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A system for controlling an automatic milking system , configured for automatically receiving, identifying and selectively milking a lactating animal in accordance with a set of milking parameters associated with said animal, said system comprising: a thermal imaging device , configured for generating at least one current thermal image of at least a portion of an udder of said animal, a storage device , configured for storing at least one reference thermal image of said udder, and a processing device , configured for comparing at least one current value derived from said at least one current thermal image and/or at least one current thermal image with at least one reference value derived from said at least one reference thermal image and/or at least one reference thermal image, wherein the processing device is arranged to detect a temperature difference between the udder as depicted on the current thermal image and the udder as depicted on the reference thermal image, wherein said processing device is arranged to selectively provide a status indication of said animal in response to a result of said detection wherein the processing device is arranged to receive a user input setting or modifying at least one of said milking parameters in response to said status indication, or to selectively set or modify at least one of said milking parameters in response to said status indication; and wherein said set of milking parameters comprise at least one of a milking macro frequency, a milking micro frequency, a milking time, a milking vacuum level, milk handling and milk treatment. a thermal imaging device , configured for generating at least one current thermal image of at least a portion of an udder of said animal, a storage device , configured for storing at least one reference thermal image of said udder, and a processing device , configured for comparing at least one current value derived from said at least one current thermal image and/or at least one current thermal image with at least one reference value derived from said at least one reference thermal image and/or at least one reference thermal image, wherein the processing device is arranged to detect a temperature difference between the udder as depicted on the current thermal image and the udder as depicted on the reference thermal image, wherein said processing device is arranged to selectively provide a status indication of said animal in response to a result of said detection wherein the processing device is arranged to receive a user input setting or modifying at least one of said milking parameters in response to said status indication, or to selectively set or modify at least one of said milking parameters in response to said status indication; and wherein said set of milking parameters comprise at least one of a milking macro frequency, a milking micro frequency, a milking time, a milking vacuum level, milk handling and milk treatment.
A scissor bearing of a rotate-and-tiit fitting for a casement of a window, French window or the like, which can be rotated and tilted against a frame , having a frame-side fitting part and a casement-side fitting part , having a scissor arm mounted on both fitting parts , and having a control arm mounted in the scissor arm and in one of the fitting parts , wherein connections of the scissor arm to one of the fitting parts have latching connections and wherein the respective joining directions of the latching connections and a closing direction of the casement are aligned with the frame , characterized in that the scissor arm is designed with the one fitting part as a first assembly, which can be pre-assembled, and the control arm with the other fitting part is designed as a second assembly, which can be pre-assembled, that the joint bolts connecting the assemblies and the receiving means supporting the joint bolts are designed as part in each case of a latching connection .
A method of power allocation in a domestic kitchen appliance that has two or more power load elements, the method comprising the steps of: (a) allocating available power between two or more power load elements in the apparatus , wherein a ratio of power allocated to a power load element of the two or more power load elements is based on i) a priority condition of operation of the two or more power load elements and ii) measured parameters; and (b) dynamically updating the available power that is allocated to a power load element of the two or more power load elements based on the priority condition, a most recently changed operating parameter, and the measured parameters as power requirements change, wherein: i) the steps (a) and (b) are performed during an operation where use of all the power load elements at their maximum power rating would exceed the available power supply, and ii) a total available power is shared or split between the two or more power load elements such that all of the power load elements can operate in tandem. (a) allocating available power between two or more power load elements in the apparatus , wherein a ratio of power allocated to a power load element of the two or more power load elements is based on i) a priority condition of operation of the two or more power load elements and ii) measured parameters; and (b) dynamically updating the available power that is allocated to a power load element of the two or more power load elements based on the priority condition, a most recently changed operating parameter, and the measured parameters as power requirements change, wherein: i) the steps (a) and (b) are performed during an operation where use of all the power load elements at their maximum power rating would exceed the available power supply, and ii) a total available power is shared or split between the two or more power load elements such that all of the power load elements can operate in tandem. i) the steps (a) and (b) are performed during an operation where use of all the power load elements at their maximum power rating would exceed the available power supply, and ii) a total available power is shared or split between the two or more power load elements such that all of the power load elements can operate in tandem.
An extension device for extending a penile implant , the device comprising: a support segment having a tip portion and a threaded portion ; a receiving segment insertable into a distal end of the penile implant , the receiving segment configured to rotatably receive the threaded portion to secure the support segment to the penile implant ; and at least one extension segment configured to at least partially surround the threaded portion to extend a length between the tip portion and the penile implant . a support segment having a tip portion and a threaded portion ; a receiving segment insertable into a distal end of the penile implant , the receiving segment configured to rotatably receive the threaded portion to secure the support segment to the penile implant ; and at least one extension segment configured to at least partially surround the threaded portion to extend a length between the tip portion and the penile implant .
