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An implantable autonomous capsule, comprising: - a tubular body housing a set of functional elements of the capsule, and - at a proximal end of the capsule, a front-end unit comprising an anchoring member for anchoring the capsule to a wall of a patient's organ, characterized in that the front-end unit is, along with the anchoring member , mobile in relative axial rotation with respect to the tubular body , and in that the capsule further comprises, between the front-end unit and the tubular body: - a disengageable coupling member adapted to: • enable said relative rotation when the tubular body receives an external rotational stress that is applied thereto with the anchoring member anchored into the wall of the patient's organ, the anchoring member then exerting a reaction torque higher than a predetermined threshold torque, and • prevent said relative rotation in the absence of external rotational stress applied to the tubular body. - a tubular body housing a set of functional elements of the capsule, and - at a proximal end of the capsule, a front-end unit comprising an anchoring member for anchoring the capsule to a wall of a patient's organ, - a disengageable coupling member adapted to: • enable said relative rotation when the tubular body receives an external rotational stress that is applied thereto with the anchoring member anchored into the wall of the patient's organ, the anchoring member then exerting a reaction torque higher than a predetermined threshold torque, and • prevent said relative rotation in the absence of external rotational stress applied to the tubular body. • enable said relative rotation when the tubular body receives an external rotational stress that is applied thereto with the anchoring member anchored into the wall of the patient's organ, the anchoring member then exerting a reaction torque higher than a predetermined threshold torque, and • prevent said relative rotation in the absence of external rotational stress applied to the tubular body.
A networked control system, NCS, for controlling a set of plants , comprising: a receiver configured to receive a feedback signal indicative of a current state of a controlled variable of a plant over a wireless link; a controller configured to determine a control command based on a control error between a reference state of the controlled variable and the current state of the control variable; a processor configured to determine, based on a function of the control error, a number of transmission times a packet with the control command needs to be transmitted over the wireless link; and a transmitter configured to transmit the packet over the wireless link the number of transmission times, the processor being further configured to determine the number of transmission times for a scheduling period, wherein the NCS is configured to control the set of plants based on a set of corresponding control errors, further comprising: a scheduler configured to determine priorities of the controlled plants based on their corresponding control errors and determine a schedule of transmission of the packets for different controlled plants according to the determined priorities, such that the transmitter transmits each packet according to the schedule. a receiver configured to receive a feedback signal indicative of a current state of a controlled variable of a plant over a wireless link; a controller configured to determine a control command based on a control error between a reference state of the controlled variable and the current state of the control variable; a processor configured to determine, based on a function of the control error, a number of transmission times a packet with the control command needs to be transmitted over the wireless link; and a transmitter configured to transmit the packet over the wireless link the number of transmission times, the processor being further configured to determine the number of transmission times for a scheduling period, wherein the NCS is configured to control the set of plants based on a set of corresponding control errors, further comprising: a scheduler configured to determine priorities of the controlled plants based on their corresponding control errors and determine a schedule of transmission of the packets for different controlled plants according to the determined priorities, such that the transmitter transmits each packet according to the schedule.
An adapter for a reader with: - at least two antennas (117.1, 117.2) for electromagnetic coupling to an antenna of a document , - means (119.1, 119.2) for sensing a temporal course of one of the antenna voltages of the at least two antennas of the adapter , wherein the antenna voltages are dependent on a load exerted on account of the coupling factors between the antenna of the document and the antennas of the adapter, - signal generation means for generating an input signal in dependence on the sensed antenna voltages, - a further antenna for electromagnetic coupling to the antenna of a reader in order to transmit the input signal to the reader. - at least two antennas (117.1, 117.2) for electromagnetic coupling to an antenna of a document , - means (119.1, 119.2) for sensing a temporal course of one of the antenna voltages of the at least two antennas of the adapter , wherein the antenna voltages are dependent on a load exerted on account of the coupling factors between the antenna of the document and the antennas of the adapter, - signal generation means for generating an input signal in dependence on the sensed antenna voltages, - a further antenna for electromagnetic coupling to the antenna of a reader in order to transmit the input signal to the reader.
