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A continuous coil pretreatment process comprising: a) cleaning a surface of an aluminum sheet or a coil; then b) etching the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil by spraying an acidic solution onto the sheet or the coil with a dwell time for the etching of 5 to 15 seconds, wherein the acidic solution comprises sulfuric acid in a concentration of 1 vol% to 8 vol%, and wherein the acidic solution in contact with the surface of the aluminum sheet or coil comprises less than 1000 ppm of aluminum ions and magnesium ions; then c) rinsing the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil with deionized water; then d) applying to the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil a solution containing a vinylphosphonic acid-acrylic acid (VPA-AA) copolymer; then e) rinsing the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil by (i) spraying the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil with deionized water, wherein the spray direction flows counter the sheet direction, (ii) providing a water dam at an entry of an exit squeegee roll, and (iii) continuously rinsing the exit squeegee roll surface with sprays on the exit squeegee roll; and then f) drying the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil. a) cleaning a surface of an aluminum sheet or a coil; then b) etching the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil by spraying an acidic solution onto the sheet or the coil with a dwell time for the etching of 5 to 15 seconds, wherein the acidic solution comprises sulfuric acid in a concentration of 1 vol% to 8 vol%, and wherein the acidic solution in contact with the surface of the aluminum sheet or coil comprises less than 1000 ppm of aluminum ions and magnesium ions; then c) rinsing the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil with deionized water; then d) applying to the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil a solution containing a vinylphosphonic acid-acrylic acid (VPA-AA) copolymer; then e) rinsing the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil by (i) spraying the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil with deionized water, wherein the spray direction flows counter the sheet direction, (ii) providing a water dam at an entry of an exit squeegee roll, and (iii) continuously rinsing the exit squeegee roll surface with sprays on the exit squeegee roll; and then f) drying the surface of the aluminum sheet or the coil.
A directional backlight comprising: a waveguide ; an array of light sources arranged to input input light into the waveguide at different input positions laterally across the waveguide , wherein the waveguide comprises first and second, opposed guide surfaces for guiding input light along the waveguide , the first guide surface being arranged to guide light by total internal reflection, and the second guide surface comprising: (a) a plurality of extraction features that are (i) arranged to reflect some of the input light so as to output it from the waveguide through the first guide surface and (ii) laterally curved to have positive optical power laterally so that the input light reflected from the extraction features laterally forms virtual images of the light sources behind the directional backlight in a first window plane that provide viewing windows, the extraction features also transmitting some of the input light; and (b) intermediate regions between the extraction features that are arranged to guide light by total internal reflection; and a rear reflector comprising a linear array of reflective facets that are (i) arranged to reflect at least some of the input light that is transmitted through the extraction features of the waveguide , so as to direct it back through the waveguide to exit through the first guide surface , and (ii) laterally curved to have optical power laterally so that the input light reflected from the reflective facets laterally forms images of the light sources in a second window plane that is separated from the first window plane. a waveguide ; an array of light sources arranged to input input light into the waveguide at different input positions laterally across the waveguide , wherein the waveguide comprises first and second, opposed guide surfaces for guiding input light along the waveguide , the first guide surface being arranged to guide light by total internal reflection, and the second guide surface comprising: (a) a plurality of extraction features that are (i) arranged to reflect some of the input light so as to output it from the waveguide through the first guide surface and (ii) laterally curved to have positive optical power laterally so that the input light reflected from the extraction features laterally forms virtual images of the light sources behind the directional backlight in a first window plane that provide viewing windows, the extraction features also transmitting some of the input light; and (b) intermediate regions between the extraction features that are arranged to guide light by total internal reflection; and a rear reflector comprising a linear array of reflective facets that are (i) arranged to reflect at least some of the input light that is transmitted through the extraction features of the waveguide , so as to direct it back through the waveguide to exit through the first guide surface , and (ii) laterally curved to have optical power laterally so that the input light reflected from the reflective facets laterally forms images of the light sources in a second window plane that is separated from the first window plane.
