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An apparatus for determining the static patient pressure of a peritoneal dialysis patient, wherein the apparatus comprises a patient line , a pump in communication with the patient line for conveying a dialysis solution into the abdomen of the patient, and blocking means, in particular a valve (V5) by which the patient line is blockable, wherein the apparatus comprises a pressure chamber (K1) that is in fluid communication with the patient line with an open blocking element, wherein furthermore a pressure measurement device (P1) is provided that is arranged such that it measures the pressure in the pressure chamber (K1) or a pressure correlated with it; wherein the apparatus comprises a control unit that is configured such that it effects a pressure build-up in the pressure chamber (K1) to a measurement pressure in a first step and opens the blocking element in a second step so that the patient line or a part section thereof is acted on by the measurement pressure of the pressure chamber (K1) and characterized in that the apparatus comprises an evaluation unit that is configured to evaluate the measured pressure after the opening of the blocking element, wherein the evaluation unit is configured such that it carries out a localization as to the position at which a constriction or a closure of the patient line is present based on the difference between the measurement pressure (K1) built up in the pressure chamber and the pressure measured after opening the blocking element and/or based on the speed of the change of the measured pressure.
An infant bottle feeding system , comprising: an infant bottle having a body with a chamber (C) configured to receive a liquid therein, the infant bottle comprising: one or more heating elements housed in the body and in thermal communication with the chamber (C) and operable to heat a liquid in the chamber (C), and one or more sensors in communication with the chamber (C) and operable to sense one or more parameters of the liquid in the chamber (C); an electronic base removably attached to a bottom surface of the infant bottle and configured to deliver power to electronics in the infant bottle; and the system characterised by comprising a thermal cover configured to fit over the infant bottle and to releasably couple to the electronic base to completely enclose the infant bottle, the thermal cover configured to insulate the infant bottle and inhibit heat loss of liquid in the chamber (C), wherein the electronic base is configured to deliver power to one or both of the one or more heating elements and the one or more sensors in the infant bottle only when the infant bottle is on the electronic base , and wherein the infant bottle, thermal cover and electronic base define a single travel pack unit when coupled together. an infant bottle having a body with a chamber (C) configured to receive a liquid therein, the infant bottle comprising: one or more heating elements housed in the body and in thermal communication with the chamber (C) and operable to heat a liquid in the chamber (C), and one or more sensors in communication with the chamber (C) and operable to sense one or more parameters of the liquid in the chamber (C); one or more heating elements housed in the body and in thermal communication with the chamber (C) and operable to heat a liquid in the chamber (C), and one or more sensors in communication with the chamber (C) and operable to sense one or more parameters of the liquid in the chamber (C); an electronic base removably attached to a bottom surface of the infant bottle and configured to deliver power to electronics in the infant bottle; and the system characterised by comprising a thermal cover configured to fit over the infant bottle and to releasably couple to the electronic base to completely enclose the infant bottle, the thermal cover configured to insulate the infant bottle and inhibit heat loss of liquid in the chamber (C), wherein the electronic base is configured to deliver power to one or both of the one or more heating elements and the one or more sensors in the infant bottle only when the infant bottle is on the electronic base , and wherein the infant bottle, thermal cover and electronic base define a single travel pack unit when coupled together.
A robot that is a concentric-tube robot, a tendon-driven robot or a hybrid of a concentric-tube robot and a tendon-driven robot comprising: an actuation system for actuating at least one tube of the robot; and a tool comprising the at least one tube, wherein the tool is removable from the actuation system, and wherein the actuation system is configured to actuate the at least one tube from radially to one side of the at least one tube, wherein the actuation system comprises at least one coupling for imparting motion to a corresponding tube of the at least one tube, each coupling configured to move translationally along a first axis and to rotate about a second axis different from the first axis, wherein each coupling comprises a bevel gear configured to engage with a corresponding gear of the corresponding tube so as to impart rotational motion to the tube, characterised in that each tube is carried by a respective carriage that comprises a flange configured to engage with the corresponding coupling such that translational motion is imparted to the tube in one direction, the engagement between the gears imparting translational motion to the tube in the opposite direction. an actuation system for actuating at least one tube of the robot; and a tool comprising the at least one tube, wherein the tool is removable from the actuation system, and wherein the actuation system is configured to actuate the at least one tube from radially to one side of the at least one tube, wherein the actuation system comprises at least one coupling for imparting motion to a corresponding tube of the at least one tube, each coupling configured to move translationally along a first axis and to rotate about a second axis different from the first axis, wherein each coupling comprises a bevel gear configured to engage with a corresponding gear of the corresponding tube so as to impart rotational motion to the tube, characterised in that each tube is carried by a respective carriage that comprises a flange configured to engage with the corresponding coupling such that translational motion is imparted to the tube in one direction, the engagement between the gears imparting translational motion to the tube in the opposite direction.
