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A foldable watercraft with craft sides and a bottom , in particular a kayak, wherein at least the bottom comprises at least two drop-stitch plates that can be inflated using air and that in a built-in position are held in a shape-giving manner, in particular clamped-in, as a result of which at least in areas the bottom and a keel of the watercraft are created, wherein bottom and craft sides are separate, but interconnected components of the watercraft, and wherein the at least two drop-stitch plates are aligned along their longitudinal sides and parallel to each other, characterised in that between the at least two drop-stitch plates at least in areas an elongate element , in particular a tube or rod, is present as a keel shaper, that narrow sides, resting against the elongate element, of the at least two drop-stitch plates, after they have been inflated, press against the elongate element, and that at least one rib , in particular a plurality of ribs, are present that can be fastened to the watercraft, as a result of which the rib or the ribs are held in position, wherein the rib or the ribs press the elongate element in a direction of the underside of the watercraft.
An electron beam vapor deposition process for depositing coatings comprising: providing a vapor deposition apparatus having a coating chamber for containing a work piece , the coating chamber having a crucible ; placing a source coating material in the crucible ; pressurizing said coating chamber from about 0.5 microbar to about 40 microbar (0.05 - 4.0 Pa); heating a work piece surface to a temperature of from 1800 degrees Fahrenheit to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit (982 - 1093°C); energizing said source coating material with an electron beam that delivers a power density to the material in the crucible forming a vapor cloud from said source coating material ; and depositing said source coating material onto a surface of a work piece. providing a vapor deposition apparatus having a coating chamber for containing a work piece , the coating chamber having a crucible ; placing a source coating material in the crucible ; pressurizing said coating chamber from about 0.5 microbar to about 40 microbar (0.05 - 4.0 Pa); heating a work piece surface to a temperature of from 1800 degrees Fahrenheit to 2000 degrees Fahrenheit (982 - 1093°C); energizing said source coating material with an electron beam that delivers a power density to the material in the crucible forming a vapor cloud from said source coating material ; and depositing said source coating material onto a surface of a work piece.
A system for advancing a fuselage section of an aircraft, the system comprising: a series of plates configured to be sequentially affixed along a length (L) of the fuselage section; a track configured to form a frictional fit with the plates, the track comprising: drive units configured to form nips retaining the series of plates, and that are configured to advance the fuselage section along the track in a process direction ; and indexing elements that are configured to engage with indexing elements at the plates during pauses between operation of the drive units; and tools configured to perform work on the fuselage section while the indexing elements of the track are engaged. a series of plates configured to be sequentially affixed along a length (L) of the fuselage section; a track configured to form a frictional fit with the plates, the track comprising: drive units configured to form nips retaining the series of plates, and that are configured to advance the fuselage section along the track in a process direction ; and indexing elements that are configured to engage with indexing elements at the plates during pauses between operation of the drive units; and drive units configured to form nips retaining the series of plates, and that are configured to advance the fuselage section along the track in a process direction ; and indexing elements that are configured to engage with indexing elements at the plates during pauses between operation of the drive units; and tools configured to perform work on the fuselage section while the indexing elements of the track are engaged.
A method carried out at a call handling entity configured to handle an emergency call of a mobile entity in a cellular network : - determining (S51, S91) that a call from the mobile entity is an emergency call, - determining (S92) a location of the mobile entity , - determining (S53, S93) at least one sensor (80-83, 91, 92) located in an environment of the mobile entity close to the mobile entity but not connected to the mobile entity , - determining (S94) whether the at least one sensor is activated to collect sensor data from an environment in which at least one sensor is located, wherein when the at least one sensor is not activated, - requesting (S54, S95) an activation of the at least one sensor, - requesting (S96) the collection of sensor data at the at least one sensor, and - requesting (S97) a transmission of the collected sensor data to an emergency call center handling the emergency call. - determining (S51, S91) that a call from the mobile entity is an emergency call, - determining (S92) a location of the mobile entity , - determining (S53, S93) at least one sensor (80-83, 91, 92) located in an environment of the mobile entity close to the mobile entity but not connected to the mobile entity , - determining (S94) whether the at least one sensor is activated to collect sensor data from an environment in which at least one sensor is located, wherein when the at least one sensor is not activated, - requesting (S54, S95) an activation of the at least one sensor, - requesting (S96) the collection of sensor data at the at least one sensor, and - requesting (S97) a transmission of the collected sensor data to an emergency call center handling the emergency call. - requesting (S54, S95) an activation of the at least one sensor, - requesting (S96) the collection of sensor data at the at least one sensor, and - requesting (S97) a transmission of the collected sensor data to an emergency call center handling the emergency call.
