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A lawn mower , comprising: a work unit including a housing having a downward-facing opening and a cutter blade rotatably provided in the housing such that when rotated, the cutter blade is configured to cut grass and to generate a transport air flow flowing from the opening of the housing to inside; a grass clippings receptacle configured to receive mowed grass clippings; a grass clippings transport passage connecting an interior of the housing with the grass clippings receptacle ; and a shutter device including a shutter configured to open and close the grass clippings transport passage and an actuator configured to open/close-drive the shutter , characterized in that the lawn mower further comprises: a controller configured to control the shutter device ; and a humidity sensor for detecting a humidity (H) of an environment surrounding the lawn mower , wherein the controller is configured to open/close-control the shutter device based on the humidity (H). a work unit including a housing having a downward-facing opening and a cutter blade rotatably provided in the housing such that when rotated, the cutter blade is configured to cut grass and to generate a transport air flow flowing from the opening of the housing to inside; a grass clippings receptacle configured to receive mowed grass clippings; a grass clippings transport passage connecting an interior of the housing with the grass clippings receptacle ; and a shutter device including a shutter configured to open and close the grass clippings transport passage and an actuator configured to open/close-drive the shutter , characterized in that the lawn mower further comprises: a controller configured to control the shutter device ; and a humidity sensor for detecting a humidity (H) of an environment surrounding the lawn mower , wherein the controller is configured to open/close-control the shutter device based on the humidity (H). a controller configured to control the shutter device ; and a humidity sensor for detecting a humidity (H) of an environment surrounding the lawn mower , wherein the controller is configured to open/close-control the shutter device based on the humidity (H).
A bracing panel for bracing adjacent roof trusses, the bracing panel comprising engagement members , at least one spacing member extending between and connecting the engagement members together in spaced apart relation, and hangers connecting the spacing member to the engagement members , each hanger including a first portion , a second portion extending from an upper edge margin of the first portion in a first direction, and a third portion extending from a lower edge margin of the first portion in a second direction opposite the first direction, the third portion underlying said one engagement member and the spacing member , the third portion having nailing teeth embedded in said one engagement member and the spacing member , the first, second and third portions being formed as a unitary one-piece structure, the second portion of the hanger and the third portion of the hanger lying in respective planes which are parallel to one another and spaced apart from one another.
A method for evaluating renal status in a sepsis patient, comprising: performing one or more assays configured to detect Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2, and optionally one or more biomarkers of Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7, Beta-2-glycoprotein 1, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin, Leukocyte elastase, Serum Amyloid P Component, C-X-C motif chemokine 6, Immunoglobulin A, Immunoglobulin G subclass I, C-C motif chemokine 24, Neutrophil collagenase, Cathepsin D, C-X-C motif chemokine 13, Involucrin, Interleukin-6 receptor subunit beta, Hepatocyte Growth Factor, CXCL-1, -2, -3, Immunoglobulin G subclass II, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4, C-C motif chemokine 18, Matrilysin, C-X-C motif chemokine 11, and Antileukoproteinase on a body fluid sample obtained from the sepsis patient to provide an assay result; and correlating the assay result(s) to the renal status of the sepsis patient, wherein said correlation step comprises correlating the assay result(s) to one or more of risk stratification and diagnosis of acute renal failure (ARF) of the sepsis patient, or wherein said correlating step comprises assigning a likelihood of one or more future changes in renal status to the sepsis patient based on the assay result(s), wherein said one or more future changes in renal status comprises future acute renal failure (ARF). performing one or more assays configured to detect Metalloproteinase inhibitor 2, and optionally one or more biomarkers of Insulin-like growth factor-binding protein 7, Beta-2-glycoprotein 1, Alpha-1 Antitrypsin, Leukocyte elastase, Serum Amyloid P Component, C-X-C motif chemokine 6, Immunoglobulin A, Immunoglobulin G subclass I, C-C motif chemokine 24, Neutrophil collagenase, Cathepsin D, C-X-C motif chemokine 13, Involucrin, Interleukin-6 receptor subunit beta, Hepatocyte Growth Factor, CXCL-1, -2, -3, Immunoglobulin G subclass II, Metalloproteinase inhibitor 4, C-C motif chemokine 18, Matrilysin, C-X-C motif chemokine 11, and Antileukoproteinase on a body fluid sample obtained from the sepsis patient to provide an assay result; and correlating the assay result(s) to the renal status of the sepsis patient, wherein said correlation step comprises correlating the assay result(s) to one or more of risk stratification and diagnosis of acute renal failure (ARF) of the sepsis patient, or wherein said correlating step comprises assigning a likelihood of one or more future changes in renal status to the sepsis patient based on the assay result(s), wherein said one or more future changes in renal status comprises future acute renal failure (ARF).
