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A method for defrosting a heat exchanger of a refrigeration circuit , the method comprising: monitoring a compressor suction parameter at a suction line to a compressor of the refrigeration circuit ; monitoring an ambient temperature outside of a conditioned space ; determining a compressor suction parameter threshold based on the ambient temperature, the compressor suction parameter threshold being a variable threshold value; and initiating a defrost mode of the refrigeration circuit when the compressor suction parameter is less than or equal to the determined compressor suction parameter threshold that is a variable threshold value determined based on the ambient temperature and a predetermined linear relationship between ambient temperature and compressor suction parameter threshold for the refrigeration circuit. monitoring a compressor suction parameter at a suction line to a compressor of the refrigeration circuit ; monitoring an ambient temperature outside of a conditioned space ; determining a compressor suction parameter threshold based on the ambient temperature, the compressor suction parameter threshold being a variable threshold value; and initiating a defrost mode of the refrigeration circuit when the compressor suction parameter is less than or equal to the determined compressor suction parameter threshold that is a variable threshold value determined based on the ambient temperature and a predetermined linear relationship between ambient temperature and compressor suction parameter threshold for the refrigeration circuit.
An electrode heating device for drying an electrode , comprising: a heating body having a drying space through which the electrode passes; and a heating member directly heating and drying a surface of the electrode passing through the drying space configured to remove moisture remaining on the electrode, wherein the heating member comprises: a mounting part provided in the drying space; and a plurality of heating lamps installed on the mounting part and disposed close to the surface of the electrode to directly heat and dry the surface of the electrode, thereby removing the moisture remaining on the electrode, wherein the mounting part comprises: a fixed plate provided in the drying space; and a guide plate which is slidably coupled to the fixed plate and on which the plurality of heating lamps are installed, wherein the heating body comprises: an inlet which is provided in a left surface and through which the electrode is introduced, an outlet which is provided in a right surface and through which the electrode introduced into the drying space is discharged, and a cover coupled to one surface between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the cover is configured to be opened while being separated from the heating body so that the drying space communicates with the outside, and the guide plate is coupled to the fixed plate so as to be slid toward the cover and is taken out of the drying space when the cover is opened, wherein each of the fixed plate and the guide plate is made of heat dissipation material that absorbs heat generated from the plurality of heating lamps to release the heat to the outside, wherein a guide groove (221a-1) is formed in the fixed plate, and a guide protrusion (221b-1) slidably coupled to the guide groove is formed on the guide plate, wherein the heating lamp is spaced a distance of 2 mm to 10 mm from the surface of the electrode. a fixed plate provided in the drying space; and a guide plate which is slidably coupled to the fixed plate and on which the plurality of heating lamps are installed, an inlet which is provided in a left surface and through which the electrode is introduced, an outlet which is provided in a right surface and through which the electrode introduced into the drying space is discharged, and a cover coupled to one surface between the inlet and the outlet, wherein the cover is configured to be opened while being separated from the heating body so that the drying space communicates with the outside, and the guide plate is coupled to the fixed plate so as to be slid toward the cover and is taken out of the drying space when the cover is opened, wherein each of the fixed plate and the guide plate is made of heat dissipation material that absorbs heat generated from the plurality of heating lamps to release the heat to the outside, wherein a guide groove (221a-1) is formed in the fixed plate, and a guide protrusion (221b-1) slidably coupled to the guide groove is formed on the guide plate, wherein the heating lamp is spaced a distance of 2 mm to 10 mm from the surface of the electrode.
