mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
A forming jig forming a laminate into a three-dimensional shape that extends in a longitudinal direction, that has a cross-sectional shape including curved portions in a cross-section cut along a plane orthogonal to the longitudinal direction, and that includes a bent portion in the longitudinal direction, the laminate being obtained by laminating reinforced fiber sheets, the forming jig comprising: a female die that includes a female-side forming surface for forming the bent portion ; a male die that is fitted to the female die with the laminate interposed therebetween and that includes a male-side forming surface for forming the bent portion ; and a support member having extensibility that is provided between the female die and the laminate at a time of forming and that supports the laminate in a state where the laminate is separated from the female die , wherein the laminate abuts the male die on both sides of the bent portion to be formed in the longitudinal direction at the time of the forming, the support member is provided over a range including the female-side forming surface in the longitudinal direction, characterized in that the support member includes a plurality of support member segments into which the support member is divided in the longitudinal direction. a female die that includes a female-side forming surface for forming the bent portion ; a male die that is fitted to the female die with the laminate interposed therebetween and that includes a male-side forming surface for forming the bent portion ; and a support member having extensibility that is provided between the female die and the laminate at a time of forming and that supports the laminate in a state where the laminate is separated from the female die , wherein the laminate abuts the male die on both sides of the bent portion to be formed in the longitudinal direction at the time of the forming, the support member is provided over a range including the female-side forming surface in the longitudinal direction, characterized in that the support member includes a plurality of support member segments into which the support member is divided in the longitudinal direction.
A packing element for a structured packing including at least two adjacent corrugated sheets , wherein each of the corrugated sheets comprises a plurality of alternately oriented peaks and troughs , wherein adjacent corrugated sheets are oriented such that the corrugations of the adjacent corrugated sheets intersect in crisscross fashion with the corrugations of the corrugated sheets extending obliquely relative to the vertical direction , wherein each corrugated sheet contacts each of the adjacent corrugated sheets at points of intersection between the corrugations of the corrugated sheet and those of the adjacent corrugated sheets , wherein all corrugated sheets are tied together by means of at least one rod , wherein the at least one rod penetrates the corrugated sheets perpendicularly to the longitudinal section of the corrugated sheets , characterized in that on the at least one rod before the first corrugated sheet of the packing element and/or after the last corrugated sheet of the packing element at least one mounting clip is provided for fixing the corrugated sheets on the rod , wherein the mounting clip comprises a central part forming a coupling portion for coupling the mounting clip to the rod and two opposing lateral parts forming a clamping portion for a clamping engagement with the corrugated sheet, wherein the lateral parts are connected with the central part and angled with respect to the central part .
An amusement ride comprising: a hub ; an upright arm that is mounted for rotation about the hub ; a gondola that is mounted for rotation at an end of the arm ; a plurality of seats for riders, mounted for rotation on the gondola ; motors for driving the arm , gondola and seats in rotation; and a controller for controlling said motors; wherein, in use: the arm rotates about the hub , about a first axis of rotation; the gondola rotates about a second axis that extends along the arm ; and characterised in that each of the seats , rotates independently about its own, third axis that extends transversely of the second axis , to rotate the respective rider about that third axis . a hub ; an upright arm that is mounted for rotation about the hub ; a gondola that is mounted for rotation at an end of the arm ; a plurality of seats for riders, mounted for rotation on the gondola ; motors for driving the arm , gondola and seats in rotation; and a controller for controlling said motors; wherein, in use: the arm rotates about the hub , about a first axis of rotation; the gondola rotates about a second axis that extends along the arm ; and characterised in that each of the seats , rotates independently about its own, third axis that extends transversely of the second axis , to rotate the respective rider about that third axis . the arm rotates about the hub , about a first axis of rotation; the gondola rotates about a second axis that extends along the arm ; and characterised in that each of the seats , rotates independently about its own, third axis that extends transversely of the second axis , to rotate the respective rider about that third axis .