Sealing station for a packaging machine, wherein the sealing station comprises a sealing tool lower part for receiving deep-drawing troughs (T) or packaging trays (V) and a sealing tool upper part positioned thereabove with at least one heatable sealing plate which is configured to close the deep-drawing troughs (T) or packaging trays (V) received by the sealing tool lower part with an upper film , wherein at least one product protection plate is fastened to a lower side of the sealing plate , and wherein the sealing tool upper part comprises at least one fastening mechanism for releasably fastening the product protection plate to the lower side of the sealing plate , characterized in that the fastening mechanism between the sealing plate and the product protection plate comprises at least one magnetic locking unit for generating a magnetic holding force H for fastening the product protection plate to the sealing plate , at least one hook locking unit for fastening opposite outer sides of the product protection plate to regions of the sealing plate facing the latter, or at least one gravity locking unit which is configured to lock the product protection plate to the sealing tool upper part by means of a gravitational force exerted by the product protection plate in the assembled state and pointing away from the sealing plate positioned above it.
A fiber-optic device having a high Brillouin threshold comprising: - an optical fiber suitable for the propagation of a signal beam of high optical power and having an external surface; - means for coupling a signal beam into an entry end of the optical fiber ; - a tubular structure comprising at least one first tube with an internal surface and at least one first adhesive material , such that: ∘ at least one portion of the optical fiber is immobilized in the tubular structure by means of the first adhesive material , adhering to the internal surface of the first tube and to the external surface of the optical fiber ; ∘ at room temperature and with no other external stresses on the device, the immobilized portion of the optical fiber is maintained in a compressive state by the tubular structure, in such a way that ▪ the strain of the immobilized portion of the optical fiber in the tubular structure is negative or zero; and ▪ the maximum absolute value of the strain of the immobilized portion of the optical fiber is greater than 0.3%. - an optical fiber suitable for the propagation of a signal beam of high optical power and having an external surface; - means for coupling a signal beam into an entry end of the optical fiber ; - a tubular structure comprising at least one first tube with an internal surface and at least one first adhesive material , such that: ∘ at least one portion of the optical fiber is immobilized in the tubular structure by means of the first adhesive material , adhering to the internal surface of the first tube and to the external surface of the optical fiber ; ∘ at room temperature and with no other external stresses on the device, the immobilized portion of the optical fiber is maintained in a compressive state by the tubular structure, in such a way that ▪ the strain of the immobilized portion of the optical fiber in the tubular structure is negative or zero; and ▪ the maximum absolute value of the strain of the immobilized portion of the optical fiber is greater than 0.3%. ∘ at least one portion of the optical fiber is immobilized in the tubular structure by means of the first adhesive material , adhering to the internal surface of the first tube and to the external surface of the optical fiber ; ∘ at room temperature and with no other external stresses on the device, the immobilized portion of the optical fiber is maintained in a compressive state by the tubular structure, in such a way that ▪ the strain of the immobilized portion of the optical fiber in the tubular structure is negative or zero; and ▪ the maximum absolute value of the strain of the immobilized portion of the optical fiber is greater than 0.3%. ▪ the strain of the immobilized portion of the optical fiber in the tubular structure is negative or zero; and ▪ the maximum absolute value of the strain of the immobilized portion of the optical fiber is greater than 0.3%.
Watercraft , comprising: a hull for the accommodation of at least one payload , wherein the hull is the only hull of the watercraft ; a wing which is connected to the hull by means of a rope and is configured to transmit a wind force (FW) to the rope ; and a plurality of profile elements (6 - 9) which are attached to the hull and which are each configured to be pulled through the water while traveling, wherein the profile elements (6 - 9) each comprise a first profile section , which is substantially perpendicular in the water, and a second profile section , which is arranged substantially perpendicularly in the water with respect to the first profile section , wherein the respective entire profile element (6 - 9) is rotatably connected to the hull about an axis and wherein the setting angle of the respective first profile section is adjustable by rotating the respective entire profile element (6 - 9) with respect to the hull , wherein the respective second profile section is rotatably supported with respect to the respective first profile section about a further axis , wherein the respective second profile section is controllable by adjusting its setting angle for selectively generating an upward force (Fauf) for a planing of the hull and a downward force (Fab) in such a way that the upward forces and downward forces (Fauf, Fab) generate a moment which counteracts a heeling of the hull generated by the wind force (FW). a hull for the accommodation of at least one payload , wherein the hull is the only hull of the watercraft ; a wing which is connected to the hull by means of a rope and is configured to transmit a wind force (FW) to the rope ; and a plurality of profile elements (6 - 9) which are attached to the hull and which are each configured to be pulled through the water while traveling, wherein the profile elements (6 - 9) each comprise a first profile section , which is substantially perpendicular in the water, and a second profile section , which is arranged substantially perpendicularly in the water with respect to the first profile section , wherein the respective entire profile element (6 - 9) is rotatably connected to the hull about an axis and wherein the setting angle of the respective first profile section is adjustable by rotating the respective entire profile element (6 - 9) with respect to the hull , wherein the respective second profile section is rotatably supported with respect to the respective first profile section about a further axis , wherein the respective second profile section is controllable by adjusting its setting angle for selectively generating an upward force (Fauf) for a planing of the hull and a downward force (Fab) in such a way that the upward forces and downward forces (Fauf, Fab) generate a moment which counteracts a heeling of the hull generated by the wind force (FW).