A reaction force measuring device for measuring a reaction force of a hose applied with a load, the reaction force measuring device comprising: a sandwiching portion ; a receiving portion disposed at an end side of the sandwiching portion ; a movable portion disposed on an opposite end side of the sandwiching portion , the movable portion being arranged in a manner spaced from the receiving portion and capable of moving toward the receiving portion , and the movable portion having a sandwiching space (a) formed between itself and the receiving portion , into which sandwiching space (a) a hose (H) can be inserted from a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the hose; and a measuring portion configured to measure a reaction force of the hose (H) sandwiched in the sandwiching space (a) generated when the hose (H) is pressed and applied with a load as the movable portion moves toward the receiving portion , wherein: the receiving portion comprises two first guides which are spaced from each other along the hose (H) when the hose (H) is sandwiched in the sandwiching space (a), the movable portion comprises one second guide located opposite to the receiving portion across the sandwiching space (a) and at a substantially intermediate position between the two first guides , and the measuring portion is attached to the movable portion . a sandwiching portion ; a receiving portion disposed at an end side of the sandwiching portion ; a movable portion disposed on an opposite end side of the sandwiching portion , the movable portion being arranged in a manner spaced from the receiving portion and capable of moving toward the receiving portion , and the movable portion having a sandwiching space (a) formed between itself and the receiving portion , into which sandwiching space (a) a hose (H) can be inserted from a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the hose; and a measuring portion configured to measure a reaction force of the hose (H) sandwiched in the sandwiching space (a) generated when the hose (H) is pressed and applied with a load as the movable portion moves toward the receiving portion , wherein: the receiving portion comprises two first guides which are spaced from each other along the hose (H) when the hose (H) is sandwiched in the sandwiching space (a), the movable portion comprises one second guide located opposite to the receiving portion across the sandwiching space (a) and at a substantially intermediate position between the two first guides , and the measuring portion is attached to the movable portion . the receiving portion comprises two first guides which are spaced from each other along the hose (H) when the hose (H) is sandwiched in the sandwiching space (a), the movable portion comprises one second guide located opposite to the receiving portion across the sandwiching space (a) and at a substantially intermediate position between the two first guides , and the measuring portion is attached to the movable portion .
A method for measuring luminescence of a biological sample , the method comprising: dispensing a biological sample into a well ; dispensing a first reagent into the well over a first reagent dispensing period, wherein the sample reacts with the first reagent to emit a first luminescent light; after a first delay period starting at the end of the first reagent dispensing period and ending at the start of a first measurement period, measuring the first luminescent light at a luminescence detector over the first measurement period; dispensing a second reagent into the well over a second reagent dispensing period, wherein the sample reacts with the second reagent to emit a second luminescent light, wherein the second reagent comprises a luminescent reagent effective for inducing emission of the second luminescent light, and a quenching reagent effective for suppressing emission of the first luminescent light; after a second delay period starting at the end of the second reagent dispensing period and ending at the start of a second measurement period, measuring the second luminescent light at the luminescence detector over the second measurement period; and agitating the well to enhance mixing of the second reagent with the sample , wherein agitating is initiated while dispensing the second reagent; wherein the second delay period is less than 2 seconds, and/or wherein the second measurement period is in a range from 5 to 10 seconds. dispensing a biological sample into a well ; dispensing a first reagent into the well over a first reagent dispensing period, wherein the sample reacts with the first reagent to emit a first luminescent light; after a first delay period starting at the end of the first reagent dispensing period and ending at the start of a first measurement period, measuring the first luminescent light at a luminescence detector over the first measurement period; dispensing a second reagent into the well over a second reagent dispensing period, wherein the sample reacts with the second reagent to emit a second luminescent light, wherein the second reagent comprises a luminescent reagent effective for inducing emission of the second luminescent light, and a quenching reagent effective for suppressing emission of the first luminescent light; after a second delay period starting at the end of the second reagent dispensing period and ending at the start of a second measurement period, measuring the second luminescent light at the luminescence detector over the second measurement period; and agitating the well to enhance mixing of the second reagent with the sample , wherein agitating is initiated while dispensing the second reagent; wherein the second delay period is less than 2 seconds, and/or wherein the second measurement period is in a range from 5 to 10 seconds.
