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A multilayer material for use as a thermal insulation barrier in a rechargeable electrical energy storage system, the multilayer material comprising: at least one inorganic fabric layer bonded to a nonwoven layer comprising inorganic particles and inorganic fibers by an inorganic adhesive, wherein the inorganic adhesive is a modified inorganic adhesive comprising at least 99 wt.% inorganic constituents and an organic additive of at least 0.01 wt.% and less than 1 wt.% based on a total solids content of the inorganic adhesive, wherein the organic additive is selected from the group consisting of sugar, sugar alcohols, glycerin, polyols, polyvinyl alcohol, acrylic polymers and rubber lattices.
A height-adjustable fixture for a buried tubular , the fixture comprising: a frame having an upper frame surface , a lower frame surface , a flange that defines a plurality of slots , and a central opening that extends between the upper frame surface and the lower frame surface and is sized to provide access to a buried tubular conduit that is defined by the buried tubular ; and a plurality of slot nuts , wherein each slot nut of the plurality of slot nuts is shaped to be received within a corresponding slot of the plurality of slots , wherein each slot nut defines a lower nut surface , an upper nut surface , and a neck region positioned between the lower nut surface and the upper nut surface , wherein, when each slot nut is received within the corresponding slot , a region of the flange that defines the corresponding slot extends into the neck region , and further wherein each slot nut tapers from the lower nut surface to the neck region and also from the upper nut surface to the neck region ; wherein when each slot nut is received within the corresponding slot , at least one of: (i) the lower nut surface is recessed within the corresponding slot relative to the lower frame surface of the frame ; (ii) the lower nut surface is proximate the upper frame surface relative to the lower frame surface ; (iii) the lower nut surface extends within the corresponding slot . a frame having an upper frame surface , a lower frame surface , a flange that defines a plurality of slots , and a central opening that extends between the upper frame surface and the lower frame surface and is sized to provide access to a buried tubular conduit that is defined by the buried tubular ; and a plurality of slot nuts , wherein each slot nut of the plurality of slot nuts is shaped to be received within a corresponding slot of the plurality of slots , wherein each slot nut defines a lower nut surface , an upper nut surface , and a neck region positioned between the lower nut surface and the upper nut surface , wherein, when each slot nut is received within the corresponding slot , a region of the flange that defines the corresponding slot extends into the neck region , and further wherein each slot nut tapers from the lower nut surface to the neck region and also from the upper nut surface to the neck region ; wherein when each slot nut is received within the corresponding slot , at least one of: (i) the lower nut surface is recessed within the corresponding slot relative to the lower frame surface of the frame ; (ii) the lower nut surface is proximate the upper frame surface relative to the lower frame surface ; (iii) the lower nut surface extends within the corresponding slot . (i) the lower nut surface is recessed within the corresponding slot relative to the lower frame surface of the frame ; (ii) the lower nut surface is proximate the upper frame surface relative to the lower frame surface ; (iii) the lower nut surface extends within the corresponding slot .
Actuating drive having a drive element , an output connection , a return spring element and a transmission element for a spring return of the actuating drive , wherein the drive element is mechanically operatively connected by way of the transmission element to the output connection to drive the output connection in a drive direction and wherein the return spring element is mechanically operatively connected to the drive element and/or the transmission element and/or the output connection to provide return functionality, wherein the drive element has at least one toothed wheel element with teeth at least in sections and a locking element , wherein the locking element has a locking section for locking engagement in the teeth of the at least one toothed wheel element to prevent a rotation of the at least one toothed wheel element in a return direction , characterised in that the locking element has a safety element which is mechanically operatively connected to the locking section and is at least partially elastically deformable in order to release the locking of the at least one toothed wheel element by means of an elastic deformation of the safety element at a torque of the at least one toothed wheel element in the return direction which is greater than a safety torque limit.
