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A method of making a metal-chalcogenide film on a substrate, wherein the film comprises 1 to 10 monolayers of a metal-chalcogenide, wherein the film is crystalline, the film has a grain size of from 100 nm to 100 microns, the grains are laterally connected at the grain boundaries, the film is structurally and electrically continuous, and the film is continuous over 95% or greater of the substrate that is covered by the film; the method comprising: contacting a metal precursor, a chalcogenide precursor, a reducing gas, and a substrate in a reactor such that the metal-chalcogenide film is formed, wherein the precursors are present in the gas phase and the metal precursor is present at a pressure of 1.33 Pa (1×10 -2 Torr) or less and the chalcogenide precursor is present at a pressure of 13.33 Pa (1×10 -1 Torr) or less, wherein the contacting is carried out in the presence of a desiccant. contacting a metal precursor, a chalcogenide precursor, a reducing gas, and a substrate in a reactor such that the metal-chalcogenide film is formed, wherein the precursors are present in the gas phase and the metal precursor is present at a pressure of 1.33 Pa (1×10 -2 Torr) or less and the chalcogenide precursor is present at a pressure of 13.33 Pa (1×10 -1 Torr) or less, wherein the contacting is carried out in the presence of a desiccant.
A liquid crystal display (LCD), comprising: a first display panel and a second display panel opposing the first display panel with a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first display panel and the second display panel ; the first display panel comprises a gate line and a data line disposed on first substrate , a pixel electrode connected to the gate line and the data line and disposed on the first substrate , and a first alignment layer disposed on the pixel electrode ; the second display panel comprises a common electrode disposed on the second substrate and a second alignment layer disposed on the common electrode , ; wherein the first alignment layer comprises first photo-polymerization protrusions including a photo-polymerized material formed from prepolymers being polymerized by ultraviolet light and disposed at the surface of the first display panel facing the liquid crystal layer ; and the second alignment layer comprises second photo-polymerization protrusions including a photo-polymerized material formed from prepolymers being polymerized by ultraviolet light and disposed at the surface of the second display panel facing the liquid crystal layer ; characterized in that the density and the size of the first photo-polymerization protrusions are greater than the density and the size of the second photo-polymerization protrusions; and in that the liquid crystal display (LCD) has a curvature; and an axis of the curvature is parallel to at least one extending direction of the gate line and the data line . a first display panel and a second display panel opposing the first display panel with a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first display panel and the second display panel ; the first display panel comprises a gate line and a data line disposed on first substrate , a pixel electrode connected to the gate line and the data line and disposed on the first substrate , and a first alignment layer disposed on the pixel electrode ; the second display panel comprises a common electrode disposed on the second substrate and a second alignment layer disposed on the common electrode , ; wherein the first alignment layer comprises first photo-polymerization protrusions including a photo-polymerized material formed from prepolymers being polymerized by ultraviolet light and disposed at the surface of the first display panel facing the liquid crystal layer ; and the second alignment layer comprises second photo-polymerization protrusions including a photo-polymerized material formed from prepolymers being polymerized by ultraviolet light and disposed at the surface of the second display panel facing the liquid crystal layer ; characterized in that the density and the size of the first photo-polymerization protrusions are greater than the density and the size of the second photo-polymerization protrusions; and in that the liquid crystal display (LCD) has a curvature; and an axis of the curvature is parallel to at least one extending direction of the gate line and the data line .
A method for predicting the risk of stroke of a subject , comprising the steps of (a) determining the amount of Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and/or the amount of Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) in a sample from a subject who suffers from atrial fibrillation, and (b) comparing the amount of Ang-2 and/or the amount of IGFBP7 to a reference amount, whereby the risk of stroke is predicted. (a) determining the amount of Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and/or the amount of Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7 (IGFBP7) in a sample from a subject who suffers from atrial fibrillation, and (b) comparing the amount of Ang-2 and/or the amount of IGFBP7 to a reference amount, whereby the risk of stroke is predicted.
