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An icemaker for a refrigerator appliance , the icemaker comprising: an icemaker box selectively closeable by a door , wherein an outer gasket is positioned about an inner edge of the door and a sealing gasket is positioned around a center portion of the door ; a plurality of protrusions extending from a box rim of the icemaker box , wherein a liner is aligned with and spaced apart from the box rim ; and a first gasket and a second gasket positioned between the box rim and the liner , wherein the plurality of protrusions defines a first channel and a second channel , wherein the first gasket is positioned within the first channel and the second gasket is positioned within the second channel , wherein the plurality of protrusions includes a first protrusion positioned about an outer edge of the box rim , a second protrusion positioned between the outer edge of the box rim and an inner edge of the box rim and a third protrusion positioned about the inner edge of the box rim , wherein the liner includes a liner rim having an inner surface and an edge and wherein each of the inner surface and the edge of the liner rim abuts at least one of the plurality of protrusions . an icemaker box selectively closeable by a door , wherein an outer gasket is positioned about an inner edge of the door and a sealing gasket is positioned around a center portion of the door ; a plurality of protrusions extending from a box rim of the icemaker box , wherein a liner is aligned with and spaced apart from the box rim ; and a first gasket and a second gasket positioned between the box rim and the liner , wherein the first gasket is positioned within the first channel and the second gasket is positioned within the second channel , wherein the plurality of protrusions includes a first protrusion positioned about an outer edge of the box rim , a second protrusion positioned between the outer edge of the box rim and an inner edge of the box rim and a third protrusion positioned about the inner edge of the box rim , wherein the liner includes a liner rim having an inner surface and an edge and wherein each of the inner surface and the edge of the liner rim abuts at least one of the plurality of protrusions .
A magnetic child safety system for the mechanism of a chain-operated blind comprising a safety device that can be coupled to a chain command device , characterised in that : - the safety device comprises a casing and a lid for the casing which house a transmission wheel and a chain loop wherein the transmission wheel comprises: an interior toothing and magnetic coupling means configured to couple the safety device to the chain command device , - the chain command device comprises a fairing and a cover for the fairing which house a transmission gear , a base , a set of planetary gears , an actuator of the brake , a transmission of the brake , springs of the brake and a brake cylinder , wherein the transmission gear comprises: a toothed head configured to fit into the interior toothing of the transmission wheel of the safety device and magnetic coupling means complementary to the magnetic coupling means of the transmission wheel wherein the magnetic coupling means are configured to decouple the safety device from the chain command device when a tension is applied to the chain loop in a vertical direction towards the ground, which is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold. - the safety device comprises a casing and a lid for the casing which house a transmission wheel and a chain loop wherein the transmission wheel comprises: an interior toothing and magnetic coupling means configured to couple the safety device to the chain command device , - the chain command device comprises a fairing and a cover for the fairing which house a transmission gear , a base , a set of planetary gears , an actuator of the brake , a transmission of the brake , springs of the brake and a brake cylinder , wherein the transmission gear comprises: a toothed head configured to fit into the interior toothing of the transmission wheel of the safety device and magnetic coupling means complementary to the magnetic coupling means of the transmission wheel wherein the magnetic coupling means are configured to decouple the safety device from the chain command device when a tension is applied to the chain loop in a vertical direction towards the ground, which is greater than or equal to a predetermined threshold.
An ultra-low consumption wireless communication receiver module for an implantable medical device , the medical device comprising: at least one electrode for collecting a pulse modulated input communication signal transmitted by human body communication, wherein the receiver module comprises at least one low-noise amplifier, LNA, stage (72; 72-1, 72-2, 72-3) receiving the modulated input communication signal , characterized in that the LNA stage (72; 72-1, 72-2, 72-3) is a non-linear stage comprising a pair of complementary transistors arranged as a voltage inverter circuit having an input coupled to the electrode collecting the modulated input communication signal, wherein the input and an output of the voltage inverter circuit are coupled to each other, and in that the input of the LNA stage (72; 72-1, 72-2, 72-3) is polarized to an intermediate operating point voltage (V DD /2) between a supply voltage (V DD ) of the complementary transistor pair and a ground voltage.
