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A method for monitoring the development of animals in time, such as monitoring the growth of animals, in particular of farm animals such as calves and piglets, the method comprising: a. bringing together a multiplicity of animals in at least one collective space, such as a pen or barn space, in which the animals can move freely; b. obtaining a 3D image of an area which is at least for a part within the at least one space, with the aid of at least one 3D camera and/or a multiplicity of cameras such as a multiplicity of 2D cameras while the animals can be within the area; c. supplying information about the 3D image to a signal processing unit ; d. recognizing an animal in the 3D image; e. determining the identity of the animal which has been or is recognized in step d.; f. with the signal processing unit , on the basis of the information about the 3D image supplied in step c., and according to a second predetermined algorithm, at least estimating a condition parameter of the animal such as a weight, a volume and/or a length parameter of the animal recognized in step d.; g. repeating steps d.-f. when the animal appears in the image again; h. with the aid of a first computer , collecting the information obtained in steps d.-g. to gain insight into the development in time of the animal such as the growth in time of the animal, characterized in that in step d. the animal is recognized in the 3D image with the signal processing unit, on the basis of the information about the 3D image supplied in step c., and according to a first predetermined algorithm. a. bringing together a multiplicity of animals in at least one collective space, such as a pen or barn space, in which the animals can move freely; b. obtaining a 3D image of an area which is at least for a part within the at least one space, with the aid of at least one 3D camera and/or a multiplicity of cameras such as a multiplicity of 2D cameras while the animals can be within the area; c. supplying information about the 3D image to a signal processing unit ; d. recognizing an animal in the 3D image; e. determining the identity of the animal which has been or is recognized in step d.; f. with the signal processing unit , on the basis of the information about the 3D image supplied in step c., and according to a second predetermined algorithm, at least estimating a condition parameter of the animal such as a weight, a volume and/or a length parameter of the animal recognized in step d.; g. repeating steps d.-f. when the animal appears in the image again; h. with the aid of a first computer , collecting the information obtained in steps d.-g. to gain insight into the development in time of the animal such as the growth in time of the animal, characterized in that in step d. the animal is recognized in the 3D image with the signal processing unit, on the basis of the information about the 3D image supplied in step c., and according to a first predetermined algorithm.
Filter module for a household kitchen extractor hood for cleaning fluid passing through the filter module with a field area with an electric alternating field for generating fluid sub-products and a reaction area separated from the field area and arranged downstream in the through-flow direction , in which the generated fluid sub-products react with one another or with a fluid filter medium, wherein a flow cross-section of the field area is smaller than a flow cross-section of the reaction area and an inflow area arranged upstream of the field area is provided for routing the flowing fluid into the field area , characterised in that the inflow area has at least one sensor for identifying the flowing fluid and the filter module also comprises a control apparatus for controlling the electric alternating field and for receiving sensor signals of the at least one sensor.
Ablation system , in particular for the large-scale mucosa ablation, with a plasma ablation probe having at least two identical spark plasma electrodes which are arranged next to one another, with a single electrical source for HF voltage and two electrical lines which lead parallel with one another to the spark plasma electrodes , and a switch arrangement arranged between the source and the two electrical lines , with a gas source and at least one fluid line which leads from the gas source to the identical spark plasma electrodes , and the ablation probe emits at least two plasma beams which meet the tissue to be treated directly next to one another, characterised in that the switch arrangement is arranged so as to connect the lines alternately to the source, wherein the plasma beams are energised alternately and ignite the two spark plasma electrodes alternately.
A procedure for transforming a fibreglass fabric comprising: • a phase of geometric transformation of the fibreglass by pressure and temperature by applying a pressure within a range from 3 bar to 7 bar, at a temperature within a range from 120°C to 140°C, for a time between 15 and 20 minutes, and • a phase of application and deposition of pigments in different layers that are applied in a liquid manner. characterized in that the subsequent phase of application and deposition of pigments, this phase is carried out in four phases, obtaining in each phase a layer with a thickness of between 5 to 10 microns, with intermediate curing times within a range from 70 minutes to 110 minutes, under controlled temperature conditions within a range from 16°C to 23°C. • a phase of geometric transformation of the fibreglass by pressure and temperature by applying a pressure within a range from 3 bar to 7 bar, at a temperature within a range from 120°C to 140°C, for a time between 15 and 20 minutes, and • a phase of application and deposition of pigments in different layers that are applied in a liquid manner.