Rail vehicle - having a longitudinal support and a fuel tank , - wherein the fuel tank has a tank wall and at least one first support , - wherein the tank wall delimits a tank interior space for storing a fuel, - wherein the first support is connected to the tank wall at least in sections, - wherein the longitudinal support comprises a first longitudinal support section and a second longitudinal support section that is arranged so as to be offset in the longitudinal direction of the rail vehicle , - wherein the fuel tank is arranged in the longitudinal direction between the first longitudinal support section and the second longitudinal support section , - wherein the first support is coupled to the first longitudinal support section and the second longitudinal support section , - characterized in that - the first support at least in sections is arranged in the tank interior space , - the first support running in the longitudinal direction is arranged between the first longitudinal support section and the second longitudinal support section and at least in sections in the tank interior space , - wherein the first support is configured for fully transmitting a force acting between the first longitudinal support section and the second longitudinal support section in the longitudinal direction of the rail vehicle . - having a longitudinal support and a fuel tank , - wherein the fuel tank has a tank wall and at least one first support , - wherein the tank wall delimits a tank interior space for storing a fuel, - wherein the first support is connected to the tank wall at least in sections, - wherein the longitudinal support comprises a first longitudinal support section and a second longitudinal support section that is arranged so as to be offset in the longitudinal direction of the rail vehicle , - wherein the fuel tank is arranged in the longitudinal direction between the first longitudinal support section and the second longitudinal support section , - wherein the first support is coupled to the first longitudinal support section and the second longitudinal support section , - characterized in that - the first support at least in sections is arranged in the tank interior space , - the first support running in the longitudinal direction is arranged between the first longitudinal support section and the second longitudinal support section and at least in sections in the tank interior space , - wherein the first support is configured for fully transmitting a force acting between the first longitudinal support section and the second longitudinal support section in the longitudinal direction of the rail vehicle .
A bioreactor adapted for rotation, the reactor comprising - an incubation cavity having a wall section, and a first and second end, the incubation cavity providing, a semipermeable membrane constituting the first end of the incubation cavity, and a sealable lid consituting the second end of the incubation cavity, thus providing a substantially closed confinement, said semipermeable membrane being permeable to molecules up to a predetermined molecular weight or size, allowing a gas exchange into and out of the incubation chamber and retainment of aqueous media, cells and cellular aggregates in the incubation cavity, - an equilibrium chamber in contact with the semipermeable membrane of the incubation cavity, said equilibrium chamber providing a volume for an exchange of gasses like oxygen and carbon dioxide for one or more cell cultures, tissue biopsies, or cell clusters resident in the incubation cavity, wherein said lid is removably attached to the wall section so as to provide access to the entire incubation cavity, said lid comprising a transparent section for visually monitoring the incubation cavity. - an incubation cavity having a wall section, and a first and second end, the incubation cavity providing, a semipermeable membrane constituting the first end of the incubation cavity, and a sealable lid consituting the second end of the incubation cavity, thus providing a substantially closed confinement, said semipermeable membrane being permeable to molecules up to a predetermined molecular weight or size, allowing a gas exchange into and out of the incubation chamber and retainment of aqueous media, cells and cellular aggregates in the incubation cavity, - an equilibrium chamber in contact with the semipermeable membrane of the incubation cavity, said equilibrium chamber providing a volume for an exchange of gasses like oxygen and carbon dioxide for one or more cell cultures, tissue biopsies, or cell clusters resident in the incubation cavity,
A method of surface treating a load-bearing member comprising a tension member and a polymer jacket around the tension member , the method comprising applying a liquid composition to a surface of the polymer jacket , said composition comprising water, a water-soluble organic polyol or a water-soluble organic polymer, and a surfactant.
A rotary valve 00 comprising: a. a stator 50 comprising a stator face 52 and a plurality of passages 54, each passage comprising a port 53 at the stator face; b. a rotor 10 operably connected to the stator and comprising a rotational axis 16, a rotor valving face 12, and a flow channel 40 having an inlet 41 and an outlet 42 at the rotor valving face, wherein the flow channel comprises a porous solid support 45 ; and c. a retention element 90 biasing the stator and the rotor together at a rotor-stator interface 02 to form a fluid tight seal; characterized in that the retention element 90 comprises a retention ring 91 and a biasing element 96, wherein the retention ring 91 is fixedly coupled to the stator 50 and the biasing element 96 is a spring biasing the rotor and stator together. a. a stator 50 comprising a stator face 52 and a plurality of passages 54, each passage comprising a port 53 at the stator face; b. a rotor 10 operably connected to the stator and comprising a rotational axis 16, a rotor valving face 12, and a flow channel 40 having an inlet 41 and an outlet 42 at the rotor valving face, wherein the flow channel comprises a porous solid support 45 ; and c. a retention element 90 biasing the stator and the rotor together at a rotor-stator interface 02 to form a fluid tight seal; characterized in that the retention element 90 comprises a retention ring 91 and a biasing element 96, wherein the retention ring 91 is fixedly coupled to the stator 50 and the biasing element 96 is a spring biasing the rotor and stator together.