Camera apparatus for capturing a surrounding region of a vehicle , with the camera apparatus comprising an opto-electronic unit , consisting of a wide-angle optical unit and a high-resolution image recording sensor, and also comprising a control unit controlling the opto-electronic unit, and which is embodied to record an image sequence of an outer surrounding area of the vehicle , - wherein the opto-electronic unit is configured to reduce a resolution in a first image of the image sequence and to output the first image with the reduced resolution, wherein the resolution is reduced in the entire first image , - wherein the opto-electronic unit and the control unit controlling it are configured to select, in a subsequently recorded second image of the image sequence, a first partial region comprising the central image region and a first lateral outer region , and to output exclusively this first partial region, wherein the resolution of the output first partial region is not reduced, - wherein the opto-electronic unit is configured to reduce a resolution in a third image of the image sequence and to output the third image with the reduced resolution, wherein the resolution is reduced in the entire third image , and - the opto-electronic unit and the control unit controlling it are configured to select, in a subsequently recorded fourth image of the image sequence, a second partial region comprising the central region and a second lateral outer region , and to output exclusively this second partial region, wherein the resolution of the output second partial region is not reduced. - wherein the opto-electronic unit is configured to reduce a resolution in a first image of the image sequence and to output the first image with the reduced resolution, wherein the resolution is reduced in the entire first image , - wherein the opto-electronic unit and the control unit controlling it are configured to select, in a subsequently recorded second image of the image sequence, a first partial region comprising the central image region and a first lateral outer region , and to output exclusively this first partial region, wherein the resolution of the output first partial region is not reduced, - wherein the opto-electronic unit is configured to reduce a resolution in a third image of the image sequence and to output the third image with the reduced resolution, wherein the resolution is reduced in the entire third image , and - the opto-electronic unit and the control unit controlling it are configured to select, in a subsequently recorded fourth image of the image sequence, a second partial region comprising the central region and a second lateral outer region , and to output exclusively this second partial region, wherein the resolution of the output second partial region is not reduced.
A pressure regulator comprising: a primary fluid inlet for connection to a source of high pressure fluid a fluid outlet for connection to a space to receive the high pressure fluid; a convergent-divergent nozzle having an upstream convergent section , a throat and a downstream divergent section , the primary fluid inlet being in fluid communication with the convergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle ; and an outlet pipe having an upstream end arranged around but radially spaced from the outlet of the divergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle , the outlet pipe arranged to receive fluid flow from the outlet of the divergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle and conduct the fluid flowing from the convergent-divergent nozzle to the fluid outlet ; the radial spacing between the upstream end of the outlet pipe and the outlet of the divergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle forming a secondary fluid inlet for introduction of a fluid into the outlet pipe from outside the convergent-divergent nozzle at a location adjacent the outlet of the divergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle ; the outlet pipe comprising a radially expanding section at its upstream end adjacent the convergent-divergent nozzle , and the radially expanding section expanding from smaller to larger dimension in a downstream direction; and characterized in that a flow recirculation conduit is connected at a first end to the secondary fluid inlet and configured to be connected at a second end to the space . a primary fluid inlet for connection to a source of high pressure fluid a fluid outlet for connection to a space to receive the high pressure fluid; a convergent-divergent nozzle having an upstream convergent section , a throat and a downstream divergent section , the primary fluid inlet being in fluid communication with the convergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle ; and an outlet pipe having an upstream end arranged around but radially spaced from the outlet of the divergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle , the outlet pipe arranged to receive fluid flow from the outlet of the divergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle and conduct the fluid flowing from the convergent-divergent nozzle to the fluid outlet ; the radial spacing between the upstream end of the outlet pipe and the outlet of the divergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle forming a secondary fluid inlet for introduction of a fluid into the outlet pipe from outside the convergent-divergent nozzle at a location adjacent the outlet of the divergent section of the convergent-divergent nozzle ; the outlet pipe comprising a radially expanding section at its upstream end adjacent the convergent-divergent nozzle , and the radially expanding section expanding from smaller to larger dimension in a downstream direction; and characterized in that a flow recirculation conduit is connected at a first end to the secondary fluid inlet and configured to be connected at a second end to the space .