A method for reducing optical noise in a photoelectric sensor configured to detect light reflected off an object, the method comprising: receiving a first light (230; 278) from a first light source (227; 270); passing the first light (230; 278) through, or reflecting the first light (230; 278) at, a first phosphor-based layer , wherein due to the passing or reflecting at least one characteristic of at least one portion of the first light (230; 278) is modified; receiving the at least one portion of the modified first light at a first light detector , wherein the at least one portion is received but does not substantially influence an output of the first light detector ; emitting a second light (210; 274) from a second light source , the second light (210; 274) having a first wavelength; receiving the second light (225; 276) at the first light detector subsequent to the second light (210; 274) being reflected by an object (218; 272); and detecting the second light (225; 276). receiving a first light (230; 278) from a first light source (227; 270); passing the first light (230; 278) through, or reflecting the first light (230; 278) at, a first phosphor-based layer , wherein due to the passing or reflecting at least one characteristic of at least one portion of the first light (230; 278) is modified; receiving the at least one portion of the modified first light at a first light detector , wherein the at least one portion is received but does not substantially influence an output of the first light detector ; emitting a second light (210; 274) from a second light source , the second light (210; 274) having a first wavelength; receiving the second light (225; 276) at the first light detector subsequent to the second light (210; 274) being reflected by an object (218; 272); and detecting the second light (225; 276).
An isolated antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof that binds specifically to human programmed death-1 (PD-1) protein, wherein the isolated antibody or antigen-binding fragment thereof comprises a heavy chain variable region (HCVR) of SEQ ID NO: 162 and a light chain variable region (LCVR) of SEQ ID NO: 170.
An absorbent article having a central chassis, the central chassis comprising a topsheet , a back sheet and an absorbent core , the absorbent article comprising: a front waist region and a front waist edge; a back waist region and a back waist edge; a front belt comprising a front inner belt layer ) and a front outer belt layer , each of the front belt layers being disposed in the front waist region, but not disposed in the back waist region; a back belt comprising a back inner belt layer and a back outer belt layer , each of the back belt layers being disposed in the back waist region, but not disposed in the front waist region; wherein the front and back belts are joined at seams to form a waist opening and leg openings; the front belt comprising a first film; the back belt comprising a second film; wherein a portion of one of the front and back belts is folded to form a waist edge; wherein at least one of the front and back belts is shaped; and wherein a length of the central chassis to length of the article ratio is from 0.55 to 0.64. a front waist region and a front waist edge; a back waist region and a back waist edge; a front belt comprising a front inner belt layer ) and a front outer belt layer , each of the front belt layers being disposed in the front waist region, but not disposed in the back waist region; a back belt comprising a back inner belt layer and a back outer belt layer , each of the back belt layers being disposed in the back waist region, but not disposed in the front waist region; wherein the front and back belts are joined at seams to form a waist opening and leg openings; the front belt comprising a first film; the back belt comprising a second film; wherein a portion of one of the front and back belts is folded to form a waist edge; wherein at least one of the front and back belts is shaped; and wherein a length of the central chassis to length of the article ratio is from 0.55 to 0.64.
Kit for fitting a spring suspension device of a vehicle, characterized in that it comprises a retaining cup intended to act as a support base for said spring , a first guide piece for fitting the spring in the clockwise direction and a second guide piece for fitting said spring in the counterclockwise direction, and in that said cup has a common receiving surface suitable for receiving one or the other of said two guide pieces depending on the direction of fitting chosen.
Device for illuminating the intraocular space of a human or animal eye, comprising a) a light source ; b) a housing surrounding the light source; and c) a voltage source connected to the light source; and d) a fixing device for fixing the housing to the sclera of the eye to be illuminated, wherein the fixing device is configured, so that the housing is attachable to an eyelid speculum , so that a stable attachment of the housing on the sclera of the human or animal eye is possible by exerting and maintaining a contact pressure between the contact surface of the housing and the sclera of the human or animal eye; wherein the light source produces a thermal load radiometrically measured with respect to the maximum intensity of the radiation characteristic of less than 0.7 W/cm 2 , and wherein the light source heats the inner space of the eye by no more than 10°C, and wherein the spectrum of the light source comprises no detectable radiation of less than 400 nm wavelength, thereby reducing the phototoxicity of the radiation emitted by the light source on the retina of the eye. a) a light source ; b) a housing surrounding the light source; and c) a voltage source connected to the light source; and d) a fixing device for fixing the housing to the sclera of the eye to be illuminated, wherein the fixing device is configured, so that the housing is attachable to an eyelid speculum , so that a stable attachment of the housing on the sclera of the human or animal eye is possible by exerting and maintaining a contact pressure between the contact surface of the housing and the sclera of the human or animal eye; wherein the light source produces a thermal load radiometrically measured with respect to the maximum intensity of the radiation characteristic of less than 0.7 W/cm 2 , and wherein the light source heats the inner space of the eye by no more than 10°C, and wherein the spectrum of the light source comprises no detectable radiation of less than 400 nm wavelength, thereby reducing the phototoxicity of the radiation emitted by the light source on the retina of the eye.