A flow cell nozzle configured to propagate a flow stream comprising a sample wherein the flow cell nozzle comprises: a nozzle chamber having a proximal end and a distal end ; and a nozzle orifice positioned at the distal end of the nozzle chamber, wherein the nozzle chamber comprises walls comprising a reflective coating that are angled from 120o to 160o relative to the longitudinal axis of the flow stream, when the flow stream is emanating from the nozzle orifice , and reflect light emitted by the sample that is propagated upstream by total internal reflectance through the flow to the proximal end of the nozzle chamber, when the flow stream is emanating from the nozzle orifice . a nozzle chamber having a proximal end and a distal end ; and a nozzle orifice positioned at the distal end of the nozzle chamber, wherein the nozzle chamber comprises walls comprising a reflective coating that are angled from 120o to 160o relative to the longitudinal axis of the flow stream, when the flow stream is emanating from the nozzle orifice , and reflect light emitted by the sample that is propagated upstream by total internal reflectance through the flow to the proximal end of the nozzle chamber, when the flow stream is emanating from the nozzle orifice .
An improved process for preparation of Indocyanine green of Formula (I) having high purity, wherein the process comprises steps of: a) reacting 1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indole of Formula (II) with 1,4-butane sultone of Formula (III) in boiling solvent to give 4-(1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indolium-3-yl)butane-1-sulfonate of Formula (IV); b) condensing 4-(1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indolium-3-yl)butane-1-sulfonate of Formula(IV) and N-phenyl-N-( -5-(phenylimino)penta-1,3-dienyl)acetamide of formula(V) in presence of sodium acetate and an alcohol; and c) extracting the title compound formula(I) with an ester solvent. a) reacting 1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indole of Formula (II) with 1,4-butane sultone of Formula (III) in boiling solvent to give 4-(1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indolium-3-yl)butane-1-sulfonate of Formula (IV); b) condensing 4-(1,1,2-trimethyl-1H-benzo[e]indolium-3-yl)butane-1-sulfonate of Formula(IV) and N-phenyl-N-( -5-(phenylimino)penta-1,3-dienyl)acetamide of formula(V) in presence of sodium acetate and an alcohol; and c) extracting the title compound formula(I) with an ester solvent.
An air conditioner comprising: a body provided therein with a blower and a heat exchanger; and an intake and discharge unit , wherein the intake and discharge unit includes: a base panel having an air inlet and an inspection opening ; an intake grille mounted on the base panel so as to correspond to the air inlet ; and an inspection opening cover (40; 50) coupled to the base panel so as to cover the inspection opening (15A; 16A), wherein the inspection opening cover (40; 50) includes a dismantling handle (42; 52) disposed between the base panel and the intake grille such that the dismantling handle is invisible from an outside. a body provided therein with a blower and a heat exchanger; and an intake and discharge unit , wherein the intake and discharge unit includes: a base panel having an air inlet and an inspection opening ; an intake grille mounted on the base panel so as to correspond to the air inlet ; and an inspection opening cover (40; 50) coupled to the base panel so as to cover the inspection opening (15A; 16A), wherein the inspection opening cover (40; 50) includes a dismantling handle (42; 52) disposed between the base panel and the intake grille such that the dismantling handle is invisible from an outside. a base panel having an air inlet and an inspection opening ; an intake grille mounted on the base panel so as to correspond to the air inlet ; and an inspection opening cover (40; 50) coupled to the base panel so as to cover the inspection opening (15A; 16A), wherein the inspection opening cover (40; 50) includes a dismantling handle (42; 52) disposed between the base panel and the intake grille such that the dismantling handle is invisible from an outside.
A method for determining bale properties of crop material bales (B0), comprising the step of transmitting a first microwave signal through a bale of crop material (B0) located within an agricultural baler at a first frequency; characterised in that the method further comprises : transmitting a second microwave signal through the bale of crop material (B0) at a second frequency, the second frequency of the second microwave signal differing from the first frequency of the first microwave signal; calculating, with one or more computing devices , a phase angle differential between the first and second microwave signals based on detection of the first and second microwave signals as transmitted through the bale of crop material (B0); and determining, with the one or more computing devices , one or more bale properties of the bale of crop material (B0) based at least in part on the calculated phase angle differential. transmitting a second microwave signal through the bale of crop material (B0) at a second frequency, the second frequency of the second microwave signal differing from the first frequency of the first microwave signal; calculating, with one or more computing devices , a phase angle differential between the first and second microwave signals based on detection of the first and second microwave signals as transmitted through the bale of crop material (B0); and determining, with the one or more computing devices , one or more bale properties of the bale of crop material (B0) based at least in part on the calculated phase angle differential.
