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A method of determining a shape and/or a size of particles by using a processor to identify a particle boundary of at least one particle in an image , the method comprising: processing the image using a thresholding method to determine a first boundary corresponding with the at least one particle ; processing the image using an edge detection method to determine a second boundary corresponding with the at least one particle ; combining the first boundary and second boundary using an OR operation to create a combined boundary ; determining a particle boundary of the at least one particle using the combined boundary by performing a close operation on the combined boundary, determining the shape and/or size of the at least one particle from the particle boundary ; wherein a parameter used by the edge detection method is adaptive, and determined with reference to the image . processing the image using a thresholding method to determine a first boundary corresponding with the at least one particle ; processing the image using an edge detection method to determine a second boundary corresponding with the at least one particle ; combining the first boundary and second boundary using an OR operation to create a combined boundary ; determining a particle boundary of the at least one particle using the combined boundary by performing a close operation on the combined boundary, determining the shape and/or size of the at least one particle from the particle boundary ; wherein a parameter used by the edge detection method is adaptive, and determined with reference to the image .
A gauge hanger for deployment in a wellbore using a setting tool , the gauge hanger comprising: a switchable magnet for attaching the gauge hanger to a wellbore wall; and a coupling assembly for coupling the gauge hanger to the setting tool; wherein the switchable magnet and the coupling assembly are arranged to be actuated by a common actuator . a switchable magnet for attaching the gauge hanger to a wellbore wall; and a coupling assembly for coupling the gauge hanger to the setting tool; wherein the switchable magnet and the coupling assembly are arranged to be actuated by a common actuator .
Stacking storage arrangement having a plurality of container receiving spaces , a loading space arranged below the container receiving spaces and a charging vehicle which can be moved in the loading space and has a chassis and a container holder which can be adjusted in height relative to the chassis , wherein a holding device is arranged between a respective container receiving space and the loading space , wherein the holding device has a plurality of holding elements , wherein the holding elements are movable between a holding position and a release position, wherein unlocking elements of an unlocking device are arranged on the container holder , wherein the unlocking elements can be lifted with the container holder in order to move the holding elements from the holding position into the release position, wherein a holding-open device is arranged separately from the container holder on the chassis , wherein the holding-open device has a number of holding-open elements which corresponds at least to the number of holding elements , wherein the holding device has a plurality of fixing elements , wherein each holding element is assigned a fixing element which can be moved between a first position, in which it holds the holding element in the release position, and a second position, in which it does not act on the holding element , wherein the fixing element is actuable by the open-holding device . wherein a holding device is arranged between a respective container receiving space and the loading space , wherein the holding device has a plurality of holding elements , wherein the holding elements are movable between a holding position and a release position, wherein unlocking elements of an unlocking device are arranged on the container holder , wherein the unlocking elements can be lifted with the container holder in order to move the holding elements from the holding position into the release position, wherein a holding-open device is arranged separately from the container holder on the chassis , wherein the holding-open device has a number of holding-open elements which corresponds at least to the number of holding elements , wherein the holding device has a plurality of fixing elements , wherein each holding element is assigned a fixing element which can be moved between a first position, in which it holds the holding element in the release position, and a second position, in which it does not act on the holding element , wherein the fixing element is actuable by the open-holding device .
A method of rendering an audio signal, the method comprising the steps of: receiving multi-channel signals including a height input channel signal of a predetermined elevation angle ; obtaining an elevation rendering parameter for a height input channel signal of a standard elevation angle to provide an elevated sound image; updating the elevation rendering parameter based on the predetermined elevation angle, when the predetermined elevation angle is higher than the standard elevation angle; and rendering the multi-channel signals to a plurality of output channel signals, using the updated elevation rendering parameter , to provide an elevated sound image by the plurality of output channel signals. receiving multi-channel signals including a height input channel signal of a predetermined elevation angle ; obtaining an elevation rendering parameter for a height input channel signal of a standard elevation angle to provide an elevated sound image; updating the elevation rendering parameter based on the predetermined elevation angle, when the predetermined elevation angle is higher than the standard elevation angle; and rendering the multi-channel signals to a plurality of output channel signals, using the updated elevation rendering parameter , to provide an elevated sound image by the plurality of output channel signals.