A cartridge that contains a cosmetic material and configured to be inserted into a dispensing device configured to dispense a specified amount of the cosmetic material from the cartridge into a receiving area, the cartridge comprising: a nozzle configured to dispense the cosmetic material into the dispensing device; a channel coupled to the nozzle ; a screw surrounding the channel , a reservoir surrounding the channel and the screw coupled to the channel toward an end of the screw that is opposite to the nozzle , the reservoir comprising the cosmetic material; four or eight flanges surrounding the nozzle and configured to be inserted into a cutout having a corresponding shape of a rotatable gear of the dispending device , wherein the rotable gear has openings for four or eight flanges; a piston presenting a screw thread in an interior of the piston matching the screw thread of the screw configured to move along the screw away from the nozzle in response to a rotation of the flanges which are configured to rotate the channel in response to a rotation of the rotatable gear of the dispensing device to push the cosmetic material within the reservoir into the channel and cause dispending the cosmetic product at the nozzle the cartridge comprising a check valve and a spring maintaining the check valve in a closure configuration of the channel without movement of the piston , the check valve and the spring within the channel and being spaced from the nozzle . a nozzle configured to dispense the cosmetic material into the dispensing device; a channel coupled to the nozzle ; a screw surrounding the channel , a reservoir surrounding the channel and the screw coupled to the channel toward an end of the screw that is opposite to the nozzle , the reservoir comprising the cosmetic material; four or eight flanges surrounding the nozzle and configured to be inserted into a cutout having a corresponding shape of a rotatable gear of the dispending device , wherein the rotable gear has openings for four or eight flanges; a piston presenting a screw thread in an interior of the piston matching the screw thread of the screw configured to move along the screw away from the nozzle in response to a rotation of the flanges which are configured to rotate the channel in response to a rotation of the rotatable gear of the dispensing device to push the cosmetic material within the reservoir into the channel and cause dispending the cosmetic product at the nozzle the cartridge comprising a check valve and a spring maintaining the check valve in a closure configuration of the channel without movement of the piston , the check valve and the spring within the channel and being spaced from the nozzle .
A magnetic fluid sealed bearing unit , comprising: an inner ring and an outer ring , each formed of a magnetic material; a plurality of rolling members interposed between the inner ring and the outer ring ; a magnetic seal mechanism arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring and configured to inhibit entry of foreign substances toward the plurality of rolling members ; a non-magnetic inner ring-side support member fitted and retained on an inner peripheral surface of the inner ring ; and a non-magnetic outer ring-side support member fitted and retained on an outer peripheral surface of the outer ring , characterised in that the inner ring-side support member and the outer ring-side support member each have a flange formed thereon, the flange abutting against an end surface of a corresponding one of the inner ring and the outer ring in a state where the inner ring-side support member and the outer ring-side support member are each fitted and retained, and wherein the non-magnetic inner ring-side support member protrudes from the inner ring in an axial direction. an inner ring and an outer ring , each formed of a magnetic material; a plurality of rolling members interposed between the inner ring and the outer ring ; a magnetic seal mechanism arranged between the inner ring and the outer ring and configured to inhibit entry of foreign substances toward the plurality of rolling members ; a non-magnetic inner ring-side support member fitted and retained on an inner peripheral surface of the inner ring ; and a non-magnetic outer ring-side support member fitted and retained on an outer peripheral surface of the outer ring , characterised in that the inner ring-side support member and the outer ring-side support member each have a flange formed thereon, the flange abutting against an end surface of a corresponding one of the inner ring and the outer ring in a state where the inner ring-side support member and the outer ring-side support member are each fitted and retained, and wherein the non-magnetic inner ring-side support member protrudes from the inner ring in an axial direction.
