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A moving robot for identifying defects in a thin wall of a walled structure, the moving robot comprising: at least one transducer or a transmitter and receiver pair incorporated in one or more wheels, tracks or rollers of the robot, the transducer or transmitter arranged to transmit ultrasound waves into the wall as the robot moves on the wall, the transducer or receiver arranged to receive said ultrasound waves to identify defects breaking the surface of the wall, wherein the transducer or transmitter is arranged at an angle to the wall such that transmitted ultrasound waves are confined to the surface of the wall and propagate in the wall as surface waves to within a depth of two wavelengths beneath the surface, the transducer or receiver arranged to receive said ultrasound waves , to identify defects breaking the surface of the wall ; and an articulating carriage attached to a chassis of the robot and which is configured to carry and hold the one more wheels, tracks or rollers comprising the at least one transducer or transmitter and receiver pair in contact with and normal to the surface of the wall such that the angle of the transducer or transmitter and receiver pair to the wall is maintained as the robot moves across the surface, the articulating carriage comprising an arm pivotally attached to the chassis of the robot, wherein the arm is configured to be biased towards the surface of the wall to apply force onto the one or more wheels, tracks, or rollers against the surface of the wall. at least one transducer or a transmitter and receiver pair incorporated in one or more wheels, tracks or rollers of the robot, the transducer or transmitter arranged to transmit ultrasound waves into the wall as the robot moves on the wall, the transducer or receiver arranged to receive said ultrasound waves to identify defects breaking the surface of the wall, wherein the transducer or transmitter is arranged at an angle to the wall such that transmitted ultrasound waves are confined to the surface of the wall and propagate in the wall as surface waves to within a depth of two wavelengths beneath the surface, the transducer or receiver arranged to receive said ultrasound waves , to identify defects breaking the surface of the wall ; and an articulating carriage attached to a chassis of the robot and which is configured to carry and hold the one more wheels, tracks or rollers comprising the at least one transducer or transmitter and receiver pair in contact with and normal to the surface of the wall such that the angle of the transducer or transmitter and receiver pair to the wall is maintained as the robot moves across the surface, the articulating carriage comprising an arm pivotally attached to the chassis of the robot, wherein the arm is configured to be biased towards the surface of the wall to apply force onto the one or more wheels, tracks, or rollers against the surface of the wall.
A cooking apparatus comprising: a capacitance detector configured to detect capacitance using two or more electrodes (V11 to V1n, V21 to V2n) arranged at each of a plurality of induction heating coils (L, L1 to L44); and a cookware detection controller configured to determine whether cookware (C) is placed over an induction heating coil (L) and identify the induction heating coil (L) over which the cookware (C) is placed based on the location of the two or more electrodes (V11 to V1n, V21 to V2n) used to detect the capacitance, characterized in that the determination whether cookware (C) is placed over an induction heating coil (L) is based on whether the value of the detected capacitance exceeds a preset first threshold, and in that the preset first threshold is set based on a predetermined ratio between a total area of the two or more electrodes (V11 to V1n, V21 to V2n) and an area of an induction heating coil (L) at which the two or more electrodes (V11 to V1n, V21 to V2n) are arranged. a capacitance detector configured to detect capacitance using two or more electrodes (V11 to V1n, V21 to V2n) arranged at each of a plurality of induction heating coils (L, L1 to L44); and a cookware detection controller configured to determine whether cookware (C) is placed over an induction heating coil (L) and identify the induction heating coil (L) over which the cookware (C) is placed based on the location of the two or more electrodes (V11 to V1n, V21 to V2n) used to detect the capacitance, characterized in that the determination whether cookware (C) is placed over an induction heating coil (L) is based on whether the value of the detected capacitance exceeds a preset first threshold, and in that the preset first threshold is set based on a predetermined ratio between a total area of the two or more electrodes (V11 to V1n, V21 to V2n) and an area of an induction heating coil (L) at which the two or more electrodes (V11 to V1n, V21 to V2n) are arranged.
