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A surgical instrument , comprising: a shaft assembly ; an end effector ; and a linkage , the linkage including: a proximal housing ; and a distal housing being rotatably received within the proximal housing , further comprising a wire extending through the linkage , the wire having a central portion disposed within an annular groove defined between the proximal and distal housings , the central portion of the wire being annularly wound within the annular groove to define a coil, the coil being configured to at least one of radially expand or contract upon rotation of the distal housing relative to the proximal housing, characterised in that the linkage is configured for selectively interconnecting the end effector and the shaft assembly, the proximal housing comprises an outer housing and an inner housing , the inner housing is configured for reception within the outer housing , the distal housing is rotatably received within the inner housing and the end effector and the distal housing are configured to rotate together relative to the proximal housing and the shaft assembly . a shaft assembly ; an end effector ; and a linkage , the linkage including: a proximal housing ; and a distal housing being rotatably received within the proximal housing , a proximal housing ; and a distal housing being rotatably received within the proximal housing , further comprising a wire extending through the linkage , the wire having a central portion disposed within an annular groove defined between the proximal and distal housings , the central portion of the wire being annularly wound within the annular groove to define a coil, the coil being configured to at least one of radially expand or contract upon rotation of the distal housing relative to the proximal housing, characterised in that the linkage is configured for selectively interconnecting the end effector and the shaft assembly, the proximal housing comprises an outer housing and an inner housing , the inner housing is configured for reception within the outer housing , the distal housing is rotatably received within the inner housing and the end effector and the distal housing are configured to rotate together relative to the proximal housing and the shaft assembly .
A method performed by a terminal in a communication system, the method comprising: receiving, from a base station , multicast broadcast single frequency network, MBSFN, area configuration information including a list of physical multicast channels, PMCHs; receiving, from the base station , configuration information including at least one MBSFN area information used to indicate logging of multimedia broadcast multicast service, MBMS, measurement on a radio resource control, RRC, layer, the at least one MBSFN area information including an MBSFN area identifier that specifies an MBSFN area to be measured and frequency information that specifies a frequency of the MBSFN area to be measured; identifying the MBSFN area identifier and the frequency information included in the at least one MBSFN area information; logging the MBMS measurement for the MBSFN area based on the identified MBSFN area identifier and the frequency information; and transmitting, to the base station , a result of the logged MBMS measurement, wherein the result of the logged MBMS measurement includes a reference signal received power, RSRP, and a reference signal received quality, RSRQ, for the MBSFN area, and wherein the result of the logged MBMS measurement includes a block error rate, BLER, result list including a BLER result per multicast channel, MCH, among a list of MCHs corresponding to the list of PMCHs, on subframes using a modulation coding scheme, MCS, for data and at least one MCH index associated with the BLER result in case that the BLER result is available. receiving, from a base station , multicast broadcast single frequency network, MBSFN, area configuration information including a list of physical multicast channels, PMCHs; receiving, from the base station , configuration information including at least one MBSFN area information used to indicate logging of multimedia broadcast multicast service, MBMS, measurement on a radio resource control, RRC, layer, the at least one MBSFN area information including an MBSFN area identifier that specifies an MBSFN area to be measured and frequency information that specifies a frequency of the MBSFN area to be measured; identifying the MBSFN area identifier and the frequency information included in the at least one MBSFN area information; logging the MBMS measurement for the MBSFN area based on the identified MBSFN area identifier and the frequency information; and transmitting, to the base station , a result of the logged MBMS measurement, wherein the result of the logged MBMS measurement includes a reference signal received power, RSRP, and a reference signal received quality, RSRQ, for the MBSFN area, and wherein the result of the logged MBMS measurement includes a block error rate, BLER, result list including a BLER result per multicast channel, MCH, among a list of MCHs corresponding to the list of PMCHs, on subframes using a modulation coding scheme, MCS, for data and at least one MCH index associated with the BLER result in case that the BLER result is available.
A method for generating cells expressing markers characteristic of pancreatic endocrine cells comprising culturing foregut endoderm cells in a first growth medium supplemented with a thyroid hormone but not ALK5 inhibitor for about two to four days, followed by culturing the resulting cell population in a second growth medium supplemented with both a thyroid hormone and ALK5 inhibitor for about two to four days.