A cooling device comprising one or more than one body defining a volume (V) wherein the items to be cooled are placed; one or more than one door that is attached to one of the edges of the body , that prevents the heat transfer between the volume (V) defined in the body and the outer environment when closed and that enables the volume (V) defined in the body to be accessed by the user; at least one automatic door opening device that is arranged on the body and that has at least one actuating member, at least one control unit controlling the actuating member at least according to the program stored therein, and at least one pushing member that is positioned in a resting position wherein the pushing member does not extend out of the body so as to contact the door when the door is in the closed position and that exerts force on the door by means of the force applied directly by the actuating member or through the power transmission elements so as to move from the resting position towards a forward position wherein the pushing member extends between the body and the door ; and at least one door opening sensor that is arranged on the door and that transmits to the control unit the information that the user intends to open the door , characterized by at least one contact detection system that monitors the status of the contact between the pushing member and the door and informs the control unit of the status of the contact detected between the pushing member and the door , and the control unit that is configured so as not to activate the actuating member such that the pushing member is not moved when triggered by the door opening sensor when the control unit receives information from the contact detection system indicating that the pushing member and the door do not contact each other when the pushing member is in resting position, and that is configured to activate the actuating member such that the pushing member returns to the resting position when the control unit receives information from the contact detection system indicating that the pushing member and the door do not contact each other while the pushing member is moving between the resting position and the forward position or does not move in the forward position.
A heating device comprising several heating means for temperature conditioning preforms made of a thermoplastic material to a temperature and temperature distribution suitable for a blow moulding, wherein the heating device has transport and handling means for transporting and handling the preforms through the heating device along a transport path , wherein the preforms thereby sweep over a movement path, and wherein the transport and handling means are designed as a transport chain guided on a revolving chain path comprising several transport means , which are connected to form the transport chain in a chain link-like manner, wherein the transport means in each case support a handling means for the preforms, wherein the several heating means are arranged so as to be stationarily located one behind the other in the transport direction along a heating section , which is part of this transport path , and wherein on at least one side located opposite the heating means , counter reflectors are provided, which, in the region of the heating means , form a tunnel-like heating region together with said heating means, through which the preforms are transported for heating purposes, wherein at least in the region of the heating section , a co-travelling counter reflector , which is designed to co-travel with the preform through the heating section , is assigned to each preform or to each handling means , respectively, characterised in that the counter reflectors are supported by the chain link-like transport means , in particular fastened thereto, and extend into the movement path of the preforms partially enclosing the latter in the radial direction.
A computer-implemented method for analyzing a volume composed of voxels of seismic data representing a subsurface region for presence of a hydrocarbon system or a particular play, comprising: partitioning the seismic data volume to form a plurality of segments; and ranking the plurality of segments for presence of the hydrocarbon system or the particular play based at least partly on prospectivity scores for the voxels of seismic data in each segment; wherein the prospectivity score is based on computation of at least two attributes , of the seismic data, that relate to different elements of the hydrocarbon system or of the particular play; CHARACTERISED IN THAT : smoothing is applied to the at least two attributes , thereby generating geologic attributes , where a geologic attribute is a seismic attribute that highlights or quantifies some aspect of the hydrocarbon system or the particular play, and the smoothing is applied over distances of at least ten seismic data voxels; and one of the at least two attributes relates to existence of a hydrocarbon trap, and the existence of a hydrocarbon trap is predicted by spatially correlating the geologic attributes and comparing to a catalog of hydrocarbon trap configurations . partitioning the seismic data volume to form a plurality of segments; and ranking the plurality of segments for presence of the hydrocarbon system or the particular play based at least partly on prospectivity scores for the voxels of seismic data in each segment; wherein the prospectivity score is based on computation of at least two attributes , of the seismic data, that relate to different elements of the hydrocarbon system or of the particular play; CHARACTERISED IN THAT : smoothing is applied to the at least two attributes , thereby generating geologic attributes , where a geologic attribute is a seismic attribute that highlights or quantifies some aspect of the hydrocarbon system or the particular play, and the smoothing is applied over distances of at least ten seismic data voxels; and one of the at least two attributes relates to existence of a hydrocarbon trap, and the existence of a hydrocarbon trap is predicted by spatially correlating the geologic attributes and comparing to a catalog of hydrocarbon trap configurations . smoothing is applied to the at least two attributes , thereby generating geologic attributes , where a geologic attribute is a seismic attribute that highlights or quantifies some aspect of the hydrocarbon system or the particular play, and the smoothing is applied over distances of at least ten seismic data voxels; and one of the at least two attributes relates to existence of a hydrocarbon trap, and the existence of a hydrocarbon trap is predicted by spatially correlating the geologic attributes and comparing to a catalog of hydrocarbon trap configurations .