A resistance system for an exercise apparatus having a frame and a flywheel (5; 14; 620), the resistance system comprising: a resistance apparatus (4; 32; 604) comprising an actuator (1; 732) configured to selectively position the resistance apparatus relative to the flywheel, wherein a distance between the resistance apparatus to the flywheel corresponds to resistance applied to the flywheel; control components configured to control operation of the resistance system in response to automated instructions; and a computing device (750; 1050) configured to output media for an exercise class to a user, the exercise class comprising one or more target resistance ranges corresponding to one or more segments of the exercise class, the media including at least one automated instruction to control operation of the resistance system; wherein the computing device is further configured to selectively implement auto-follow logic configured to determine a target resistance value for a current segment of the exercise class based at least in part on the corresponding target resistance range and a relative position of the user within a preceding target resistance range and instruct the control components to adjust the resistance system to the target resistance value. a resistance apparatus (4; 32; 604) comprising an actuator (1; 732) configured to selectively position the resistance apparatus relative to the flywheel, wherein a distance between the resistance apparatus to the flywheel corresponds to resistance applied to the flywheel; control components configured to control operation of the resistance system in response to automated instructions; and a computing device (750; 1050) configured to output media for an exercise class to a user, the exercise class comprising one or more target resistance ranges corresponding to one or more segments of the exercise class, the media including at least one automated instruction to control operation of the resistance system; wherein the computing device is further configured to selectively implement auto-follow logic configured to determine a target resistance value for a current segment of the exercise class based at least in part on the corresponding target resistance range and a relative position of the user within a preceding target resistance range and instruct the control components to adjust the resistance system to the target resistance value.
Salts of N-(1,3,4-oxadiazol-2-yl)benzamides of the formula (I) in which A is N or CY, R is (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, (C 3 -C 7 ) -cycloalkyl, methoxymethyl, X is halogen, (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, halo- (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, OR 1 , or S(O) n R 2 , Y is (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, (C 1 -C 6 ) -haloalkyl, OR 1 , or S(O) n R 2 , Z is halogen, methyl, halo- (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, S(O) n R 2 , R 1 is hydrogen, (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, (C 3 -C 6 ) -cycloalkyl, R 2 is (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, n is 0, 1 or 2, M+ is a cation selected from the group consisting of sodium ion, potassium ion, lithium ion, magnesium ion, and calcium ion. A is N or CY, R is (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, (C 3 -C 7 ) -cycloalkyl, methoxymethyl, X is halogen, (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, halo- (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, OR 1 , or S(O) n R 2 , Y is (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, (C 1 -C 6 ) -haloalkyl, OR 1 , or S(O) n R 2 , Z is halogen, methyl, halo- (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, S(O) n R 2 , R 1 is hydrogen, (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, (C 3 -C 6 ) -cycloalkyl, R 2 is (C 1 -C 6 ) -alkyl, n is 0, 1 or 2, M+ is a cation selected from the group consisting of sodium ion, potassium ion, lithium ion, magnesium ion, and calcium ion.
Suction head comprising a casing and a rotary brush mounted in rotation by way of a shaft , of longitudinal axis , supported by bearings between two side walls of said casing , said rotary brush being made removable about said longitudinal axis by means of a reversible unlocking system located in one of the side walls of the casing , characterised in that said unlocking system comprises at least one retractable lug mounted mobile on an actuator .
A vegan, potato emulsion comprising; - potato flakes in an amount of 0.5 - 5% by weight, wherein the source of potato has been heated to at least 100°C during evaporation; - at least one vegetable emulsifier in an amount of 0.09 - 1.0 % by weight; - at least one oil in an amount of 0.50 - 6 % by weight; - at least one added vegetable protein in an amount of 0.20 - 3 % by weight; and - water adding up to 100 % by weight, wherein the emulsion has an oil droplet size D of 0.1 - 10 μm. - potato flakes in an amount of 0.5 - 5% by weight, wherein the source of potato has been heated to at least 100°C during evaporation; - at least one vegetable emulsifier in an amount of 0.09 - 1.0 % by weight; - at least one oil in an amount of 0.50 - 6 % by weight; - at least one added vegetable protein in an amount of 0.20 - 3 % by weight; and - water adding up to 100 % by weight,
A compressed-air energy-storage system comprising: a first compressor arrangement for compressing an air stream; a thermal energy storage unit , where through compressed air from the first compressor arrangement exchanges heat against a heat accumulation means; an air storage device arranged and configured for receiving and accumulating compressed air from the thermal energy storage unit ; at least one expander , other than the first compressor arrangement for receiving compressed air from the air storage device and producing useful power therefrom; wherein a further compressor arrangement other than the at least one expander is located between said thermal energy storage unit and said air storage device ; characterized in that the first compressor arrangement comprises a plurality of compressor trains , each compressor train comprising at least one compressor and at least one electric machine driving the relevant compressor(s) into rotation; at least one of said electric machines being a reversible electric machine and operating as an electric generator when the system operates in an electric power generation mode; and wherein a further electric machine drives said further compressor arrangement into rotation.