A shutter device which moves in conjunction with movement of a moving unit in a predetermined direction comprising: a first shutter which moves in the predetermined direction in conjuction with movement of the moving unit to cover part of an opening ; and a second shutter arranged between an end of the opening and the first shutter to expand and contract in the predetermined direction in conjunction with movement of the moving unit, wherein the second shutter comprises a plurality of shutter plates overlapping each other, each of which having a first plate whose longitudinal direction is along the predetermined direction and a second plate whose longitudinal direction is along a perpendicular direction to the first plate , the first plate of the shutter plates of the second shutter is provided with a force receiving part which receives a force toward the predetermined direction from the first shutter , the shutter device being characterised in that the second plate of the shutter plates of the second shutter is provided with a coupling unit which couples the overlapping shutter plates in a manner that they can move in the predetermined direction relative to each other, the first shutter is provided with a first protrusion protruding toward the overlapping shutter plates , the force receiving part is a slit elongated in the predetermined direction and penetrating the first plate to receive the first protrusion , and each slit is longer in the predetermined direction as the shutter plate is closer to the end of the opening . a first shutter which moves in the predetermined direction in conjuction with movement of the moving unit to cover part of an opening ; and a second shutter arranged between an end of the opening and the first shutter to expand and contract in the predetermined direction in conjunction with movement of the moving unit, wherein the second shutter comprises a plurality of shutter plates overlapping each other, each of which having a first plate whose longitudinal direction is along the predetermined direction and a second plate whose longitudinal direction is along a perpendicular direction to the first plate , the first plate of the shutter plates of the second shutter is provided with a force receiving part which receives a force toward the predetermined direction from the first shutter , the shutter device being characterised in that the second plate of the shutter plates of the second shutter is provided with a coupling unit which couples the overlapping shutter plates in a manner that they can move in the predetermined direction relative to each other, the first shutter is provided with a first protrusion protruding toward the overlapping shutter plates , the force receiving part is a slit elongated in the predetermined direction and penetrating the first plate to receive the first protrusion , and each slit is longer in the predetermined direction as the shutter plate is closer to the end of the opening .
A method to recycle a positive-electrode material of a lithium-ion battery, the method comprising: heating the positive-electrode material under pressure in a solution comprising lithium ions; after heating, separating the positive-electrode material from the solution comprising lithium ions; after separating, rinsing the positive electrode material in a basic liquid; and after rinsing, drying and sintering the positive electrode material. heating the positive-electrode material under pressure in a solution comprising lithium ions; after heating, separating the positive-electrode material from the solution comprising lithium ions; after separating, rinsing the positive electrode material in a basic liquid; and after rinsing, drying and sintering the positive electrode material.
A method of remote monitoring of a vital sign of a patient, performed by a computing device comprising a BLE communication module to communicate with a vital sign sensor , the method comprising the steps of: • Receiving a first BLE advertising communication packet comprising a vital sign data packet, from the sensor ; • Generating a timestamp for the received first BLE advertising communication packet; • Performing a first time verification of if the difference between the generated timestamp and a stored timestamp of a previously received BLE advertising communication packet is higher than a predetermined waiting time: ∘ In case of positive result: ▪ Sending a BLE packet from the computing device to the vital sign sensor , to establish a BLE communication in connected mode between the vital sign sensor and the computing device ; ▪ Retrieving, using the BLE communication in connected mode, a plurality of vital sign data packets from the sensor , wherein the packets correspond to timestamps with values between the generated timestamp and the stored timestamp. • Receiving a first BLE advertising communication packet comprising a vital sign data packet, from the sensor ; • Generating a timestamp for the received first BLE advertising communication packet; • Performing a first time verification of if the difference between the generated timestamp and a stored timestamp of a previously received BLE advertising communication packet is higher than a predetermined waiting time: ∘ In case of positive result: ▪ Sending a BLE packet from the computing device to the vital sign sensor , to establish a BLE communication in connected mode between the vital sign sensor and the computing device ; ▪ Retrieving, using the BLE communication in connected mode, a plurality of vital sign data packets from the sensor , wherein the packets correspond to timestamps with values between the generated timestamp and the stored timestamp. ∘ In case of positive result: ▪ Sending a BLE packet from the computing device to the vital sign sensor , to establish a BLE communication in connected mode between the vital sign sensor and the computing device ; ▪ Retrieving, using the BLE communication in connected mode, a plurality of vital sign data packets from the sensor , wherein the packets correspond to timestamps with values between the generated timestamp and the stored timestamp. ▪ Sending a BLE packet from the computing device to the vital sign sensor , to establish a BLE communication in connected mode between the vital sign sensor and the computing device ; ▪ Retrieving, using the BLE communication in connected mode, a plurality of vital sign data packets from the sensor , wherein the packets correspond to timestamps with values between the generated timestamp and the stored timestamp.