Drilling tool for cooling lubricant-supported machining of full bores, comprising: - a drill shaft , - a drill face with main cutting edges configured thereon and associated flank faces , - at least one chipping groove which is open towards the drill shaft and extends axially from the drill face , - at least one coolant channel for the inside supply of cooling lubricant to the drill face , and - at least two primary guiding chamfers arranged on the circumferential surface of the drilling tool and extending axially, wherein a secondary guiding chamfer is configured associated with at least one of the primary guiding chamfers , said secondary guiding chamfer extending along this primary guiding chamfer and being spaced therefrom in the circumferential direction of the drilling tool , wherein a lubricant pocket for receiving cooling lubricant is configured between the primary guiding chamfer and the secondary guiding chamfer , said lubricant pocket being radially recessed from these guiding chamfers , wherein - the lubricant pocket opens towards the flank face of the drill face , wherein - the coolant channel opens into the drill face and is in fluid communication with the lubricant pocket for transferring cooling lubricant from the coolant channel into the lubricant pocket , characterised in that - at least one connecting channel is configured on the drill face between the lubricant pocket and the coolant channel for transferring cooling lubricant from the coolant channel into the lubricant pocket . - a drill shaft , - a drill face with main cutting edges configured thereon and associated flank faces , - at least one chipping groove which is open towards the drill shaft and extends axially from the drill face , - at least one coolant channel for the inside supply of cooling lubricant to the drill face , and - at least two primary guiding chamfers arranged on the circumferential surface of the drilling tool and extending axially, wherein a secondary guiding chamfer is configured associated with at least one of the primary guiding chamfers , said secondary guiding chamfer extending along this primary guiding chamfer and being spaced therefrom in the circumferential direction of the drilling tool , wherein a lubricant pocket for receiving cooling lubricant is configured between the primary guiding chamfer and the secondary guiding chamfer , said lubricant pocket being radially recessed from these guiding chamfers , wherein - the lubricant pocket opens towards the flank face of the drill face , wherein - the coolant channel opens into the drill face and is in fluid communication with the lubricant pocket for transferring cooling lubricant from the coolant channel into the lubricant pocket , characterised in that - at least one connecting channel is configured on the drill face between the lubricant pocket and the coolant channel for transferring cooling lubricant from the coolant channel into the lubricant pocket .
Exhaust gas flap device for an internal combustion engine having a flow housing defining an exhaust channel , an actuating shaft , at least one flap body arranged rotatably on the actuating shaft in the exhaust channel , a housing bore in the flow housing through which the actuating shaft projects outwardly, a bearing bush which is arranged in the housing bore and in which the actuating shaft is supported, and a seal arrangement sealing a gap between the housing bore of the flow housing and the actuating shaft , characterized in that the seal arrangement is formed by a plurality of piston rings (66 1 , 66 2 ) spaced apart in the axial direction, which abut radially on the housing bore or the actuating shaft , wherein the piston rings (66 1 , 66 2 , 66 3 , 66 4 ), which abut on the housing bore form a radial gap to the actuating shaft and those abutting against the actuating shaft form a gap to the housing bore , which gap is covered in the radial direction by at least one adjacent piston ring (66 1 , 66 2 ), an adjacent actuating shaft portion or an adjacent housing bore portion , and that the seal arrangement comprises at least a first piston ring (66 1 ) and a second adjacent piston ring (66 2 ), wherein a piston ring outer diameter of the first piston ring (66 1 , 66 3 ) is greater in an unloaded state than an inner diameter of the housing bore , and that a piston ring inner diameter of the second piston ring (66 2 , 66 3 ) is smaller in an unloaded state than an actuating shaft outer diameter of the actuating shaft .