An apparatus for providing negative-pressure therapy, the apparatus comprising: a negative-pressure source ; a pressure sensor ; a control valve ; a first feedback path configured to pneumatically couple the control valve to a distribution component ; a second feedback path configured to pneumatically couple the control valve to the negative-pressure source ; wherein the control valve is coupled to the pressure sensor and the control valve is configured to selectively couple the pressure sensor to the first feedback path through the control valve and to selectively couple the pressure sensor to the second feedback path through the control valve ; and a controller coupled to the negative-pressure source , the control valve , and the pressure sensor , the controller configured to: actuate the control valve ; sample a signal from the pressure sensor , the signal indicative of pressure measured by the pressure sensor ; and operate the negative-pressure source based on the signal; characterised in that the controller is configured to actuate the control valve to merge the first feedback path and the second feedback path . a negative-pressure source ; a pressure sensor ; a control valve ; a first feedback path configured to pneumatically couple the control valve to a distribution component ; a second feedback path configured to pneumatically couple the control valve to the negative-pressure source ; wherein the control valve is coupled to the pressure sensor and the control valve is configured to selectively couple the pressure sensor to the first feedback path through the control valve and to selectively couple the pressure sensor to the second feedback path through the control valve ; and a controller coupled to the negative-pressure source , the control valve , and the pressure sensor , the controller configured to: actuate the control valve ; sample a signal from the pressure sensor , the signal indicative of pressure measured by the pressure sensor ; and operate the negative-pressure source based on the signal; actuate the control valve ; sample a signal from the pressure sensor , the signal indicative of pressure measured by the pressure sensor ; and operate the negative-pressure source based on the signal; characterised in that the controller is configured to actuate the control valve to merge the first feedback path and the second feedback path .
A method for forming a molded article selected from a molded footwear component, a molded apparel component, or a molded sporting equipment, the method comprising: introducing an article-forming material to the mold that comprises a mold wall comprising a cyclic olefin copolymer; and contacting the article-forming material with a molding surface of the mold wall for forming the molded article, wherein the article-forming material is a UV radiation curable polyurethane rubber, and wherein the method further comprises curing the UV radiation curable polyurethane rubber in response to exposure to the UV light. introducing an article-forming material to the mold that comprises a mold wall comprising a cyclic olefin copolymer; and contacting the article-forming material with a molding surface of the mold wall for forming the molded article, wherein the article-forming material is a UV radiation curable polyurethane rubber, and wherein the method further comprises curing the UV radiation curable polyurethane rubber in response to exposure to the UV light.
Float glass sheet having a boron- and lithium-free glass composition comprising the following in weight percentage, expressed with respect to the total weight of glass : 65 ≤ SiO 2 ≤ 78 % 5 ≤ Na 2 O ≤ 20 % 1 ≤ K 2 O < 8 % 1 ≤ Al 2 O 3 < 6 % 2 ≤ CaO < 10 % 0 ≤ MgO ≤ 8 % ; K 2 O/(K 2 O+Na 2 O) ratio of from 0.1 to 0.7; characterized in that the glass sheet has : 0.01 < Na 2 O air Na 2 O tin − 1.03 ≤ 3 . 65 ≤ SiO 2 ≤ 78 % 5 ≤ Na 2 O ≤ 20 % 1 ≤ K 2 O < 8 % 1 ≤ Al 2 O 3 < 6 % 2 ≤ CaO < 10 % 0 ≤ MgO ≤ 8 % ; K 2 O/(K 2 O+Na 2 O) ratio of from 0.1 to 0.7; characterized in that the glass sheet has : 0.01 < Na 2 O air Na 2 O tin − 1.03 ≤ 3 .
