mhurhangee/patent-ind-claim-en huggingface dataset:
An image forming apparatus configured to operate in a first power state and a second power state in which power consumption is smaller than power consumption in the first power state, the image forming apparatus comprising: a detection means configured to detect an object present in front of the image forming apparatus; an operation means configured to accept an operation; and a power-supply control means configured to shift a state of the image forming apparatus from the second power state to the first power state, on a basis that the detection means detects an object present in front of the image forming apparatus, characterised in that upon determining that no object is present in front of the image forming apparatus , the power-supply control means is configured to shift the state of the image forming apparatus from the first power state to the second power state in response to a lapse of a predetermined time in a state in which no object has been detected by the detection means (S606, YES) in a case where a job has not been executed and the operation means has been operated (S601 to S603, S604 to S606), and wherein upon determining that no object is present in front of the image forming apparatus (S601, NO), the power-supply control means is configured to shift the state of the image forming apparatus from the first power state to the second power state immediately in a case where the job has not been executed and the operation means has not been operated. a detection means configured to detect an object present in front of the image forming apparatus; an operation means configured to accept an operation; and a power-supply control means configured to shift a state of the image forming apparatus from the second power state to the first power state, on a basis that the detection means detects an object present in front of the image forming apparatus, characterised in that upon determining that no object is present in front of the image forming apparatus , the power-supply control means is configured to shift the state of the image forming apparatus from the first power state to the second power state in response to a lapse of a predetermined time in a state in which no object has been detected by the detection means (S606, YES) in a case where a job has not been executed and the operation means has been operated (S601 to S603, S604 to S606), and wherein upon determining that no object is present in front of the image forming apparatus (S601, NO), the power-supply control means is configured to shift the state of the image forming apparatus from the first power state to the second power state immediately in a case where the job has not been executed and the operation means has not been operated.
Tap connector comprising a first coupling portion adapted to couple the tap connector with a tap and a second coupling portion forming a fluid outlet , said second coupling portion being adapted to receive a hose connector, wherein a sealing element is provided within the first coupling portion in order to obtain a liquid-tight connection between the tap connector and a tap , whereby the sealing element comprises a sealing area (7.1) and a fluid passage area (7.2) including one or more bars (7.3), said bars (7.3) segmenting said fluid passage area (7.2) in order to provide a focussed liquid stream at the fluid outlet , characterized in that said sealing element is an integrally-formed sealing element being an injection-moulded or a punched element.
Device for fixing the rear end of right and left bearing structures to a motor vehicle frame , the device for fixing each of the bearing structures having a connecting interface comprising at least one first connecting item fixed on the one hand in the longitudinal management (L1) by a front end (8 a) comprising the first connecting item (7 a) to the rear end of the bearing structure and on the other hand in the transverse management (T1) by a rear end comprising the first connecting item on a lateral spar forming the frame , the first connecting item receiving at least one first reinforcing item connecting the front end and the rear end of the first connecting item , the first reinforcing item being transverse (T1) in a longitudinal transverse drawing (T1-L1) between the front end (8 a) and the rear end of the first connecting item , characterised in that the first reinforcing item comprises: first vertical section (V1) fixed to the first connecting item and extending between the front end and the rear end of the first connecting item , a reinforcing wing (V1) extending vertically, with a top folded edge, which is realised from the material of the first connecting item , the reinforcing wing extending at a transverse distance (T1) from the first section and at the edge of the first connecting item to the level of its edge directed transversely (T1) towards the inside of the frame . second section extending longitudinally (L1) at least partially inside the quantity delimited between the first section and the reinforcing branch , the second section being fixed transversely in opposing supports (T1) to the first section and to the reinforcing branch . first vertical section (V1) fixed to the first connecting item and extending between the front end and the rear end of the first connecting item , a reinforcing wing (V1) extending vertically, with a top folded edge, which is realised from the material of the first connecting item , the reinforcing wing extending at a transverse distance (T1) from the first section and at the edge of the first connecting item to the level of its edge directed transversely (T1) towards the inside of the frame . second section extending longitudinally (L1) at least partially inside the quantity delimited between the first section and the reinforcing branch , the second section being fixed transversely in opposing supports (T1) to the first section and to the reinforcing branch .