An electronic device comprising: a memory configured to store data including a predetermined pattern in relation to a user gesture moving the electronic device; at least one sensor ; a display ; and a processor configured to: while the display is deactivated, receive first data related to a movement of the electronic device using the at least one sensor; determine whether the first data corresponds to the predetermined pattern; transition the display from deactivated to activated based on determining that the first data corresponds to the predetermined pattern; while the display is activated, receive second data from the at least one sensor; the device being characterised in that : in response to determining that the second data corresponds to a repetition of the predetermined pattern or a portion of the predetermined pattern, transition the display from activated to deactivated. a memory configured to store data including a predetermined pattern in relation to a user gesture moving the electronic device; at least one sensor ; a display ; and a processor configured to: while the display is deactivated, receive first data related to a movement of the electronic device using the at least one sensor; determine whether the first data corresponds to the predetermined pattern; transition the display from deactivated to activated based on determining that the first data corresponds to the predetermined pattern; while the display is activated, receive second data from the at least one sensor; the device being characterised in that : in response to determining that the second data corresponds to a repetition of the predetermined pattern or a portion of the predetermined pattern, transition the display from activated to deactivated. while the display is deactivated, receive first data related to a movement of the electronic device using the at least one sensor; determine whether the first data corresponds to the predetermined pattern; transition the display from deactivated to activated based on determining that the first data corresponds to the predetermined pattern; while the display is activated, receive second data from the at least one sensor; the device being characterised in that : in response to determining that the second data corresponds to a repetition of the predetermined pattern or a portion of the predetermined pattern, transition the display from activated to deactivated.
A method of preparing an agricultural spray tank for use in connection with a second pesticide following use of the tank in connection with a first pesticide, the method comprising: introducing a cleaning mixture into a tank containing a residual amount of the first pesticide, wherein the cleaning mixture comprises (a) a source of transition metal ions, and (b) a source of hydrogen peroxide; allowing the cleaning mixture to remain in the tank for a time sufficient to degrade at least 50% by weight of the residual amount of the first pesticide, thereby forming a waste mixture comprising degradation products of the first pesticide; and removing the waste mixture from the tank; wherein: the first pesticide comprises glyphosate, the cleaning mixture comprises transition metal ions in a molar ratio of at least 3:1 with respect to the amount of glyphosate present in the pesticidal residue prior to introduction of the cleaning mixture into the tank, and the cleaning mixture is not subjected to an artificial light source while in the tank. introducing a cleaning mixture into a tank containing a residual amount of the first pesticide, wherein the cleaning mixture comprises (a) a source of transition metal ions, and (b) a source of hydrogen peroxide; (a) a source of transition metal ions, and (b) a source of hydrogen peroxide; allowing the cleaning mixture to remain in the tank for a time sufficient to degrade at least 50% by weight of the residual amount of the first pesticide, thereby forming a waste mixture comprising degradation products of the first pesticide; and removing the waste mixture from the tank; wherein: the first pesticide comprises glyphosate, the cleaning mixture comprises transition metal ions in a molar ratio of at least 3:1 with respect to the amount of glyphosate present in the pesticidal residue prior to introduction of the cleaning mixture into the tank, and the cleaning mixture is not subjected to an artificial light source while in the tank. the first pesticide comprises glyphosate, the cleaning mixture comprises transition metal ions in a molar ratio of at least 3:1 with respect to the amount of glyphosate present in the pesticidal residue prior to introduction of the cleaning mixture into the tank, and the cleaning mixture is not subjected to an artificial light source while in the tank.
Use of a relatively-viscous packaging solution, wherein the relatively-viscous packaging solution includes from 0.1% to 1 % by weight of a non-ionic hydroxyl-containing viscosity-enhancing polymer selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, and a mixture thereof, a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of 2000 daltons or less, an α-oxo-multi-acid or salt thereof adapted to reducing susceptibility to oxidation degradation of the polyethylene glycol in the relative-viscous packaging solution, and one or more buffering agents adapted to providing the solution a pH of from 6.0 to 8.0, and wherein the relatively-viscous packaging solution has a viscosity of from 2 × 10 -3 to 8 × 10 -3 Pa-s ( 2.0 to 8 centipoise) at 25°C and an osmolality of from 200 to 450 mOsm/kg, wherein a soft hydrogel contact lens is immersed in a sealed package in said relatively viscous packaging solution, whereafter the sealed package with the soft hydrogel contact lens and the relatively-viscous packaging solution therein is sterilized by autoclave, and, at time of inserting the soft hydrogel contact lens, for easing a lens-wearer's initial discomfort at time of inserting the soft hydrogel contact lens. wherein the relatively-viscous packaging solution includes from 0.1% to 1 % by weight of a non-ionic hydroxyl-containing viscosity-enhancing polymer selected from the group consisting of methyl cellulose, ethyl cellulose, hydroxymethylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose, and a mixture thereof, a polyethylene glycol having a molecular weight of 2000 daltons or less, an α-oxo-multi-acid or salt thereof adapted to reducing susceptibility to oxidation degradation of the polyethylene glycol in the relative-viscous packaging solution, and one or more buffering agents adapted to providing the solution a pH of from 6.0 to 8.0, and wherein the relatively-viscous packaging solution has a viscosity of from 2 × 10 -3 to 8 × 10 -3 Pa-s ( 2.0 to 8 centipoise) at 25°C and an osmolality of from 200 to 450 mOsm/kg, wherein a soft hydrogel contact lens is immersed in a sealed package in said relatively viscous packaging solution, whereafter the sealed package with the soft hydrogel contact lens and the relatively-viscous packaging solution therein is sterilized by autoclave, and, at time of inserting the soft hydrogel contact lens, for easing a lens-wearer's initial discomfort at time of inserting the soft hydrogel contact lens.
