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Dough line, comprising: - at least one conveyor for transporting elongated dough pieces in a direction of conveyance, - curl-up means, arranged above the conveyor, for curling up a dough piece conveyed underneath the curl-up means into a cylindrical shape, and - a moulding unit for moulding the curled up dough piece thereby compressing the dough piece in an axial direction, wherein the curl-up means comprise a first and a second contact surface extending in the direction of conveyance, wherein: - the first contact surface is configured for exerting a force onto a leading edge of the dough piece with at least a component in a direction opposite to the direction of conveyance and subsequently curling up the dough piece over a part of its length, and - the second contact surface is configured for engaging the dough piece at an outer lateral surface of the part already curled up by the first contact surface substantially tangentially with respect to the direction of conveyance, wherein - an upstream end of the first contact surface is arranged at a right angle with the conveyor surface to first contact the leading edge of the dough piece, wherein - the contact surfaces are formed by at least one essentially flat, flexible part, such as a mat or a plate, and wherein - the second contact surface is supported by a supporting structure at a distance above the conveyor, such that the second contact surface stays clear of the uncurled part of the dough piece. - at least one conveyor for transporting elongated dough pieces in a direction of conveyance, - curl-up means, arranged above the conveyor, for curling up a dough piece conveyed underneath the curl-up means into a cylindrical shape, and - a moulding unit for moulding the curled up dough piece thereby compressing the dough piece in an axial direction, - the first contact surface is configured for exerting a force onto a leading edge of the dough piece with at least a component in a direction opposite to the direction of conveyance and subsequently curling up the dough piece over a part of its length, and - the second contact surface is configured for engaging the dough piece at an outer lateral surface of the part already curled up by the first contact surface substantially tangentially with respect to the direction of conveyance, - an upstream end of the first contact surface is arranged at a right angle with the conveyor surface to first contact the leading edge of the dough piece, wherein - the contact surfaces are formed by at least one essentially flat, flexible part, such as a mat or a plate, and wherein - the second contact surface is supported by a supporting structure at a distance above the conveyor, such that the second contact surface stays clear of the uncurled part of the dough piece.
An ex vivo or in vitro method for producing an engineered tissue scaffold for neural repair, the method comprising: i) providing a cell guide comprising a hydrogel matrix seeded with neural stem cells or differentiated cells obtained from said stem cells, the matrix being tethered at opposed first and second ends to a frame; ii) allowing the neural stem cells or differentiated cells generated from said stem cells to generate tension within the matrix, such that the cells self-align within the matrix; and iii) removing liquid from the hydrogel matrix in order to at least partially dehydrate the matrix to form a sheet while retaining cells within the matrix; thereby providing an engineered tissue scaffold. i) providing a cell guide comprising a hydrogel matrix seeded with neural stem cells or differentiated cells obtained from said stem cells, the matrix being tethered at opposed first and second ends to a frame; ii) allowing the neural stem cells or differentiated cells generated from said stem cells to generate tension within the matrix, such that the cells self-align within the matrix; and iii) removing liquid from the hydrogel matrix in order to at least partially dehydrate the matrix to form a sheet while retaining cells within the matrix;
A charging pad comprising: a side surface on which a charged terminal device is to be placed face to face, the side surface comprising: a protruding flat surface portion raised from a peripheral edge portion; a power transfer coil incorporated in a raised region of the protruding flat surface portion ; a holding mechanism allowing the charged terminal device to be held to a predetermined position with respect to the power transfer coil ; and a light emitting unit disposed at the peripheral edge portion of the side surface , wherein the side surface is in a substantially rectangular shape, and the light emitting unit is disposed along the peripheral edge portion except for one side of the rectangular shape, wherein the peripheral edge portion of the side surface includes a rounded portion having a radius, and the radius is greater in a region where the light emitting unit is not disposed than in a region where the light emitting unit is disposed, and wherein the light emitting unit extends along an edge that is along a height axis orthogonal to the side surface at opposing ends of the one side of the rectangular shape where the light emitting unit is not disposed. a protruding flat surface portion raised from a peripheral edge portion; a power transfer coil incorporated in a raised region of the protruding flat surface portion ; a holding mechanism allowing the charged terminal device to be held to a predetermined position with respect to the power transfer coil ; and a light emitting unit disposed at the peripheral edge portion of the side surface , wherein the side surface is in a substantially rectangular shape, and the light emitting unit is disposed along the peripheral edge portion except for one side of the rectangular shape, wherein the peripheral edge portion of the side surface includes a rounded portion having a radius, and the radius is greater in a region where the light emitting unit is not disposed than in a region where the light emitting unit is disposed, and wherein the light emitting unit extends along an edge that is along a height axis orthogonal to the side surface at opposing ends of the one side of the rectangular shape where the light emitting unit is not disposed.