A transmitter for a continuous variable quantum key distribution system , the transmitter comprising: a modulator configured to modulate a quantum signal with a continuous distribution in phase and amplitude using a nested modulation for generating a modulated quantum signal, wherein quadrature components of the modulated quantum signal define a phase space position of a set of predefined phase space positions, wherein each phase space position of the set of predefined phase space positions is located in a different sub-region of at least two sub-regions of a first phase space region and at least two sub-regions of a second phase space region, and wherein the phase space positions of the set of predefined phase space positions located in the at least two sub-regions of the first phase space region or the at least two sub-regions of the second phase space region have different phases, but substantially the same amplitudes, characterized in that the nested modulation comprises a first modulation component and a second modulation component, wherein the first modulation component modulates the quantum signal into the first phase space region and the second modulation component modulates the quantum signal into one sub-region of the at least two sub-regions of the first phase space region, or wherein the first modulation component modulates the quantum signal into the second phase space region and the second modulation component modulates the quantum signal into one sub-region of the at least two sub-regions of the second phase space region. a modulator configured to modulate a quantum signal with a continuous distribution in phase and amplitude using a nested modulation for generating a modulated quantum signal, wherein quadrature components of the modulated quantum signal define a phase space position of a set of predefined phase space positions, wherein each phase space position of the set of predefined phase space positions is located in a different sub-region of at least two sub-regions of a first phase space region and at least two sub-regions of a second phase space region, and wherein the phase space positions of the set of predefined phase space positions located in the at least two sub-regions of the first phase space region or the at least two sub-regions of the second phase space region have different phases, but substantially the same amplitudes, characterized in that the nested modulation comprises a first modulation component and a second modulation component, wherein the first modulation component modulates the quantum signal into the first phase space region and the second modulation component modulates the quantum signal into one sub-region of the at least two sub-regions of the first phase space region, or wherein the first modulation component modulates the quantum signal into the second phase space region and the second modulation component modulates the quantum signal into one sub-region of the at least two sub-regions of the second phase space region.
An ophthalmic system comprising: an intraocular lens to assist an eye with accommodation, the intraocular lens including a first antenna coupled to a power supply ; and auxiliary electronics , physically separate from the intraocular lens , characterised in that the auxiliary electronics are disposed within a biocompatible enclosure adapted for implantation in or near the eye, the auxiliary electronics including a second antenna coupled to an energy storage cell , the second antenna to wirelessly couple to the first antenna to inductively charge the power supply of the intraocular lens . an intraocular lens to assist an eye with accommodation, the intraocular lens including a first antenna coupled to a power supply ; and auxiliary electronics , physically separate from the intraocular lens , characterised in that the auxiliary electronics are disposed within a biocompatible enclosure adapted for implantation in or near the eye, the auxiliary electronics including a second antenna coupled to an energy storage cell , the second antenna to wirelessly couple to the first antenna to inductively charge the power supply of the intraocular lens .
A gas turbine engine, comprising: a combustor assembly (7; 107), having a plurality of burners (18; 118); a fuel supply system , configured to supply a fuel flowrate (M2) to the burners (18; 118) and including a fuel supply line (17; 117) and a main fuel valve (22; 122) between the fuel supply line (17; 117) and the burners (18; 118); a control unit , configured to control the fuel flowrate (M2) using the main fuel valve (22; 122) in a first load range (LR1) from full load to a threshold partial load; wherein the fuel supply system comprises an auxiliary fuel valve (23; 123) fluidly coupled between the fuel supply line (17; 117) and at least a group of associated burners (18; 118); and wherein the control unit is further configured to control the fuel flowrate (M2) using the auxiliary fuel valve (23; 123) in a second load range (LR2) from the threshold partial load (LTH) to a minimum load (ML); characterized in that the fuel supply system comprises a fuel plenum and the main fuel valve (22; 122) and the auxiliary fuel valve (23; 123) are arranged between the fuel supply line (17; 117) and the fuel plenum . a combustor assembly (7; 107), having a plurality of burners (18; 118); a fuel supply system , configured to supply a fuel flowrate (M2) to the burners (18; 118) and including a fuel supply line (17; 117) and a main fuel valve (22; 122) between the fuel supply line (17; 117) and the burners (18; 118); a control unit , configured to control the fuel flowrate (M2) using the main fuel valve (22; 122) in a first load range (LR1) from full load to a threshold partial load; wherein the fuel supply system comprises an auxiliary fuel valve (23; 123) fluidly coupled between the fuel supply line (17; 117) and at least a group of associated burners (18; 118); and wherein the control unit is further configured to control the fuel flowrate (M2) using the auxiliary fuel valve (23; 123) in a second load range (LR2) from the threshold partial load (LTH) to a minimum load (ML); characterized in that the fuel supply system comprises a fuel plenum and the main fuel valve (22; 122) and the auxiliary fuel valve (23; 123) are arranged between the fuel supply line (17; 117) and the fuel plenum .
