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An electronic vapour inhaler comprising: a housing ; a cartridge positioned in the housing, the cartridge comprising an induction heatable element and a flavour-release medium , wherein the flavour-release medium is tobacco or a tobacco material; an induction heating arrangement arranged to inductively heat the induction heatable element to heat the flavour-release medium within the cartridge; and a control arrangement which is arranged to energise the induction heating arrangement to inductively heat the induction heatable element and thereby heat the flavour-release medium; characterized in that the control arrangement is further arranged to recognise the cartridge by detecting a characteristic of the induction heatable element and to control the operation of the induction heating arrangement based on the detected characteristic to provide one of a plurality of predetermined heating profiles adapted to optimally heat the cartridge. a housing ; a cartridge positioned in the housing, the cartridge comprising an induction heatable element and a flavour-release medium , wherein the flavour-release medium is tobacco or a tobacco material; an induction heating arrangement arranged to inductively heat the induction heatable element to heat the flavour-release medium within the cartridge; and a control arrangement which is arranged to energise the induction heating arrangement to inductively heat the induction heatable element and thereby heat the flavour-release medium; characterized in that the control arrangement is further arranged to recognise the cartridge by detecting a characteristic of the induction heatable element and to control the operation of the induction heating arrangement based on the detected characteristic to provide one of a plurality of predetermined heating profiles adapted to optimally heat the cartridge.
A method for obtaining target cells from a fluid, cell-containing sample, the method comprising: a) providing a fluid, cell-containing sample; b) passing the sample through a three-dimensional matrix, wherein the matrix comprises an inner core and an outer layer disposed around the inner core, the inner core comprising a nondegradable substrate, the outer layer composed of a degradable polymer and comprising a capture ligand attached thereto, wherein the capture ligand has affinity for a target cell in the sample; and c) recovering target cells retained by said matrix by substantially degrading the outer layer of the matrix by contacting the matrix with a degradative enzyme. a) providing a fluid, cell-containing sample; b) passing the sample through a three-dimensional matrix, wherein the matrix comprises an inner core and an outer layer disposed around the inner core, the inner core comprising a nondegradable substrate, the outer layer composed of a degradable polymer and comprising a capture ligand attached thereto, wherein the capture ligand has affinity for a target cell in the sample; and c) recovering target cells retained by said matrix by substantially degrading the outer layer of the matrix by contacting the matrix with a degradative enzyme.
Transport sleeve , in particular for domestic appliances, having a hood , wherein the hood has a cover face , wherein the cover face is connected to lateral faces and the lateral faces are connected to one another; wherein at least one lateral face has at least one link on the end opposite the cover face ; wherein at least one traction means , in particular for attaching a harness system and/or having a retaining loop , is fastened to the lateral face and/or to the link ; wherein the link extends in the pulling direction of the at least one traction means from one lateral face to the opposite lateral face at least by way of the largest part of the lower side, and protrudes up to the opposite lateral face , and the hood and the link are at least in portions embodied to be flexible, characterized in that the hood is able to be inverted over the goods to be transported, and for transport the link is able to be guided below the goods to be transported in such a way that the link and the traction means extend in the pulling direction of the traction means from one lateral face to the opposite lateral face and, due to the tensile force of the traction means when carrying the goods to be transported, the hood is tensioned and pretensioned in relation to the goods to be transported, and fixed against slippage on the goods to be transported.
Device for the measurement of the force applied by a fitting apparatus of an element to be crimped, said apparatus being provided with a threaded rod having an internal or external thread, device comprising: - a hydraulic chamber comprising a fluid and extending along a longitudinal axis (Ox); - a piston configured to slide inside the hydraulic chamber along the axis (Ox) and moved by an axial force (Fa) imposed by the threaded rod on the said piston; - a threaded connector fixed to the piston , the threaded connector having an external or internal thread configured in such a way that the threaded rod screws onto the threaded connector ; and - a pressure gauge communicating with the hydraulic chamber and configured to measure a pressure (P) inside the hydraulic chamber , characterized in that the device comprises an anvil designed to receive a counter-support of the fitting apparatus so as to secure the fitting apparatus on the device by screwing the threaded rod onto the threaded connector and placing the counter-support against the anvil , in that the pressure gauge is configured to measure an increase of the pressure (P) inside the hydraulic chamber when the threaded rod moves in translation in the direction of the counter-support . - a hydraulic chamber comprising a fluid and extending along a longitudinal axis (Ox); - a piston configured to slide inside the hydraulic chamber along the axis (Ox) and moved by an axial force (Fa) imposed by the threaded rod on the said piston; - a threaded connector fixed to the piston , the threaded connector having an external or internal thread configured in such a way that the threaded rod screws onto the threaded connector ; and - a pressure gauge communicating with the hydraulic chamber and configured to measure a pressure (P) inside the hydraulic chamber , characterized in that the device comprises an anvil designed to receive a counter-support of the fitting apparatus so as to secure the fitting apparatus on the device by screwing the threaded rod onto the threaded connector and placing the counter-support against the anvil , in that the pressure gauge is configured to measure an increase of the pressure (P) inside the hydraulic chamber when the threaded rod moves in translation in the direction of the counter-support .
