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A system for performing laser cataract surgery comprising: a. a material property determining computational assembly, the assembly comprising a structured light source , a camera , and a slit scanning means , wherein the material property comprises: (a) a density of a cataract in the eye; whereby the density of the cataract is associated with a predetermined grade of cataract, thereby determining the grade of the cataract in the eye; and, (b) a relative location within the lens of different levels of increased density; b. a means for providing a therapeutic laser pattern based at least in part on the grade of the cataract in the eye. a. a material property determining computational assembly, the assembly comprising a structured light source , a camera , and a slit scanning means , wherein the material property comprises: (a) a density of a cataract in the eye; whereby the density of the cataract is associated with a predetermined grade of cataract, thereby determining the grade of the cataract in the eye; and, (b) a relative location within the lens of different levels of increased density; b. a means for providing a therapeutic laser pattern based at least in part on the grade of the cataract in the eye.
A method of determining a degree of clogging of discharge holes of an apparatus for applying a coating medium to an object , the apparatus comprising: - a plurality of discharge holes for shaping air; - an air flow regulator arranged to regulate a flow of the shaping air to the discharge holes ; - an output air pressure sensor arranged fluidly between the air flow regulator and the discharge holes ; and - an atomizer having a rotatable deflecting element downstream of the discharge holes ; wherein the method comprises: - conducting shaping air through the discharge holes ; - determining an output air pressure by the output air pressure sensor ; and - determining a degree of clogging of the discharge holes based on the output air pressure. - a plurality of discharge holes for shaping air; - an air flow regulator arranged to regulate a flow of the shaping air to the discharge holes ; - an output air pressure sensor arranged fluidly between the air flow regulator and the discharge holes ; and - an atomizer having a rotatable deflecting element downstream of the discharge holes ; - conducting shaping air through the discharge holes ; - determining an output air pressure by the output air pressure sensor ; and - determining a degree of clogging of the discharge holes based on the output air pressure.
Sprouter comprising a box-shaped container and one or more bored transverse sprouting diaphragms positionable inside said box-shaped container at different heights, said box-shaped container further comprising at least one opening for inserting said one or more bored diaphragms and a plurality of modules combinable by stacking, said plurality of combinable modules comprising a lower module provided with a lower base , an upper module provided with an upper covering element and one or more intermediate modules comprised between said upper module and said lower module, one or more modules of said plurality of modules being provided with a couple of transverse guides arranged on opposite sides to bear at least one diaphragm of said one or more diaphragms, said sprouter further comprising irrigating means comprising at least one vessel for containing the irrigation liquid, at least one pump and at least one channeling line to channel, by means of said at least one pump, said irrigation liquid to said upper module, characterized in that said channeling line comprises a plurality of ducts , each duct being constrained to the respective module of said plurality of stackable modules so that the ducts of two consecutive stackable modules, at least when stacked, are sealingly combinable to one another.
A method for manufacturing a RFID card product with several laminated layers , said method comprising: a first pre-lamination step including: - providing a lamination plate having a recess ; - providing a second layer ; - placing the second layer in contact at least on one side with the lamination plate ; and - laminating the second layer using the lamination plate such that a raised portion is being formed on the second layer in the recess of the lamination plate ; an assembling step including: - providing a first layer having an opening ; - placing the first layer in contact with the second layer such that the raised portion of the second layer is placed in the opening of the first layer ; and a lamination step including: - laminating the assembled first and second layers together such that the raised portion of the second layer fills at least partially the opening of the first layer such that the first layer of the resulting card product has an even outer surface and no collapse at the location of the opening of the first layer . a first pre-lamination step including: - providing a lamination plate having a recess ; - providing a second layer ; - placing the second layer in contact at least on one side with the lamination plate ; and - laminating the second layer using the lamination plate such that a raised portion is being formed on the second layer in the recess of the lamination plate ; - providing a lamination plate having a recess ; - providing a second layer ; - placing the second layer in contact at least on one side with the lamination plate ; and - laminating the second layer using the lamination plate such that a raised portion is being formed on the second layer in the recess of the lamination plate ; an assembling step including: - providing a first layer having an opening ; - placing the first layer in contact with the second layer such that the raised portion of the second layer is placed in the opening of the first layer ; and - providing a first layer having an opening ; - placing the first layer in contact with the second layer such that the raised portion of the second layer is placed in the opening of the first layer ; and a lamination step including: - laminating the assembled first and second layers together such that the raised portion of the second layer fills at least partially the opening of the first layer such that the first layer of the resulting card product has an even outer surface and no collapse at the location of the opening of the first layer . - laminating the assembled first and second layers together such that the raised portion of the second layer fills at least partially the opening of the first layer such that the first layer of the resulting card product has an even outer surface and no collapse at the location of the opening of the first layer .