Aircraft comprising a propulsion system which comprises: • a bypass turbine engine comprising: ∘ an inlet for receiving air, ∘ an outlet for expelling air, ∘ an annular separator for obtaining between the inlet and the outlet , a first passage for a primary air stream and a second concentric passage external to the first passage for a secondary air stream, and ∘ a low-pressure compressor situated in the first passage to compress the primary air stream; • an aqueous liquid sprayer comprising a first spraying outlet situated between the inlet of the turbine engine and the low-pressure compressor in the first passage to inject an aqueous liquid therein; • first fixing means fixing the sprayer to the inside of the turbine engine ; • a tank for containing the aqueous liquid and being housed and fixed in the aircraft; • second fixing means fixing the tank in the aircraft; • a pipe fluidically connecting the tank to the sprayer ; and • a control unit for controlling an aqueous fluid flow sprayed by the sprayer , characterised in that it comprises a heating means for heating the aqueous liquid in the turbine engine . • a bypass turbine engine comprising: ∘ an inlet for receiving air, ∘ an outlet for expelling air, ∘ an annular separator for obtaining between the inlet and the outlet , a first passage for a primary air stream and a second concentric passage external to the first passage for a secondary air stream, and ∘ a low-pressure compressor situated in the first passage to compress the primary air stream; ∘ an inlet for receiving air, ∘ an outlet for expelling air, ∘ an annular separator for obtaining between the inlet and the outlet , a first passage for a primary air stream and a second concentric passage external to the first passage for a secondary air stream, and ∘ a low-pressure compressor situated in the first passage to compress the primary air stream; • an aqueous liquid sprayer comprising a first spraying outlet situated between the inlet of the turbine engine and the low-pressure compressor in the first passage to inject an aqueous liquid therein; • first fixing means fixing the sprayer to the inside of the turbine engine ; • a tank for containing the aqueous liquid and being housed and fixed in the aircraft; • second fixing means fixing the tank in the aircraft; • a pipe fluidically connecting the tank to the sprayer ; and • a control unit for controlling an aqueous fluid flow sprayed by the sprayer ,
A control device for an exhaust gas sensor adapted to control an exhaust gas sensor disposed in an exhaust channel of an internal combustion engine , wherein the exhaust gas sensor comprises a solid electrolyte , a pair of electrodes disposed with the solid electrolyte therebetween, and a heater adapted to heat a sensor element of the exhaust gas sensor , the control device for the exhaust gas sensor comprising: first means for estimating a temperature of the sensor element in accordance with the impedance of the solid electrolyte ; second means for estimating the temperature of the sensor element in accordance with the resistance of the heater ; and correction means for correcting the temperature of the sensor element that is estimated by the second means, in accordance with a difference between a first element temperature (Ti) that is estimated by the first means in accordance with the impedance detected at a predetermined detection timing, and a second element temperature (Tr) that is estimated by the second means in accordance with the resistance of the heater that is detected at a timing corresponding to the predetermined detection timing, characterized in that the predetermined detection timing is a timing during a fuel cut operation of the internal combustion engine , or during stoppage in idle stop control of the internal combustion engine , or during an operation state of the internal combustion engine in which an addition amount of an aqueous urea solution from an aqueous urea solution adding valve of an urea SCR system that is installed in the exhaust channel is smaller than a reference addition amount. first means for estimating a temperature of the sensor element in accordance with the impedance of the solid electrolyte ; second means for estimating the temperature of the sensor element in accordance with the resistance of the heater ; and correction means for correcting the temperature of the sensor element that is estimated by the second means, in accordance with a difference between a first element temperature (Ti) that is estimated by the first means in accordance with the impedance detected at a predetermined detection timing, and a second element temperature (Tr) that is estimated by the second means in accordance with the resistance of the heater that is detected at a timing corresponding to the predetermined detection timing, characterized in that the predetermined detection timing is a timing during a fuel cut operation of the internal combustion engine , or during stoppage in idle stop control of the internal combustion engine , or during an operation state of the internal combustion engine in which an addition amount of an aqueous urea solution from an aqueous urea solution adding valve of an urea SCR system that is installed in the exhaust channel is smaller than a reference addition amount.
A cartridge detachably mountable to a main assembly of an image forming apparatus, the cartridge comprising: a rotatable member ; a blade member provided in contact with the rotatable member ; a frame, formed of a resin material, configured to support the blade member ; and a seal member provided on said frame, configured to seal a gap between the frame and the blade member at each of one longitudinal end portion and another longitudinal end portion of the blade member , wherein, in a state that the blade member is mounted to the frame, the seal member has a shape such that it extends from the frame toward the blade member , the seal member comprising a free end portion contacting a surface of the blade member , the surface of the blade member extending in a longitudinal direction of the rotatable member , the cartridge being characterized in that the seal member is an injection-molded member formed integrally with the frame, and the seal member has an inclined shape either in an inward direction or an outward direction of a longitudinal direction of the blade member such that the free end portion does not vertically contact the surface of the blade member . a rotatable member ; a blade member provided in contact with the rotatable member ; a frame, formed of a resin material, configured to support the blade member ; and a seal member provided on said frame, configured to seal a gap between the frame and the blade member at each of one longitudinal end portion and another longitudinal end portion of the blade member , wherein, in a state that the blade member is mounted to the frame, the seal member has a shape such that it extends from the frame toward the blade member , the seal member comprising a free end portion contacting a surface of the blade member , the surface of the blade member extending in a longitudinal direction of the rotatable member , the cartridge being characterized in that the seal member is an injection-molded member formed integrally with the frame, and the seal member has an inclined shape either in an inward direction or an outward direction of a longitudinal direction of the blade member such that the free end portion does not vertically contact the surface of the blade member .