A louvre unit comprising a plurality of louvre cells for beam shaping light from a lighting unit , wherein the plurality of louvre cells comprises a plurality of n subsets each comprising a respective plurality of m louvre cells , wherein the louvre cells of each subset are configured as domain of adjoining louvre cells , wherein a respective plurality of k louvre cells within each domain have mutually differing louvre cell cross-sections , wherein 3≤n≤100000, wherein 5≤m≤21, and wherein 5≤k≤m, wherein the louvre cells are formed as polygons bounded by a number Ne of louvre walls closing in a loop , wherein for each louvre cell the number Ne is in the range of 3≤Ne≤10, characterized in that the plurality of louvre cells within the same domain only have C1 symmetry relative to the central point (P) in said domain and each domain comprises at least three polygons of incongruent shape, and wherein each louvre cell has a respective equivalent cross section, the mutual ratio between equivalent cross-sections of louvre cells is in the range of 1 : 2.5.
A power transmitter for wirelessly providing power to a power receiver via an inductive power transfer signal; the power transmitter comprising: an output circuit comprising a transmitter coil arranged to generate the power transfer signal in response to a drive signal being applied to the output circuit ; a driver arranged to generate the drive signal; a communicator arranged to transmit messages to the power receiver using amplitude modulation and to receive messages from the power receiver using load modulation; a controller arranged to control the driver to generate the drive signal to apply a repeating time frame to the power transfer signal comprising at least one power transfer interval during which the power transfer signal is arranged to transfer power to the power receiver and at least one communication time interval during which no drive signal is applied to the output circuit ; and characterized by further comprising: a synchronizer arranged to control the power transmitter to transmit at least part of a first message from the power transmitter to the power receiver during a power transfer time interval and to receive a response message from the power receiver during a communication time interval. an output circuit comprising a transmitter coil arranged to generate the power transfer signal in response to a drive signal being applied to the output circuit ; a driver arranged to generate the drive signal; a communicator arranged to transmit messages to the power receiver using amplitude modulation and to receive messages from the power receiver using load modulation; a controller arranged to control the driver to generate the drive signal to apply a repeating time frame to the power transfer signal comprising at least one power transfer interval during which the power transfer signal is arranged to transfer power to the power receiver and at least one communication time interval during which no drive signal is applied to the output circuit ; and characterized by further comprising: a synchronizer arranged to control the power transmitter to transmit at least part of a first message from the power transmitter to the power receiver during a power transfer time interval and to receive a response message from the power receiver during a communication time interval.
A method of operating a laundry machine including a rotatable drum , the method comprising: waiting a user's input; supplying steam to an inside of the drum ; and driving the drum during a predetermined period that overlaps with supplying steam to the inside of the drum when a course inputted by the user is a steam course, characterized in that driving the drum comprises at least one of rotating the drum in a predetermined direction at a preset RPM and applying a sudden brake to the drum based on a rotation angle of the drum , or rotating the drum at the preset RPM alternating in a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction and applying a sudden brake to the drum based on a rotation angle of the drum ; and wherein applying the sudden brake to the drum comprises applying a torque in an opposite direction to a current rotation direction of the drum . waiting a user's input; supplying steam to an inside of the drum ; and driving the drum during a predetermined period that overlaps with supplying steam to the inside of the drum when a course inputted by the user is a steam course, characterized in that driving the drum comprises at least one of rotating the drum in a predetermined direction at a preset RPM and applying a sudden brake to the drum based on a rotation angle of the drum , or rotating the drum at the preset RPM alternating in a clockwise direction and a counter-clockwise direction and applying a sudden brake to the drum based on a rotation angle of the drum ; and wherein applying the sudden brake to the drum comprises applying a torque in an opposite direction to a current rotation direction of the drum .
An intraocular lens (IOL) formed from a soft, foldable material, comprising: an optic having an anterior optical surface having a first base curvature and a posterior optical surface having a second base curvature, and an optical axis of the optic corresponding to the direction of parallel light rays from a distant object that are focused by the optic, wherein: a diameter of the posterior optical surface perpendicular to the optical axis is greater than a diameter of the anterior optical surface perpendicular to the optical axis, such that an outer edge surrounding the optic extending between the anterior optical surface and the posterior optical surface and intersecting each surface at a respective corner faces outwardly from the optical axis; the first and second base curvatures collectively define an optical power of the optic; and characterized in that the outer edge is a continuously curving outer edge having a constant radius of curvature (R) and that does not include any tangents parallel to the optical axis either along its length or at the intersection of the outer edge with either the anterior or posterior surface of the optic. a diameter of the posterior optical surface perpendicular to the optical axis is greater than a diameter of the anterior optical surface perpendicular to the optical axis, such that an outer edge surrounding the optic extending between the anterior optical surface and the posterior optical surface and intersecting each surface at a respective corner faces outwardly from the optical axis; the first and second base curvatures collectively define an optical power of the optic; and characterized in that the outer edge is a continuously curving outer edge having a constant radius of curvature (R) and that does not include any tangents parallel to the optical axis either along its length or at the intersection of the outer edge with either the anterior or posterior surface of the optic.