A washing arm for an in particular commercial warewasher having a longitudinally extending washing arm housing , in which at least one inlet for supplying washing liquid and at least one nozzle opening for spraying the supplied washing liquid are configured, wherein preferably at least one cleaning opening having an associated opening/closing mechanism is provided on at least one end region of the washing arm housing , wherein the opening/closing mechanism is configured so as to automatically open in particular for as-needed flushing of at least one region of the washing arm housing and to automatically close in particular for as-needed ending of the flushing of the at least one region of the washing arm housing , characterized in that the opening/closing mechanism preferably comprises a shut-off valve mounted in the corresponding end region of the washing arm in such a way that the shut-off valve is slidable, preferably in a purely linear movement, relative to the washing arm housing and relative to the at least one cleaning opening associated with the opening/closing mechanism , between an open position in which the at least one cleaning opening is fluidically connected to the inlet of the washing arm and a closed position in which a fluid connection between the at least one cleaning opening and the inlet is interrupted, wherein the shut-off valve comprises preferably a guide sleeve and preferably a shut-off body protruding radially from the guide sleeve , wherein the guide sleeve is mounted, in particular in a linearly movable manner, on a guide pin extending in the longitudinal direction of the washing arm housing .
A method performed by a clock distribution apparatus, the method comprising: receiving (S201) a first clock signal, wherein the first clock signal is from a third clock source through a first transmission path in a network; receiving (S202) a second clock signal, wherein the second clock signal is from the third clock source through a second transmission path in the network; calculating (S203) an offset difference between the first clock signal and the second clock signal; determining (S205') whether a network connection between the third clock source and the clock distribution apparatus is switched from the first transmission path in the network to the second transmission path in the network; compensating (S204) the second clock signal, based on the offset difference, wherein compensating (S204) comprises compensating (S2042) a local clock of the clock distribution apparatus with the offset difference, when it is determined that the network connection between the third clock source and the clock distribution apparatus is switched from the first transmission path in the network to the second transmission path in the network; and outputting (S206) a clock signal, based on the compensated second clock signal. receiving (S201) a first clock signal, wherein the first clock signal is from a third clock source through a first transmission path in a network; receiving (S202) a second clock signal, wherein the second clock signal is from the third clock source through a second transmission path in the network; calculating (S203) an offset difference between the first clock signal and the second clock signal; determining (S205') whether a network connection between the third clock source and the clock distribution apparatus is switched from the first transmission path in the network to the second transmission path in the network; compensating (S204) the second clock signal, based on the offset difference, wherein compensating (S204) comprises compensating (S2042) a local clock of the clock distribution apparatus with the offset difference, when it is determined that the network connection between the third clock source and the clock distribution apparatus is switched from the first transmission path in the network to the second transmission path in the network; and outputting (S206) a clock signal, based on the compensated second clock signal.
A method for manufacturing a helically-shaped member , the method including: • providing profiled feed-wire comprising metal, the feed-wire having a central core and a plurality of longitudinal flanges extending outwards from the core and running parallel to the core ; • providing a die body made of plastic, the die body having an axial cavity formed through the die body and a plurality of internal helical grooves formed in the die body , each helical groove extending substantially the whole length of the axial cavity at a substantially uniform helix angle; • engaging at least some of the flanges within respective internal helical grooves , and forcing the profiled feed-wire in an axial direction through the die body , whereby a plastic surface within at least one of the helical grooves deflects its respective flange thereby forcing the profiled feed-wire to helically deform as it advances through the die body ; and • extruding a helically-shaped wire from the die body . • providing profiled feed-wire comprising metal, the feed-wire having a central core and a plurality of longitudinal flanges extending outwards from the core and running parallel to the core ; • providing a die body made of plastic, the die body having an axial cavity formed through the die body and a plurality of internal helical grooves formed in the die body , each helical groove extending substantially the whole length of the axial cavity at a substantially uniform helix angle; • engaging at least some of the flanges within respective internal helical grooves , and forcing the profiled feed-wire in an axial direction through the die body , whereby a plastic surface within at least one of the helical grooves deflects its respective flange thereby forcing the profiled feed-wire to helically deform as it advances through the die body ; and • extruding a helically-shaped wire from the die body .