Morphable sheet structure comprising a succession of adjacent flexible elongated rods laterally connected to each other defining a sheet structure , each rod having two ends and defining a longitudinal axis (A) from one end to the other end; wherein the rods are grouped in pairs, and wherein: each pair of adjacent rods are connected to each other through a first connector tightly connected to a second connector complementary with the first connector , being the first connector part of one rod of said pair of adjacent rods and being the second connector part of the other rod of said pair of adjacent rods ; being the first connector and the second connector slidably movable to each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis (A); the first connector and/or the second connector extending along the entire longitude of the rod ; the flexible elongated rods are bendable or twistable along said longitudinal axis (A) simultaneously with the sliding movement of the relative position between adjacent rods; characterized in that said morphable sheet structure is morphable from a flat or singly curved shape into a doubly curved shape with non-zero Gaussian curvature. each pair of adjacent rods are connected to each other through a first connector tightly connected to a second connector complementary with the first connector , being the first connector part of one rod of said pair of adjacent rods and being the second connector part of the other rod of said pair of adjacent rods ; being the first connector and the second connector slidably movable to each other in the direction of the longitudinal axis (A); the first connector and/or the second connector extending along the entire longitude of the rod ; the flexible elongated rods are bendable or twistable along said longitudinal axis (A) simultaneously with the sliding movement of the relative position between adjacent rods;
A two-wheeled vehicle tire comprising a tread portion formed in an annular shape, wherein, the tread portion comprises: center land portions arranged on a tire equator (CL); middle land portions arranged on the tire width-direction outer side of the center land portions; and shoulder land portions arranged on the tire width-direction outer side of the middle land portions, the tire being characterised in that the tread portion further comprises T-shaped or Y-shaped land portions (12; 22), which are each constituted by three partial land portions (12a-c; 22a-c) connected at one end, arranged between the center land portions and the shoulder land portions. the tread portion comprises: center land portions arranged on a tire equator (CL); middle land portions arranged on the tire width-direction outer side of the center land portions; and shoulder land portions arranged on the tire width-direction outer side of the middle land portions, the tire being characterised in that the tread portion further comprises T-shaped or Y-shaped land portions (12; 22), which are each constituted by three partial land portions (12a-c; 22a-c) connected at one end, arranged between the center land portions and the shoulder land portions.
Method for parking a motor vehicle in a parking area , which comprises a first region and a second region , which are each designed for the parking of a motor vehicle , wherein a usage authorization for the second region is time-limited, and wherein the method comprises the following steps: - determining that there is space in the first region for parking in that region the motor vehicle parked in the second region ; and - re-parking the motor vehicle from the second region into the first region in an automated manner, characterized in that a usage authorization for a second region is pre-emptively requested or returned and wherein a probable requirement for the size of the second region is predicted on the basis of historical data and, depending on the predicted requirement, an increase in the size of the second region is requested . - determining that there is space in the first region for parking in that region the motor vehicle parked in the second region ; and - re-parking the motor vehicle from the second region into the first region in an automated manner, characterized in that a usage authorization for a second region is pre-emptively requested or returned and wherein a probable requirement for the size of the second region is predicted on the basis of historical data and, depending on the predicted requirement, an increase in the size of the second region is requested .
A method of selecting a data center to host a conference call, characterized in that the method comprises: selecting , from among a plurality of data centers (151-153), an initial data center to host a conference call having participants on the conference call that include a first plurality of participants (101-104) each associated with one of a first plurality of participant locations, the selection being based at least in part on the first plurality of participant locations; and, selecting , from among the plurality of data centers, a second data center to host the conference call, the selection being based on a first plurality of effective distances each associated with one of the first plurality of participants, the conference call being handed-off to the second data center if the second data center differs from the initial data center; wherein each effective distance of the first plurality of effective distances is based on a combination of: a physical distance of a participant of the first plurality of participants (101-104) from the second data center; and an effective distance factor of the participant of the first plurality of participants (101-104); wherein the effective distance factor of the participant of the first plurality of participants is based on one or more of: a device type associated with the participant; a connection type of the participant; a weighting factor for the participant, wherein the weighting factor for the participant depends on the relative importance associated with the participant. selecting , from among a plurality of data centers (151-153), an initial data center to host a conference call having participants on the conference call that include a first plurality of participants (101-104) each associated with one of a first plurality of participant locations, the selection being based at least in part on the first plurality of participant locations; and, selecting , from among the plurality of data centers, a second data center to host the conference call, the selection being based on a first plurality of effective distances each associated with one of the first plurality of participants, the conference call being handed-off to the second data center if the second data center differs from the initial data center; wherein each effective distance of the first plurality of effective distances is based on a combination of: a physical distance of a participant of the first plurality of participants (101-104) from the second data center; and an effective distance factor of the participant of the first plurality of participants (101-104); wherein the effective distance factor of the participant of the first plurality of participants is based on one or more of: a device type associated with the participant; a connection type of the participant; a weighting factor for the participant, wherein the weighting factor for the participant depends on the relative importance associated with the participant.