An implantable medical device for His-bundle or bundle-branch pacing of a patient's heart, the device comprising: a sensing circuit configured to sense an atrial event (As) and a ventricular event (Vs); an electrical pulse generator configured to generate and deliver electrical His-bundle or bundle-branch stimulation pulses (Vp); and a processor coupled to the sensing circuit and the electrical pulse generator and configured to control the electrical pulse generator to deliver said Vp on expiration of a defined AV interval or Vp-Vs interval following a said As or Vs, the processor further configured to: determine whether Vp timing should be adjusted; in response to determining that the Vp timing should be adjusted, determine whether Vp should be delivered earlier or later; in response to determining whether the Vp should be delivered earlier or later, decrease an AV delay if the Vp should be delivered earlier or increase the AV delay in response to determining Vp should be delivered later; generate a set of AV delays that are stored in memory based on iterating through decreases or increases in the AV delay; select an optimal AV delay from the set of AV delays stored in memory; and use the optimal AV delay when delivering His-bundle or bundle-branch pacing. a sensing circuit configured to sense an atrial event (As) and a ventricular event (Vs); an electrical pulse generator configured to generate and deliver electrical His-bundle or bundle-branch stimulation pulses (Vp); and a processor coupled to the sensing circuit and the electrical pulse generator and configured to control the electrical pulse generator to deliver said Vp on expiration of a defined AV interval or Vp-Vs interval following a said As or Vs, the processor further configured to: determine whether Vp timing should be adjusted; in response to determining that the Vp timing should be adjusted, determine whether Vp should be delivered earlier or later; in response to determining whether the Vp should be delivered earlier or later, decrease an AV delay if the Vp should be delivered earlier or increase the AV delay in response to determining Vp should be delivered later; generate a set of AV delays that are stored in memory based on iterating through decreases or increases in the AV delay; select an optimal AV delay from the set of AV delays stored in memory; and use the optimal AV delay when delivering His-bundle or bundle-branch pacing. determine whether Vp timing should be adjusted; in response to determining that the Vp timing should be adjusted, determine whether Vp should be delivered earlier or later; in response to determining whether the Vp should be delivered earlier or later, decrease an AV delay if the Vp should be delivered earlier or increase the AV delay in response to determining Vp should be delivered later; generate a set of AV delays that are stored in memory based on iterating through decreases or increases in the AV delay; select an optimal AV delay from the set of AV delays stored in memory; and use the optimal AV delay when delivering His-bundle or bundle-branch pacing.
A spool assembly for supporting a roll of material, the spool assembly comprising: a first flange defining a first at least one slot , the first at least one slot extending at least partially in a radial direction, the radial direction extending outward from a longitudinal axis of the spool assembly ; a second flange defining a second at least one slot , the second at least one slot extending at least partially in a transverse direction, the transverse direction being substantially perpendicular to the radial direction and the longitudinal axis, the second flange being rotatably coupled to the first flange such that the first and second flanges rotate relative to one another about the longitudinal axis; a first arbor member slidably coupled within the first at least one slot of the first flange and slidably coupled within the second at least one slot of the second flange , the first arbor member is positioned at least partially between the first flange and the second flange ; a second arbor member positioned between the first flange (102. 202) and the second flange , wherein a spacing between the first arbor member and the second arbor member in the radial direction defines an arbor diameter; and characterized by a biasing member coupled to the first arbor member such that the first arbor member is biased radially inward toward the longitudinal axis, wherein rotation of the first flange relative to the second flange causes the first arbor member to translate within the first at least one slot and the second at least one slot causing a change in the arbor diameter. a first flange defining a first at least one slot , the first at least one slot extending at least partially in a radial direction, the radial direction extending outward from a longitudinal axis of the spool assembly ; a second flange defining a second at least one slot , the second at least one slot extending at least partially in a transverse direction, the transverse direction being substantially perpendicular to the radial direction and the longitudinal axis, the second flange being rotatably coupled to the first flange such that the first and second flanges rotate relative to one another about the longitudinal axis; a first arbor member slidably coupled within the first at least one slot of the first flange and slidably coupled within the second at least one slot of the second flange , the first arbor member is positioned at least partially between the first flange and the second flange ; a second arbor member positioned between the first flange (102. 202) and the second flange , wherein a spacing between the first arbor member and the second arbor member in the radial direction defines an arbor diameter; and characterized by a biasing member coupled to the first arbor member such that the first arbor member is biased radially inward toward the longitudinal axis, wherein rotation of the first flange relative to the second flange causes the first arbor member to translate within the first at least one slot and the second at least one slot causing a change in the arbor diameter.