Atomiser , in the form of an inhaler for medical aerosol therapy, for atomising a fluid , the atomiser comprising a container holding the fluid , a discharge nozzle for atomising the fluid , and a pressure generator as a conveying means for conveying and atomising the fluid having a holder for the container , a conveyor tube and a drive spring , the pressure generator having a pressure chamber for generating a spring pressure of from 5 to 60 MPa on the fluid , the container being movable in a stroke-like manner during the fluid conveyance, pressure generation and atomisation and, during atomisation, a fluid volume of from 10 to 50 μl per stroke being released, characterised in that the atomiser has protection devices for preventing bacterial contamination of the fluid and the protection devices comprise an at least largely germ-proof filter and a lockable valve for blocking a channel portion for guiding the fluid, the filter and the valve being arranged downstream of the pressure chamber .
A method of authenticating a user implemented in an electronic device , the method comprising: capturing a plurality of biometric images in succession over a period of time with one or more sensors configured to capture the plurality of biometric images while a user is interacting with a user interface of the electronic device to input user data for a non-authentication operation; for each image of the plurality of biometric images: determining a key of the user interface associated with the capture of the image; and determining a finger associated with the image based on the key of the user interface, wherein each finger is associated with a plurality of keys; combining the image with at least one other biometric image of the plurality of biometric images into a composite image of the finger, wherein the at least one other biometric image is captured from another key of the user interface associated with the finger; and comparing the composite image of the finger with at least one reference image of the finger; and providing information indicative of a result of the comparisons. capturing a plurality of biometric images in succession over a period of time with one or more sensors configured to capture the plurality of biometric images while a user is interacting with a user interface of the electronic device to input user data for a non-authentication operation; for each image of the plurality of biometric images: determining a key of the user interface associated with the capture of the image; and determining a finger associated with the image based on the key of the user interface, wherein each finger is associated with a plurality of keys; combining the image with at least one other biometric image of the plurality of biometric images into a composite image of the finger, wherein the at least one other biometric image is captured from another key of the user interface associated with the finger; and comparing the composite image of the finger with at least one reference image of the finger; and determining a key of the user interface associated with the capture of the image; and determining a finger associated with the image based on the key of the user interface, wherein each finger is associated with a plurality of keys; combining the image with at least one other biometric image of the plurality of biometric images into a composite image of the finger, wherein the at least one other biometric image is captured from another key of the user interface associated with the finger; and comparing the composite image of the finger with at least one reference image of the finger; and providing information indicative of a result of the comparisons.
A compound of formula I: or a pharmaceutically-acceptable salt thereof for use in the treatment of neurogenic orthostatic hypotension in a human patient; wherein the compound is administered once per day to the patient in an amount ranging from 1 mg/day to 20 mg/day and wherein the use is characterized by : (a) an increase in the patient's seated systolic blood pressure; (b) an increase in the patient's standing time; or (c) a decrease in dizziness or lightheadedness experienced by the patient.
A raw liquid for a seasoning, having a reducing sugar content of 4.5 wt% or more and an ethanol content of 1.5 wt% or less, - wherein the raw liquid for a seasoning is a soy sauce moromi soup in which the insoluble solid content has been removed in advance. - wherein the raw liquid for a seasoning is a soy sauce moromi soup in which the insoluble solid content has been removed in advance.