A spinal implant comprising: a body portion defining a longitudinal axis, the body portion including a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, opposed side surfaces that extend between the distal and proximal end portions, and top and bottom surfaces configured and adapted to engage vertebral bodies, the top and bottom surfaces having a surface roughness between about 3-4 μm; a cavity extending through the top and bottom surfaces, the cavity defining a surface area that is at least 25% of a surface area of the top surface or the bottom surface; first orifices defined through the top surface; second orifices defined through the bottom surface, the second orifices connected to the first orifices by a plurality of channels; and wherein a through-bore is defined through the spinal implant and further wherein an interior dimension of the through-bore increases in a direction towards each respective opposed side surface and yet further wherein a bevel is interposed between each opposed side surface and an interior wall defining the through-bore. a body portion defining a longitudinal axis, the body portion including a distal end portion, a proximal end portion, opposed side surfaces that extend between the distal and proximal end portions, and top and bottom surfaces configured and adapted to engage vertebral bodies, the top and bottom surfaces having a surface roughness between about 3-4 μm; a cavity extending through the top and bottom surfaces, the cavity defining a surface area that is at least 25% of a surface area of the top surface or the bottom surface; first orifices defined through the top surface; second orifices defined through the bottom surface, the second orifices connected to the first orifices by a plurality of channels; and wherein a through-bore is defined through the spinal implant and further wherein an interior dimension of the through-bore increases in a direction towards each respective opposed side surface and yet further wherein a bevel is interposed between each opposed side surface and an interior wall defining the through-bore.
A device handle for an ophthalmic surgical system, comprising: a body ; a lumen formed in the body and configured to receive a pressurized fluid; a vent providing fluid communication between the lumen and an exterior of the body, the vent adapted to be selectively occluded to alter a pressure condition within the lumen between a pressurized condition and a nonpressurized condition; and a piston moveable to an actuated position in response to the pressurized condition and to an unactuated position in response to the nonpressurized condition, characterized in that the device handle further comprises a first adjustment member configured to selectively increase and decrease a rate at which the piston moves to an actuated position; and a second adjustment member configured to selectively increase and decrease a rate at which the piston is returned to an unactuated position. a body ; a lumen formed in the body and configured to receive a pressurized fluid; a vent providing fluid communication between the lumen and an exterior of the body, the vent adapted to be selectively occluded to alter a pressure condition within the lumen between a pressurized condition and a nonpressurized condition; and a piston moveable to an actuated position in response to the pressurized condition and to an unactuated position in response to the nonpressurized condition, characterized in that the device handle further comprises a first adjustment member configured to selectively increase and decrease a rate at which the piston moves to an actuated position; and a second adjustment member configured to selectively increase and decrease a rate at which the piston is returned to an unactuated position.
A polyalkylene carbonate obtained through a heterogeneous catalytic copolymerization reaction from CO 2 and an alkyl epoxide containing at least 3 atoms of carbon, wherein said polyalkylene carbonate has a weighted average molecular weight (M w ) comprised between 10 and 300 kg/mol determined as indicated in the specification and is characterised by having: i) a percentage of ether bonds relative to the total of carbonate bonds and ether bonds comprised between 0 and 30%, determined as indicated in the specification; ii) self-healing properties in a time comprised between 1 minute and 4 days, wherein the self-healing properties are defined and evaluated as indicated in the specification; iii) a strain recovery comprised between 70 and 100% following a percentage elongation greater than 600%, determined as indicated in the specification, iv) a percentage elongation at break (ε b ) greater than 600%, determined as indicated in the specification; v) an elastic modulus (E) comprised between 50 and 1000 MPa, determined as indicated in the specification. i) a percentage of ether bonds relative to the total of carbonate bonds and ether bonds comprised between 0 and 30%, determined as indicated in the specification; ii) self-healing properties in a time comprised between 1 minute and 4 days, wherein the self-healing properties are defined and evaluated as indicated in the specification; iii) a strain recovery comprised between 70 and 100% following a percentage elongation greater than 600%, determined as indicated in the specification, iv) a percentage elongation at break (ε b ) greater than 600%, determined as indicated in the specification; v) an elastic modulus (E) comprised between 50 and 1000 MPa, determined as indicated in the specification.