An electrosurgical instrument for applying radiofrequency energy and/or microwave frequency energy to biological tissue, the instrument comprising: an instrument tip for applying radiofrequency energy and/or microwave frequency energy to biological tissue; a coaxial feed cable for conveying radiofrequency energy and/or microwave frequency energy to the instrument tip ; a sheath surrounding the coaxial feed cable ; characterized in further comprising: a plurality of rolling element bearings or brush bearings positioned between the coaxial feed cable and the sheath for enabling axial rotation of the coaxial feed cable relative to the sheath . an instrument tip for applying radiofrequency energy and/or microwave frequency energy to biological tissue; a coaxial feed cable for conveying radiofrequency energy and/or microwave frequency energy to the instrument tip ; a sheath surrounding the coaxial feed cable ; characterized in further comprising: a plurality of rolling element bearings or brush bearings positioned between the coaxial feed cable and the sheath for enabling axial rotation of the coaxial feed cable relative to the sheath .
A re-usable sensor module for use with a container , the sensor module comprising: an elastically deformable capsule with a top portion ; a first sensor arranged within the capsule and configured to measure a parameter associated with an elastic deformation of the capsule resulting from actuation of a dispenser having the container or presence of the container ; and a processor arranged within the capsule and coupled to the first sensor , wherein the processor is configured to at least temporarily record at least one of the parameter and an event associated therewith, wherein the sensor module further comprises a fastening member configured to detachably fasten the sensor module to a holder for the container . an elastically deformable capsule with a top portion ; a first sensor arranged within the capsule and configured to measure a parameter associated with an elastic deformation of the capsule resulting from actuation of a dispenser having the container or presence of the container ; and a processor arranged within the capsule and coupled to the first sensor , wherein the processor is configured to at least temporarily record at least one of the parameter and an event associated therewith, wherein the sensor module further comprises a fastening member configured to detachably fasten the sensor module to a holder for the container .
An unmanned vehicle module comprising a landing platform that comprises - a landing area for receiving an unmanned aerial vehicle , wherein the landing area comprises a predetermined charging region, - a first charging plate , - a second charging plate , wherein the first charging plate and the second charging plate are arranged in the predetermined charging region, - an electrical energy storage device for connecting electrically with the first charging plate and with the second charging plate , and - an unmanned vehicle alignment mechanism for moving the unmanned aerial vehicle into the predetermined charging region, wherein a first unmanned vehicle electrode of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrically connects with the first charging plate and a second unmanned vehicle electrode of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrically connects with the second charging plate , wherein the unmanned vehicle alignment mechanism comprises - a movable first beam , - a movable second beam , - a movable third beam , - a movable fourth beam , and - an actuation device for actuating at least two of the first beam , the second beam , the third beam , and the fourth beam to push the unmanned aerial vehicle into the charging region. - a landing area for receiving an unmanned aerial vehicle , wherein the landing area comprises a predetermined charging region, - a first charging plate , - a second charging plate , wherein the first charging plate and the second charging plate are arranged in the predetermined charging region, - an electrical energy storage device for connecting electrically with the first charging plate and with the second charging plate , and - an unmanned vehicle alignment mechanism for moving the unmanned aerial vehicle into the predetermined charging region, - an electrical energy storage device for connecting electrically with the first charging plate and with the second charging plate , and - an unmanned vehicle alignment mechanism for moving the unmanned aerial vehicle into the predetermined charging region, wherein a first unmanned vehicle electrode of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrically connects with the first charging plate and a second unmanned vehicle electrode of the unmanned aerial vehicle electrically connects with the second charging plate , wherein the unmanned vehicle alignment mechanism comprises - a movable first beam , - a movable second beam , - a movable third beam , - a movable fourth beam , and - an actuation device for actuating at least two of the first beam , the second beam , the third beam , and the fourth beam to push the unmanned aerial vehicle into the charging region. - a movable first beam , - a movable second beam , - a movable third beam , - a movable fourth beam , and - an actuation device for actuating at least two of the first beam , the second beam , the third beam , and the fourth beam to push the unmanned aerial vehicle into the charging region.