A shoulder joint implant , comprising: a first prosthetic component that includes a coupling element protruding from a distal bearing surface thereof; a baseplate configured to secure the first prosthetic component to bone, the baseplate including a post protruding from a distal bearing surface thereof and defining a throughbore that extends along a proximal-distal axis of the post ; and a removable collet disposed within the throughbore and configured to engage the coupling element of the first prosthetic component such that the first prosthetic component is fixedly coupled to the baseplate ; characterized in that the collet comprises a plurality of proximally-extending arms that are radially compressible to facilitate insertion and removal of the collet in the throughbore of the baseplate . a first prosthetic component that includes a coupling element protruding from a distal bearing surface thereof; a baseplate configured to secure the first prosthetic component to bone, the baseplate including a post protruding from a distal bearing surface thereof and defining a throughbore that extends along a proximal-distal axis of the post ; and a removable collet disposed within the throughbore and configured to engage the coupling element of the first prosthetic component such that the first prosthetic component is fixedly coupled to the baseplate ; characterized in that the collet comprises a plurality of proximally-extending arms that are radially compressible to facilitate insertion and removal of the collet in the throughbore of the baseplate .
Control release system for use in the treatment of a disease wherein the control release system is administered subcutaneously or intraperitoneally, wherein the control release system is a nanoparticle and wherein the control release system is obtained by (i) mixing an active ingredient comprising a reactive moiety with an aqueous solution or dispersion comprising polymer chains comprising at least one reactive moiety, capable of reacting with the reactive moiety of the active ingredient, the polymer chains further being capable of cross-linking intra- or intermolecularly; and (ii) subjecting this mixture to cross-linking forming a polymer matrix under such conditions that simultaneous with the formation of the polymer matrix the active ingredient is covalently entrapped in this polymer matrix, wherein the polymer chains are thermo-sensitive polymer chains selected from (co)polymers based on hydrophobically modified esters of N-hydroxyalkyl-(meth)acrylamide or N-(meth)acryloyl amino acids, and wherein the active ingredient is mixed in the aqueous environment, wherein also the non-cross-linked polymer chains are initially present at a temperature lower than the Lower Critical Solution Temperature (LCST), after which step (ii) is carried out at a temperature higher than the LCST; or at a temperature lower than the Critical Micelle Formation Temperature (CMT), after which step (ii) is carried out at a temperature higher than the CMT. (i) mixing an active ingredient comprising a reactive moiety with an aqueous solution or dispersion comprising polymer chains comprising at least one reactive moiety, capable of reacting with the reactive moiety of the active ingredient, the polymer chains further being capable of cross-linking intra- or intermolecularly; and (ii) subjecting this mixture to cross-linking forming a polymer matrix under such conditions that simultaneous with the formation of the polymer matrix the active ingredient is covalently entrapped in this polymer matrix, wherein the polymer chains are thermo-sensitive polymer chains selected from (co)polymers based on hydrophobically modified esters of N-hydroxyalkyl-(meth)acrylamide or N-(meth)acryloyl amino acids, and wherein the active ingredient is mixed in the aqueous environment, wherein also the non-cross-linked polymer chains are initially present at a temperature lower than the Lower Critical Solution Temperature (LCST), after which step (ii) is carried out at a temperature higher than the LCST; or at a temperature lower than the Critical Micelle Formation Temperature (CMT), after which step (ii) is carried out at a temperature higher than the CMT.