Method for producing hydrogen and oxygen by means of an electrolyser , which comprises at least one anode chamber with an anode and at least one cathode chamber with a cathode , wherein the at least one anode and the at least one cathode are energised by means of a modulated current and the production of hydrogen and oxygen is carried out within the electrolyser with use of a defined pulse pattern sequence consisting of at least one pulse pattern .
A wound dressing comprising an oxygen delivery component and an antimicrobial silver material, such that when the wound dressing is used to treat a wound, oxygen is delivered in the presence of the antimicrobial silver material such that the antimicrobial silver material provides greater microbial kill than antimicrobial silver material alone, characterised in that the antimicrobial silver material is present at a concentration less than 0.5 weight percent.
An apparatus for generating dual energy X-ray imaging data, comprising: - an X-ray source ; - a grid filter ; - an X-ray detector ; wherein, the X-ray source is configured to produce a focal spot on a target to produce X-rays; wherein, the X-ray source is configured to move the focal spot in a first direction across a surface of the target; wherein, the X-ray source is configured to move the focal spot in a second direction across the surface of the target that is orthogonal to the first direction; wherein, the X-ray detector is positioned relative to the X-ray source such that at least a part of a region between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector is an examination region for accommodating an object; wherein, the grid filter is positioned between the examination region and the X-ray source; wherein, the grid filter has a structure in a first orientation such that a movement of the focal spot in the first direction is configured to result in an associated change in an intensity of X-rays transmitted by the grid filter; wherein, the grid filter has a structure in a second orientation orthogonal to the first orientation such that a movement of the focal spot in the second direction is configured to result in an associated change in an energy spectrum of X-rays transmitted by the grid filter; and wherein, the X-ray detector is configured to detect at least some of the X-rays transmitted by the grid filter. - an X-ray source ; - a grid filter ; - an X-ray detector ; wherein, the X-ray source is configured to produce a focal spot on a target to produce X-rays; wherein, the X-ray source is configured to move the focal spot in a first direction across a surface of the target; wherein, the X-ray source is configured to move the focal spot in a second direction across the surface of the target that is orthogonal to the first direction; wherein, the X-ray detector is positioned relative to the X-ray source such that at least a part of a region between the X-ray source and the X-ray detector is an examination region for accommodating an object; wherein, the grid filter is positioned between the examination region and the X-ray source; wherein, the grid filter has a structure in a first orientation such that a movement of the focal spot in the first direction is configured to result in an associated change in an intensity of X-rays transmitted by the grid filter; wherein, the grid filter has a structure in a second orientation orthogonal to the first orientation such that a movement of the focal spot in the second direction is configured to result in an associated change in an energy spectrum of X-rays transmitted by the grid filter; and wherein, the X-ray detector is configured to detect at least some of the X-rays transmitted by the grid filter.