A system for increasing the operational efficiency of an operating gas turbine engine , the operating gas turbine engine having at least two spools, the system comprising: a first electrical machine associated with a first spool of the operating gas turbine engine, wherein the first electrical machine is configured to receive mechanical power from the first spool to thereby generate electrical power; a second electrical machine associated with a second spool of the operating gas turbine engine; and a power controller associated with the second electrical machine, wherein the power controller is configured to selectively change the configuration of the second electrical machine from a generator mode to a motor mode during aircraft operations, wherein in the generator mode of the second electrical machine is configured to receive mechanical power from the second spool to thereby generate electrical power, and wherein in the motor mode the second electrical machine is configured to generate and supply mechanical output power to the second spool, and wherein in the motor mode, at least a part of the electrical power generated by the first electrical machine is transferred to the second electrical machine to generate and supply mechanical output power to the second spool; a DC bus electrically connecting the first and second electrical machines; wherein the power controller is further configured to operate in a starter mode during engine start operations, and wherein in the starter mode, electrical power is supplied to the second electrical machine from the DC bus for starting the gas turbine engine. a first electrical machine associated with a first spool of the operating gas turbine engine, wherein the first electrical machine is configured to receive mechanical power from the first spool to thereby generate electrical power; a second electrical machine associated with a second spool of the operating gas turbine engine; and a power controller associated with the second electrical machine, wherein the power controller is configured to selectively change the configuration of the second electrical machine from a generator mode to a motor mode during aircraft operations, wherein in the generator mode of the second electrical machine is configured to receive mechanical power from the second spool to thereby generate electrical power, and wherein in the motor mode the second electrical machine is configured to generate and supply mechanical output power to the second spool, and wherein in the motor mode, at least a part of the electrical power generated by the first electrical machine is transferred to the second electrical machine to generate and supply mechanical output power to the second spool; a DC bus electrically connecting the first and second electrical machines; wherein the power controller is further configured to operate in a starter mode during engine start operations, and wherein in the starter mode, electrical power is supplied to the second electrical machine from the DC bus for starting the gas turbine engine.
A hob for mounting it onto or into a work surface, with 1.1. one or more cooking locations , 1.2. one or more devices to extract cooking vapours, 1.3. a central recess , 1.4. a grease filter insert inserted into the recess , which is enclosed laterally and/or below by an exhaust duct , 1.5. wherein the recess is connected with one or more devices to remove cooking vapours, 1.6. wherein the recess is arranged in an area around a geometric center of the hob , 1.7. wherein the side walls of the grease filter insert as well as its bottom is permeable for cooking vapours, characterised in that 1.8 a bottom side of the exhaust duct below the area of the central recess is configured in the form of a liquid-collecting tray .
Foamable mixture which comprises water and a starting composition for a foam in a suitable ratio such that the foamable mixture comprises 2 to 5% by weight of the starting composition, wherein the foam is suitable for capturing dust particles, and wherein the starting composition comprises: - 1 to 20% by weight of a glycol ether fraction, - 5 to 15% by weight of a fatty alcohol fraction, - 0.1 to 10% by weight of an amine oxide fraction, and - 1 to 20% by weight a fatty alcohol sulphate fraction, wherein the fatty alcohol sulphate fraction comprises one or more fatty alcohol ether sulphates, preferably fatty alcohol ether sulphates which comprise C12-C14 fatty alcohols. - 1 to 20% by weight of a glycol ether fraction, - 5 to 15% by weight of a fatty alcohol fraction, - 0.1 to 10% by weight of an amine oxide fraction, and - 1 to 20% by weight a fatty alcohol sulphate fraction,
An apparatus having at least one passage for conducting a gaseous or a liquid operating medium, in particular in a vacuum pump, wherein the passage is closed in a fluid-tight manner at a side by at least one elongated sealing means which follows the extent of the passage , characterized in that the sealing means is formed by wall sections of a component which bounds the passage , said wall sections being brought into contact with one another by deformation.