A method for processing signals by correcting the spectral shift of the spectral dye characteristic based on dye-probe conjugation used in a real-time PCR system, the method comprising: providing a first dye signal based on measurement of light intensity emitted by a first dye; providing at least one probe signal based on measurement of light intensity emitted by said first dye conjugated to a first probe; and processing a change between said first dye signal and said at least one probe signal to provide a first correction value particular to said first dye conjugated to said first probe. providing a first dye signal based on measurement of light intensity emitted by a first dye; providing at least one probe signal based on measurement of light intensity emitted by said first dye conjugated to a first probe; and processing a change between said first dye signal and said at least one probe signal to provide a first correction value particular to said first dye conjugated to said first probe.
A partition skirt device for a cyclone separation unit of a cleaning apparatus, the partition skirt device having an annular structure, wherein the partition skirt device comprises: an annular inner ring ; and an annular skirt body comprising: a root connected to the inner ring ; an edge part arranged at an end of the skirt body away from the inner ring , a diameter of the edge part being larger than a diameter of the root; and a plurality of collapsing parts arranged at intervals between the root and the edge part along a circumferential direction of the skirt body , and the collapsing part being configured as a long strip structure extending along a radial direction of the skirt body , characterized in that along a thickness direction of the skirt body , the collapsing part protrudes relative to the skirt body on a first side surface of the skirt body , and is recessed relative to the skirt body on a second side surface of the skirt body and in that on the first side surface of the skirt body , a size of a portion of the collapsing part protruding from the skirt body gradually decreases from the root to the edge part. an annular inner ring ; and an annular skirt body comprising: a root connected to the inner ring ; an edge part arranged at an end of the skirt body away from the inner ring , a diameter of the edge part being larger than a diameter of the root; and a plurality of collapsing parts arranged at intervals between the root and the edge part along a circumferential direction of the skirt body , and the collapsing part being configured as a long strip structure extending along a radial direction of the skirt body , characterized in that along a thickness direction of the skirt body , the collapsing part protrudes relative to the skirt body on a first side surface of the skirt body , and is recessed relative to the skirt body on a second side surface of the skirt body and in that on the first side surface of the skirt body , a size of a portion of the collapsing part protruding from the skirt body gradually decreases from the root to the edge part. a root connected to the inner ring ; an edge part arranged at an end of the skirt body away from the inner ring , a diameter of the edge part being larger than a diameter of the root; and a plurality of collapsing parts arranged at intervals between the root and the edge part along a circumferential direction of the skirt body , and the collapsing part being configured as a long strip structure extending along a radial direction of the skirt body , characterized in that along a thickness direction of the skirt body , the collapsing part protrudes relative to the skirt body on a first side surface of the skirt body , and is recessed relative to the skirt body on a second side surface of the skirt body and in that on the first side surface of the skirt body , a size of a portion of the collapsing part protruding from the skirt body gradually decreases from the root to the edge part.
A composition for preparing a food product, the composition comprising: i) water in an amount of 44 to 65% (by weight of the total composition), ii) flavourings in an amount of 1 to 45% (by weight of the total composition), iii) salt in an amount of 10 to 41% (by weight of the total moisture), iv) legume starch in an amount of 4 to 11% (by weight of the total moisture); wherein the composition is in the form of a gel and does not include polyol, guar gum, locust bean gum, tara gum, cassia gum, konjac mannan, carrageenan or any combination thereof. i) water in an amount of 44 to 65% (by weight of the total composition), ii) flavourings in an amount of 1 to 45% (by weight of the total composition), iii) salt in an amount of 10 to 41% (by weight of the total moisture), iv) legume starch in an amount of 4 to 11% (by weight of the total moisture);
A smart wristband comprising: a determination circuit configured to determine data related to a gaming action performed on a computer to which the smart wristband is external; and a feedback circuit configured to provide feedback to a user based on the determined data through the smart wristband, characterized in that : the feedback provided to the user comprises an alert to remind the user to avert their gaze, as provided by eye tracking, to an in-game element if the user has not been looking at the in-game element for a predetermined amount of time. a determination circuit configured to determine data related to a gaming action performed on a computer to which the smart wristband is external; and a feedback circuit configured to provide feedback to a user based on the determined data through the smart wristband, characterized in that : the feedback provided to the user comprises an alert to remind the user to avert their gaze, as provided by eye tracking, to an in-game element if the user has not been looking at the in-game element for a predetermined amount of time.