A method for determining a topology of a distribution grid feeder , said method comprising: providing voltage data and current data, measured at a plurality of nodes (1-8) in the feeder at a plurality of sample times, to a computer having a processor and memory; calculating , using the computer, a voltage variance for each of the nodes and a correlation coefficient for each pair of the nodes (1-8) based on the voltage data for the plurality of sample times; assigning all nodes (1-8) to a set of undiscovered nodes and creating an empty set of discovered parentless nodes; identifying a first node as a node from the set of undiscovered nodes with a highest voltage variance; designating the first node as a leaf node; determining if a second node exists in the set of discovered parentless nodes, where the second node has a highest correlation coefficient with the first node and the second node has a lower average current than the first node; when the second node exists, designating the first node as a parent of the second node, removing the second node from the set of discovered parentless nodes and returning to determining if a second node exists; and when the second node does not exist, removing the first node from the set of undiscovered nodes, adding the first node to the set of discovered parentless nodes and returning to identifying a first node. providing voltage data and current data, measured at a plurality of nodes (1-8) in the feeder at a plurality of sample times, to a computer having a processor and memory; calculating , using the computer, a voltage variance for each of the nodes and a correlation coefficient for each pair of the nodes (1-8) based on the voltage data for the plurality of sample times; assigning all nodes (1-8) to a set of undiscovered nodes and creating an empty set of discovered parentless nodes; identifying a first node as a node from the set of undiscovered nodes with a highest voltage variance; designating the first node as a leaf node; determining if a second node exists in the set of discovered parentless nodes, where the second node has a highest correlation coefficient with the first node and the second node has a lower average current than the first node; when the second node exists, designating the first node as a parent of the second node, removing the second node from the set of discovered parentless nodes and returning to determining if a second node exists; and when the second node does not exist, removing the first node from the set of undiscovered nodes, adding the first node to the set of discovered parentless nodes and returning to identifying a first node.
A surgical system comprising: a surgical instrument comprising a battery compartment ; a protruding member positioned proximate the battery compartment ; and a battery unit , wherein the battery unit comprises: a casing ; a plurality of cells positioned within the casing , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of cells are not electrically connected to one another; a discharge switch having an open position and a closed position, wherein, when in the closed position, the discharge switch electrically couples an anode of the battery unit to a cathode of the battery unit ; wherein the discharge switch is mechanically biased towards the closed position, wherein the discharge switch is held in the open position by a non-conductive portion of the casing , and wherein the discharge switch is translated into the closed position by the protruding member upon attachment of the battery unit into the battery compartment of the surgical instrument . a surgical instrument comprising a battery compartment ; a protruding member positioned proximate the battery compartment ; and a battery unit , wherein the battery unit comprises: a casing ; a plurality of cells positioned within the casing , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of cells are not electrically connected to one another; a discharge switch having an open position and a closed position, wherein, when in the closed position, the discharge switch electrically couples an anode of the battery unit to a cathode of the battery unit ; wherein the discharge switch is mechanically biased towards the closed position, wherein the discharge switch is held in the open position by a non-conductive portion of the casing , and wherein the discharge switch is translated into the closed position by the protruding member upon attachment of the battery unit into the battery compartment of the surgical instrument . a casing ; a plurality of cells positioned within the casing , wherein at least a portion of the plurality of cells are not electrically connected to one another; a discharge switch having an open position and a closed position, wherein, when in the closed position, the discharge switch electrically couples an anode of the battery unit to a cathode of the battery unit ; wherein the discharge switch is mechanically biased towards the closed position, wherein the discharge switch is held in the open position by a non-conductive portion of the casing , and wherein the discharge switch is translated into the closed position by the protruding member upon attachment of the battery unit into the battery compartment of the surgical instrument .