A pushing device for furniture or household appliances , with a first pull-out guide and a second pull-out guide , wherein each of the two pull-out guides comprises a stationary guide rail and at least one running rail which can be moved relative to the guide rail and a front holder and a rear holder being fixed to each running rail , wherein a base rests on all four holders and is secured against displacement by stops on the holders , characterised in that a groove-shaped receptacle is provided on each holder for the insertion of a lower end portion of a rear wall or a front panel .
A heat exchanger for a motor vehicle comprising: - at least two manifolds comprising covers and headers , - a plurality of tubes deployed in parallel to each other between the manifolds , the tubes comprising open ends received in the headers , the length of the tubes being smaller than the distance between the covers , wherein the covers comprise elongated portions long enough to form an abutting point for one end of the tube , so that the second end of the tube is distanced from the elongated portions on the opposite cover, while still maintaining fluid-tight connection with the both manifolds , the heat exchanger being characterized in that the header comprises a plurality of stamps configured to support the cover , wherein the cover comprises a plurality of indentions formed along the outer faces of the elongated portions , the indentions being arranged to form abutting points for stamps . - at least two manifolds comprising covers and headers , - a plurality of tubes deployed in parallel to each other between the manifolds , the tubes comprising open ends received in the headers , the length of the tubes being smaller than the distance between the covers , wherein the covers comprise elongated portions long enough to form an abutting point for one end of the tube , so that the second end of the tube is distanced from the elongated portions on the opposite cover, while still maintaining fluid-tight connection with the both manifolds , the heat exchanger being characterized in that the header comprises a plurality of stamps configured to support the cover , wherein the cover comprises a plurality of indentions formed along the outer faces of the elongated portions , the indentions being arranged to form abutting points for stamps . wherein the covers comprise elongated portions long enough to form an abutting point for one end of the tube , so that the second end of the tube is distanced from the elongated portions on the opposite cover, while still maintaining fluid-tight connection with the both manifolds , the heat exchanger being characterized in that the header comprises a plurality of stamps configured to support the cover , wherein the cover comprises a plurality of indentions formed along the outer faces of the elongated portions , the indentions being arranged to form abutting points for stamps .
A first network device comprising: at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first network device at least to: transmit , to a second network device, an access token request comprising a suggestion for a first count value; receive , from the second network device, an access token associated with a first count value, the first count value determined by the second network device based on the suggestion for the first count value, the first count value indicating the number of times the access token is allowed to be used; transmit , to a third network device, a service request with the access token; and receive , from the third network device, a service response determined based on the first count value and the access token. at least one processor; and at least one memory storing instructions that, when executed by the at least one processor, cause the first network device at least to: transmit , to a second network device, an access token request comprising a suggestion for a first count value; receive , from the second network device, an access token associated with a first count value, the first count value determined by the second network device based on the suggestion for the first count value, the first count value indicating the number of times the access token is allowed to be used; transmit , to a third network device, a service request with the access token; and receive , from the third network device, a service response determined based on the first count value and the access token. transmit , to a second network device, an access token request comprising a suggestion for a first count value; receive , from the second network device, an access token associated with a first count value, the first count value determined by the second network device based on the suggestion for the first count value, the first count value indicating the number of times the access token is allowed to be used; transmit , to a third network device, a service request with the access token; and receive , from the third network device, a service response determined based on the first count value and the access token.
