream of the inlet , via which the housing interior is connected to an inlet line , characterized in that the inlet valve has a connector piece extending to the housing , in that the connector piece is connected to the filter valve and the air filter via a branch , and in that the inlet valve , the filter valve and the air filter form a ventilation unit which can be connected with its connector piece to an inlet connection of the housing .
An implant system configured for implantation in a joint, the implant system comprising: an implant comprising: a first portion comprising a hydrogel; a second portion comprising a porous material and the hydrogel in pores of the porous material; a third portion comprising the porous material, the first portion being free of the porous material, the third portion being free of the hydrogel, wherein a lateral dimension of the first portion is larger than a lateral dimension of the third portion . a first portion comprising a hydrogel; a second portion comprising a porous material and the hydrogel in pores of the porous material; a third portion comprising the porous material, the first portion being free of the porous material, the third portion being free of the hydrogel, wherein a lateral dimension of the first portion is larger than a lateral dimension of the third portion .
An augmented reality display unit for use in an augmented reality headset or the like comprising front and rear variable focusing power compression liquid lens assemblies in mutual optical alignment on an optical axis (O), a transparent waveguide display interposed between the front and rear liquid lens assemblies and a selectively operable adjustment mechanism for adjusting the focusing powers of the front and rear compression liquid lens assemblies; characterised in that each of the front and rear compression liquid lens assemblies comprises a fluid-filled envelope having a first wall formed by a distensible elastic membrane that is held under tension around its edge by a membrane holding structure, a second substantially rigid wall formed by or supported on an inner surface of a transparent plate or a hard lens of fixed focusing power, and a collapsible side wall , the membrane forming an optical surface of variable optical power, and the adjustment mechanism being arranged to displace the membrane holding structure towards or away from the second wall parallel to the optical axis (O) for increasing or decreasing the pressure of the fluid within the envelope thereby to cause the membrane to distend or contract respectively parallel to the optical axis (O) for changing the focusing power of the optical surface of the membrane ; wherein the second wall of the front compression liquid lens is formed by or supported on a transparent plate or hard lens which is tilted at a first angle to the optical axis (O) to introduce a first amount of prism to a ray of light passing therethrough, and the second wall of the rear compression liquid lens is formed by or supported on a transparent plate or hard lens which is tilted at a second angle to the optical axis to introduce a second amount of prism to a ray of light passing therethrough, wherein the first and second amounts of prism are mutually substantially equal and opposite.
A flashing assembly for a roof window adapted for being installed in an inclined roof surface and having a frame comprising a plurality of frame members delimiting a frame opening , said flashing assembly including a top flashing member adapted for being arranged above the roof window in the mounted state extending along a top frame member of the roof window, a bottom flashing member adapted for being arranged below the roof window in the mounted state extending along a bottom frame member of the roof window, and at least one side flashing member adapted for extending between the top flashing member and the bottom flashing member in the mounted state extending along a side frame member of the roof window, where each flashing member has an interior side and an exterior side, said exterior side being adapted to face the exterior in the mounted state, where at least the top flashing member and the side flashing member each has a first leg and a second leg , said first leg being adapted for lying substantially in plane with the roof surface and extending away from the roof window, and said second leg extending at an angle with respect to the first leg and being adapted for extending up along an outer side of an adjacent frame member, said outer side facing away from the frame opening, and a joint between the first leg and the second leg extending substantially in parallel with the adjacent frame member in the mounted state and defining a length direction of the flashing member, and where said angle of the second leg with respect to the first leg is non-perpendicular so that the exterior angle (B) between the first leg and the second leg on the exterior side of the flashing member is larger than 90 degrees, and so that the joint between the first leg and the second leg is located at a distance (D) from the outer side of the adjacent frame member in the mounted state thereby giving room for insulating material between the frame of the roof window and the interior side of the flashing member, wherein at least the second leg of the side flashing member is adapted for extending above the outer side of the top frame member in the mounted state so that it covers at least a part of the distance (D) between the outer side of the top frame member and the interior side of the top flashing member , and characterized in that at least the end edge of the side flashing member adapted for facing the top flashing member in the mounted state is oblique so that the length of the second leg is longer at the joint between the first leg and the second leg than at a free edge of the second leg facing away from this joint.
An apparatus comprising: a. a radio frequency identification, RFID, sensor comprising - an antenna configured to receive an interrogation signal from a reader and to transmit a response signal to the reader; - at least one integrated circuit, IC, connected to the antenna; and - at least one sensing element ; wherein the sensing element is responsive to a change induced by its environment to switch from a conductive state to a non-conductive state, or to switch from a non-conductive state to a conductive state, characterised in that the apparatus further comprises b. a channel for directing transmission of signals between the antenna and the reader and in that the RFID sensor is attached or directly adjacent to a first end of the channel. a. a radio frequency identification, RFID, sensor comprising - an antenna configured to receive an interrogation signal from a reader and to transmit a response signal to the reader; - at least one integrated circuit, IC, connected to the antenna; and - at least one sensing element ; wherein the sensing element is responsive to a change induced by its environment to switch from a conductive state to a non-conductive state, or to switch from a non-conductive state to a conductive state, characterised in that the apparatus further comprises - an antenna configured to receive an interrogation signal from a reader and to transmit a response signal to the reader; - at least one integrated circuit, IC, connected to the antenna; and - at least one sensing element ; wherein the sensing element is responsive to a change induced by its environment to switch from a conductive state to a non-conductive state, or to switch from a non-conductive state to a conductive state, characterised in that the apparatus further comprises wherein the sensing element is responsive to a change induced by its environment to switch from a conductive state to a non-conductive state, or to switch from a non-conductive state to a conductive state, characterised in that the apparatus further comprises b. a channel for directing transmission of signals between the antenna and the reader and in that the RFID sensor is attached or directly adjacent to a first end of the channel.
A tool for thermoforming a container from a thermo-formable material, the container having a base and an upstanding sidewall or walls, the tool including a mould having a profile shaped to form the exterior shape of the container , and a plug adapted to be inserted in the mould to define the interior of the container , the plug having a lower face adapted to define the profile of the base of the container , wherein the profile of the lower face of the plug has at least one closed clamping line having a clamping surface, the mould having a mating clamping line having a clamping surface, the two clamping surfaces being adapted to clamp the material of the base therebetween around a predetermined area of the base to define and secure the material of the predetermined area of the base separate from the remainder of the material of the container , the profile of the lower face of the plug being adapted to form a plurality of hollow projections below the plane of the base to form an array of recesses in said predetermined area of the base of the container , characterised in that : each recess comprises a generally annular recess having an outer wall and a central co-axial wall , each recess being adapted, in a container , to receive and retain by capillary action liquid in the container , and in order to prevent liquid forming a pool on the surface of the base of the container between adjacent recesses , the profile of the lower face of the plug is shaped so that the surfaces of the base between adjacent recesses are formed with an inclined run-off ramp or ramps to enable liquid on the base of the container to drain into the adjacent recesses .