A stand for dispensing an expanded sheet material from a self-contained material supply cartridge having a roll of expandable sheet material that can be drawn from the roll in a downstream direction relative to the stand , the stand being characterized by comprising a base member having first and second upwardly-opening slots laterally-spaced apart along a first axis and adapted to receive lower edge portions of support panels (604 and 606) of a material supply cartridge , and third and fourth upwardly-opening slots laterally-spaced apart along a second axis spaced from and parallel to the first axis and adapted to receive an axle for a roll of separating sheet material , where the slots each have a transversely-extending surface on at least a downstream side of the slot to retain respective rolls as expandable sheet material and separating sheet material are concurrently drawn from the rolls . a base member having first and second upwardly-opening slots laterally-spaced apart along a first axis and adapted to receive lower edge portions of support panels (604 and 606) of a material supply cartridge , and third and fourth upwardly-opening slots laterally-spaced apart along a second axis spaced from and parallel to the first axis and adapted to receive an axle for a roll of separating sheet material , where the slots each have a transversely-extending surface on at least a downstream side of the slot to retain respective rolls as expandable sheet material and separating sheet material are concurrently drawn from the rolls .
A micro-fluidic device comprising: i) at least one inlet; ii) a curvilinear microchannel defined by a radially inner side, a radially outer side, a bottom side, and a top side, and iii) at least one outlet, wherein the length of said microchannel is a figure between 4 cm and 100 cm; the width of said bottom side is a figure between 100 microns and 2000 microns; the width of said top side is a figure between 100 microns and 2000 microns; the said height of said radially inner side is a figure between 20 microns and 200 microns; and the said height of said radially outer side is a figure between 20 and 200 microns; characterised in that the curvilinear microchannel has a trapezoidal cross-section whereby the said height of said radially inner side is smaller than the said height of said radially outer side. i) at least one inlet; ii) a curvilinear microchannel defined by a radially inner side, a radially outer side, a bottom side, and a top side, and iii) at least one outlet, wherein the length of said microchannel is a figure between 4 cm and 100 cm; the width of said bottom side is a figure between 100 microns and 2000 microns; the width of said top side is a figure between 100 microns and 2000 microns; the said height of said radially inner side is a figure between 20 microns and 200 microns; and the said height of said radially outer side is a figure between 20 and 200 microns; characterised in that the curvilinear microchannel has a trapezoidal cross-section whereby the said height of said radially inner side is smaller than the said height of said radially outer side.
An end effector for use in connection with a surgical instrument , said end effector comprising: an elongated channel couplable to a portion of the surgical instrument; a staple cartridge removably supported within said elongated channel, said staple cartridge comprising a plurality of unformed staples ; and an anvil movably coupled to said elongated channel and having a staple forming surface thereon, said anvil configured to move, from an open position wherein said staple forming surface is spaced from said staple cartridge, into compressing contact with said staple cartridge in response to a firing motion applied thereto by the surgical instrument, characterized in that said unformed staples are supported within a compressible material ; and in response to the firing motion, the anvil moves in a path that is parallel to the elongated channel compressing said staple forming surface into said staple cartridge into staple forming contact with the staples therein so said staples are simultaneously formed with a similar amount of formation. an elongated channel couplable to a portion of the surgical instrument; a staple cartridge removably supported within said elongated channel, said staple cartridge comprising a plurality of unformed staples ; and an anvil movably coupled to said elongated channel and having a staple forming surface thereon, said anvil configured to move, from an open position wherein said staple forming surface is spaced from said staple cartridge, into compressing contact with said staple cartridge in response to a firing motion applied thereto by the surgical instrument, characterized in that said unformed staples are supported within a compressible material ; and in response to the firing motion, the anvil moves in a path that is parallel to the elongated channel compressing said staple forming surface into said staple cartridge into staple forming contact with the staples therein so said staples are simultaneously formed with a similar amount of formation.