A particle enhanced agglutination immunoassay comprising the steps of: mixing a sample solution containing an analyte with a solution containing insoluble carrier particles carrying a binding partner or binding partners for the analyte to prepare a mixed solution; determining a variation (i) in intensity of light scattered from the mixed solution based on a difference in intensity of scattered light between first and second time points; determining a variation (ii) in absorbance of the mixed solution based on a difference in absorbance between third and fourth time points; and correlating the determined variation (i) in intensity of scattered light and the determined variation (ii) in absorbance with an amount of the analyte present in the sample using a calibration curve plotted based on the variation in intensity of scattered light and a calibration curve plotted based on the variation in absorbance, and characterized in that the measurements are combined in a single assay by combining said calibration curves to substantially cover both low and high concentration ranges of analyte to achieve an assay with increased sensitivity and expanded dynamic range. mixing a sample solution containing an analyte with a solution containing insoluble carrier particles carrying a binding partner or binding partners for the analyte to prepare a mixed solution; determining a variation (i) in intensity of light scattered from the mixed solution based on a difference in intensity of scattered light between first and second time points; determining a variation (ii) in absorbance of the mixed solution based on a difference in absorbance between third and fourth time points; and correlating the determined variation (i) in intensity of scattered light and the determined variation (ii) in absorbance with an amount of the analyte present in the sample using a calibration curve plotted based on the variation in intensity of scattered light and a calibration curve plotted based on the variation in absorbance, and characterized in that the measurements are combined in a single assay by combining said calibration curves to substantially cover both low and high concentration ranges of analyte to achieve an assay with increased sensitivity and expanded dynamic range.
Storage container for arrangement in a metering device of a programme-controlled cleaning appliance , in particular a dishwasher, having a main body providing a volumetric space , the volumetric space having a size which can be used for storing powdered cleaning agent in a quantity which is sufficient for carrying out a plurality of cleaning programmes, the volumetric space having a storage chamber and a metering chamber which opens up into a metering opening , the metering chamber being fluidically connected to the storage chamber with the arrangement of a passage opening therebetween, and the main body having a base part and a circumferential side wall formed integrally therewith, characterised in that the side wall is equipped with a lip opposite the base part , which lip extends radially outwards proceeding from the side wall , and in that a closure means is provided, by means of which the passage opening is closed at least until the storage container is used for the first time as intended. the volumetric space having a storage chamber and a metering chamber which opens up into a metering opening , the metering chamber being fluidically connected to the storage chamber with the arrangement of a passage opening therebetween, and the main body having a base part and a circumferential side wall formed integrally therewith, characterised in that the side wall is equipped with a lip opposite the base part , which lip extends radially outwards proceeding from the side wall , and in that a closure means is provided, by means of which the passage opening is closed at least until the storage container is used for the first time as intended.
Process for filling tanks with pressurized gas, in particular pressurized hydrogen, via a filling station comprising at least one source of pressurized gas and a fluid circuit for the transfer of the gas from the at least one source to the tanks , the circuit comprising a first end connected to the at least one gas source and a second end provided with a transfer pipe intended to be joined in removable fashion to the tanks to be filled, the circuit comprising, positioned between the first end and the second end, a first isolation valve , a member for regulation of flow rate or pressure, and a second isolation valve , the process comprising the successive filling of a first tank and then of a second tank , the process comprising, between the filling of the first tank and the filling of the second tank , a leaktightness test on the second tank joined in leaktight fashion to the second end of the circuit, the leak test comprising placing the second tank under pressure via the opening of the second valve , at the end of the filling of the first tank , the first and second isolation valves being closed in order to trap a supply of pressurized gas in the circuit between these two valves , characterized in that it comprises a measurement of the pressure of the supply of gas trapped in the circuit between these two valves and, when this measured pressure is greater than a predetermined threshold, the leak test on the second tank is carried out with the gas supply via the opening of the second valve and, when this measured pressure is lower than the predetermined threshold, the process comprises a stage of filling the circuit between the two valves with the gas source via an opening of the first valve , a stage of closing of the first valve , and, when this measured pressure in the circuit between these two valves reaches or exceeds the predetermined threshold, the leak test on the second tank is subsequently carried out with the gas supply via the opening of the second valve .