A device for determining sweat parameters of a user, the device comprising: a microfluidic structure comprising a collection chamber configured to collect sweat from a first skin area (i), and a sensor configured to determine a sweat parameter from sweat from the first skin area (i), wherein the microfluidic structure comprises a first absorber , connected via a microfluidic channel with the collection chamber and the sensor , wherein the first absorber is configured to receive sweat from the first skin area (i), having passed the sensor , and an evaporation control chamber , in fluidic connection with the microfluidic structure , configured to utilize fluid collected at a second area (ii) to moisten the microfluidic structure , wherein the second area (ii) is a second skin area, and/or a surface of a condensation element configured to condensate vapors released by the device through a vent connected to the microfluidic structure via the condensation element , and the sensor comprising an exhaust configured to vent sweat out of the sensor and into the microfluidic structure , and wherein the evaporation control chamber is in direct connection with the first absorber and is configured to moisten the first absorber. a microfluidic structure comprising a collection chamber configured to collect sweat from a first skin area (i), and a sensor configured to determine a sweat parameter from sweat from the first skin area (i), wherein the microfluidic structure comprises a first absorber , connected via a microfluidic channel with the collection chamber and the sensor , wherein the first absorber is configured to receive sweat from the first skin area (i), having passed the sensor , and an evaporation control chamber , in fluidic connection with the microfluidic structure , configured to utilize fluid collected at a second area (ii) to moisten the microfluidic structure , wherein the second area (ii) is a second skin area, and/or a surface of a condensation element configured to condensate vapors released by the device through a vent connected to the microfluidic structure via the condensation element , and the sensor comprising an exhaust configured to vent sweat out of the sensor and into the microfluidic structure , and wherein the evaporation control chamber is in direct connection with the first absorber and is configured to moisten the first absorber. a second skin area, and/or a surface of a condensation element configured to condensate vapors released by the device through a vent connected to the microfluidic structure via the condensation element , and the sensor comprising an exhaust configured to vent sweat out of the sensor and into the microfluidic structure , and wherein the evaporation control chamber is in direct connection with the first absorber and is configured to moisten the first absorber.
Household appliance , in particular dishwasher, with - an impeller wheel for flow measurement, wherein the impeller wheel comprises a shaft which extends along a longitudinal axis , - two shells , which together form a chamber , in which the impeller wheel is directly accommodated, and - an inlet and outlet duct , which are each connected to the chamber in a fluid-conducting manner, wherein the inlet and/or outlet duct - has/have a first section , the cross-section wall of which is formed by two shells and - a second section , the cross-section wall of which is formed by only one of the two shells , - wherein the cross-section wall of the first section and the cross-section wall of the second section are each embodied in the peripheral direction, so that a closed flow cross-section results, and - wherein a flow direction of water flowing through a flow cross-section of the cross-section wall is oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the shaft of the impeller wheel . - an impeller wheel for flow measurement, wherein the impeller wheel comprises a shaft which extends along a longitudinal axis , - two shells , which together form a chamber , in which the impeller wheel is directly accommodated, and - an inlet and outlet duct , which are each connected to the chamber in a fluid-conducting manner, wherein the inlet and/or outlet duct - has/have a first section , the cross-section wall of which is formed by two shells and - a second section , the cross-section wall of which is formed by only one of the two shells , - wherein the cross-section wall of the first section and the cross-section wall of the second section are each embodied in the peripheral direction, so that a closed flow cross-section results, and - wherein a flow direction of water flowing through a flow cross-section of the cross-section wall is oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the shaft of the impeller wheel . - has/have a first section , the cross-section wall of which is formed by two shells and - a second section , the cross-section wall of which is formed by only one of the two shells , - wherein the cross-section wall of the first section and the cross-section wall of the second section are each embodied in the peripheral direction, so that a closed flow cross-section results, and - wherein a flow direction of water flowing through a flow cross-section of the cross-section wall is oriented perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the shaft of the impeller wheel .
A magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) element including a ferromagnetic layer (FL) with at least two interfaces that produce interfacial perpendicular anisotropy which dominates a shape anisotropy field of the FL such that a magnetization direction is oriented out of the plane of the FL, comprising: (a) a tunnel barrier layer ; (b) the ferromagnetic layer that has a first interface with said tunnel barrier layer and a second interface with a perpendicular Hk enhancing layer formed on a surface of the ferromagnetic layer that is opposite a surface adjoining the tunnel barrier layer, the ferromagnetic layer comprises a glassing agent (G) made of Mo or W and having a first concentration that inhibits crystallization and maintains an amorphous character in a middle portion thereof, and a second concentration less than the first concentration in portions and of the ferromagnetic layer proximate to the first and second interfaces; and (c) the perpendicular Hk enhancing layer, characterized in that the tunnel barrier layer and the perpendicular Hk enhancing layer are made of MgO and the ferromagnetic layer is one of CoFe, CoFeB, CoB, FeB or CoFeBNi. (a) a tunnel barrier layer ; (b) the ferromagnetic layer that has a first interface with said tunnel barrier layer and a second interface with a perpendicular Hk enhancing layer formed on a surface of the ferromagnetic layer that is opposite a surface adjoining the tunnel barrier layer, the ferromagnetic layer comprises a glassing agent (G) made of Mo or W and having a first concentration that inhibits crystallization and maintains an amorphous character in a middle portion thereof, and a second concentration less than the first concentration in portions and of the ferromagnetic layer proximate to the first and second interfaces; and (c) the perpendicular Hk enhancing layer,
An implantable probe comprising at least one conductor wire and a connector , configured to be connected to an implantable medical device of the cardiac stimulation, defibrillation or/and neuromodulation device type, and further comprising a tension reducing device that extends longitudinally along an axis (C) from one end of the connector and essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis (A) of the connector and that comprises at least one element (211, 219, 307, 313, 413, 415, 511, 515, 611, 613, 709, 811a-c, 901a-c) having a deflection wall ; wherein the conductor wire is deflected by the deflection wall of the tension reducing device such that the deflection element (211, 219, 307, 313, 413, 415, 511, 515, 611, 613, 709, 811a-c, 901a-c) of the tension reducing device blocks the conductor wire against the deflection wall when the conductor wire is stressed in tension; and the deflection wall extends along an axis (P, P', T) that is out of alignment with the longitudinal axis (C) of the tension reducing device .
