mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A system comprising: a calibration device comprising at least one calibration target , wherein each calibration target comprises a sub-region comprising a number of features with dimensions less than about 200 nm and less than the diffraction limit of a microscope used to image the sub-region of the at least one calibration target, and a microscope comprising: an objective configured to collect light output from the sub-region of the at least one calibration target and split the light output from each feature into a plurality of color component beams (816-818); one or more detectors (824-826) configured to generate separate color images (831-833) for certain color component beams, each color image representing a focused and undistorted image of a different color component beam of the light output; and a processor, characterised in that the processor is configured to combine the separate color images to form a pre-image (844, 901-908, 1002) of the sub-region and generate a calibrated image based on the pre-image, the calibrated image to show a focused and undistorted image of features of the sub-region. a calibration device comprising at least one calibration target , wherein each calibration target comprises a sub-region comprising a number of features with dimensions less than about 200 nm and less than the diffraction limit of a microscope used to image the sub-region of the at least one calibration target, and a microscope comprising: an objective configured to collect light output from the sub-region of the at least one calibration target and split the light output from each feature into a plurality of color component beams (816-818); one or more detectors (824-826) configured to generate separate color images (831-833) for certain color component beams, each color image representing a focused and undistorted image of a different color component beam of the light output; and a processor, characterised in that the processor is configured to combine the separate color images to form a pre-image (844, 901-908, 1002) of the sub-region and generate a calibrated image based on the pre-image, the calibrated image to show a focused and undistorted image of features of the sub-region. an objective configured to collect light output from the sub-region of the at least one calibration target and split the light output from each feature into a plurality of color component beams (816-818); one or more detectors (824-826) configured to generate separate color images (831-833) for certain color component beams, each color image representing a focused and undistorted image of a different color component beam of the light output; and a processor, characterised in that the processor is configured to combine the separate color images to form a pre-image (844, 901-908, 1002) of the sub-region and generate a calibrated image based on the pre-image, the calibrated image to show a focused and undistorted image of features of the sub-region.
A method comprising: partitioning memory space in a Programmed Input/Output (PIO) send memory into a plurality of send contexts, each comprising a memory buffer including a plurality of send blocks configured to store packet data; implementing a storage scheme using First-in, First-out (FIFO) semantics for each send context under which each send block occupies a respective FIFO slot in a FIFO buffer having a FIFO order and data for a given packet is stored in one or more send blocks occupying one or more respective sequential FIFO slots in a FIFO order; receiving packet data written to send blocks out of order such that for at least a portion of packets send blocks are filled with packet data in a different order than the FIFO order; egressing send blocks containing filled packet data; in response to detecting one or more send blocks have been egressed from a send context, detecting one or more FIFO slots that have been freed; detecting if any of the one or more FIFO slots that have been freed occupies a lowest slot in the FIFO order for the send context for which credit return indicia has not been returned; and, if so, returning credit return indicia from which a highest FIFO slot of a sequence of freed slots in the FIFO order including the lowest slot for which credit information has not been returned can be identified. partitioning memory space in a Programmed Input/Output (PIO) send memory into a plurality of send contexts, each comprising a memory buffer including a plurality of send blocks configured to store packet data; implementing a storage scheme using First-in, First-out (FIFO) semantics for each send context under which each send block occupies a respective FIFO slot in a FIFO buffer having a FIFO order and data for a given packet is stored in one or more send blocks occupying one or more respective sequential FIFO slots in a FIFO order; receiving packet data written to send blocks out of order such that for at least a portion of packets send blocks are filled with packet data in a different order than the FIFO order; egressing send blocks containing filled packet data; in response to detecting one or more send blocks have been egressed from a send context, detecting one or more FIFO slots that have been freed; detecting if any of the one or more FIFO slots that have been freed occupies a lowest slot in the FIFO order for the send context for which credit return indicia has not been returned; and, if so, returning credit return indicia from which a highest FIFO slot of a sequence of freed slots in the FIFO order including the lowest slot for which credit information has not been returned can be identified. detecting one or more FIFO slots that have been freed; detecting if any of the one or more FIFO slots that have been freed occupies a lowest slot in the FIFO order for the send context for which credit return indicia has not been returned; and, if so, returning credit return indicia from which a highest FIFO slot of a sequence of freed slots in the FIFO order including the lowest slot for which credit information has not been returned can be identified.
A high mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) polypeptide, wherein in said HMGB1 polypeptide at least one, preferably two, more preferably three, most preferably all four tyrosine residues at positions corresponding to amino acid positions 22, 57, 68, and 75 of SEQ ID NO: 1 have been exchanged to glutamic acid residues or have been exchanged to glutamine residues.