A compound having the formula (II) wherein R 1 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heteroaryl and heteroarylalkyl, each optionally substituted with from 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cyano, halo, oxo, nitro, hydroxyl, -O(alkyl), -NH 2 , -N(H)(alkyl), - N(alkyl) 2 , -S(alkyl), -S(O)(alkyl), -SO 2 alkyl, -NHCONH 2 , -CO 2 H, -CO 2 (alkyl), -COalkyl, -CONH 2 , - CONHalkyl, and -CON(alkyl) 2 ; R 2 and R 5 are selected from hydrogen and alkyl; R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl; R 6 is acyl, where the term "acyl" as used herein means an organic radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms (branched or straight chain) derived from an organic acid by removal of the hydroxyl group; R 7 is hydrogen; W represents a group selected from -Arg-His, -Trp-His, -Val-Arg-His, -Val-Trp-His, -Arg-Val-Arg-His (SEQ ID NO. 1) and -Arg-Val-Trp-His (SEQ ID NO. 2); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof. wherein R 1 is selected from the group consisting of H, alkyl, haloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, arylalkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkylalkyl, cycloalkenyl, cycloalkenylalkyl, heterocyclyl, heterocyclylalkyl, heteroaryl and heteroarylalkyl, each optionally substituted with from 1 to 3 substituents independently selected from the group consisting of alkyl, cyano, halo, oxo, nitro, hydroxyl, -O(alkyl), -NH 2 , -N(H)(alkyl), - N(alkyl) 2 , -S(alkyl), -S(O)(alkyl), -SO 2 alkyl, -NHCONH 2 , -CO 2 H, -CO 2 (alkyl), -COalkyl, -CONH 2 , - CONHalkyl, and -CON(alkyl) 2 ; R 2 and R 5 are selected from hydrogen and alkyl; R 3 is C 1 -C 6 alkyl; R 6 is acyl, where the term "acyl" as used herein means an organic radical having 1 to 6 carbon atoms (branched or straight chain) derived from an organic acid by removal of the hydroxyl group; R 7 is hydrogen; W represents a group selected from -Arg-His, -Trp-His, -Val-Arg-His, -Val-Trp-His, -Arg-Val-Arg-His (SEQ ID NO. 1) and -Arg-Val-Trp-His (SEQ ID NO. 2); or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt or ester thereof.
A method for predicting the solubility of at least one combination of ionic species at a specified pH value in an aqueous buffer comprising at least one weak acid species and/or at least one weak base species, said method comprising the steps of: a) selecting a start composition of the buffer, giving a start value for the total solute concentration; b) calculating the concentrations of all ionic species present in the buffer at the specified pH value from the total composition of the buffer and available dissociation constants; c) calculating the solubility limits of each combination of ionic species present in the buffer from available solubility products, taking the concentrations calculated in step b) into account; d) comparing the concentrations of all ionic species calculated in step b) with the solubility limits calculated in step c) and determining if any solubility limit is exceeded; e) if no solubility limit is exceeded, increasing the total solute concentration of the buffer or, if at least one solubility limit is exceeded, decreasing the total solute concentration of the buffer, and; f) repeating steps b) - e) until a predetermined convergence criteria for the solubility is met. a) selecting a start composition of the buffer, giving a start value for the total solute concentration; b) calculating the concentrations of all ionic species present in the buffer at the specified pH value from the total composition of the buffer and available dissociation constants; c) calculating the solubility limits of each combination of ionic species present in the buffer from available solubility products, taking the concentrations calculated in step b) into account; d) comparing the concentrations of all ionic species calculated in step b) with the solubility limits calculated in step c) and determining if any solubility limit is exceeded; e) if no solubility limit is exceeded, increasing the total solute concentration of the buffer or, if at least one solubility limit is exceeded, decreasing the total solute concentration of the buffer, and; f) repeating steps b) - e) until a predetermined convergence criteria for the solubility is met.
A method for manufacturing a thermally oxidized heterogeneous composite substrate, comprising the steps of providing a heterogeneous composite substrate, comprising a single crystal silicon film bonded onto a handle substrate which is a transparent insulating wafer, the single crystal silicon film having a thickness of from 50 to 500 nm, and subjecting the composite substrate to: previous heat treatment at 650 to 850°C, for from 0.5 to 6 hours, followed by thermal oxidative treatment at a temperature in excess of 850°C to form an oxide film; the previous heat treatment being to reduce the formation of defects during the thermal oxidative treatment. previous heat treatment at 650 to 850°C, for from 0.5 to 6 hours, followed by thermal oxidative treatment at a temperature in excess of 850°C to form an oxide film; the previous heat treatment being to reduce the formation of defects during the thermal oxidative treatment.
An anti-malware adaptor comprising: a first connector that is configured to be removably connected to a connector of a removable storage device; a second connector that is configured to be removably connected to a connector of a host computer; a non-volatile memory that stores a scan engine and an application program that are loaded and executed in the host computer; and a controller that is configured to translate vendor-specific Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) commands received from the application program executing in the host computer into SCSI commands that operate on files stored in the removable storage device to load the files from the removable storage device into the host computer for scanning by the scan engine for malware. a first connector that is configured to be removably connected to a connector of a removable storage device; a second connector that is configured to be removably connected to a connector of a host computer; a non-volatile memory that stores a scan engine and an application program that are loaded and executed in the host computer; and a controller that is configured to translate vendor-specific Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) commands received from the application program executing in the host computer into SCSI commands that operate on files stored in the removable storage device to load the files from the removable storage device into the host computer for scanning by the scan engine for malware.