A vehicle suspension comprising a pair of leaf spring assemblies arranged to extend longitudinally on opposed sides of a vehicle frame , each leaf spring assembly having a first end pivotally connected to the vehicle with a first bracket attached rigidly to the frame at a first position; and a second end connected to the vehicle frame with a spring shackle pivotably connected to a second bracket attached rigidly to the frame at a second position, in order to compensate for length changes of the leaf spring under load conditions, said suspension further comprising an axle extending transversely of the vehicle frame which axle is mounted to each upper leaf spring (221, 222; 404, 405; 504, 505) at a position intermediate its first and second ends (223, 224; 225, 226), and a damper means (114; 214) mounted between the axle (109; 212) and the vehicle frame (102; 202), characterized in that said leaf spring assembly comprises two individual upper leaf springs (221, 222; 404, 405; 504, 505) arranged side-by-side in the same plane with a predetermined spacing and extending between said first and second ends (223, 224; 225, 226), and at least one individual lower leaf spring arrangement (220; 421; 521,523) arranged below the upper leaf springs (221, 222; 404, 405; 504, 505), wherein each individual upper leaf spring (221, 222; 404, 405; 504, 505) comprises a spring eye (223, 224; 225, 226) at the first end of the leaf spring assembly, each spring eye being mounted on a common bushing comprising a central first spacer with a width equal to the predetermined spacing.
A steel fuel conveying pipe for a gasoline direct-injection engine system or a diesel engine system, wherein it comprises an electroplated Ni-plated layer on an inner surface of a steel pipe of a base material , wherein the Ni-plated layer is composed of a mutual diffusion layer including the base material and Ni and a non-mutual diffusion layer including only Ni provided on an outermost surface of the mutual diffusion layer, and a layer thickness of the non-mutual diffusion layer is 3 μm or more, and a total layer thickness of the mutual diffusion layer and the non-mutual diffusion layer is 10 to 25 μm.
A method of a network node for changing a first frequency of a first original cell, wherein one or more wireless communication devices are served by the original cell, and wherein the network node controls a plurality of other cells, the method comprising: selecting one or more second frequency of an unlicensed spectrum that the network node should switch the original cell to; determining a second cell on the selected one or more second frequency as target cell; causing the target cell to maintain the same neighbor cell relations as the original cell; moving the one or more wireless communication devices from the original cell to the target cell; turning off the original cell when the one or more wireless communication devices have been moved from the original cell to the target cell; and informing one or more neighboring network nodes of the frequency change to the one or more second frequency. selecting one or more second frequency of an unlicensed spectrum that the network node should switch the original cell to; determining a second cell on the selected one or more second frequency as target cell; causing the target cell to maintain the same neighbor cell relations as the original cell; moving the one or more wireless communication devices from the original cell to the target cell; turning off the original cell when the one or more wireless communication devices have been moved from the original cell to the target cell; and informing one or more neighboring network nodes of the frequency change to the one or more second frequency.
A method for producing biogas in a multi-stage decomposition process with at least two consecutively connected fermenters, in which biomass from a starting substrate is split into various intermediate products such as carbon dioxide, hydrogen, alcohol, acetic acid and other organic acids in a first decomposition stage in a first fermenter, which products are metabolised to yield the biogas in a second decomposition stage in the second fermenter which is arranged downstream of the first decomposition stage, wherein at least some of the carbon dioxide and hydrogen produced as an intermediate product in the first fermenter is removed from the decomposition process for producing biogas as a hydrogen-carbon dioxide mixture prior to methanation of the hydrogen-carbon dioxide mixture, characterized in that the hydrogen-carbon dioxide mixture is catalytically converted to methanol and water or formic acid in a separate conversion step.
Drawbar for an industrial truck with a drawbar shaft which can be attached at a first end by way of an articulated connection to the industrial truck and is connected at a second end to a drawbar head , wherein the drawbar shaft of the drawbar is formed from a metallic supporting structure which is provided at a first end with a joint flange of the articulated connection and is provided at a second end with a fastening flange for fastening the drawbar head , characterized in that , furthermore, the drawbar shaft of the drawbar is formed from a trim component which covers the metallic supporting structure , wherein an axial stop is configured between the joint flange and the trim component , and wherein a further axial stop is configured between the trim component and the drawbar head which is connected to the fastening flange .
A nutritional composition comprising a milk-derived fermented product that is fermented by lactic acid producing bacteria, the milk-derived fermented product comprising i) lactic acid and/or lactate, ii) at least one selected from the group consisting of whey, whey protein and casein, for use in the treatment and/or prevention of gastro-intestinal inflammation mediated by thiol protease activity by reducing thiol protease activity, wherein said milk-derived product is fermented with Streptococcus thermophilus ( S. thermophilus ).