Apparatus for heating an operator's cab of a vehicle or machine , the apparatus comprising a cab air heating unit , a cab air duct for conducting air toward an interior region of the cab from the cab air heating unit , and an external air intake for conducting external air to an inlet side of the cab air heating unit , characterized in that the external air intake includes a condensing conduit extending through at least part of the cab air duct .
A spark plug, comprising: a sparking electrode ; an electrically insulating body having a first end and a second end, wherein the electrically insulating body surrounds at least a portion of the sparking electrode , and wherein the sparking electrode exposed at the first end of the electrically insulating body ; a housing surrounding a portion of the electrically insulating body , wherein the housing is adapted for mounting the spark plug in an engine cylinder head; a ground electrode connected to the housing , wherein the ground electrode is positioned to create a spark gap between the sparking electrode and the ground electrode ; a sensing electrode extending through either the housing or the electrically insulating body , wherein the sensing electrode is electrically isolated from the sparking electrode , wherein a portion of the sensing electrode is exposed near the ground electrode ; characterized in that , the spark plug further comprises: an insulating material substantially surrounding the sparking electrode along its length; and an electrically conductive shield substantially surrounding the insulating material along its length, the electrically-conductive shield being electrically isolated from the sensing electrode and the sparking electrode , wherein the electrically-conductive shield substantially reduces electromagnetic interference in the sensing electrode . an electrically insulating body having a first end and a second end, wherein the electrically insulating body surrounds at least a portion of the sparking electrode , and wherein the sparking electrode exposed at the first end of the electrically insulating body ; a housing surrounding a portion of the electrically insulating body , wherein the housing is adapted for mounting the spark plug in an engine cylinder head; a ground electrode connected to the housing , wherein the ground electrode is positioned to create a spark gap between the sparking electrode and the ground electrode ; a sensing electrode extending through either the housing or the electrically insulating body , wherein the sensing electrode is electrically isolated from the sparking electrode , wherein a portion of the sensing electrode is exposed near the ground electrode ; characterized in that , the spark plug further comprises: an insulating material substantially surrounding the sparking electrode along its length; and an electrically conductive shield substantially surrounding the insulating material along its length, the electrically-conductive shield being electrically isolated from the sensing electrode and the sparking electrode , wherein the electrically-conductive shield substantially reduces electromagnetic interference in the sensing electrode . an insulating material substantially surrounding the sparking electrode along its length; and an electrically conductive shield substantially surrounding the insulating material along its length, the electrically-conductive shield being electrically isolated from the sensing electrode and the sparking electrode , wherein the electrically-conductive shield substantially reduces electromagnetic interference in the sensing electrode .