An absorbent article comprising a layered structure with an absorbent material sandwiched between at least two layers of said layered structure and at least one elongate tab (100; 200; 300), each elongate tab comprising an attached portion (105; 205; 305) by which the tab is permanently attached to at least one layer (110; 210; 310) of the layered structure and, spaced from the attached portion, a fastening portion (106; 206; 306) with hooks provided for releasably engaging a landing zone on the absorbent article, wherein the at least one elongate tab comprises a complete layer (103; 204; 304) of a predetermined thermoplastic material which is deformable by means of an energy source chosen from: heat, ultrasonic vibrations, micro waves, and infrared radiation; and wherein at least the attached portion and the fastening portion of each tab are made from said layer of predetermined thermoplastic material, wherein the attached portion comprises a weld (105; 205; 305), the weld of the attached portion and the hooks (106; 206; 306) of the fastening portion being integrally formed deformations of said predetermined thermoplastic material.
A method of testing for an analyte in an individual, comprising: providing colour information obtained from a digital image of a coloured reagent on an analyte test strip, the coloured reagent having been generated in accordance with analyte in a test sample, converting the colour information from the image into an analyte level, recording the analyte level in association with user-specific information, wherein the digital image comprises user specific information, repeating the above steps to obtain two or more records of analyte levels for the same user at different times, and using the records to monitor personal health or to predict the likely development of a disease or condition or to diagnose a disease or condition or to monitor a treatment regime associated with variation in analyte levels in saliva, further comprising a preliminary step of capturing a digital image of the coloured reagent on the test strip at a first site, and characterized in transmitting the digital image to a monitoring station at a second, remote site, where the colour information from the image is converted into an analyte level. providing colour information obtained from a digital image of a coloured reagent on an analyte test strip, the coloured reagent having been generated in accordance with analyte in a test sample, converting the colour information from the image into an analyte level, recording the analyte level in association with user-specific information, wherein the digital image comprises user specific information, repeating the above steps to obtain two or more records of analyte levels for the same user at different times, and using the records to monitor personal health or to predict the likely development of a disease or condition or to diagnose a disease or condition or to monitor a treatment regime associated with variation in analyte levels in saliva, further comprising a preliminary step of capturing a digital image of the coloured reagent on the test strip at a first site, and characterized in transmitting the digital image to a monitoring station at a second, remote site, where the colour information from the image is converted into an analyte level.
Electrical circuit arrangement inserted in a signal path from a component with a lower voltage level to a component with a higher voltage level in a multi-voltage on-board electrical system with at least two different voltage levels and at least one signal path between components of the electrical system, characterized in, that the circuit arrangement comprises: a first switch (S1), first and second resistors (R1,R2), a first current-mirror-circuit (CM1), and a first diode (D1), whereby the first switch (S1) is arranged between a first contact of the first resistor (R1) and the ground of the lower voltage supply (BN12 GND) and its control input is connected with the input of the circuitry (IN12), whereby a second contact of the first resistor (R1) is connected with a control input of the first current-mirror-circuit (CM1), which is arranged between the positive pole of a control voltage of the low voltage system (BN12 +5V) and the positive pole of a first diode(D1) which is connected with its negative pole to a first contact of a second resistor (R2) which is connected to the ground of the higher voltage system (BN48 GND), the negative pole of the first diode D1 and the first contact of the second resistor R2 are connected to the output of the circuitry OUT 48.
A method for transmitting, via one and the same interface of a motor controller , both setpoints (S) by means of setpoint signals and parameterization values (P) by means of parameterization signals for parameterizing an electric motor, characterized in that a PWM signal representing a setpoint (PWM), is superposed by means of a phase jitter, and the PWM signal (PWMj) superposed with the phase jitter is fed to the motor controller via an input stage of the interface , the arithmetic mean of the superposed PWM signal (PWMj) corresponding to the setpoint (S).
Extruder comprising an operative unit consisting of a cylinder and at least two screw shafts rotatably accommodated therein, a gear unit having at least two output shafts, wherein each output shaft is connected via a connecting element to a screw shaft for rotation therewith, a motor which drives the gear unit and is coupled to the gear unit via a clutch, and a control device, wherein each connecting element or each output shaft is assigned a separate measuring device for determining the applied torque, wherein the measuring devices communicate with the control device , which controls the clutch configured as a switchable clutch in dependence on the individual torques determined, characterized in that the control device is designed for opening the clutch not only when a determined torque exceeds a torque limit value but also when the difference between the two determined torques exceeds a limit value and when the gradient of the increase of a determined torque exceeds a gradient limit value.