A touch-input device comprising: a touchscreen display configured to receive writing as input from a writing tool and to display a digital representation of the writing; a transparent physical layer overlaying the touchscreen display, the physical layer configured to temporarily display the writing, as the writing is received, before processing the input to generate the digital representation of the writing on the touchscreen display wherein the physical layer comprises a pressure-sensitive cholesteric liquid crystal layer that temporarily displays the writing when pressure from a writing tool is applied to the pressure-sensitive cholesteric liquid crystal layer; a digitizer configured to process the input to generate the digital representation of the writing; and a controller configured to send the input, which includes a location of where the writing is received on the touchscreen display, to the digitizer to convert the input into a digital representation; before the writing is completely deleted from the transparent physical layer, replace the writing displayed on the transparent physical layer by the digital representation of the writing at the same location; and periodically refresh the physical layer to delete the writing from the physical layer. a touchscreen display configured to receive writing as input from a writing tool and to display a digital representation of the writing; a transparent physical layer overlaying the touchscreen display, the physical layer configured to temporarily display the writing, as the writing is received, before processing the input to generate the digital representation of the writing on the touchscreen display wherein the physical layer comprises a pressure-sensitive cholesteric liquid crystal layer that temporarily displays the writing when pressure from a writing tool is applied to the pressure-sensitive cholesteric liquid crystal layer; a digitizer configured to process the input to generate the digital representation of the writing; and a controller configured to send the input, which includes a location of where the writing is received on the touchscreen display, to the digitizer to convert the input into a digital representation; before the writing is completely deleted from the transparent physical layer, replace the writing displayed on the transparent physical layer by the digital representation of the writing at the same location; and periodically refresh the physical layer to delete the writing from the physical layer.
A machine to process section bars , in particular made of aluminium, light alloys, PVC or the like, comprising at least one holding device (17; 45; 57), to hold at least one section bar ; at least one operating head (22, 28, 29; 43, 44; 51); and actuator means to move the holding device (17; 45; 57) and the operating head (22, 28, 29; 43, 44; 51) with respect to one another, to allow the operating head (22, 28, 29; 43, 44; 51) to process the section bar ; said holding device (17; 45; 57) being movable along a feeding path (A) extending through a processing station provided with said operating head (22, 28, 29; 43, 44; 51); and characterized in that it further comprises a blowing device (35; 38; 39; 46; 52) to blow a gas under pressure along the, in particular into the, section bar or along a, in particular into a, piece (S) of section bar starting from a first free end thereof (2a; S1) so as to remove swarf, and a suction device (36; 40; 47; 53) to suck the gas under pressure in the area of a second free end (2b; S2) of the section bar , or piece (S) of section bar , opposite the first free end (2a; S1); and the blowing device (35; 38; 39; 46; 52) and/or the suction device (36; 40; 47; 53) being movable along the feeding path (A) together with the holding device (17; 45; 57) or independently of the holding device (17; 45; 57).
A filter system for a pipeline comprising a pressure vessel containing a filter, and an inlet conduit for the pressure vessel , the pipeline communicating with the inlet conduit , and a flow distributor , the distributor having an upstream end in the inlet conduit and a downstream end in the vessel , and wherein the filter is a magnetic filter , characterized in that the distributor comprises a plurality of spaced vanes arranged extending across a width of the distributor and being angled from the upstream to the downstream end so as to form substantially parallel flow channels therebetween to direct flow outwardly away from a central portion of the distributor , wherein at least two of the vanes are joined at the upstream end and diverge towards the downstream end so as to direct flow away from a region between the divergent ends.