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A method of making mechanically-lined rigid pipe , comprising: in a primary radial expansion, expanding an outer pipe by plastically expanding a liner sleeve against an inner surface of the outer pipe , under lining pressure applied internally to the liner sleeve ; relieving the lining pressure to permit elastic radial contraction of the outer pipe around the plastically-expanded liner sleeve , that contraction making a mechanical bond between the outer pipe and the liner sleeve ; and subsequently, performing a secondary radial expansion of the outer pipe by local plastic expansion of the liner sleeve against the inner surface of the outer pipe , under fixing pressure applied internally to the liner sleeve , wherein the fixing pressure is greater than the lining pressure. in a primary radial expansion, expanding an outer pipe by plastically expanding a liner sleeve against an inner surface of the outer pipe , under lining pressure applied internally to the liner sleeve ; relieving the lining pressure to permit elastic radial contraction of the outer pipe around the plastically-expanded liner sleeve , that contraction making a mechanical bond between the outer pipe and the liner sleeve ; and subsequently, performing a secondary radial expansion of the outer pipe by local plastic expansion of the liner sleeve against the inner surface of the outer pipe , under fixing pressure applied internally to the liner sleeve , wherein the fixing pressure is greater than the lining pressure.
A rotating grate for a biomass heating system , comprising at least one rotating grate element having a perforation of a plurality of slot-shaped openings ; at least one bearing axle , by means of which the rotating grate element is rotatably mounted; at least one cleaning device attached to one of the rotating grate elements , wherein the cleaning device has a mass element movable relative to the rotating grate element and lancing elements for the openings attached to the mass element ; wherein the cleaning device is configured such that, upon rotation of the rotating grate element , an acceleration movement of the mass element is initiated so that the cleaning device exerts a knocking effect on the rotating grate element and a lancing effect for the openings in order to clean the rotating grate element with its openings . at least one rotating grate element having a perforation of a plurality of slot-shaped openings ; at least one bearing axle , by means of which the rotating grate element is rotatably mounted; at least one cleaning device attached to one of the rotating grate elements , wherein the cleaning device has a mass element movable relative to the rotating grate element and lancing elements for the openings attached to the mass element ; wherein the cleaning device is configured such that, upon rotation of the rotating grate element , an acceleration movement of the mass element is initiated so that the cleaning device exerts a knocking effect on the rotating grate element and a lancing effect for the openings in order to clean the rotating grate element with its openings .
A charging handle apparatus for use in a circuit interrupter to mechanically charge an operating mechanism of the circuit interrupter, the charging handle apparatus comprising: a handle assembly ; a gear structured to be mechanically connected with a portion of the operating mechanism; a support apparatus disposed on the handle assembly and engaged with the gear, the support apparatus comprising a base portion and an engagement portion , the base portion being disposed on the handle assembly, the engagement portion being disposed on the base portion and engaged with the gear, at least one of the base portion and the engagement portion being movable with respect to the other of the base portion and the engagement portion, characterized in that the engagement portion comprises a number of engagement structures that are engaged with the gear; and in that the handle apparatus comprises a handle member , and wherein the engagement structures that are engaged with the gear retain the gear between at least a portion of the engagement portion and at least a portion of handle member. a handle assembly ; a gear structured to be mechanically connected with a portion of the operating mechanism; a support apparatus disposed on the handle assembly and engaged with the gear, the support apparatus comprising a base portion and an engagement portion , the base portion being disposed on the handle assembly, the engagement portion being disposed on the base portion and engaged with the gear, at least one of the base portion and the engagement portion being movable with respect to the other of the base portion and the engagement portion, characterized in that the engagement portion comprises a number of engagement structures that are engaged with the gear; and in that the handle apparatus comprises a handle member , and wherein the engagement structures that are engaged with the gear retain the gear between at least a portion of the engagement portion and at least a portion of handle member.
A crane, comprising: a body , a boom , one end of the boom is rotationally connected with the body ; a luffing mechanism , connected with the body and the boom respectively; a tension sensor , disposed on the luffing mechanism , and the tension sensor is used for detecting a tension value of the luffing mechanism to the boom ; an angle sensor , wherein the angle sensor is disposed on the boom , and the angle sensor is used for detecting a horizontal inclination angle value of the boom ; a controller , electrically connected with the tension sensor , the angle sensor and the luffing mechanism ; characterised in that the controller is configured to determine that the arm length of the boom exceeds the arm length threshold if the horizontal inclination angle value is less than an angle threshold and the tension value is greater than the tension threshold. a body , a boom , one end of the boom is rotationally connected with the body ; a luffing mechanism , connected with the body and the boom respectively; a tension sensor , disposed on the luffing mechanism , and the tension sensor is used for detecting a tension value of the luffing mechanism to the boom ; an angle sensor , wherein the angle sensor is disposed on the boom , and the angle sensor is used for detecting a horizontal inclination angle value of the boom ; a controller , electrically connected with the tension sensor , the angle sensor and the luffing mechanism ; characterised in that the controller is configured to determine that the arm length of the boom exceeds the arm length threshold if the horizontal inclination angle value is less than an angle threshold and the tension value is greater than the tension threshold.