Modular device for administering a fluid medicament formulation, which can be fixed to the skin of a user, comprising a reservoir module having a reservoir for the medicament formulation, wherein the reservoir defines a first axis, and the reservoir module comprises a first connection structure and a first electrical contact arrangement , and a pump module having a piston rod defining a second axis, wherein the pump module comprises a second connection structure arranged around the piston rod , and wherein the pump module further comprises a second electrical contact arrangement , wherein the reservoir module and the pump module are detachably connectable to one another via the first and second connecting structures , so that medicament formulation can be displaced from the reservoir by movement of the piston rod , wherein the first and second connecting structures are plugged together in a first step for connecting the modules , so that the first and second axes lie on a common axis and thus form an axis of rotation, the pump module is rotated relative to the reservoir module about the axis of rotation in a second step, and the first contact arrangement is electrically connected to the second contact arrangement by the rotation during the second step, wherein the first contact arrangement is further away from the first axis in the radial direction than the first connection structure , and the second contact arrangement is further away from the second axis in the radial direction than the second connection structure . a reservoir module having a reservoir for the medicament formulation, wherein the reservoir defines a first axis, and the reservoir module comprises a first connection structure and a first electrical contact arrangement , and a pump module having a piston rod defining a second axis, wherein the pump module comprises a second connection structure arranged around the piston rod , and wherein the pump module further comprises a second electrical contact arrangement , wherein the reservoir module and the pump module are detachably connectable to one another via the first and second connecting structures , so that medicament formulation can be displaced from the reservoir by movement of the piston rod , wherein the first and second connecting structures are plugged together in a first step for connecting the modules , so that the first and second axes lie on a common axis and thus form an axis of rotation, the pump module is rotated relative to the reservoir module about the axis of rotation in a second step, and the first contact arrangement is electrically connected to the second contact arrangement by the rotation during the second step, wherein the first contact arrangement is further away from the first axis in the radial direction than the first connection structure , and the second contact arrangement is further away from the second axis in the radial direction than the second connection structure .
A method of preparing a prostaglandin or prostaglandin analog, the method comprising: providing a compound of Formula (I): wherein: n and m are independently integers between 0 and 10; R 1 is H or a hydroxyl protecting group; R 2 is H, alkyl or aralkyl, wherein the alkyl or aralkyl group optionally comprises one or more substituents; R 3 and R 4 are independently H, alkyl, aralkyl, or aryl, wherein the alkyl, aralkyl, or aryl optionally comprises one or more substituents; reacting the compound of Formula (I) with a catalyst to perform a ring closing metathesis reaction, thereby forming a lactone; and reacting the lactone with a nucleophile, wherein the nucleophile is selected from the group consisting of water, hydroxide, an alcohol, an alkoxide, an aryloxide, a thiol, a thiolate, an amine, an imide, and a sulfonamide, or a salt thereof, thereby forming a compound comprising a hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid or derivative thereof. providing a compound of Formula (I): wherein: n and m are independently integers between 0 and 10; R 1 is H or a hydroxyl protecting group; R 2 is H, alkyl or aralkyl, wherein the alkyl or aralkyl group optionally comprises one or more substituents; R 3 and R 4 are independently H, alkyl, aralkyl, or aryl, wherein the alkyl, aralkyl, or aryl optionally comprises one or more substituents; n and m are independently integers between 0 and 10; R 1 is H or a hydroxyl protecting group; R 2 is H, alkyl or aralkyl, wherein the alkyl or aralkyl group optionally comprises one or more substituents; R 3 and R 4 are independently H, alkyl, aralkyl, or aryl, wherein the alkyl, aralkyl, or aryl optionally comprises one or more substituents; reacting the compound of Formula (I) with a catalyst to perform a ring closing metathesis reaction, thereby forming a lactone; and reacting the lactone with a nucleophile, wherein the nucleophile is selected from the group consisting of water, hydroxide, an alcohol, an alkoxide, an aryloxide, a thiol, a thiolate, an amine, an imide, and a sulfonamide, or a salt thereof, thereby forming a compound comprising a hydroxyl group and a carboxylic acid or derivative thereof.
A combined power take off and controller comprising: a power take off including a housing that is adapted to be supported on a housing of a source of rotational energy, an input mechanism that extends through an opening provided in the housing and is adapted to be rotatably driven by the source of rotational energy whenever the source of rotational energy is operated, and an output mechanism that is rotatably driven by the input mechanism and that is adapted to be connected to a rotatably driven accessory; characterized by a controller that is responsive to one or more operating conditions of the power take off for detecting an abnormal situation and/or controlling the operation thereof in response to an abnormal situation. a power take off including a housing that is adapted to be supported on a housing of a source of rotational energy, an input mechanism that extends through an opening provided in the housing and is adapted to be rotatably driven by the source of rotational energy whenever the source of rotational energy is operated, and an output mechanism that is rotatably driven by the input mechanism and that is adapted to be connected to a rotatably driven accessory; characterized by a controller that is responsive to one or more operating conditions of the power take off for detecting an abnormal situation and/or controlling the operation thereof in response to an abnormal situation.