A servo valve torque motor apparatus comprising: a pair of pole pieces ; one or more permanent magnet(s) held between the pole pieces; an armature supported between the pole pieces for rotation about an axis (Y); the armature being for connection to a member that resists rotation of the armature; and a coil on the armature; wherein when an electrical current is passed through the coil the armature is rotatable against the member; characterised in that the magnet(s) is/are secured to the two pole pieces by mechanical fixings passing through holes in the magnet(s). a pair of pole pieces ; one or more permanent magnet(s) held between the pole pieces; an armature supported between the pole pieces for rotation about an axis (Y); the armature being for connection to a member that resists rotation of the armature; and a coil on the armature; wherein when an electrical current is passed through the coil the armature is rotatable against the member; characterised in that the magnet(s) is/are secured to the two pole pieces by mechanical fixings passing through holes in the magnet(s).
A method for controlling an aqueous urea solution injection amount of an SCR urea injection system in an engine, comprising: using an ammonia loading amount model to calculate a current ammonia loading amount in an SCR reactor on the basis of an aqueous urea solution amount injected to the SCR reactor and an ammonia amount consumed by the SCR reactor; obtaining a first urea injection amount on the basis of a target ammonia loading amount and the calculated current ammonia loading amount; using an SCR efficiency model to calculate a second urea injection amount on the basis of a catalyst temperature, an exhaust gas mass flow rate and an aging coefficient in the SCR reactor, a nitrogen-oxygen compound concentration upstream of the SCR reactor, and the calculated current ammonia loading amount; combining the first urea injection amount and the second urea injection amount to obtain a combined urea injection amount; and obtaining a target injection amount of aqueous urea solution injected to the SCR reactor on the basis of the combined urea injection amount and a urea injection amount limit value. using an ammonia loading amount model to calculate a current ammonia loading amount in an SCR reactor on the basis of an aqueous urea solution amount injected to the SCR reactor and an ammonia amount consumed by the SCR reactor; obtaining a first urea injection amount on the basis of a target ammonia loading amount and the calculated current ammonia loading amount; using an SCR efficiency model to calculate a second urea injection amount on the basis of a catalyst temperature, an exhaust gas mass flow rate and an aging coefficient in the SCR reactor, a nitrogen-oxygen compound concentration upstream of the SCR reactor, and the calculated current ammonia loading amount; combining the first urea injection amount and the second urea injection amount to obtain a combined urea injection amount; and obtaining a target injection amount of aqueous urea solution injected to the SCR reactor on the basis of the combined urea injection amount and a urea injection amount limit value.
A NQO1 bioactivatable drug for use in a method for killing or inhibiting the growth of cancer cells in a patient that has cancerous cells, wherein the NQO1 bioactivatable drug is used in combination with a poly(ADP-ribosyl) polymerase I (PARP1) inhibitor, wherein the NQO1 bioactivatable drug is DNQ or DNQ-87.
Mould element intended to be attached in a mould for vulcanizing tyres, the mould element having the form of a skin with a thickness (E) comprised between 0.25 and 6 mm, the said skin comprising a bearing surface and, on the opposite side, a moulding surface intended to form all or part of the external surface of the said tyre, comprising a pattern characterized in that it is provided with a plurality of recessed with a depth less than or equal to 30% of the thickness (E) of the mould element, or protruding elements with a height less than or equal to 30% of the thickness (E) of the mould element, said plurality of elements being formed as integral parts of the said mould element , the pattern comprising an organised arrangement of a plurality of elements, all or some of these elements being the repeat of one and the same basic element, the pattern present on the mould making it possible to obtain a particular texture on a tyre vulcanized using the said mould, and in that said texture has a light absorption ratio higher than in the non-textured regions.