A machine washable visibility-enhancing device comprising: a textile or fabric having an internal surface and an external surface exposed to the environment; and a flexible and conformable visible light source apparatus attached to the textile or fabric , wherein the visible light source apparatus comprises: at least one visible light source that is positioned towards the internal surface of the textile or fabric and/or is positioned to provide light at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the internal surface of the textile or fabric, such that the light passes from the internal surface to the external surface and to the environment; at least two conductive members having a first end and a second end , where the first end is connected to the at least one visible light source and the second end is adapted to connect to a power source ; and at least one transparent polymer layer that encapsulates the entirety of the at least one visible light source and at least part of the at least two conductive members , wherein wherein the flexible and conformable visible light source apparatus has a thickness that is from 350 μm to 600 μm. a textile or fabric having an internal surface and an external surface exposed to the environment; and a flexible and conformable visible light source apparatus attached to the textile or fabric , wherein the visible light source apparatus comprises: at least one visible light source that is positioned towards the internal surface of the textile or fabric and/or is positioned to provide light at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the internal surface of the textile or fabric, such that the light passes from the internal surface to the external surface and to the environment; at least two conductive members having a first end and a second end , where the first end is connected to the at least one visible light source and the second end is adapted to connect to a power source ; and at least one transparent polymer layer that encapsulates the entirety of the at least one visible light source and at least part of the at least two conductive members , wherein wherein the flexible and conformable visible light source apparatus has a thickness that is from 350 μm to 600 μm. at least one visible light source that is positioned towards the internal surface of the textile or fabric and/or is positioned to provide light at an angle that is substantially perpendicular to the internal surface of the textile or fabric, such that the light passes from the internal surface to the external surface and to the environment; at least two conductive members having a first end and a second end , where the first end is connected to the at least one visible light source and the second end is adapted to connect to a power source ; and at least one transparent polymer layer that encapsulates the entirety of the at least one visible light source and at least part of the at least two conductive members , wherein wherein the flexible and conformable visible light source apparatus has a thickness that is from 350 μm to 600 μm.
A system for detecting a contaminant in a layer of a material positioned in a location , wherein either a single composition or two different compositions, one of which is a contaminant, can be present in the layer of the material , the system comprising: a light source directed to heat the layer of the material positioned in the location , an infrared camera positioned aligned with the location to receive electromagnetic thermal radiation energy from the layer of the material in the location, and an optical filter positioned aligned with the infrared camera and positioned between the infrared camera and the location , wherein the optical filter is configured to filter electromagnetic radiation energy of the light beam emitted from the light source and reflected by the material , and characterised in that the optical filter is configured to filter thermal electromagnetic radiation energy exclusive of a peak thermal wavelength (λ max) of one of the two compositions. a light source directed to heat the layer of the material positioned in the location , an infrared camera positioned aligned with the location to receive electromagnetic thermal radiation energy from the layer of the material in the location, and an optical filter positioned aligned with the infrared camera and positioned between the infrared camera and the location , wherein the optical filter is configured to filter electromagnetic radiation energy of the light beam emitted from the light source and reflected by the material , and characterised in that the optical filter is configured to filter thermal electromagnetic radiation energy exclusive of a peak thermal wavelength (λ max) of one of the two compositions.