A modular fluid application device comprising: a module base ; a first fluid passageway extending within the module base ; a second fluid passageway extending within the module base and intersecting the first fluid passageway to form a nozzle fluid supply passageway downstream from the first and second fluid passageways; a fluid outlet formed on a nozzle mounting surface of the module base and fluidically connected to the nozzle fluid supply passageway ; a base air passageway extending in the module base ; an air outlet formed on the nozzle mounting surface and fluidically connected to the base air passageway; a first module bank removably mounted on the module base , the first module bank comprising at least one first module having a first valve configured to control a flow of fluid in the first fluid passageway; and a second module bank removably mounted on the module base, the second module bank comprising at least one second module having a second valve configured to control a flow of fluid in the second fluid passageway, wherein the first module and the second module are mounted at an angle relative to one another and; characterized by further comprising a filter block removably secured and fluidically connected to the module base ; wherein the filter block comprises first and second fluid supply inputs and first and second filters fluidically connected to the first and second fluid supply inputs, respectively, such that the first and second filters are configured to receive the fluid from respective first and second fluid supply inputs. a module base ; a first fluid passageway extending within the module base ; a second fluid passageway extending within the module base and intersecting the first fluid passageway to form a nozzle fluid supply passageway downstream from the first and second fluid passageways; a fluid outlet formed on a nozzle mounting surface of the module base and fluidically connected to the nozzle fluid supply passageway ; a base air passageway extending in the module base ; an air outlet formed on the nozzle mounting surface and fluidically connected to the base air passageway; a first module bank removably mounted on the module base , the first module bank comprising at least one first module having a first valve configured to control a flow of fluid in the first fluid passageway; and a second module bank removably mounted on the module base, the second module bank comprising at least one second module having a second valve configured to control a flow of fluid in the second fluid passageway, wherein the first module and the second module are mounted at an angle relative to one another and; characterized by further comprising a filter block removably secured and fluidically connected to the module base ; wherein the filter block comprises first and second fluid supply inputs and first and second filters fluidically connected to the first and second fluid supply inputs, respectively, such that the first and second filters are configured to receive the fluid from respective first and second fluid supply inputs.
A lithographic printing plate precursor including on a substrate which has a hydrophilic surface or which is provided with a hydrophilic layer, a coating comprising a photopolymerisable layer including a polymerisable compound, a photoinitiator and an adhesion promoting compound, characterised in that the adhesion promoting compound contains at least one thiol group and at least one group capable of adhering to the substrate selected from a phosphate group or a phosphonate group.
A system for detecting tissue inflammation, the system comprising: - a light emitter configured to emit light at a tissue region within a user's mouth; - a light detector configured to detect optical signals diffusely reflected through the tissue region over a period of time; - at least one controller , characterized in that the controller is configured to: - determine a difference signal (Q) based on the difference between at least two signals (R(λ 1 ), R(λ 2 )) from the optical signals of different wavelengths, the at least two signals comprising at least one signal from a hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range and at least one from above the hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range; - determine one or more characteristics of the difference signal; and - select a best measurement signal based on the one or more characteristics of the difference signal; and - a user interface configured to provide information regarding a position of a probe for accurate detection of tissue inflammation based on the one or more characteristics of the difference signal. - a light emitter configured to emit light at a tissue region within a user's mouth; - a light detector configured to detect optical signals diffusely reflected through the tissue region over a period of time; - at least one controller , characterized in that the controller is configured to: - determine a difference signal (Q) based on the difference between at least two signals (R(λ 1 ), R(λ 2 )) from the optical signals of different wavelengths, the at least two signals comprising at least one signal from a hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range and at least one from above the hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range; - determine one or more characteristics of the difference signal; and - select a best measurement signal based on the one or more characteristics of the difference signal; and - determine a difference signal (Q) based on the difference between at least two signals (R(λ 1 ), R(λ 2 )) from the optical signals of different wavelengths, the at least two signals comprising at least one signal from a hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range and at least one from above the hemoglobin-dominated wavelength range; - determine one or more characteristics of the difference signal; and - select a best measurement signal based on the one or more characteristics of the difference signal; and - a user interface configured to provide information regarding a position of a probe for accurate detection of tissue inflammation based on the one or more characteristics of the difference signal.
A fluid path subassembly , comprising: medicament flow pathway components of a medical device; and a holder configured for holding the components prior to assembly of the components into the device so that a center of gravity of the subassembly is disposed substantially on a central longitudinal axis of the subassembly; wherein the holder comprises: a main body; and a balancing feature for adjusting the center of gravity of the subassembly. medicament flow pathway components of a medical device; and a holder configured for holding the components prior to assembly of the components into the device so that a center of gravity of the subassembly is disposed substantially on a central longitudinal axis of the subassembly; wherein the holder comprises: a main body; and a balancing feature for adjusting the center of gravity of the subassembly. a main body; and a balancing feature for adjusting the center of gravity of the subassembly.