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Metering device for metered removal of pourable drinks and sauces from at least one storage container consisting of at least one chamber which has an inlet for receiving the liquid from the storage container and an outlet for delivering the metered liquid into a vessel , wherein the metering device has at least two chambers arranged one above another which are connected to one another in liquid-conducting manner by a connecting channel and in that a vertically displaceable plunger extends through the outlet , the second chamber , the connecting channel , the first chamber and the inlet and the plunger , depending on the vertical position, closes the outlet and/or the connecting channel , characterised in that the metering device consists of a one-part, block-like housing which has the at least two chambers and in that the metering device has at least one temperature-control device which heats up or cools down the metered liquid.
A composition comprising: a. a first material that is selected from an acrylate, a fluorinated polymer, a polyimide, a collamer, a silicone, or a polyolefin; and b. a second material that is a biodegradable polymer selected from: poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA); poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA); and combinations thereof, and comprises at least one encapsulated compound; wherein the first material is attached covalently via an acid or an amine group to the second material, and wherein the encapsulated compound is a drug and is controllably released over a period of time. a. a first material that is selected from an acrylate, a fluorinated polymer, a polyimide, a collamer, a silicone, or a polyolefin; and b. a second material that is a biodegradable polymer selected from: poly(L-lactic acid) (PLLA); poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA); and combinations thereof, and comprises at least one encapsulated compound;
A weight-on-wheel sensing system (20; 120) for use with a landing gear of an aircraft , the system (20; 120) comprising: a linkage assembly (70; 122) configured to be connected to the landing gear; an indicator (40; 128) associated with the linkage assembly (70; 122) and thereby movable in response to a position of the landing gear; at least one biasing mechanism (62; 126) operably coupled to the indicator (40; 128) such that a biasing force of the biasing mechanism (62; 126) is applied to the indicator (40; 128); and a position sensing mechanism (90; 130) coupled to the indicator (40; 128) to determine a position of the indicator (40; 128) and operably coupleable to a flight control system to communicate a position of the indicator (40; 128) to the flight control system for determining an operational status of the weight-on-wheel sensing system (20; 120) in response to the position of the indicator (40; 128). a linkage assembly (70; 122) configured to be connected to the landing gear; an indicator (40; 128) associated with the linkage assembly (70; 122) and thereby movable in response to a position of the landing gear; at least one biasing mechanism (62; 126) operably coupled to the indicator (40; 128) such that a biasing force of the biasing mechanism (62; 126) is applied to the indicator (40; 128); and a position sensing mechanism (90; 130) coupled to the indicator (40; 128) to determine a position of the indicator (40; 128) and operably coupleable to a flight control system to communicate a position of the indicator (40; 128) to the flight control system for determining an operational status of the weight-on-wheel sensing system (20; 120) in response to the position of the indicator (40; 128).
Proximity sensor for electron backscatter diffraction, EBSD, systems which include an EBSD sensor having an active area configured for facing an object located in front of the EBSD sensor , comprising: at least one emitter configured to provide a light beam or light curtain which is basically directed parallel to the active area of the EBSD sensor and transmitted across the active area of the EBSD sensor at a distance selected as an alerting distance for the proximity sensor during collision monitoring; at least one receiver located opposite to the emitter with respect to the active area of the EBSD sensor , configured to detect the light beam or light curtain and to provide a signal corresponding to the intensity of the light beam or light curtain for collision monitoring; a modulator configured to spectrally or intensity modulate the emission of the at least one emitter to impose a detectable characteristic pattern on the emitted light beam or light curtain such that a light signal detected by the at least one receiver can be directly assigned to the proximity sensor; and a demodulator configured to detect and identify the characteristic pattern imposed on the emitted light beam or light curtain in the signal of the at least one receiver ; wherein a proximity alert is signalled based on the detected characteristic pattern when the object is approaching the active area of the EBSD sensor at a distance equal or less than the alerting distance. at least one emitter configured to provide a light beam or light curtain which is basically directed parallel to the active area of the EBSD sensor and transmitted across the active area of the EBSD sensor at a distance selected as an alerting distance for the proximity sensor during collision monitoring; at least one receiver located opposite to the emitter with respect to the active area of the EBSD sensor , configured to detect the light beam or light curtain and to provide a signal corresponding to the intensity of the light beam or light curtain for collision monitoring; a modulator configured to spectrally or intensity modulate the emission of the at least one emitter to impose a detectable characteristic pattern on the emitted light beam or light curtain such that a light signal detected by the at least one receiver can be directly assigned to the proximity sensor; and a demodulator configured to detect and identify the characteristic pattern imposed on the emitted light beam or light curtain in the signal of the at least one receiver ; wherein a proximity alert is signalled based on the detected characteristic pattern when the object is approaching the active area of the EBSD sensor at a distance equal or less than the alerting distance.