Device for measuring an acceleration characterized in that it includes a vibrating accelerometer comprising: - a substrate (Sub) constituted by a semiconductor material and forming a fixed framework (C) of said accelerometer; - a test mass (ME) constituted by one and the same material as said substrate and connected to said fixed framework, said test mass being capable of translating along at least one sensitive axis of said vibrating accelerometer; - guiding means (PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4) constituted by one and the same material as said substrate and connected to said fixed framework and to said test mass, said guiding means being capable of guiding said test mass in the direction of said at least one sensitive axis; - a layer (Nit1) constituted by a piezoelectric semiconductor material and deposited on said substrate, said layer being prestressed in tension; - a resonator (R) located in said layer and connected to said fixed framework, said resonator being capable of undergoing tension or compression in the direction of said at least one sensitive axis; and - at least one transducer connected to said resonator, said at least one transducer being capable of actuating said resonator, keeping said resonator oscillating and/or detecting an electrical signal generated by said resonator. - a substrate (Sub) constituted by a semiconductor material and forming a fixed framework (C) of said accelerometer; - a test mass (ME) constituted by one and the same material as said substrate and connected to said fixed framework, said test mass being capable of translating along at least one sensitive axis of said vibrating accelerometer; - guiding means (PG1, PG2, PG3, PG4) constituted by one and the same material as said substrate and connected to said fixed framework and to said test mass, said guiding means being capable of guiding said test mass in the direction of said at least one sensitive axis; - a layer (Nit1) constituted by a piezoelectric semiconductor material and deposited on said substrate, said layer being prestressed in tension; - a resonator (R) located in said layer and connected to said fixed framework, said resonator being capable of undergoing tension or compression in the direction of said at least one sensitive axis; and - at least one transducer connected to said resonator, said at least one transducer being capable of actuating said resonator, keeping said resonator oscillating and/or detecting an electrical signal generated by said resonator.
A poultry product skinning apparatus, comprising: an infeed conveyor for transporting poultry pieces toward a skinning station , the infeed conveyor having a textured endless conveyor belt for gripping the skin of the poultry piece, the infeed conveyor having a downstream end at the skinning station where the conveyor belt travels along an arcuate path; a powered outfeed conveyor for transporting skinned poultry pieces away from the skinning station ; and a pinch block at the skinning station , the pinch block having an arcuate surface in close proximity to the arcuate path of the infeed conveyor belt to define an opening sized to engage the outer skin of the poultry piece between the infeed conveyor belt and the arcuate surface of the pinch block to pull the skin from the poultry piece; characterized by : a powered transfer roller positioned between the downstream end of the infeed conveyor and the upstream end of the outfeed conveyor to support and facilitate transfer of the skinned poultry piece from the infeed conveyor to the out feed conveyor; and a hold down structure spaced above the skinning station , the hold down structure mounted to apply downward pressure to the poultry piece while at the skinning station. an infeed conveyor for transporting poultry pieces toward a skinning station , the infeed conveyor having a textured endless conveyor belt for gripping the skin of the poultry piece, the infeed conveyor having a downstream end at the skinning station where the conveyor belt travels along an arcuate path; a powered outfeed conveyor for transporting skinned poultry pieces away from the skinning station ; and a pinch block at the skinning station , the pinch block having an arcuate surface in close proximity to the arcuate path of the infeed conveyor belt to define an opening sized to engage the outer skin of the poultry piece between the infeed conveyor belt and the arcuate surface of the pinch block to pull the skin from the poultry piece; characterized by : a powered transfer roller positioned between the downstream end of the infeed conveyor and the upstream end of the outfeed conveyor to support and facilitate transfer of the skinned poultry piece from the infeed conveyor to the out feed conveyor; and a hold down structure spaced above the skinning station , the hold down structure mounted to apply downward pressure to the poultry piece while at the skinning station. a powered transfer roller positioned between the downstream end of the infeed conveyor and the upstream end of the outfeed conveyor to support and facilitate transfer of the skinned poultry piece from the infeed conveyor to the out feed conveyor; and a hold down structure spaced above the skinning station , the hold down structure mounted to apply downward pressure to the poultry piece while at the skinning station.