Device for the non-destructive inspection of a fillet (11; 64) of a part (12; 53; 63) made of composite materials comprising fibres organized in plies held in a polymerized organic matrix, said part comprising two faces forming a dihedron , said faces being linked by said fillet, said inspection device comprising a sensor for measuring by optical coherence tomography (OCT), comprising an optical axis and a cradle for housing the sensor, said sensor being held by a support comprising two plates , each of the plates comprising a guideway , said support coming to bear simultaneously on the two faces of said dihedron, by bearing means, when inspecting said fillet, said inspection device also comprising means for setting a distance from a reference point of said sensor with respect to an edge of said support, said distance setting means comprising guideways , in each of which there is inserted a pilot point protruding from the outer surface of the cradle, and means for setting an orientation of said bearing means with respect to said support, and said support comprising a set of skids, or wheels, intended to slide, or roll, simultaneously on the two faces of said dihedron, said support extending symmetrically with respect to a median axis of said support, said median axis being kept oriented substantially in a bisector plane of said dihedron when inspecting said fillet, characterized in that said sensor pivots in said support about an axis of rotation , at right angles to said median axis and formed by said pilot points, the optical axis of said sensor forming an angle with a bisector plane of said dihedron when inspecting said fillet, in that said bearing means comprise two feet each linked to said support by a leg pivotably linked with respect to said support, and in that said means for setting an orientation of said bearing means comprise means for setting an orientation of said feet with respect to said support.
A supplemental device for attachment to an injection device including a dosage window covering a sleeve on which dose values are marked, the supplemental device comprising: a main body ; an arrangement (53-56) for supporting the main body of the supplemental device in a predetermined positional relationship with the injection device; a transparent protection window located at a surface of the main body that is aligned with the dosage window of the injection pen when in use; and an optical sensor arrangement supported in the main body and having a sensor directed at the protection window, the sensor being capable of capturing images of said dosage window, wherein the protection window is configured as a toric lens with an optical power, wherein a surface of the protection window that is furthest from the sensor arrangement lies on a curved surface of an imaginary cylinder having an axis coincident with a longitudinal axis of the injection device when the supplemental device is installed on the injection device, and wherein the surface of the protection window that is furthest from the sensor arrangement lies in close proximity with a dosage window of the injection device when the supplemental device is installed on the injection device. a main body ; an arrangement (53-56) for supporting the main body of the supplemental device in a predetermined positional relationship with the injection device; a transparent protection window located at a surface of the main body that is aligned with the dosage window of the injection pen when in use; and an optical sensor arrangement supported in the main body and having a sensor directed at the protection window, the sensor being capable of capturing images of said dosage window, wherein the protection window is configured as a toric lens with an optical power, wherein a surface of the protection window that is furthest from the sensor arrangement lies on a curved surface of an imaginary cylinder having an axis coincident with a longitudinal axis of the injection device when the supplemental device is installed on the injection device, and wherein the surface of the protection window that is furthest from the sensor arrangement lies in close proximity with a dosage window of the injection device when the supplemental device is installed on the injection device.
Compound of the structure ( I ) or ( II ): where R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 are selected from: -H, -(C 1 -C 12 ) alkyl, -O-(C 1 -C 12 ) alkyl, and the radicals R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 are not all simultaneously - t Bu.
Sports clothing for race cycling and cycling made of stretch fabric to have a close and tight fit with a user's body , characterized in that the sports clothing comprises a bag for an airbag, wherein the bag of the airbag is folded up and/or rolled up in at least a U-shape and/or S-shape, such that there is mainly less hindrance to perspiration discharge.
Apparatus for predicting a battery state-of-function, in particular the crank-ability of an engine starter battery , comprising a sensor unit configured for synchronously measuring a battery voltage and a battery current, and an evaluation unit for evaluating quantities measured by the sensor unit , wherein the evaluation unit is configured to determine at least the internal resistance of a battery based on a synchronous measurement of a battery voltage and a battery current by the sensor unit during at least one previous high current dynamic discharging event; wherein the evaluation unit is configured to provide a prediction on a battery state-of-function, in particular a prediction on the crank-ability of an engine starter battery , characterised in that : the evaluation unit is configured to provide the prediction on the battery state-of-function by conducting at least one comparison operation with stored experimental data containing positive and/or negative state-of-functions with corresponding parameter values, in particular including internal resistance, temperature and/or state-of-charge values; wherein the evaluation unit is configured to record determined internal resistance values and/or measured voltages and/or currents for subsequent prediction operations on a battery state-of-function. the evaluation unit is configured to provide the prediction on the battery state-of-function by conducting at least one comparison operation with stored experimental data containing positive and/or negative state-of-functions with corresponding parameter values, in particular including internal resistance, temperature and/or state-of-charge values; wherein the evaluation unit is configured to record determined internal resistance values and/or measured voltages and/or currents for subsequent prediction operations on a battery state-of-function.