A method of attaching a polymer chain to a surface comprising the steps of a. providing a surface comprising a moiety capable of nucleophilic conjugate addition, b. providing a poly(2-oxazoline) compound according to formula wherein n is from 2 to 200; R is H or CH 3 ; R 1 is H or comprises a hydroxyl endgroup, a carboxyl endgroup, an amine endgroup, an N-hydroxysuccinimide endgroup, an oxirane endgroup, an oxetane endgroup, an isocyanate endgroup, a tert-Butyl carbamate endgroup, a benzyl carbamate endgroup, a phthalimide endgroup, a p-toluenesulfonamide endgroup, a 9-fluorenylmethyl carbamate endgroup, a methyl ester endgroup, a t-butyl ester endgroup, a benzyl ester endgroup, a S-t-butyl ester endgroup, or comprises a specific binding moiety that is able to selectively bind via one or specific binding groups a desired species or molecule, which can be a biologically active species or molecule like a cell, protein or enzyme; R 2 is CH 3 or CH 2 CH 3 ; L is an optional linking group; Z is NH, O, or S; and c. reacting the (meth)acrylate group of the compound according to formula with the moiety capable of nucleophilic conjugate addition, thereby forming via a conjugate addition reaction a polymer chain attached to the surface. a. providing a surface comprising a moiety capable of nucleophilic conjugate addition, b. providing a poly(2-oxazoline) compound according to formula wherein n is from 2 to 200; R is H or CH 3 ; R 1 is H or comprises a hydroxyl endgroup, a carboxyl endgroup, an amine endgroup, an N-hydroxysuccinimide endgroup, an oxirane endgroup, an oxetane endgroup, an isocyanate endgroup, a tert-Butyl carbamate endgroup, a benzyl carbamate endgroup, a phthalimide endgroup, a p-toluenesulfonamide endgroup, a 9-fluorenylmethyl carbamate endgroup, a methyl ester endgroup, a t-butyl ester endgroup, a benzyl ester endgroup, a S-t-butyl ester endgroup, or comprises a specific binding moiety that is able to selectively bind via one or specific binding groups a desired species or molecule, which can be a biologically active species or molecule like a cell, protein or enzyme; R 2 is CH 3 or CH 2 CH 3 ; L is an optional linking group; Z is NH, O, or S; and c. reacting the (meth)acrylate group of the compound according to formula with the moiety capable of nucleophilic conjugate addition, thereby forming via a conjugate addition reaction a polymer chain attached to the surface.
An apparatus comprising: a polarization beam splitter optically coupled to a first light path and a second light path and configured to: receive a continuous wave (CW) light having a plurality of wavelengths; forward a first light beam of the CW light along the first light path ; and forward a second light beam of the CW light along the second light path, wherein the first light beam comprises a first polarization that is perpendicular to a second polarization of the second light beam upon exiting the polarization beam splitter; characterized by a first multiplexer coupled to the first light path and configured to de-multiplex the first light beam into a first plurality of channels, each corresponding to one of the plurality of wavelengths; a second multiplexer coupled to the second light path and configured to de-multiplex the second light beam into a second plurality of channels, each corresponding to one of the plurality of wavelengths; and a first optical modulator coupled to the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer and configured to modulate, by an electrical signal, a first channel of the first plurality of channels and a second channel of the second plurality of channels, wherein a wavelength of the first channel of the first plurality of channels and the second channel of the second plurality of channels is the same. a polarization beam splitter optically coupled to a first light path and a second light path and configured to: receive a continuous wave (CW) light having a plurality of wavelengths; forward a first light beam of the CW light along the first light path ; receive a continuous wave (CW) light having a plurality of wavelengths; forward a first light beam of the CW light along the first light path ; and forward a second light beam of the CW light along the second light path, wherein the first light beam comprises a first polarization that is perpendicular to a second polarization of the second light beam upon exiting the polarization beam splitter; characterized by a first multiplexer coupled to the first light path and configured to de-multiplex the first light beam into a first plurality of channels, each corresponding to one of the plurality of wavelengths; a second multiplexer coupled to the second light path and configured to de-multiplex the second light beam into a second plurality of channels, each corresponding to one of the plurality of wavelengths; and a first optical modulator coupled to the first multiplexer and the second multiplexer and configured to modulate, by an electrical signal, a first channel of the first plurality of channels and a second channel of the second plurality of channels, wherein a wavelength of the first channel of the first plurality of channels and the second channel of the second plurality of channels is the same.