A pipette tip rack plate, comprising: a plate proximal surface, a plate distal surface, multiple sleeves projecting from the plate distal surface, multiple channels and projections in the channels, wherein: each of the channels terminates at the plate proximal surface and at the plate distal surface is concentric with a sleeve; each of which channels comprises a bore defined by a first interior wall of a sleeve, a counter-bore defined by a second interior wall, and a rim at the junction between the bore and the counter-bore, which rim is parallel with the plate proximal surface; the projections project from the first interior wall, are equally spaced around a circumference of a channel and the exterior surfaces of the projections farthest from the first interior wall define a minimum effective diameter of the bore; and the second interior wall is smooth and a circumference of a portion of the second interior wall closest to the pipette tip exterior surface, when a pipette tip is seated in the channel, defines a minimum diameter of the counter-bore. each of the channels terminates at the plate proximal surface and at the plate distal surface is concentric with a sleeve; each of which channels comprises a bore defined by a first interior wall of a sleeve, a counter-bore defined by a second interior wall, and a rim at the junction between the bore and the counter-bore, which rim is parallel with the plate proximal surface; the projections project from the first interior wall, are equally spaced around a circumference of a channel and the exterior surfaces of the projections farthest from the first interior wall define a minimum effective diameter of the bore; and the second interior wall is smooth and a circumference of a portion of the second interior wall closest to the pipette tip exterior surface, when a pipette tip is seated in the channel, defines a minimum diameter of the counter-bore.
A method for outputting feedback about an input by means of an input device for receiving two-dimensionally guided one-dimensional swipe gestures, hereafter referred to as a "finger-operated control bar ", comprising the following steps: - detecting , by the finger-operated control bar , a predefined number of fingers placed on the finger-operated control bar , and, in response thereto, - emitting a light color assigned to the number of applied fingers; and - adapting a function predefined by the number of fingers placed on the finger-operated control bar on the basis of a swipe gesture carried out on the finger-operated control bar. - detecting , by the finger-operated control bar , a predefined number of fingers placed on the finger-operated control bar , and, in response thereto, - emitting a light color assigned to the number of applied fingers; and - adapting a function predefined by the number of fingers placed on the finger-operated control bar on the basis of a swipe gesture carried out on the finger-operated control bar.
A hair treatment method for curling a lock of hair (H) using a hair holder including a tubular body , the tubular body having: a first opening located at a first end of the tubular body ; and a second opening located at a second end of the tubular body , and being configured to allow a lock of hair (H) to be inserted from the first opening toward the second opening and to be capable of being rolled up, the method comprising inserting a lock of hair (H) into the hair holder , rolling up the tubular body together with the lock of hair (H) inserted in the tubular body , and curling the lock of hair (H) in this wound state, characterized in that the rolling up the tubular body together with the lock of hair (H) inserted in the tubular body is conducted in such a manner that the number of turns of the lock of hair (H) is less than one. the method comprising inserting a lock of hair (H) into the hair holder , rolling up the tubular body together with the lock of hair (H) inserted in the tubular body , and curling the lock of hair (H) in this wound state, characterized in that the rolling up the tubular body together with the lock of hair (H) inserted in the tubular body is conducted in such a manner that the number of turns of the lock of hair (H) is less than one.
A plastic component with a coating, wherein the coating consists of a layer system that comprises a basic lacquer layer applied to the plastic surface, on which basic lacquer layer a layer or a PVD layer applied by means of deposition from the gas phase is provided, which in turn is covered by a top lacquer layer, wherein the applied layer that is deposited from the gas phase comprises several layers, characterized in that • due to the coating the component has a new color of the plastic surface and the PVD layer comprises at least a two-layer Ti/Al coating consisting of titanium and aluminum and oxidizing anodically. • due to the coating the component has a new color of the plastic surface and the PVD layer comprises at least a two-layer Ti/Al coating consisting of titanium and aluminum and oxidizing anodically.