A method for configuring a time division duplex mode of a user equipment in a network, comprising: receiving, while being connected with a base station in said network, one or more signaling messages that include time division duplex uplink-downlink configuration information dynamically assigned by said base station to said user equipment in multiple downlink subframes; determining success or failure in receiving at said user equipment, said time division duplex uplink-downlink configuration information based on signaling information configured for each received signaling message; generating an acknowledgement/Non-acknowledgement signal indicating said success or failure for each received signaling message; and transmitting said acknowledgement/Non-acknowledgement signal to said base station on resources that are allocated based on said time division duplex uplink-downlink configuration information and/or said signaling configured for said one or more signaling messages. receiving, while being connected with a base station in said network, one or more signaling messages that include time division duplex uplink-downlink configuration information dynamically assigned by said base station to said user equipment in multiple downlink subframes; determining success or failure in receiving at said user equipment, said time division duplex uplink-downlink configuration information based on signaling information configured for each received signaling message; generating an acknowledgement/Non-acknowledgement signal indicating said success or failure for each received signaling message; and transmitting said acknowledgement/Non-acknowledgement signal to said base station on resources that are allocated based on said time division duplex uplink-downlink configuration information and/or said signaling configured for said one or more signaling messages.
A 5-lipoxygenase activating protein (FLAP) inhibitor for use in the treatment of neuroinflammation caused by a traumatic brain injury event in an animal, wherein said FLAP inhibitor is MK-591 and is able to cross the blood brain barrier of an animal; and said FLAP inhibitor is administered to said animal in an amount and at a time after a traumatic brain injury event wherein said amount and said time is sufficient for said FLAP inhibitor to reduce a level of leukotrienes produced in a brain of said animal as a result of said traumatic brain injury event.
A method for sharing a designated audio signal comprising: reproducing the designated audio signal via a transducer into an acoustic space; receiving an input audio signal representing a sound field in the acoustic space; suppressing in the input audio signal a component contributed by the reproduced designated audio signal ; and characterised by mixing the designated audio signal delayed in time with the suppressed input audio signal to generate an uplink audio signal , where the designated audio signal reproduced via transducer is mixed with a downlink audio signal . reproducing the designated audio signal via a transducer into an acoustic space; receiving an input audio signal representing a sound field in the acoustic space; suppressing in the input audio signal a component contributed by the reproduced designated audio signal ; and characterised by mixing the designated audio signal delayed in time with the suppressed input audio signal to generate an uplink audio signal , where the designated audio signal reproduced via transducer is mixed with a downlink audio signal .
An Address Resolution Function in a mobile communication network comprising: a transceiver ; and a processor arranged to: receive a first request from a function in the mobile communication network including a UE identity and a UE network address, wherein the UE network address applies to a first mobile data connection having a first user-plane function; determine whether the UE is located in a first service area based on a UE location; forward a DNS request received from the UE network address to a first DNS server associated with the first service area in response to determining that the UE is located in the first service area; receive a DNS reply from the first DNS server; send the DNS reply in response to the first request; and send a second request to a policy function in the mobile communication network in response to determining that the DNS reply includes a first IP address, wherein the second request is used to insert a second user-plane function into the first mobile data connection, wherein the second user-plane function provides a local route to the first IP address. a transceiver ; and a processor arranged to: receive a first request from a function in the mobile communication network including a UE identity and a UE network address, wherein the UE network address applies to a first mobile data connection having a first user-plane function; determine whether the UE is located in a first service area based on a UE location; forward a DNS request received from the UE network address to a first DNS server associated with the first service area in response to determining that the UE is located in the first service area; receive a DNS reply from the first DNS server; send the DNS reply in response to the first request; and send a second request to a policy function in the mobile communication network in response to determining that the DNS reply includes a first IP address, wherein the second request is used to insert a second user-plane function into the first mobile data connection, wherein the second user-plane function provides a local route to the first IP address. receive a first request from a function in the mobile communication network including a UE identity and a UE network address, wherein the UE network address applies to a first mobile data connection having a first user-plane function; determine whether the UE is located in a first service area based on a UE location; forward a DNS request received from the UE network address to a first DNS server associated with the first service area in response to determining that the UE is located in the first service area; receive a DNS reply from the first DNS server; send the DNS reply in response to the first request; and send a second request to a policy function in the mobile communication network in response to determining that the DNS reply includes a first IP address, wherein the second request is used to insert a second user-plane function into the first mobile data connection, wherein the second user-plane function provides a local route to the first IP address.