A light extraction color filter laminate , comprising: a support substrate ; a nanostructured transfer layer index-matched to the support substrate having a planar surface in contact with the support substrate and a nanostructured opposing surface ; a high refractive index transfer layer planarization layer conforming to and planarizing the nanostructured surface of the transfer layer and having a planar opposing surface; a high refractive index color filter layer including a red filter , a green filter and a blue filter , wherein each of the red, green and blue filter is in direct contact with the planar surface of the high refractive index transfer layer planarization layer ; and a high refractive index color filter planarization layer in contact with the high refractive index color filter layer , wherein "high refractive index" refers to a material, layer or coating having an index of refraction of from about 1.65 to about 2.20. a support substrate ; a nanostructured transfer layer index-matched to the support substrate having a planar surface in contact with the support substrate and a nanostructured opposing surface ; a high refractive index transfer layer planarization layer conforming to and planarizing the nanostructured surface of the transfer layer and having a planar opposing surface; a high refractive index color filter layer including a red filter , a green filter and a blue filter , wherein each of the red, green and blue filter is in direct contact with the planar surface of the high refractive index transfer layer planarization layer ; and
An FGF21 receptor (FGF21R) agonist that is capable of simultaneously binding βKlotho (KLB) and FGFR1c to mimic the signaling activity of FGF21, wherein the FGF21R agonist comprises: a first KLB-interacting domain (K1) and a second KLB-interacting domain (K2), wherein K1 and K2 comprise an N-terminally truncated FGF21 fragment comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 448; a first FGF receptor 1c (FGFR1c)-interacting domain (F1) and a second FGFR1c-interacting domain (F2), wherein F1 and F2 comprise an antigen-binding portion of an anti-FGFR1c antibody that specifically binds FGFR1c, wherein the antigen-binding portion of each of F1 and F2 comprises a HCVR/LCVR pair comprising the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 306/314, or each of F1 and F2 comprises a HCVR/LCVR pair comprising the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 418/426; a first multimerizing domain (M1) and a second multimerizing domain (M2) wherein each of M1 and M2 comprises an Fc domain of an immunoglobulin comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 454; wherein K1 is attached to the C-terminus of M1, K2 is attached to the C-terminus of M2, F1 is attached to the N-terminus of M1, and F2 is attached to the N-terminus of M2. a first KLB-interacting domain (K1) and a second KLB-interacting domain (K2), wherein K1 and K2 comprise an N-terminally truncated FGF21 fragment comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 448; a first FGF receptor 1c (FGFR1c)-interacting domain (F1) and a second FGFR1c-interacting domain (F2), wherein F1 and F2 comprise an antigen-binding portion of an anti-FGFR1c antibody that specifically binds FGFR1c, wherein the antigen-binding portion of each of F1 and F2 comprises a HCVR/LCVR pair comprising the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 306/314, or each of F1 and F2 comprises a HCVR/LCVR pair comprising the amino acid sequences of SEQ ID NOs: 418/426; a first multimerizing domain (M1) and a second multimerizing domain (M2) wherein each of M1 and M2 comprises an Fc domain of an immunoglobulin comprising the amino acid sequence of SEQ ID NO: 454; wherein K1 is attached to the C-terminus of M1, K2 is attached to the C-terminus of M2, F1 is attached to the N-terminus of M1, and F2 is attached to the N-terminus of M2.
A field device for determining a process variable and providing a measurement signal indicative of a value of said process variable to a remote location via a two-wire current loop , said field device comprising: a measurement device for determining the value of said process variable using energy received via said two-wire current loop for operation of said measurement device ; and a current control device having input and output terminals electrically connected in series with power supply terminals of said measurement device and being controllable by said measurement device to control a loop current (I L ) flowing through said two-wire current loop based on the value of said process variable, to thereby provide said measurement signal; characterised in that the field device further comprises voltage regulation circuitry having input and output terminals electrically connected in series with the input and output terminals of said current control device and the power supply terminals of said measurement device for controlling a voltage (V CS ) across said current control device towards a desired voltage by varying a voltage across said voltage regulation circuitry , wherein said current control device is electrically connected between said voltage regulation circuitry and said measurement device . a measurement device for determining the value of said process variable using energy received via said two-wire current loop for operation of said measurement device ; and a current control device having input and output terminals electrically connected in series with power supply terminals of said measurement device and being controllable by said measurement device to control a loop current (I L ) flowing through said two-wire current loop based on the value of said process variable, to thereby provide said measurement signal; characterised in that the field device further comprises voltage regulation circuitry having input and output terminals electrically connected in series with the input and output terminals of said current control device and the power supply terminals of said measurement device for controlling a voltage (V CS ) across said current control device towards a desired voltage by varying a voltage across said voltage regulation circuitry , wherein said current control device is electrically connected between said voltage regulation circuitry and said measurement device .