A sending apparatus, comprising an analog front end, AFE, and a line driver, LD, module, wherein an output terminal of the AFE is connected to an input terminal of the LD module, the AFE comprises at least one low-pass filter, LPF, and a filtering frequency is set for each LPF; the AFE is configured to obtain a first signal, and filter out, by using the LPF, a signal with a frequency greater than the filtering frequency from the first signal, to obtain a second signal; and the LD module is configured to receive the second signal; wherein the AFE comprises a first LPF, a stable voltage source, a first operational amplifier, and a second operational amplifier; the first LPF comprises a first resistor, a second resistor, a first capacitor, a second capacitor, a first switch, and a second switch, the first switch and the second switch are closed to turn on the first LPF, the first switch and the second switch are opened to turn off the first LPF, and a first filtering frequency is set for the first LPF; one terminal of the first resistor is connected to an output terminal of the first operational amplifier, the other end of the first resistor is connected to one end of the first capacitor, the other end of the first capacitor is connected to one end of the first switch, and the other end of the first switch is connected to the stable voltage source; and one end of the second resistor is connected to an output terminal of the second operational amplifier, the other end of the second resistor is connected to one end of the second capacitor, the other end of the second capacitor is connected to one end of the second switch, and the other end of the second switch is connected to the stable voltage source. the AFE is configured to obtain a first signal, and filter out, by using the LPF, a signal with a frequency greater than the filtering frequency from the first signal, to obtain a second signal; and the LD module is configured to receive the second signal; wherein the AFE comprises a first LPF, a stable voltage source, a first operational amplifier, and a second operational amplifier; the first LPF comprises a first resistor, a second resistor, a first capacitor, a second capacitor, a first switch, and a second switch, the first switch and the second switch are closed to turn on the first LPF, the first switch and the second switch are opened to turn off the first LPF, and a first filtering frequency is set for the first LPF; one terminal of the first resistor is connected to an output terminal of the first operational amplifier, the other end of the first resistor is connected to one end of the first capacitor, the other end of the first capacitor is connected to one end of the first switch, and the other end of the first switch is connected to the stable voltage source; and one end of the second resistor is connected to an output terminal of the second operational amplifier, the other end of the second resistor is connected to one end of the second capacitor, the other end of the second capacitor is connected to one end of the second switch, and the other end of the second switch is connected to the stable voltage source.
A pipe joint with an external pipe with an annular groove and an internal pipe , which is partially inserted into the external pipe , and which overlap in the area of the annular groove , wherein arranged in the annular groove is an annular seal which seals an annular gap between the external pipe and the internal pipe , wherein the annular seal solely comprises a basic body which is essentially positionable in the annular groove and has a radially circumferential sealing lip , originating from the basic body , which when mounted protrudes beyond the annular groove and is intended for being in sealing contact with the inner pipe , wherein seen in cross-section on the side from which the inner pipe is inserted, the basic body of the annular seal has an abutment directed towards the inner pipe, wherein the abutment has a upwardly convex-shaped profile , i.e. convex-shaped radially inwards, wherein, seen in cross-section , the convexly-shaped profile is separated from the sealing lip by a change in pitch , namely a change of sign of the pitch, in cross-section , wherein the highest point of the abutment in the assembled state when not being acted upon by the inner pipe is within the annular groove , wherein the highest point of the abutment in the assembled state when being acted upon by the inner pipe is pressed against the inner pipe , and wherein seen in cross-section , on the side from which the inner pipe is inserted, the abutment has a second convex curvature directed towards the side wall of the annular groove , wherein the convexly curved shape of the second convex curvature is formed up to foot of the basic body , wherein a free space remains between the basic body and the wall of the annular groove .
Desiccant cartridge for drying air along a flow path , with the following characteristics: a housing with an inlet and an outlet , which are connected by the flow path ; and a desiccant container with an inside space for desiccant, at least one inflow opening and at least one outflow opening , which are connected with one another by the flow path , such that in a cross-sectional area perpendicular to the flow path in the inside space , the outlet is arranged in a central area and the inlet is arranged in a peripheral area which surrounds the central area., wherein the desiccant container is accommodated in the housing , characterised in that the desiccant container and the housing are designed such that during the drying of the air along its flow path , the air flows from the inlet to the at least one inflow opening and after emerging from the desiccant container and undergoing a subsequent flow reversal, it flows along a side duct between the desiccant container and the housing to the outlet . a housing with an inlet and an outlet , which are connected by the flow path ; and a desiccant container with an inside space for desiccant, at least one inflow opening and at least one outflow opening , which are connected with one another by the flow path , such that in a cross-sectional area perpendicular to the flow path in the inside space , the outlet is arranged in a central area and the inlet is arranged in a peripheral area which surrounds the central area., wherein the desiccant container is accommodated in the housing , characterised in that the desiccant container and the housing are designed such that during the drying of the air along its flow path , the air flows from the inlet to the at least one inflow opening and after emerging from the desiccant container and undergoing a subsequent flow reversal, it flows along a side duct between the desiccant container and the housing to the outlet .