An absorbent article comprising: a topsheet ; a backsheet ; an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet ; and a through-fluid bonded nonwoven web, the nonwoven web comprising a plurality of bicomponent continuous fibers, wherein the bicomponent continuous fibers comprise a first polymer and a second polymer, wherein the first polymer has a first melting temperature, wherein the second polymer has a second melting temperature, and wherein the first melting temperature is at least 10 degrees C different than the second melting temperature, but less than 180 degrees C; wherein the nonwoven web has: a Martindale Average Abrasion Resistance Grade in the range of 1.0 to 2.5, according to the Martindale Abrasion Resistance Grade Test as described herein; and a Dynamic Mechanical Analyser, DMA, Compression Resiliency in the range of 25% to 90%, preferably 25% to 70%, and more preferably 25% to 50%, according to the Dynamic Mechanical Analyser, DMA, Compression Resiliency Test as described herein. a topsheet ; a backsheet ; an absorbent core positioned at least partially intermediate the topsheet and the backsheet ; and a through-fluid bonded nonwoven web, the nonwoven web comprising a plurality of bicomponent continuous fibers, wherein the bicomponent continuous fibers comprise a first polymer and a second polymer, wherein the first polymer has a first melting temperature, wherein the second polymer has a second melting temperature, and wherein the first melting temperature is at least 10 degrees C different than the second melting temperature, but less than 180 degrees C; wherein the nonwoven web has: a Martindale Average Abrasion Resistance Grade in the range of 1.0 to 2.5, according to the Martindale Abrasion Resistance Grade Test as described herein; and a Dynamic Mechanical Analyser, DMA, Compression Resiliency in the range of 25% to 90%, preferably 25% to 70%, and more preferably 25% to 50%, according to the Dynamic Mechanical Analyser, DMA, Compression Resiliency Test as described herein. a Martindale Average Abrasion Resistance Grade in the range of 1.0 to 2.5, according to the Martindale Abrasion Resistance Grade Test as described herein; and a Dynamic Mechanical Analyser, DMA, Compression Resiliency in the range of 25% to 90%, preferably 25% to 70%, and more preferably 25% to 50%, according to the Dynamic Mechanical Analyser, DMA, Compression Resiliency Test as described herein.
A method at a user equipment, comprising: receiving, from a base station, a synchronization signal comprised in a carrier, wherein a synchronization signal's position is aligned with a channel raster for the carrier's synchronization signal, or is fixed with respect to the channel raster for the carrier's synchronization signal; wherein the synchronization signal is received within the carrier's bandwidth so that a center frequency of the synchronization signal is received with a frequency offset with respect to a center frequency of the carrier's bandwidth, and wherein an allowed position of the synchronization signal inside the carrier's bandwidth depends on the center frequency of the carrier's bandwidth and the channel raster; and referring, after finding the synchronization signal's position, to a carrier frequency offset information of the synchronization signal; and determining a frequency position of the carrier based on the carrier frequency offset information. receiving, from a base station, a synchronization signal comprised in a carrier, wherein a synchronization signal's position is aligned with a channel raster for the carrier's synchronization signal, or is fixed with respect to the channel raster for the carrier's synchronization signal; wherein the synchronization signal is received within the carrier's bandwidth so that a center frequency of the synchronization signal is received with a frequency offset with respect to a center frequency of the carrier's bandwidth, and wherein an allowed position of the synchronization signal inside the carrier's bandwidth depends on the center frequency of the carrier's bandwidth and the channel raster; and referring, after finding the synchronization signal's position, to a carrier frequency offset information of the synchronization signal; and determining a frequency position of the carrier based on the carrier frequency offset information.
A compound of any one of formulae Ih-1a, Ih-1b, Ih-1c, Ii-1a, Ii-1b, Ii-1c, Ij-1a, Ij-1b, Ij-1c, Ik-a, Ik-b and Ik-c: wherein R 4 is selected from the group consisting of (C 1 -C 6 alkyl)amino optionally substituted with one to five fluoro, C 1 -C 6 alkyl-C(O)NH- optionally substituted with one to five fluoro, and C 1 -C 6 alkyl-S(O) 2 NH- optionally substituted with one to five fluoro; or a solvate or hydrate thereof, or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt of said compound, solvate or hydrate.
A sealed article comprising: a first glass pane comprising a first glass material, a first inner surface opposite a first outer surface, and a first outer edge; a second glass pane comprising a second glass material, a second inner surface opposite a second outer surface, and a second outer edge; the second glass pane spaced apart from and positioned substantially parallel to the first glass pane such that the first and second inner surfaces face each other; a low emissivity layer between the opposite inner surfaces of the first and second glass panes; and an edge seal contiguous the low emissivity layer is formed around and connects at least part of the first and second outer edges so as to define a sealed interior region between the first and second glass panes. a first glass pane comprising a first glass material, a first inner surface opposite a first outer surface, and a first outer edge; a second glass pane comprising a second glass material, a second inner surface opposite a second outer surface, and a second outer edge; the second glass pane spaced apart from and positioned substantially parallel to the first glass pane such that the first and second inner surfaces face each other; a low emissivity layer between the opposite inner surfaces of the first and second glass panes; and an edge seal contiguous the low emissivity layer is formed around and connects at least part of the first and second outer edges so as to define a sealed interior region between the first and second glass panes.