A method of wireless communication, comprising: identifying a clear channel assessment, CCA, slot assigned to a first base station for a frame of a shared spectrum, the frame associated with time synchronization, and each CCA slot associated with a different timing stratum (TS1 - TS5) indicating a number of hops between the first base station and a global positioning service, GPS, synchronized timing source; performing a CCA at the identified CCA slot for the frame; selectively transmitting a first timing information of the first base station during a subsequent transmission period within the frame when the CCA is successful; and listening for a second timing information of a second base station during the frame when the CCA is unsuccessful. identifying a clear channel assessment, CCA, slot assigned to a first base station for a frame of a shared spectrum, the frame associated with time synchronization, and each CCA slot associated with a different timing stratum (TS1 - TS5) indicating a number of hops between the first base station and a global positioning service, GPS, synchronized timing source; performing a CCA at the identified CCA slot for the frame; selectively transmitting a first timing information of the first base station during a subsequent transmission period within the frame when the CCA is successful; and listening for a second timing information of a second base station during the frame when the CCA is unsuccessful.
A towing hitch assembly wherein, the towing hitch assembly comprises a first part and a second part , wherein the first part and the second part are joined through a first essentially vertical axis , wherein the two parts create a connecting section , to which a towing vehicle can connect, wherein the towing hitch assembly is arranged to be able to attain a first and a second configuration (A, B), wherein in the first configuration (A) the towing hitch assembly is in connectable configuration wherein, by cooperation of the first part and the second part a recess is created, wherein when in the second configuration (B) the towing hitch assembly engages a protrusion of a towing vehicle by reducing the size of the recess , and in that the transition from the first configuration (A) to the second configuration (B) is actuated by a towing vehicle , characterized in that the towing hitch assembly can attain the first configuration (A) automatically by means of at least one retraction device coupled to at least one of the first part or the second part .
Heating device , comprising: - a flat support , - at least one heating conductor , - a measuring device , - a dielectric layer above the support, wherein the dielectric layer has capacitive properties which are a function of temperature, - two electrodes above the dielectric layer, wherein the electrodes run side by side, wherein the measuring device is connected to the two electrodes and is configured to detect a change in capacity at the electrodes and to evaluate it as a measure for a temperature change on the heating device , characterized by a base insulating layer above the two electrodes, wherein the at least one heating conductor is applied above the base insulating layer, wherein each of the two electrodes has numerous electrode fingers running side by side and/or in parallel to each other, which are disposed alternatingly side by side without direct electrical contact to similar electrode fingers of the other electrode. - a flat support , - at least one heating conductor , - a measuring device , - a dielectric layer above the support, wherein the dielectric layer has capacitive properties which are a function of temperature, - two electrodes above the dielectric layer, wherein the electrodes run side by side, wherein the measuring device is connected to the two electrodes and is configured to detect a change in capacity at the electrodes and to evaluate it as a measure for a temperature change on the heating device , characterized by a base insulating layer above the two electrodes, wherein the at least one heating conductor is applied above the base insulating layer, wherein each of the two electrodes has numerous electrode fingers running side by side and/or in parallel to each other, which are disposed alternatingly side by side without direct electrical contact to similar electrode fingers of the other electrode.
A continuous variable valve duration apparatus comprising: a camshaft ; a cam device on which a cam is formed, of which the camshaft is configured to be inserted thereto and of which a relative phase angle with respect to the camshaft is variable; an internal bracket transmitting a rotation of the camshaft to the cam device ; a wheel housing in which the internal bracket is rotatably inserted and on which a guide groove parallel to the camshaft is formed; a control portion including a control shaft disposed parallel to the camshaft and inserted into the guide groove , and the control portion configured for selectively rotating the control shaft for a relative position of the wheel housing with respect to the camshaft to be changed; and characterized by a slider housing interposed between the control shaft and the guide groove , wherein a cross section of the slider housing is shaped as "U" shape. a camshaft ; a cam device on which a cam is formed, of which the camshaft is configured to be inserted thereto and of which a relative phase angle with respect to the camshaft is variable; an internal bracket transmitting a rotation of the camshaft to the cam device ; a wheel housing in which the internal bracket is rotatably inserted and on which a guide groove parallel to the camshaft is formed; a control portion including a control shaft disposed parallel to the camshaft and inserted into the guide groove , and the control portion configured for selectively rotating the control shaft for a relative position of the wheel housing with respect to the camshaft to be changed; and characterized by a slider housing interposed between the control shaft and the guide groove , wherein a cross section of the slider housing is shaped as "U" shape.