A folding joint for attaching a rear view display device to a vehicle, comprising: • two hinge sections each of which is adapted to rotate relative to the vehicle,; • a biasing element comprising a spring, a coil, a wave spring, and/or elastic member for biasing at least one of the one or more hinge sections in response to rotation of the folding joint, with the biasing element biasing at least one member , in particular in form of a spring biased cam section and a biased clamping bolt, • an intermediate attachment comprised by the hinge sections, with each of the hinge sections comprised on a first end and a second end of the intermediate attachment , characterized in that the intermediate attachment comprising a first protruding member , and a second receiving cavity ; • a rear view display arm pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment at the first end to form a first axis , the rear view display arm comprising a first receiving cavity to receive the first protruding member ; and • a base pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment at the second end and forming a second axis , the base comprising a second protruding member that is received by the second receiving cavity . • two hinge sections each of which is adapted to rotate relative to the vehicle,; • a biasing element comprising a spring, a coil, a wave spring, and/or elastic member for biasing at least one of the one or more hinge sections in response to rotation of the folding joint, with the biasing element biasing at least one member , in particular in form of a spring biased cam section and a biased clamping bolt, • an intermediate attachment comprised by the hinge sections, with each of the hinge sections comprised on a first end and a second end of the intermediate attachment , • a rear view display arm pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment at the first end to form a first axis , the rear view display arm comprising a first receiving cavity to receive the first protruding member ; and • a base pivotably coupled to the intermediate attachment at the second end and forming a second axis , the base comprising a second protruding member that is received by the second receiving cavity .
A compressor impeller without a through-bore, comprising: an impeller body which includes a boss portion and a plurality of compressor blades disposed on an outer peripheral surface of the boss portion ; and a connection portion which is disposed on a side of a back surface of the impeller body and is configured to be connectable to one end of a rotational shaft , wherein a ratio D1/D2 satisfies 0.18 or less, where D1 is a diameter of the boss portion on leading edges of the compressor blades , and D2 is a maximum outer diameter of the compressor blades , wherein the compressor blades include fillet portions in blade root parts of the compressor blades , the fillet portions each being disposed on a connection between the compressor blade and the boss portion , and characterized in that a ratio Σt/L has a maximum value which satisfies 0.5 or more within a range where a meridional length ratio is not less than o and not greater than 0.5, the meridional length ratio indicating a ratio of a length on a meridional plane from the leading edge of each of the compressor blades to an entire length of said each of the compressor blades along the meridional plane of said each of the compressor blades , where t is blade thicknesses of the compressor blades including the fillet portions in the blade root parts , Σt is a total of the blade thicknesses t of the compressor blades in a circumferential direction, and L is a perimeter of the boss portion . a connection portion which is disposed on a side of a back surface of the impeller body and is configured to be connectable to one end of a rotational shaft , wherein a ratio D1/D2 satisfies 0.18 or less, where D1 is a diameter of the boss portion on leading edges of the compressor blades , and D2 is a maximum outer diameter of the compressor blades , wherein the compressor blades include fillet portions in blade root parts of the compressor blades , the fillet portions each being disposed on a connection between the compressor blade and the boss portion , and characterized in that a ratio Σt/L has a maximum value which satisfies 0.5 or more within a range where a meridional length ratio is not less than o and not greater than 0.5, the meridional length ratio indicating a ratio of a length on a meridional plane from the leading edge of each of the compressor blades to an entire length of said each of the compressor blades along the meridional plane of said each of the compressor blades , where t is blade thicknesses of the compressor blades including the fillet portions in the blade root parts , Σt is a total of the blade thicknesses t of the compressor blades in a circumferential direction, and L is a perimeter of the boss portion .
Solidification and hardening accelerator for hydraulic binders, more particularly for sprayed concrete or sprayed mortar, comprising sulfate which originates from aluminium sulfate, aluminium hydroxysulfate and/or sulfuric acid, aluminium which originates from aluminium sulfate, aluminium hydroxysulfate, aluminium hydroxide, and/or aluminium hydroxide carbonate, and at least two chemically different organic acids, each having at least one hydroxyl group as well as at least one acid group, the combined maximum fraction of the at least two organic acids being 1 wt%, based on the total weight of the accelerator.