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A prepreg comprising the following constituent elements [A] to [C], wherein a resin composition containing the constituent elements [B] and [C] has a higher-order structure derived from a diffraction angle 20 between 1.0° and 6.0° observed with X-ray diffraction after curing; and wherein a resin cured product obtained by curing the resin composition containing the constituent elements [B] and [C] has an endothermic peak at 250°C or higher when heated from 50°C to 400°C at a rate of 5°C/min in differential scan calorimetric analysis under a nitrogen atmosphere: [A]: carbon fibers [B]: epoxy resin [C]: curing agent of [B]. wherein a resin composition containing the constituent elements [B] and [C] has a higher-order structure derived from a diffraction angle 20 between 1.0° and 6.0° observed with X-ray diffraction after curing; and wherein a resin cured product obtained by curing the resin composition containing the constituent elements [B] and [C] has an endothermic peak at 250°C or higher when heated from 50°C to 400°C at a rate of 5°C/min in differential scan calorimetric analysis under a nitrogen atmosphere: [A]: carbon fibers [B]: epoxy resin [C]: curing agent of [B]. [A]: carbon fibers [B]: epoxy resin [C]: curing agent of [B].
A baffle structure (300; 400) for use in a smoker comprising: a floor and an upright sidewall formed from two vertically coaxial components, each component having a floor baffle (314; 326) with a plurality of floor openings (316; 328) defined therein, each floor retained within a respective upright sidewall (306; 322) with a plurality of sidewall openings (310; 324) defined therein; wherein the floor openings and the sidewall openings cooperate between the two coaxial components such that flow of gases through the floor and upright sidewall of the baffle structure is controlled by rotation of the two vertically coaxial components relative to one another. a floor and an upright sidewall formed from two vertically coaxial components, each component having a floor baffle (314; 326) with a plurality of floor openings (316; 328) defined therein, each floor retained within a respective upright sidewall (306; 322) with a plurality of sidewall openings (310; 324) defined therein; wherein the floor openings and the sidewall openings cooperate between the two coaxial components such that flow of gases through the floor and upright sidewall of the baffle structure is controlled by rotation of the two vertically coaxial components relative to one another.
A method for producing a metal-plated stainless steel material, the method comprising: performing an acid treatment of treating a stainless steel material covered with an oxide film including a naturally-generated passivation film with an acidic solution; wherein the acid treatment includes treating the stainless steel material with the acidic solution thereby forming an oxide film, wherein the oxide film has a lower density than that of the passivation film existing on the surface of the stainless steel material before the treatment with the acidic solution; performing an etching treatment of the stainless steel material after the acid treatment with an etching treatment agent; wherein the etching treatment is performed to reduce the thickness of the oxide film formed by the acid treatment to such an extent that the base iron of the stainless steel material is not exposed; and modifying a surface of the stainless steel material into a state suitable for a metal plating process by immersing the stainless steel material in a sulfuric acid aqueous solution after the etching, wherein the state suitable for the metal plating process is a state in which the molar ratio of Cr/O is within a range of 0.05 to 0.2 and the molar ratio of Cr/Fe is within a range of 0.5 to 0.8, wherein the molar ratio of Cr/O and the molar ratio of Cr/Fe are measured by a scanning-type Auger electron spectroscopy analysis for a surface of the oxide film; and performing a metal plating for the stainless steel material after the modifying to form a metal plating layer by electroless plating. performing an acid treatment of treating a stainless steel material covered with an oxide film including a naturally-generated passivation film with an acidic solution; wherein the acid treatment includes treating the stainless steel material with the acidic solution thereby forming an oxide film, wherein the oxide film has a lower density than that of the passivation film existing on the surface of the stainless steel material before the treatment with the acidic solution; performing an etching treatment of the stainless steel material after the acid treatment with an etching treatment agent; wherein the etching treatment is performed to reduce the thickness of the oxide film formed by the acid treatment to such an extent that the base iron of the stainless steel material is not exposed; and modifying a surface of the stainless steel material into a state suitable for a metal plating process by immersing the stainless steel material in a sulfuric acid aqueous solution after the etching, wherein the state suitable for the metal plating process is a state in which the molar ratio of Cr/O is within a range of 0.05 to 0.2 and the molar ratio of Cr/Fe is within a range of 0.5 to 0.8, wherein the molar ratio of Cr/O and the molar ratio of Cr/Fe are measured by a scanning-type Auger electron spectroscopy analysis for a surface of the oxide film; and performing a metal plating for the stainless steel material after the modifying to form a metal plating layer by electroless plating.