A work vehicle comprising: a travelling vehicle body that includes a power source to a work part and a travel part; and a communication unit that is mounted on the travelling vehicle body , the communication unit comprising: directly receiving signals from a portable communication terminal carried by a worker through a first communication system (R1) and a second communication system (R2) having smaller communication area than that of the first communication system (R1); and controlling the travelling vehicle body based on the received signals from the portable communication terminal , wherein the first communication system (R1) is for receiving the signals transmitted to the travelling vehicle body from the portable communication terminal based on the worker's input at the communication unit , and the second communication system (R2) is for automatically transmitting from the portable communication terminal and receiving a detection signal by the communication unit indicating that the portable communication terminal exists in the communication area, and a short-distance radio communication standard is employed for the second communication system (R2), characterized in that a control unit automatically stops a travel of the travelling vehicle body when receiving the second signal from said portable communication terminal during the travel of the travelling vehicle body . a travelling vehicle body that includes a power source to a work part and a travel part; and a communication unit that is mounted on the travelling vehicle body , the communication unit comprising: directly receiving signals from a portable communication terminal carried by a worker through a first communication system (R1) and a second communication system (R2) having smaller communication area than that of the first communication system (R1); and controlling the travelling vehicle body based on the received signals from the portable communication terminal , wherein directly receiving signals from a portable communication terminal carried by a worker through a first communication system (R1) and a second communication system (R2) having smaller communication area than that of the first communication system (R1); and controlling the travelling vehicle body based on the received signals from the portable communication terminal , wherein the first communication system (R1) is for receiving the signals transmitted to the travelling vehicle body from the portable communication terminal based on the worker's input at the communication unit , and the second communication system (R2) is for automatically transmitting from the portable communication terminal and receiving a detection signal by the communication unit indicating that the portable communication terminal exists in the communication area, and a short-distance radio communication standard is employed for the second communication system (R2), characterized in that a control unit automatically stops a travel of the travelling vehicle body when receiving the second signal from said portable communication terminal during the travel of the travelling vehicle body .
An irrigation water amount measurement apparatus for measuring a supply amount of irrigation water in an agricultural field in which a drip irrigation system is installed, the apparatus comprising: a sensor data obtaining unit configured to obtain sensor data for specifying soil moisture contents in respective sections resulting from dividing the agricultural field into a plurality of pieces, from moisture sensors installed in the respective sections ; an irrigation water amount measurement unit configured to measure a supply amount of irrigation water supplied from the drip irrigation system , in the entire agricultural field, during a period from start to end of irrigation; an irrigation time specifying unit configured to specify, for each of the sections , a period of time during which irrigation water was supplied to the section , based on a change state of a soil moisture content of the section specified by the sensor data; and a calculation processing unit configured to calculate, for each of the sections , a supply amount of irrigation water supplied to the section , based on a period of time specified for the section , the period from start to end of irrigation in the entire agricultural field, and the measured supply amount, wherein the irrigation time specifying unit is configured to specify, as a period of time during which irrigation water was supplied to the section , a period from a time when the soil moisture content started to rise in the section until a time when a moisture content started to rise in a section other than the section . a sensor data obtaining unit configured to obtain sensor data for specifying soil moisture contents in respective sections resulting from dividing the agricultural field into a plurality of pieces, from moisture sensors installed in the respective sections ; an irrigation water amount measurement unit configured to measure a supply amount of irrigation water supplied from the drip irrigation system , in the entire agricultural field, during a period from start to end of irrigation; an irrigation time specifying unit configured to specify, for each of the sections , a period of time during which irrigation water was supplied to the section , based on a change state of a soil moisture content of the section specified by the sensor data; and a calculation processing unit configured to calculate, for each of the sections , a supply amount of irrigation water supplied to the section , based on a period of time specified for the section , the period from start to end of irrigation in the entire agricultural field, and the measured supply amount, wherein the irrigation time specifying unit is configured to specify, as a period of time during which irrigation water was supplied to the section , a period from a time when the soil moisture content started to rise in the section until a time when a moisture content started to rise in a section other than the section .
A method of disinfecting an aircraft cabin , comprising: injecting a non-peroxide disinfectant into an environmental control system of an aircraft; discharging supply air through the environmental control system to discharge the non-peroxide disinfectant into the aircraft cabin ; and characterized by vaporizing the disinfectant prior to injecting the disinfectant into the environmental control system . injecting a non-peroxide disinfectant into an environmental control system of an aircraft; discharging supply air through the environmental control system to discharge the non-peroxide disinfectant into the aircraft cabin ; and characterized by vaporizing the disinfectant prior to injecting the disinfectant into the environmental control system .