A surgical instrument, comprising: an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge ; an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel; a closure tube mechanically coupled to the anvil; an electric motor; and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor, wherein the control circuit is configured to change a closing motion of the surgical instrument based on a combination of events, and characterized in that the combination of events comprises one of: a closing force exceeding a predetermined threshold at different times during a closing motion; a closing force exceeding a predetermined threshold a predetermined number of times during a closing motion; and a slope of a closing force signal exceeding a predetermined threshold a predetermined number of times during a closing motion. an elongated channel configured to support a staple cartridge ; an anvil pivotably connected to the elongated channel; a closure tube mechanically coupled to the anvil; an electric motor; and a control circuit electrically connected to the electric motor, wherein the control circuit is configured to change a closing motion of the surgical instrument based on a combination of events, and characterized in that the combination of events comprises one of: a closing force exceeding a predetermined threshold at different times during a closing motion; a closing force exceeding a predetermined threshold a predetermined number of times during a closing motion; and a slope of a closing force signal exceeding a predetermined threshold a predetermined number of times during a closing motion.
A method for preparing a super absorbent polymer, comprising: A) a step of performing crosslinking polymerization of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an acidic group of which at least a part is neutralized, in the presence of a polymerization initiator and an internal crosslinking agent to form a hydrogel polymer; B) a step of drying, pulverizing and size-sorting the hydrogel polymer to form a base polymer powder; C) a step of surface-crosslinking the base polymer powder through heat treatment in the presence of a surface crosslinking agent to form super absorbent polymer particles; and D) a wetting step of exposing the super absorbent polymer particles under conditions of a relative humidity of 50RH% or more and 75RH% or less; a temperature of 40°C or more and 75°C or less; and the step D) is performed for 1 to 15 minutes. A) a step of performing crosslinking polymerization of a water-soluble ethylenically unsaturated monomer having an acidic group of which at least a part is neutralized, in the presence of a polymerization initiator and an internal crosslinking agent to form a hydrogel polymer; B) a step of drying, pulverizing and size-sorting the hydrogel polymer to form a base polymer powder; C) a step of surface-crosslinking the base polymer powder through heat treatment in the presence of a surface crosslinking agent to form super absorbent polymer particles; and D) a wetting step of exposing the super absorbent polymer particles under conditions of a relative humidity of 50RH% or more and 75RH% or less; a temperature of 40°C or more and 75°C or less; and the step D) is performed for 1 to 15 minutes.
A substantially purified or isolated endophyte having a desired genetic and metabolic profile, said endophyte being NEA14, deposited with the National Measurement Institute under Accession No. V10/030284.
A method for producing an asymmetric chain carbonate, comprising reacting an alcohol of formula : R 1 OH wherein R 1 is an organic group, with a halocarbonate ester compound of formula : XCOOR 2 wherein X is a halogen atom; and R 2 is an organic group different from R 1 , in the presence of a basic magnesium salt, or a basic alkaline earth metal salt, or an inorganic base and a desiccant, to produce an asymmetric chain carbonate of formula : R 1 OCOOR 2 wherein R 1 and R 2 are as defined above.
Container for an electrical or optical conductor comprising: an insulation which is produced from an insulator which is filled with an intumescent flame-retardant means and which can be fitted to the conductor so as to at least partially surround it, an outer casing which is produced from a gas-permeable, heat-resistant material and which surrounds the insulation in such a manner that the function of the insulation is maintained for a specific period of time in the event of a fire, wherein the outer casing contains quartz and/or basalt and is a part separate from the insulation , and wherein the insulation and the outer casing are the only parts of the container. an insulation which is produced from an insulator which is filled with an intumescent flame-retardant means and which can be fitted to the conductor so as to at least partially surround it, an outer casing which is produced from a gas-permeable, heat-resistant material and which surrounds the insulation in such a manner that the function of the insulation is maintained for a specific period of time in the event of a fire, wherein the outer casing contains quartz and/or basalt and is a part separate from the insulation , and wherein the insulation and the outer casing are the only parts of the container.