A touch screen display device comprising: an image corrector configured to convert first image data (DI2) for displaying on first pixels to second image data (DI2) for displaying on second pixels, and to generate a lookup table (LUT) based on first positional relationships between the first pixels and the second pixels; and a processor configured to correct second touch positions of second pixels displaying second image data (DI2) to first touch positions of first pixels displaying first image data (DI1) using the lookup table (LUT), wherein the image corrector comprises:. an image converter (152-1) configured: to initiate movement of the first image data (DI1) at regular or irregular periods, within the display panel; and to convert the first image data (DI1) to the second image data (DI2) by using one or more control signals (CS) received from the processor and to generate pixel shift information (PSI) relating the second image data (DI2) to the first image data (DI1); and a lookup table generator (152-2) configured to define second positional relationships between the first touch positions and the second touch positions by using the pixel shift information (PSI) and to generate a lookup table (LUT) according to the second positional relationships. an image corrector configured to convert first image data (DI2) for displaying on first pixels to second image data (DI2) for displaying on second pixels, and to generate a lookup table (LUT) based on first positional relationships between the first pixels and the second pixels; and a processor configured to correct second touch positions of second pixels displaying second image data (DI2) to first touch positions of first pixels displaying first image data (DI1) using the lookup table (LUT), wherein the image corrector comprises:. an image converter (152-1) configured: to initiate movement of the first image data (DI1) at regular or irregular periods, within the display panel; and to convert the first image data (DI1) to the second image data (DI2) by using one or more control signals (CS) received from the processor and to generate pixel shift information (PSI) relating the second image data (DI2) to the first image data (DI1); and a lookup table generator (152-2) configured to define second positional relationships between the first touch positions and the second touch positions by using the pixel shift information (PSI) and to generate a lookup table (LUT) according to the second positional relationships. to initiate movement of the first image data (DI1) at regular or irregular periods, within the display panel; and to convert the first image data (DI1) to the second image data (DI2) by using one or more control signals (CS) received from the processor and to generate pixel shift information (PSI) relating the second image data (DI2) to the first image data (DI1); and a lookup table generator (152-2) configured to define second positional relationships between the first touch positions and the second touch positions by using the pixel shift information (PSI) and to generate a lookup table (LUT) according to the second positional relationships.
A computer-implemented method for defining a strand upstream of a direction based traffic, DBT, link, the method comprising: extending the strand so as to include one or more links upstream of the DBT link, wherein extending the strand comprises determining whether a link is to be added to the strand based upon evaluation of a termination criteria, and wherein the termination criteria is based upon a difference in a function class of the link and a function class of the one or more other links, wherein the function class of the link defines the size of the link, and the link is associated with an intersection upstream of the DBT link, and wherein the termination criteria is based upon the function class of the link differing from the function class of at least a predetermined number of the one or more other links by at least a predefined amount; and in an instance in which the termination criteria is satisfied, ceasing further extension of the strand. extending the strand so as to include one or more links upstream of the DBT link, wherein extending the strand comprises determining whether a link is to be added to the strand based upon evaluation of a termination criteria, and wherein the termination criteria is based upon a difference in a function class of the link and a function class of the one or more other links, wherein the function class of the link defines the size of the link, and the link is associated with an intersection upstream of the DBT link, and wherein the termination criteria is based upon the function class of the link differing from the function class of at least a predetermined number of the one or more other links by at least a predefined amount; and in an instance in which the termination criteria is satisfied, ceasing further extension of the strand.
System comprising a gas burner and a non-electric thermostat , wherein the gas burner comprises a thermocouple that is combined with the burner and that is connected to a safety valve through an electric circuit , wherein said safety valve is held in a position allowing a gas flow to the burner thanks to the electric current that the thermocouple generates when the burner flames and wherein, in absence of the electric current generated by the thermocouple, said safety valve is biased to return to a position preventing a gas flow to the burner , characterized in that the non-electric thermostat is further connected to the structure of the burner to detect the temperature of the burner itself, which thermostat is adapted to break the circuit connecting the thermocouple to the safety valve to interrupt said circuit when the temperature (T) inside the burner exceeds a predetermined threshold (Ts).