An orthopaedic instrument system, comprising: an instrument caddy configured to receive a cutting broach , the caddy comprising a bottom wall , a first side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and a second side wall spaced apart from the first side wall and extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define a storage chamber , characterised in that the first side wall includes an opening and a pair of surfaces extending inwardly from the opening to define a groove sized to receive a base of the cutting broach, and the pair of surfaces are shaped to engage the base of the cutting broach to inhibit rotation of the cutting broach about its longitudinal axis, wherein a slot aligned with the groove extends through the second side wall, the slot being sized to receive a tip of the cutting broach. an instrument caddy configured to receive a cutting broach , the caddy comprising a bottom wall , a first side wall extending upwardly from the bottom wall, and a second side wall spaced apart from the first side wall and extending upwardly from the bottom wall to define a storage chamber , characterised in that the first side wall includes an opening and a pair of surfaces extending inwardly from the opening to define a groove sized to receive a base of the cutting broach, and the pair of surfaces are shaped to engage the base of the cutting broach to inhibit rotation of the cutting broach about its longitudinal axis, wherein a slot aligned with the groove extends through the second side wall, the slot being sized to receive a tip of the cutting broach.
A method for providing sorting information for postal items , such as letters, brochures, parcels and the like, each postal item comprising an address information , said method comprising the steps of: a) providing an overhead positioned camera ; said camera being capable of taking images of the postal items ; b) providing an image recognition means in order to extract the address information from the postal item ; c) providing a process control being enabled to assign the sorting information to the postal item in response to the extracted address information ; d) forming a stack of postal items wherein the postal items are oriented to allow reading the respective address information from the overhead positioned camera wherein the stack of postal items is positioned in a determined area of view with respect to the camera ; e) disposing at least one optical mark adjacent to the determined area of view ; f) removing the postal item on top of the stack and occlude the at least one optical mark temporarily for the camera during the movement for removing; g) detecting that the at least one optical mark has been occluded temporarily by an evaluation of the images taken by the camera ; and h) in response to the detection deducting that the successive postal item is now present on the top of the stack , taking a new image of the successive postal item and extracting the address information from this new image and assigning the respective sorting information to the successive postal item . a) providing an overhead positioned camera ; said camera being capable of taking images of the postal items ; b) providing an image recognition means in order to extract the address information from the postal item ; c) providing a process control being enabled to assign the sorting information to the postal item in response to the extracted address information ; d) forming a stack of postal items wherein the postal items are oriented to allow reading the respective address information from the overhead positioned camera wherein the stack of postal items is positioned in a determined area of view with respect to the camera ; e) disposing at least one optical mark adjacent to the determined area of view ; f) removing the postal item on top of the stack and occlude the at least one optical mark temporarily for the camera during the movement for removing; g) detecting that the at least one optical mark has been occluded temporarily by an evaluation of the images taken by the camera ; and h) in response to the detection deducting that the successive postal item is now present on the top of the stack , taking a new image of the successive postal item and extracting the address information from this new image and assigning the respective sorting information to the successive postal item .
A wind turbine blade for a wind turbine, the wind turbine blade comprising: a first element containing carbon fibers, the first element being enclosed by a first metallic cover so as to form a Faraday cage around the same; a second element containing carbon fibers, the second element being enclosed by a second metallic cover so as to form a Faraday cage around the same; and an electrical bond connecting the first metallic cover and the second metallic cover . a first element containing carbon fibers, the first element being enclosed by a first metallic cover so as to form a Faraday cage around the same; a second element containing carbon fibers, the second element being enclosed by a second metallic cover so as to form a Faraday cage around the same; and an electrical bond connecting the first metallic cover and the second metallic cover .
A method for processing data transmission services, comprising: after a radio link disconnection occurs in a process of only performing the data transmission services of a packet-switched domain in a dedicated state, when a terminal judges that a timing value configured with a first timer is 0, deleting a radio access bearer and a signaling connection of the packet-switched domain; and characterized by : when judging that a timing value configured with a second timer is not 0, initiating a cell update process, wherein, the first timer is a timer used for monitoring a reestablishment of packet-switched domain services; the second timer is a timer used for monitoring a reestablishment of circuit-switched domain services. when judging that a timing value configured with a second timer is not 0, initiating a cell update process, wherein, the first timer is a timer used for monitoring a reestablishment of packet-switched domain services; the second timer is a timer used for monitoring a reestablishment of circuit-switched domain services.