A method of repairing an acoustic panel comprising: removing a damaged portion of a perforated skin on an acoustic panel ; forming a patch to fit in place of the damaged portion, wherein the patch comprises an overlap area with the perforated skin; perforating the patch to match a perforation pattern on the perforated skin; aligning the patch on the acoustic panel such that first perforations in the patch are aligned with second perforations in the perforated skin; and bonding the patch to the acoustic panel ; characterized in that the method further comprises: coupling a fiberglass ply to the acoustic panel ; and creating dimples in the fiberglass ply using a differential pressure, wherein the dimples are located within the second perforations . removing a damaged portion of a perforated skin on an acoustic panel ; forming a patch to fit in place of the damaged portion, wherein the patch comprises an overlap area with the perforated skin; perforating the patch to match a perforation pattern on the perforated skin; aligning the patch on the acoustic panel such that first perforations in the patch are aligned with second perforations in the perforated skin; and bonding the patch to the acoustic panel ; characterized in that the method further comprises: coupling a fiberglass ply to the acoustic panel ; and creating dimples in the fiberglass ply using a differential pressure, wherein the dimples are located within the second perforations . coupling a fiberglass ply to the acoustic panel ; and creating dimples in the fiberglass ply using a differential pressure, wherein the dimples are located within the second perforations .
A method of determining a quantity of fuel within multiple fuel tanks including fuel tanks having different geometries, each fuel tank having a drain valve penetrating a lower boundary of the fuel tank, the method including: interconnecting a pressure measurement probe with the drain valve of any one of the multiple fuel tanks to permit direct or indirect contact between a pressure sensor associated with said probe and fuel within said fuel tank; measuring a pressure of the fuel in said fuel tank with the pressure sensor ; detecting an identifier associated with said fuel tank; using the detected identifier associated with said fuel tank to determine information relating to the geometry of said fuel tank; using the measured pressure and determined information relating to the geometry of said fuel tank to determine the quantity of fuel within said fuel tank; and disconnecting the pressure measurement probe with the drain valve of said fuel tank. interconnecting a pressure measurement probe with the drain valve of any one of the multiple fuel tanks to permit direct or indirect contact between a pressure sensor associated with said probe and fuel within said fuel tank; measuring a pressure of the fuel in said fuel tank with the pressure sensor ; detecting an identifier associated with said fuel tank; using the detected identifier associated with said fuel tank to determine information relating to the geometry of said fuel tank; using the measured pressure and determined information relating to the geometry of said fuel tank to determine the quantity of fuel within said fuel tank; and disconnecting the pressure measurement probe with the drain valve of said fuel tank.
A yaw angle measuring device for a separable coupling , in particular for fifth wheel couplings, comprising a sensor element and a measuring arrangement , wherein the sensor element is arranged or can be arranged on a first coupling partner and the measuring arrangement is arranged or can be arranged on a second coupling partner , wherein the first coupling partner is designed to be mounted by means of the coupling arrangement such that it is rotatable about an axis of rotation (R) relative to the second coupling partner , wherein the sensor element generates a measuring signal in the measuring arrangement , which serves to determine the yaw angle (α) about the axis of rotation (R), wherein the sensor element is in direct contact with the measuring arrangement , and characterized in that this direct contact generates the measuring signal in the measuring arrangement .
Clutch mechanism for a motor vehicle clutch, comprising: - a cover designed to be fixed to a flywheel, - a diaphragm exhibiting a central bore , the said diaphragm bearing against the cover and being centred on the cover , - a bearing cup comprising: - an annular flange bearing on the diaphragm , - a bushing of cylindrical shape with axis (O), inserted into the central bore of the diaphragm , - first and second openings formed on the bushing , and - at least one passage hole formed on the bushing , - an elastically deformable retaining ring inserted into the bushing of the bearing cup, the said retaining ring comprising at least one end strand passing through the passage hole and two bosses engaged in the first and second openings of the bushing, characterized in that the first and second openings are of asymmetric shapes and each exhibit a bearing surface able to retain the retaining ring when the retaining ring is off-axis with respect to the bearing cup. - a cover designed to be fixed to a flywheel, - a diaphragm exhibiting a central bore , the said diaphragm bearing against the cover and being centred on the cover , - a bearing cup comprising: - an annular flange bearing on the diaphragm , - a bushing of cylindrical shape with axis (O), inserted into the central bore of the diaphragm , - first and second openings formed on the bushing , and - at least one passage hole formed on the bushing , - an elastically deformable retaining ring inserted into the bushing of the bearing cup, the said retaining ring comprising at least one end strand passing through the passage hole and two bosses engaged in the first and second openings of the bushing, characterized in that the first and second openings are of asymmetric shapes and each exhibit a bearing surface able to retain the retaining ring when the retaining ring is off-axis with respect to the bearing cup.