A refillable polyester container comprising a polyester composition, wherein the container comprises: a first raised wear band around the largest circumference of the container, the outer diameter of the wear band being greater than the outer diameter of the container above and below the wear band; and a second raised wear band around the second largest circumference of the container, characterised in that the first raised wear band is non-continuous. a first raised wear band around the largest circumference of the container, the outer diameter of the wear band being greater than the outer diameter of the container above and below the wear band; and a second raised wear band around the second largest circumference of the container, characterised in that the first raised wear band is non-continuous.
A surgical system , comprising: a first imaging device configured to gather first images for visualization of a surgical target; a second imaging device configured to gather second images that enhance the visualization of the surgical target ; and a controller configured to cause a display device to show a single view of the surgical target that is a cooperation of the first and second images; wherein the first imaging device has a physically different point of view of the surgical site than the second imaging device; and characterised in that the controller is configured to cause the point of view of the first imaging device to change based on the second images gathered by the second imaging device when the surgical target is not accurately visible by at least one of the first and second imaging devices. a first imaging device configured to gather first images for visualization of a surgical target; a second imaging device configured to gather second images that enhance the visualization of the surgical target ; and a controller configured to cause a display device to show a single view of the surgical target that is a cooperation of the first and second images; wherein the first imaging device has a physically different point of view of the surgical site than the second imaging device; and characterised in that the controller is configured to cause the point of view of the first imaging device to change based on the second images gathered by the second imaging device when the surgical target is not accurately visible by at least one of the first and second imaging devices.
A ball valve assembly , comprising: a valve body having a single inline fluid passage therethrough between an inlet port and an outlet port , the single inline fluid passage having a central longitudinal axis ; a valve seat disposed within the valve body; a ball valve sealingly seated in the valve seat; an operating stem having a rotation axis transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the single inline fluid passage, the operating stem rotationally fixed with respect to the ball valve and rotatably journaled to the valve body such that rotation of the operating stem about the rotation axis rotates the ball valve within the valve seat; at least two bores extending through the ball valve, each of the at least two bores having a central axis disposed along a plane coincident with the central longitudinal axis of the single inline fluid passage, the central axis of the first bore intersecting with the central axis of the second bore, characterized in that the ball valve is capable of rotating between fully open positions in which, respectively, the central axis of one or the other of the at least two bores is aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the single inline passage of the valve body and a fully closed position in which no portion of any one of the at least two bores are in fluid communication with the single inline passageway of the valve body. a valve body having a single inline fluid passage therethrough between an inlet port and an outlet port , the single inline fluid passage having a central longitudinal axis ; a valve seat disposed within the valve body; a ball valve sealingly seated in the valve seat; an operating stem having a rotation axis transverse to the central longitudinal axis of the single inline fluid passage, the operating stem rotationally fixed with respect to the ball valve and rotatably journaled to the valve body such that rotation of the operating stem about the rotation axis rotates the ball valve within the valve seat; at least two bores extending through the ball valve, each of the at least two bores having a central axis disposed along a plane coincident with the central longitudinal axis of the single inline fluid passage, the central axis of the first bore intersecting with the central axis of the second bore, characterized in that the ball valve is capable of rotating between fully open positions in which, respectively, the central axis of one or the other of the at least two bores is aligned with the central longitudinal axis of the single inline passage of the valve body and a fully closed position in which no portion of any one of the at least two bores are in fluid communication with the single inline passageway of the valve body.