An image capture apparatus comprising: a first lens configured to receive a first image signal; a second lens configured to receive a second image signal; a first prism configured to reflect the first image signal; a second prism configured to reflect the second image signal; a third prism positioned between the first and second prisms, the third prism configured to receive the first and second image signals from the first and second prisms, respectively; and a single image sensor configured to receive the first and second image signals from the third prism, wherein the first image signal is projected onto the left side of the single image sensor and the second image signal is projected onto the right side of the single image sensor. a first lens configured to receive a first image signal; a second lens configured to receive a second image signal; a first prism configured to reflect the first image signal; a second prism configured to reflect the second image signal; a third prism positioned between the first and second prisms, the third prism configured to receive the first and second image signals from the first and second prisms, respectively; and a single image sensor configured to receive the first and second image signals from the third prism, wherein the first image signal is projected onto the left side of the single image sensor and the second image signal is projected onto the right side of the single image sensor.
An audio processing method comprising: receiving a response signal in the form of an audio signal provided by at least one acoustic transducer in response to playback, by at least one acoustic signal generator , of a reference signal (1001, 1101 1201); the method being characterised by further comprising: selecting , based on a power level of at least one of the reference signal and the response signal, a filter from a plurality of stored filters; applying the selected filter to the reference signal; computing a residual signal as a difference between the filtered reference signal and the response signal; and updating the selected filter based on the residual signal. selecting , based on a power level of at least one of the reference signal and the response signal, a filter from a plurality of stored filters; applying the selected filter to the reference signal; computing a residual signal as a difference between the filtered reference signal and the response signal; and updating the selected filter based on the residual signal.
A method for operating an intra-oral dental X-ray imaging sensor , the imaging sensor including an imaging sensor housing , whereby the imaging sensor housing includes a multi-dimensional sensor , whereby the multi-dimensional sensor provides information about placement, movement and operation of the imaging sensor , and whereby the imaging sensor is configured to be placed within a patient's mouth, the method comprising: receiving, by an electronic processor , an output from the multi-dimensional sensor of the imaging sensor ; and transitioning the imaging sensor , by the electronic processor , from a first operating state into a second operating state in response to a determination by the electronic processor , based on the information that is output from the multi-dimensional sensor , that a first state transition criterion is satisfied; wherein the first operating state is a low-power state , wherein the imaging sensor does not capture image data when operating in the low-power state , and wherein transitioning the imaging sensor from the first operating state into the second operating state includes transitioning the imaging sensor from the low-power state into a ready state . receiving, by an electronic processor , an output from the multi-dimensional sensor of the imaging sensor ; and transitioning the imaging sensor , by the electronic processor , from a first operating state into a second operating state in response to a determination by the electronic processor , based on the information that is output from the multi-dimensional sensor , that a first state transition criterion is satisfied; wherein the first operating state is a low-power state , wherein the imaging sensor does not capture image data when operating in the low-power state , and wherein transitioning the imaging sensor from the first operating state into the second operating state includes transitioning the imaging sensor from the low-power state into a ready state .
A female mould having a forming cavity inside which a concave object can be formed, the female mould (1; 101; 201) comprising: - an annular forming element (4; 104; 204) extending about an axis (Z) and delimiting the forming cavity about said axis (Z); - a plate element (5; 105; 205) which delimits the forming cavity transversely to said axis (Z), the plate element (5; 105; 205) having a reference surface extending transversely to said axis (Z) outside the forming cavity ; - a peripheral annular component (15; 115) at least partially surrounding the annular forming element (4; 104; 204), wherein the annular forming element (4; 104; 204) abuts against a first portion of the reference surface of the plate element (5; 105; 205), characterized in that the peripheral annular component (15; 115) abuts against a second portion of the reference surface of the plate element (5; 105; 205). - an annular forming element (4; 104; 204) extending about an axis (Z) and delimiting the forming cavity about said axis (Z); - a plate element (5; 105; 205) which delimits the forming cavity transversely to said axis (Z), the plate element (5; 105; 205) having a reference surface extending transversely to said axis (Z) outside the forming cavity ; - a peripheral annular component (15; 115) at least partially surrounding the annular forming element (4; 104; 204),
Respiratory device comprising at least one pump device , wherein the pump device has at least one pump chamber and a rotor arranged in the pump chamber for each pump chamber , wherein the at least one pump chamber has an inlet and an outlet , wherein a fluid can flow into the pump chamber via the inlet and out of the pump chamber via the outlet , wherein the inlet and the outlet are connected to the pump chamber via a common channel and wherein the inlet is separated from the outlet by a separating element arranged in the channel and wherein the rotor can be driven on an orbital path within the pump chamber and the shape of the rotor and the shape of the pump chamber are designed and matched to one another, that by the movement of the rotor in the pump chamber at a constant speed an approximately sinusoidal course of the flow of the fluid flowing out of the outlet is realized, wherein this has two pump chambers (2', 2") and per pump chamber (2', 2") a rotor (4', 4") is arranged in the pump chamber (2', 2"), wherein the rotors (4', 4") are arranged in the pump chambers (2', 2") 180° out of phase with one another, characterized in that the pump chambers (2', 2") have a common outlet , so that the approximately sinusoidal flows which can be generated with the aid of the two pump chambers (2', 2") and rotors (4', 4") in each case produce a cumulative, virtually constant total volumetric flow.