A semiconductor detector for electromagnetic radiation within a wavelength range, comprising: a first waveguide portion extending in a first direction and configured to be a single-mode waveguide for electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength range; a funnel element configured to funnel incident electromagnetic radiation into a first end of the first waveguide portion; a second waveguide portion extending along the first direction and parallel with the first waveguide portion, and being configured to selectively guide electromagnetic radiation within a sub-range of the wavelength range; wherein the first waveguide portion and the second waveguide portion are separate waveguides; wherein said second waveguide portion is coupled to the first waveguide portion and configured to out-couple electromagnetic radiation from the first waveguide portion, within the sub-range; and a photodetector including a photoactive layer arranged at a second end of the first waveguide portion and at an end of the second waveguide portion, and configured to separately detect electromagnetic radiation transmitted through and exiting the first waveguide portion and the second waveguide portion in the first direction. a first waveguide portion extending in a first direction and configured to be a single-mode waveguide for electromagnetic radiation within the wavelength range; a funnel element configured to funnel incident electromagnetic radiation into a first end of the first waveguide portion; a second waveguide portion extending along the first direction and parallel with the first waveguide portion, and being configured to selectively guide electromagnetic radiation within a sub-range of the wavelength range; wherein the first waveguide portion and the second waveguide portion are separate waveguides; wherein said second waveguide portion is coupled to the first waveguide portion and configured to out-couple electromagnetic radiation from the first waveguide portion, within the sub-range; and a photodetector including a photoactive layer arranged at a second end of the first waveguide portion and at an end of the second waveguide portion, and configured to separately detect electromagnetic radiation transmitted through and exiting the first waveguide portion and the second waveguide portion in the first direction.
A multilayer film comprising: Layer A which is a sealant layer having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface and comprising at least 30 weight percent low density polyethylene based on the weight of Layer A; and Layer B having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface and comprising at least 70 weight percent of at least one of homopolymer polypropylene, random copolymer polypropylene, an impact copolymer of polypropylene, or a combination thereof based on the weight of Layer B, wherein the top facial surface of Layer B is in adhering contact with a bottom facial surface of Layer A, wherein the film is configured to provide a peelable seal that opens due to delamination between Layer A and Layer B. Layer A which is a sealant layer having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface and comprising at least 30 weight percent low density polyethylene based on the weight of Layer A; and Layer B having a top facial surface and a bottom facial surface and comprising at least 70 weight percent of at least one of homopolymer polypropylene, random copolymer polypropylene, an impact copolymer of polypropylene, or a combination thereof based on the weight of Layer B, wherein the top facial surface of Layer B is in adhering contact with a bottom facial surface of Layer A,
A method of monitoring airspace at least partially surrounding an unmanned aerial vehicle, UAV, the method comprising: monitoring, by at least one sensor of the UAV , airspace extending from the UAV ; receiving, by the at least one sensor of the UAV , sensor data representing one or more signals representative of the airspace extending from the UAV ; analyzing the one or more signals to determine a presence of an object within the airspace extending from the UAV ; identifying an object type of the object based at least in part on the one or more signals, wherein the at least one sensor comprises an optical sensor and the sensor data comprises optical data, and wherein identifying the object type comprises detecting one or more characteristic features of the object in the optical sensor data and comparing the characteristic features with a characteristic feature database; determining one or more operating characteristics of the object based at least in part on the one or more signals; determining a trajectory envelope of the object based at least in part on the object type and the one or more operating characteristics of the object , wherein the trajectory envelope includes at least a probability of possible future locations of the object during a predetermined period of time; and updating a flight plan of the UAV if the flight plan of the UAV intersects with at least a portion of the trajectory envelope . monitoring, by at least one sensor of the UAV , airspace extending from the UAV ; receiving, by the at least one sensor of the UAV , sensor data representing one or more signals representative of the airspace extending from the UAV ; analyzing the one or more signals to determine a presence of an object within the airspace extending from the UAV ; identifying an object type of the object based at least in part on the one or more signals, wherein the at least one sensor comprises an optical sensor and the sensor data comprises optical data, and wherein identifying the object type comprises detecting one or more characteristic features of the object in the optical sensor data and comparing the characteristic features with a characteristic feature database; determining one or more operating characteristics of the object based at least in part on the one or more signals; determining a trajectory envelope of the object based at least in part on the object type and the one or more operating characteristics of the object , wherein the trajectory envelope includes at least a probability of possible future locations of the object during a predetermined period of time; and updating a flight plan of the UAV if the flight plan of the UAV intersects with at least a portion of the trajectory envelope .
A polypeptide with pectate lyase activity comprising an amino acid sequence that is at least 70% identical to the amino acid sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1, wherein the polypeptide comprises an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of amino acids threonine, serine, asparagine and cysteine at an amino acid position corresponding to position 235 in SEQ ID NO: 1 and wherein the polypeptide has an improved thermostability in comparison to a polypeptide with an otherwise identical amino acid sequence wherein the residue at an amino acid position corresponding to position 235 in SEQ ID NO: 1 is not an amino acid residue selected from the group consisting of amino acids threonine, serine, asparagine and cysteine.