A method of disconnecting a fuse portion of a liquid-discharging head including print elements including a first print element and a second print element , a first covering portion that covers the first print element , a second covering portion that covers the second print element , an insulation layer that is disposed between the first print element and the first covering portion and that is disposed between the second print element and the second covering portion , a common wire that is electrically connected to the first covering portion and the second covering portion , a first fuse portion that electrically connects the first covering portion and the common wire , and a second fuse portion that electrically connects the second covering portion and the common wire , the method comprising: disconnecting the first fuse portion in a manner in which an electric potential difference between both ends of the first fuse portion is increased to more than the electric potential difference that is generated by an electric potential applied to drive the print elements in a state where the first print element and the first covering portion are electrically connected to each other.
A composition comprising: synthetic nanocarriers comprising a hydrophobic polyester carrier material and rapamycin; wherein the rapamycin is present in the synthetic nanocarriers in a stable, super-saturated amount; and optionally, wherein the synthetic nanocarriers are initially sterile filterable. synthetic nanocarriers comprising a hydrophobic polyester carrier material and rapamycin; wherein the rapamycin is present in the synthetic nanocarriers in a stable, super-saturated amount; and optionally, wherein the synthetic nanocarriers are initially sterile filterable.
A thermal fogger for forming a stable aerosol of a liquid material , comprising: heating means to heat a flow of gas to a predetermined temperature; and mixing means adapted and configured to contact the liquid material and the heated gas to cause the heated gas and the liquid material to travel a convoluted path before being discharged as an aerosol , wherein the mixing means comprises an extended-surface element configured to fit internally within an aerosolization chamber of the thermal fogger, wherein the extended-surface element has a convoluted surface which in use is hot and interrupts and diverts a flow of gas and liquid particles from a linear path to a circuitous path before exiting the aerosolization chamber as a stable aerosol, and characterised in that the extended-surface element comprises a central longitudinal core which extends substantially the entire length of the extended-surface element, and the convoluted surface comprises flow diversion blades attached thereto or comprises an auger-shaped element, and has an outer dimension which is substantially similar to the inside diameter of the aerosolization chamber; and in that the extended-surface element increases the effective distance travelled by a forming aerosol by at least 25% of the length of the aerosolization chamber. heating means to heat a flow of gas to a predetermined temperature; and mixing means adapted and configured to contact the liquid material and the heated gas to cause the heated gas and the liquid material to travel a convoluted path before being discharged as an aerosol , wherein the mixing means comprises an extended-surface element configured to fit internally within an aerosolization chamber of the thermal fogger, wherein the extended-surface element has a convoluted surface which in use is hot and interrupts and diverts a flow of gas and liquid particles from a linear path to a circuitous path before exiting the aerosolization chamber as a stable aerosol, and characterised in that the extended-surface element comprises a central longitudinal core which extends substantially the entire length of the extended-surface element, and the convoluted surface comprises flow diversion blades attached thereto or comprises an auger-shaped element, and has an outer dimension which is substantially similar to the inside diameter of the aerosolization chamber; and in that the extended-surface element increases the effective distance travelled by a forming aerosol by at least 25% of the length of the aerosolization chamber.
A refill intended to be inserted into a makeup case , said refill comprising a vessel containing a liquid makeup, the vessel comprising a tank comprising an open top face forming an opening for dispensing the makeup, said tank being delimited by a side wall in line with the opening and a bottom of the tank, the refill comprising an absorbent complex in the tank , the vessel further comprising at least one additional volume outside the tank , in fluidic communication with the inside of said tank , said refill being characterised in that it comprises a first hollow part forming external walls of the vessel and of the refill and a bottom of said vessel and of the refill , and a second part forming the side wall , the bottom of the tank , and a top wall of the vessel comprising the makeup dispensing opening, the refill comprising passages made in the side wall of the tank which ensure said fluidic communication. the refill comprising an absorbent complex in the tank , the vessel further comprising at least one additional volume outside the tank , in fluidic communication with the inside of said tank , said refill being characterised in that it comprises a first hollow part forming external walls of the vessel and of the refill and a bottom of said vessel and of the refill , and a second part forming the side wall , the bottom of the tank , and a top wall of the vessel comprising the makeup dispensing opening, the refill comprising passages made in the side wall of the tank which ensure said fluidic communication.