A cosmetic product, comprising a) a liquid cosmetic preparation containing, based on the total weight thereof, a1) 65 to 96 wt.% of at least one polar solvent; a2) 0.1 to 34 wt.% of at least one inorganic salt; b) a device for flash evaporation of the cosmetic preparation a), comprising b1) a container defining a closed interior in which the cosmetic preparation can be received, b2) a valve or a similarly functioning closure element for closing and opening the interior of the container which is at least partly filled with the cosmetic preparation a), b3) a heating device for heating, under increased pressure, the cosmetic preparation a) which is located in the closed interior of the container to a temperature above the boiling point of the polar solvent contained in the cosmetic preparation, and for releasing, under reduced pressure, the heated cosmetic preparation a) from the interior of the container into the surroundings, b4) a nozzle which allows atomization of the cosmetic preparation a) escaping from the container. a) a liquid cosmetic preparation containing, based on the total weight thereof, a1) 65 to 96 wt.% of at least one polar solvent; a2) 0.1 to 34 wt.% of at least one inorganic salt; a1) 65 to 96 wt.% of at least one polar solvent; a2) 0.1 to 34 wt.% of at least one inorganic salt; b) a device for flash evaporation of the cosmetic preparation a), comprising b1) a container defining a closed interior in which the cosmetic preparation can be received, b2) a valve or a similarly functioning closure element for closing and opening the interior of the container which is at least partly filled with the cosmetic preparation a), b3) a heating device for heating, under increased pressure, the cosmetic preparation a) which is located in the closed interior of the container to a temperature above the boiling point of the polar solvent contained in the cosmetic preparation, and for releasing, under reduced pressure, the heated cosmetic preparation a) from the interior of the container into the surroundings, b4) a nozzle which allows atomization of the cosmetic preparation a) escaping from the container. b1) a container defining a closed interior in which the cosmetic preparation can be received, b2) a valve or a similarly functioning closure element for closing and opening the interior of the container which is at least partly filled with the cosmetic preparation a), b3) a heating device for heating, under increased pressure, the cosmetic preparation a) which is located in the closed interior of the container to a temperature above the boiling point of the polar solvent contained in the cosmetic preparation, and for releasing, under reduced pressure, the heated cosmetic preparation a) from the interior of the container into the surroundings, b4) a nozzle which allows atomization of the cosmetic preparation a) escaping from the container.
Marine structure comprising a foundation with one or more suction piles installed in the seafloor to operate as a foundation or part of it to support an offshore structure resting onto the seafloor, the suction pile having internally near the top bulkhead and spaced from this bulkhead a fixed load bearing surface designed to keep the suction pile immovable while the offshore structure resting onto it is in full operation, which load bearing surface is provided by a plug of an initially form free fill material which is supplied into the suction pile at its final location, and/or while present within the suction pile at its final location, is hardened or cured or has become rigid in another manner, such that the load bearing surface bears onto the seafloor and the top bulkhead of the suction pile bears onto the plug , wherein a fluid flow channel extends through the plug , wherein the fluid flow channel is provided by a mechanical operation, e.g. drilling, through the rigid plug , preferably through its complete thickness such that the fluid flow channel debouches both at its top face and bottom face, or is provided by locating near the top bulkhead a downward extending tube-like element within the suction space at such a location that at least a length part of it becomes embedded within the rigid plug .