A method for at least partially curing a curable composition, the method comprising: a) providing a curable composition comprising: at least one free-radically polymerizable compound; and a beta-dicarbonyl compound represented by the formula or a salt thereof, wherein: X 1 and X 2 independently represent a covalent bond, O, S, or wherein each R 4 independently represents H or alkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R 1 and R 2 independently represent a hydrocarbyl or substituted-hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R 3 represents hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted-hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or taken together any two of R 1 , R 2 , or R 3 form a five-membered or six-membered ring; an organic peroxide; and a quaternary ammonium halide; and b) contacting the curable composition with at least one metal oxide selected from the group consisting of ferrous metal oxides, nickel oxide, silver oxide, and combinations thereof, thereby causing at least partial curing of the curable composition. a) providing a curable composition comprising: at least one free-radically polymerizable compound; and a beta-dicarbonyl compound represented by the formula or a salt thereof, wherein: X 1 and X 2 independently represent a covalent bond, O, S, or wherein each R 4 independently represents H or alkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R 1 and R 2 independently represent a hydrocarbyl or substituted-hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R 3 represents hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted-hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or taken together any two of R 1 , R 2 , or R 3 form a five-membered or six-membered ring; an organic peroxide; and a quaternary ammonium halide; and at least one free-radically polymerizable compound; and a beta-dicarbonyl compound represented by the formula or a salt thereof, wherein: X 1 and X 2 independently represent a covalent bond, O, S, or wherein each R 4 independently represents H or alkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R 1 and R 2 independently represent a hydrocarbyl or substituted-hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R 3 represents hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted-hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or taken together any two of R 1 , R 2 , or R 3 form a five-membered or six-membered ring; X 1 and X 2 independently represent a covalent bond, O, S, or wherein each R 4 independently represents H or alkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R 1 and R 2 independently represent a hydrocarbyl or substituted-hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, R 3 represents hydrogen, or a hydrocarbyl or substituted-hydrocarbyl group having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms, or taken together any two of R 1 , R 2 , or R 3 form a five-membered or six-membered ring; an organic peroxide; and a quaternary ammonium halide; and b) contacting the curable composition with at least one metal oxide selected from the group consisting of ferrous metal oxides, nickel oxide, silver oxide, and combinations thereof, thereby causing at least partial curing of the curable composition.
A method for locating an indwelling medical device within a body of a patient , the method comprising: detecting a first peak in a first ECG waveform acquired via a skin-placed first electrode ; triggering analysis of a second ECG waveform when the first peak is detected, the second ECG waveform being acquired via a second electrode disposed on a portion of the indwelling medical device; detecting a second peak in the second ECG waveform; and determining a position of the portion of the indwelling medical device based on a characteristic of the second peak, wherein detecting an R-wave peak as the first peak in the first ECG waveform is performed when a P-wave peak is absent in the first ECG waveform due to arrhythmia but at least a portion of a P-wave segment is present in the second ECG waveform, detecting a first peak in a first ECG waveform acquired via a skin-placed first electrode ; triggering analysis of a second ECG waveform when the first peak is detected, the second ECG waveform being acquired via a second electrode disposed on a portion of the indwelling medical device; detecting a second peak in the second ECG waveform; and determining a position of the portion of the indwelling medical device based on a characteristic of the second peak, wherein detecting an R-wave peak as the first peak in the first ECG waveform is performed when a P-wave peak is absent in the first ECG waveform due to arrhythmia but at least a portion of a P-wave segment is present in the second ECG waveform,
An ophthalmic surgery instrument comprising a rod-shaped portion configured to be inserted into an eyeball during ophthalmic surgery, having a single passage formed therein so as to penetrate from one end portion thereof to another end portion thereof, and having a bent portion formed at a tip end thereof and configured to excise the to-be-excised part of the eyeball, wherein an opening of the single passage on the bent portion side is provided such that a central axis crosses a region surrounded by an inner peripheral line of the opening , the bent portion is provided so as to face the opening with a space therebetween, characterized in that the ophthalmic surgery instrument further comprises a switching portion including a first connection portion connected to the single passage of the rod-shaped portion , a second connection portion connected to a flow path of a liquid supply unit , and a third connection portion connected to a flow path of a suction unit , the switching portion being configured to switch between a first state in which the first connection portion and the second connection portion communicate with each other and communication between the first connection portion and the third connection portion is blocked and a second state in which communication between the first connection portion and the second connection portion is blocked and the first connection portion and the third connection portion communicate with each other. an opening of the single passage on the bent portion side is provided such that a central axis crosses a region surrounded by an inner peripheral line of the opening , the bent portion is provided so as to face the opening with a space therebetween, characterized in that the ophthalmic surgery instrument further comprises a switching portion including a first connection portion connected to the single passage of the rod-shaped portion , a second connection portion connected to a flow path of a liquid supply unit , and a third connection portion connected to a flow path of a suction unit , the switching portion being configured to switch between a first state in which the first connection portion and the second connection portion communicate with each other and communication between the first connection portion and the third connection portion is blocked and a second state in which communication between the first connection portion and the second connection portion is blocked and the first connection portion and the third connection portion communicate with each other.