A cartridge for an e-vaping device , the cartridge comprising: a housing including first and second ends; at least first and second reservoirs positioned within the housing between the first and second ends, the first and second reservoirs being configured to hold respective first and second pre-vapor formulations; and at least first and second vaporizer assemblies positioned within the housing on opposite ends of the first and second reservoirs , the first vaporizer assembly being coupled to the first reservoir , the first vaporizer assembly being configured to vaporize the first pre-vapor formulation to generate a first vapor closer to the first end than the second end, the second vaporizer assembly being coupled to the second reservoir , the second vaporizer assembly being configured to vaporize the second pre-vapor formulation to generate a second vapor closer to the second end than the first end. a housing including first and second ends; at least first and second reservoirs positioned within the housing between the first and second ends, the first and second reservoirs being configured to hold respective first and second pre-vapor formulations; and at least first and second vaporizer assemblies positioned within the housing on opposite ends of the first and second reservoirs , the first vaporizer assembly being coupled to the first reservoir , the first vaporizer assembly being configured to vaporize the first pre-vapor formulation to generate a first vapor closer to the first end than the second end, the second vaporizer assembly being coupled to the second reservoir , the second vaporizer assembly being configured to vaporize the second pre-vapor formulation to generate a second vapor closer to the second end than the first end.
A pressure-sensitive adhesive tape for preventing adhesion of aquatic organisms comprising an antifouling layer, a base material layer and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer in this order, wherein the base material layer contains an ionomer resin, wherein the content of the ionomer resin in the base material layer is from 50% by weight to 100% by weight, wherein the antifouling layer contains a silicone resin and further contains a silicone oil, and wherein the silicone oil includes a polyether-modified silicone oil. wherein the base material layer contains an ionomer resin, wherein the content of the ionomer resin in the base material layer is from 50% by weight to 100% by weight, wherein the antifouling layer contains a silicone resin and further contains a silicone oil, and wherein the silicone oil includes a polyether-modified silicone oil.
A thermal insulation element out of mineral wool, in particular out of rock wool or glass wool, where the mineral wool fibers are humidified with a binding agent for the purpose of curing, with an inorganic infrared opacifier being deposited at the mineral wool fibers, the opacifier being formed of zirconium silicate, characterized in that the zirconium silicate is deposited in the mineral wool in an amount of 1 to 10 weight% relating to the total weight.
A turbomachine sealing component comprising: a substrate (63; 65) having a circumferential surface (61; 66); and a coating on the circumferential surface, wherein the coating or a layer thereof is patterned to form circumferential sealing ridges (150; 170) for cutting grooves in a vane or blade rubbed against the turbomachine sealing component, wherein the coating comprises a bondcoat and an additional layer , characterized in that : the turbomachine sealing component further comprises an abradable material atop the coating , wherein the sealing ridges (150; 170) are at least partially embedded in the abradable material . a substrate (63; 65) having a circumferential surface (61; 66); and a coating on the circumferential surface, wherein the coating or a layer thereof is patterned to form circumferential sealing ridges (150; 170) for cutting grooves in a vane or blade rubbed against the turbomachine sealing component, wherein the coating comprises a bondcoat and an additional layer , characterized in that : the turbomachine sealing component further comprises an abradable material atop the coating , wherein the sealing ridges (150; 170) are at least partially embedded in the abradable material .
An apparatus for positioning the body of a user , wherein the apparatus may be integrated into a seat or a lounger or used as a cushion, comprising: a seating element , a back element having a pelvis and lumbar-spine module and a computer unit , wherein the back element is connected to the seating element , wherein the pelvis and lumbar-spine module comprises at least an adjusting element and at least a sensor , and wherein the seating element comprises at least an adjusting element and at least three sensors , wherein the sensors are connected to the computer unit and configured to sense seat-related and rest-related pressures of the user in the seating element and in the pelvis and lumbar-spine module , wherein the computer unit is connected to the adjusting elements and configured to evaluate the seat-related and rest-related pressures and to activate the adjusting elements , whereby a first and a second sensor and a third sensor are configured to sense the seat-related pressure of the first and second ischial tuberosities and the seat-related pressure of the coccyx in an substantially upright seating position of the user , wherein the first and the second ischial tuberosities define an ischial-tuberosity level, characterized in that the adjusting element of the seating element is configured to compensate for the ischial-tuberosity level horizontally about the sagittal axis of the user in the case of seat-related and/or rest-related pressure differences and whereupon the adjusting element of the pelvis and lumbar-spine module is configured to tilt the pelvis of the user about the horizontal axis of the same until the seat-related and/or rest-related pressure of the coccyx has a value substantially equal to zero.