A radio transceiver comprising: a radio frequency component ; and one or more hardware resources, wherein the one or more hardware resources comprises at least one from the group comprising: a processor ; memory ; a peripheral device ; an algorithmic hardware accelerator; and the radio frequency component ; a cellular communication radio , operable in an active mode wherein the cellular communication radio has access to the one or more hardware resources for transmitting and/or receiving cellular communication signals, and an inactive mode wherein the cellular communication radio does not access the one or more hardware resources; a global navigation satellite systems radio , arranged to access the one or more hardware resources only when the cellular communication radio is operated in the inactive mode , wherein the global navigation satellite systems radio is arranged to use the one or more hardware resources to receive positioning signals ; a memory arranged to store instructions for carrying out communications; and a memory management module; wherein the memory management module is arranged to: store instructions for carrying out cellular communication when the cellular communication radio is in the active mode ; and store instructions for carrying out global navigation satellite systems communication when the cellular communication radio is in the inactive mode . a radio frequency component ; and one or more hardware resources, wherein the one or more hardware resources comprises at least one from the group comprising: a processor ; memory ; a peripheral device ; an algorithmic hardware accelerator; and the radio frequency component ; a cellular communication radio , operable in an active mode wherein the cellular communication radio has access to the one or more hardware resources for transmitting and/or receiving cellular communication signals, and an inactive mode wherein the cellular communication radio does not access the one or more hardware resources; a global navigation satellite systems radio , arranged to access the one or more hardware resources only when the cellular communication radio is operated in the inactive mode , wherein the global navigation satellite systems radio is arranged to use the one or more hardware resources to receive positioning signals ; a memory arranged to store instructions for carrying out communications; and a memory management module; wherein the memory management module is arranged to: store instructions for carrying out cellular communication when the cellular communication radio is in the active mode ; and store instructions for carrying out global navigation satellite systems communication when the cellular communication radio is in the inactive mode . store instructions for carrying out cellular communication when the cellular communication radio is in the active mode ; and store instructions for carrying out global navigation satellite systems communication when the cellular communication radio is in the inactive mode .
A deceleration mechanism (130; 140), comprising a first gear and a second gear , the deceleration mechanism (130; 140) having: an engagement projected part , arranged on the first gear , formed in an arc shape having a first radius of curvature (R11) along a rotation direction of the first gear ; and an engagement recessed part , arranged on the second gear and engaged with the engagement projected part , wherein the engagement recessed part comprises: a bottom , arranged at a center of the engagement recessed part along a rotation direction of the second gear ; and side wall parts , arranged on both sides of the bottom along the rotation direction of the second gear , the side wall parts are arc-shaped recessed parts or arc-shaped projected parts, characterized in that the sidewall parts having a second radius of curvature (R31; R41) larger than the first radius of curvature (R11). an engagement projected part , arranged on the first gear , formed in an arc shape having a first radius of curvature (R11) along a rotation direction of the first gear ; and an engagement recessed part , arranged on the second gear and engaged with the engagement projected part , wherein the engagement recessed part comprises: a bottom , arranged at a center of the engagement recessed part along a rotation direction of the second gear ; and side wall parts , arranged on both sides of the bottom along the rotation direction of the second gear , the side wall parts are arc-shaped recessed parts or arc-shaped projected parts, characterized in that the sidewall parts having a second radius of curvature (R31; R41) larger than the first radius of curvature (R11). a bottom , arranged at a center of the engagement recessed part along a rotation direction of the second gear ; and side wall parts , arranged on both sides of the bottom along the rotation direction of the second gear , the side wall parts are arc-shaped recessed parts or arc-shaped projected parts, characterized in that the sidewall parts having a second radius of curvature (R31; R41) larger than the first radius of curvature (R11).
A method of generating an electron beam in a transmission electron microscopy device, the method comprising: generating an electron pulse by a pulsed electron source ; accelerating the electron pulse in a first resonant microwave cavity ; passing the accelerated electron pulse through a drift space ; and correcting an energy spread of the accelerated electron pulse in a second resonant microwave cavity , characterized by operating the second resonant microwave cavity out of phase by 90 degrees from the first resonant cavity. generating an electron pulse by a pulsed electron source ; accelerating the electron pulse in a first resonant microwave cavity ; passing the accelerated electron pulse through a drift space ; and correcting an energy spread of the accelerated electron pulse in a second resonant microwave cavity , characterized by operating the second resonant microwave cavity out of phase by 90 degrees from the first resonant cavity.