A device for diffusing a compound comprising: a chamber arranged to store a compound, wherein the chamber includes an agitator member configured to agitate the compound within the chamber to diffuse the compound into air within the chamber , wherein the agitator member is of a truncated horn shape or frustum shape, the agitator member including at least one conduit defined by the inner surfaces of the agitator member, said agitator member having a narrow end towards a base portion of the chamber and a wider end towards the upper or top portion of the chamber , characterized in that: the conduit is configured to provide liquid communication between a base portion of the chamber and a top portion of the chamber , wherein the agitator member is arranged to rotate so as to apply centrifugal force onto the compound within the chamber , wherein the centrifugal force is arranged to drive the compound from the base portion of the chamber to the top portion of the chamber , wherein when upon the compound reaches the top portion of the chamber , the compound is propelled from the agitator member towards a sidewall of the chamber , wherein the chamber has an opening towards the top of the chamber , wherein vents, formed as a part of a diffuser cover , enclose the chamber , wherein the diffuser cover is configured to allow air to be drawn into the chamber whilst allowing the air to be expelled from the chamber . a chamber arranged to store a compound, wherein the chamber includes an agitator member configured to agitate the compound within the chamber to diffuse the compound into air within the chamber , wherein the agitator member is of a truncated horn shape or frustum shape, the agitator member including at least one conduit defined by the inner surfaces of the agitator member, said agitator member having a narrow end towards a base portion of the chamber and a wider end towards the upper or top portion of the chamber , characterized in that: the conduit is configured to provide liquid communication between a base portion of the chamber and a top portion of the chamber , wherein the agitator member is arranged to rotate so as to apply centrifugal force onto the compound within the chamber , wherein the centrifugal force is arranged to drive the compound from the base portion of the chamber to the top portion of the chamber , wherein when upon the compound reaches the top portion of the chamber , the compound is propelled from the agitator member towards a sidewall of the chamber , wherein the chamber has an opening towards the top of the chamber , wherein vents, formed as a part of a diffuser cover , enclose the chamber , wherein the diffuser cover is configured to allow air to be drawn into the chamber whilst allowing the air to be expelled from the chamber .
A ferritic stainless steel having a composition consisting of, in terms of % by mass, C: 0.015% or less, Si: 0.50% to 0.90%, Mn: 1.0% or less, P: 0.040% or less, S: 0.010% or less, Cr: 12.0% to 20.0%, Al: 0.2% to 1.0%, N: 0.015% or less, Cu: 1.2% to 1.6%, Nb: 0.40% to 0.50%, Ti: 0.50% or less, O: 0.0030% or less, optionally at least one element selected from the group consisting of B: 0.0030% or less, REM: 0.080% or less, Zr: 0.50% or less, V: 0.50% or less, Co: 0.50% or less, and Ni: 0.50% or less, optionally at least one element selected from the group consisting of Ca: 0.0050% or less and Mg: 0.0050% or less, optionally Mo: 0.1% to 1.0%, and the balance being Fe and unavoidable impurities, wherein a Si content and an Al content satisfy Si ≥ Al, and the Al content and an O content satisfy Al/O ≥ 100.
An air guide seal arrangement adapted to be located between a bumper fascia and a cooler of a vehicle , said bumper fascia having an outer surface and an inner surface , said inner surface facing said cooler when mounted in said vehicle, said air guide seal arrangement comprising a first member (3, 3', 3") and a second member , said first member (3, 3', 3") having a first irregularly shaped edge portion , shaped after and sealed against said inner surface of said bumper fascia , and a second regularly shaped edge portion being located opposite to said first edge portion , said second member having a first regularly shaped edge portion and a second edge portion , being located opposite to said first edge portion , shaped to seal against a forwards-facing surface of said cooler , characterized in that at least one of said first member (3, 3', 3") and said second member is resilient, said first member (3, 3', 3") and said second member form two separate members adapted to be held together solely by being pressed together in use, said second edge portion of said first member (3, 3', 3") and/or said first edge portion of said second member J being shaped to thereby form a seal between said first member (3, 3', 3") and said second member by means of said resiliency. said second member having a first regularly shaped edge portion and a second edge portion , being located opposite to said first edge portion , shaped to seal against a forwards-facing surface of said cooler , characterized in that at least one of said first member (3, 3', 3") and said second member is resilient, said first member (3, 3', 3") and said second member form two separate members adapted to be held together solely by being pressed together in use, said second edge portion of said first member (3, 3', 3") and/or said first edge portion of said second member J being shaped to thereby form a seal between said first member (3, 3', 3") and said second member by means of said resiliency.