Gamma-hydroxybutyrate (GHB) or a salt thereof for use in a method of safely administering GHB or a salt thereof for treating excessive daytime sleepiness, cataplexy, sleep paralysis, apnea, narcolepsy, sleep time disturbances, hypnagogic hallucinations, sleep arousal, insomnia, or nocturnal myoclonus in a human patient who has taken or will take a concomitant dose of valproate, said method comprising: orally administering a reduced amount of the GHB or salt thereof to the patient compared to a normal dose so as to diminish the additive effects of the GHB or salt thereof when administered with valproate; wherein the amount of GHB or salt thereof is reduced by 10% to 30% of the normal dose for the patient. orally administering a reduced amount of the GHB or salt thereof to the patient compared to a normal dose so as to diminish the additive effects of the GHB or salt thereof when administered with valproate; wherein the amount of GHB or salt thereof is reduced by 10% to 30% of the normal dose for the patient.
Torque and force measurement system for measuring torque and/or force impact on a shaft , the torque and force measurement system comprising: a magnetic field generator arrangement having a main magnetic field generating direction for providing a magnetic field in the shaft to be measured, a magnetic field sensor arrangement having a main magnetic field sensing direction for sensing a magnetic field of a magnetic field provided by the magnetic field generator arrangement, upon torque and/or force impact on the shaft to be measured, wherein the magnetic field generator arrangement comprises a ferromagnetic flux concentrator having two pole shoes to be positioned facing the shaft to be measured, and wherein the magnetic field sensing arrangement is arranged between the pole shoes adjacent to the shaft to be measured, characterized in that the main magnetic field generating direction is oriented substantially perpendicular to the axis of the shaft . a magnetic field generator arrangement having a main magnetic field generating direction for providing a magnetic field in the shaft to be measured, a magnetic field sensor arrangement having a main magnetic field sensing direction for sensing a magnetic field of a magnetic field provided by the magnetic field generator arrangement, upon torque and/or force impact on the shaft to be measured, wherein the magnetic field generator arrangement comprises a ferromagnetic flux concentrator having two pole shoes to be positioned facing the shaft to be measured, and wherein the magnetic field sensing arrangement is arranged between the pole shoes adjacent to the shaft to be measured, characterized in that the main magnetic field generating direction is oriented substantially perpendicular to the axis of the shaft .
Inertial particle impactor for the deposition of small size particles (P) having a mean diameter of less than 10 μm, comprising at least one impactor stage for receiving and passing a stream of ambient gas carrying said particles (aerosol), the impactor stage including a funnel shaped inlet and an outlet orifice at the narrow end of the funnel shaped inlet, an impactor plate, such as a TEM-grid, electron microscopy substrate, foil or disposable disc facing the outlet orifice on the side remote from the funnel shaped inlet and supported at a distance (s) to the outlet orifice by a plate or grid carrier , said plate or grid carrier having a support with a planar support surface for the plate or grid , the gas stream exiting from said outlet orifice , impacting on said plate or grid and passing along the surface substantially radially from said outlet orifice , thereby depositing particles (P) upon said plate or grid , the stream of gas further flowing through outlet passages arranged at the periphery of said plate or grid support and optionally further passing the gas towards another nozzle inlet of a succeeding further impactor stage of the impactor, wherein the space above the plate or grid and surrounding the outlet orifice is limited by a top surface extending radially at least to the passages , characterized by a maximum axial distance (s 1 ) from the upper surface of the plate or grid to said top surface, which is less than three times and preferably less than twice the orifice diameter and in that at least one of said outlet orifices has a diameter between 0.1 and 0.4 mm, preferably about 0.25 mm, wherein the impactor plate is supported at a distance (s) to the outlet orifice of less than twice the orifice diameter, wherein the plate or grid support is provided as a shallow recess with a planar bottom supporting the plate or grid and arranged to provide a position for the plate or grid with the plate or grid center axis offset relative to the nozzle axis, which offset is between 0.1 and 1.2 times of the orifice diameter. characterized by a maximum axial distance (s 1 ) from the upper surface of the plate or grid to said top surface, which is less than three times and preferably less than twice the orifice diameter and in that at least one of said outlet orifices has a diameter between 0.1 and 0.4 mm, preferably about 0.25 mm, wherein the impactor plate is supported at a distance (s) to the outlet orifice of less than twice the orifice diameter, wherein the plate or grid support is provided as a shallow recess with a planar bottom supporting the plate or grid and arranged to provide a position for the plate or grid with the plate or grid center axis offset relative to the nozzle axis, which offset is between 0.1 and 1.2 times of the orifice diameter.