A method of reducing non-specific amplification products from a template-dependent primer extension reaction, the method comprising: amplifying a plurality of target nucleic acids using a plurality of pairs of target-specific primers wherein said amplifying generates a plurality of target-specific amplification products and a plurality of non-specific amplification products; introducing a resolvase that recognizes an aberrant DNA structure and cleaving said non-specific amplification products with the resolvase to generate a plurality of cleaved non-specific amplification products while maintaining a substantial proportion of said plurality of target-specific amplification products, wherein the resolvase is one of: T4 endonuclease VII or T7 endonuclease I. amplifying a plurality of target nucleic acids using a plurality of pairs of target-specific primers wherein said amplifying generates a plurality of target-specific amplification products and a plurality of non-specific amplification products; introducing a resolvase that recognizes an aberrant DNA structure and cleaving said non-specific amplification products with the resolvase to generate a plurality of cleaved non-specific amplification products while maintaining a substantial proportion of said plurality of target-specific amplification products, wherein the resolvase is one of: T4 endonuclease VII or T7 endonuclease I.
A label assembly , comprising; a base layer , the base layer having an adhesive disposed over all or substantially all of a surface area for affixing to an article; a plurality of informational layers (201-204) stacked on the base layer , each of the informational layers having at least one of fixed or variable printed information; and at least one RFID device associated with the base layer ; wherein the base layer and subsequent informational layers (201-204) are permanently bound by an adhesive disposed proximate at least one edge of at least one of the base layer or the informational layers (201-204), wherein the surfaces of the informational layers (201-204) are configured to repeatedly peel apart and reseal, other than where permanently bound by the adhesive; characterized in that the at least one RFID device is a far field RFID device, and wherein the label assembly further comprising near field RFID devices associated with each of the informational layers (201-204), wherein the near field RFID devices couple with the far field RFID device of the base layer .
An inertial sensing system comprising: a gyroscope comprising: at least one anchor defining a central opening ; a plurality of gyroscope spring elements coupled to the at least one anchor ; a proof mass comprising a plurality of concentric rings coupled to the plurality of gyroscope spring elements , said plurality of concentric rings is configured to encircle the plurality of gyroscope spring elements ; and a gyroscope detection/excitation unit coupled to said plurality of concentric rings ; an accelerometer positioned within the central opening ; and a substrate configured to support the gyroscope and the accelerometer . a gyroscope comprising: at least one anchor defining a central opening ; a plurality of gyroscope spring elements coupled to the at least one anchor ; a proof mass comprising a plurality of concentric rings coupled to the plurality of gyroscope spring elements , said plurality of concentric rings is configured to encircle the plurality of gyroscope spring elements ; and a gyroscope detection/excitation unit coupled to said plurality of concentric rings ; at least one anchor defining a central opening ; a plurality of gyroscope spring elements coupled to the at least one anchor ; a proof mass comprising a plurality of concentric rings coupled to the plurality of gyroscope spring elements , said plurality of concentric rings is configured to encircle the plurality of gyroscope spring elements ; and a gyroscope detection/excitation unit coupled to said plurality of concentric rings ; an accelerometer positioned within the central opening ; and a substrate configured to support the gyroscope and the accelerometer .
Electronic device , which is a watch or a mobile telephone, and which is provided with an automatic leak detection means of a case of the electronic device , automatic leak detection means including a pressure sensor , a temperature sensor and a calculation unit connected to the pressure sensor and to the temperature sensor, the calculation unit , the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor being arranged inside the case , characterized in that the calculation unit is intended to check, based on measurements made by the pressure sensor and the temperature sensor over time, whether the variation in pressure inside the case is proportional to the variation in temperature to determine whether or not the case has a sufficient degree of sealing.