A system , comprising: a catheter comprising an elongated catheter body and a control handle at a proximal end of the catheter body; a signal processing unit ; a patient interface unit ; and a dongle configured to couple the control handle of the catheter to the patient interface unit , the dongle comprising: a dongle body having proximal and distal ends, the dongle body having a first electrical interface unit at its distal end configured for connection to a proximal end of the control handle ; and a dongle support portion having proximal and distal ends and comprising an outer flexible tubular member with shape memory, the distal end of the dongle support portion being connected to the proximal end of the dongle body , the dongle support portion having a second electrical interface unit at its proximal end configured for connection to the patient interface unit , wherein the patient interface unit connects the dongle to the signal processing unit . a catheter comprising an elongated catheter body and a control handle at a proximal end of the catheter body; a signal processing unit ; a patient interface unit ; and a dongle configured to couple the control handle of the catheter to the patient interface unit , the dongle comprising: a dongle body having proximal and distal ends, the dongle body having a first electrical interface unit at its distal end configured for connection to a proximal end of the control handle ; and a dongle support portion having proximal and distal ends and comprising an outer flexible tubular member with shape memory, the distal end of the dongle support portion being connected to the proximal end of the dongle body , the dongle support portion having a second electrical interface unit at its proximal end configured for connection to the patient interface unit , a dongle body having proximal and distal ends, the dongle body having a first electrical interface unit at its distal end configured for connection to a proximal end of the control handle ; and a dongle support portion having proximal and distal ends and comprising an outer flexible tubular member with shape memory, the distal end of the dongle support portion being connected to the proximal end of the dongle body , the dongle support portion having a second electrical interface unit at its proximal end configured for connection to the patient interface unit ,
A method of optimizing utilization of a wireless position sensor by receiving, by a controller of a wireless position sensor , output from a magnetic-field-dependent sensor of the wireless position sensor , the magnetic-field-dependent sensor configured to register the strength of a magnetic field of a magnet attached to a mechanical component , the registered strength corresponding to a position of the mechanical component along a directional path, the method characterized by : generating, by the controller , a comparison of the output to one or more predefined movement signatures ; based on the comparison, determining, by the controller , whether to change an operating state of one or more components of the wireless position sensor . generating, by the controller , a comparison of the output to one or more predefined movement signatures ; based on the comparison, determining, by the controller , whether to change an operating state of one or more components of the wireless position sensor .
Vehicle air conditioning system for controlling the air in a vehicle internal compartment , having - a blower unit that comprises an air inlet and also an air outlet and can generate an air flow from the air inlet to the air outlet , - a ventilation duct that connects the air outlet of the blower unit to the vehicle internal compartment , - an evaporator that is arranged in the ventilation duct , - an incoming air flap provided in the region of the air inlet of the blower unit , said incoming air flap being configured to operate the vehicle air conditioning system 10 in a fresh air mode, recirculating air mode or mixed air mode, and - a CO 2 sensor for monitoring a CO 2 concentration in the air , said CO 2 sensor being arranged upstream of the evaporator in the vehicle air conditioning system , characterized in that an incoming air duct is provided that extends from the air inlet of the blower unit to a recirculating air opening that is adjoining the vehicle internal compartment , wherein the CO 2 sensor is arranged between the recirculating air opening and the evaporator , the CO 2 sensor being arranged in the ventilation duct between the evaporator and the air outlet of the blower unit , wherein the vehicle air conditioning system is configured to monitor the CO 2 concentration in the air in the fresh air mode, recirculating air mode and mixed air mode. - a blower unit that comprises an air inlet and also an air outlet and can generate an air flow from the air inlet to the air outlet , - a ventilation duct that connects the air outlet of the blower unit to the vehicle internal compartment , - an evaporator that is arranged in the ventilation duct , - an incoming air flap provided in the region of the air inlet of the blower unit , said incoming air flap being configured to operate the vehicle air conditioning system 10 in a fresh air mode, recirculating air mode or mixed air mode, and - a CO 2 sensor for monitoring a CO 2 concentration in the air , said CO 2 sensor being arranged upstream of the evaporator in the vehicle air conditioning system ,
A plant for producing mechanical energy from a carrier fluid under cryogenic conditions, comprising: - a cryogenic tank configured for storing said carrier fluid under said cryogenic conditions; - a capacitive tank ; - a supply circuit , connecting said cryogenic tank to said capacitive tank and comprising a pump , configured to increase the pressure of said carrier fluid; - an engine body , configured for producing said mechanical energy and comprising at least one work chamber having an inlet port , arranged in fluid communication with said capacitive tank , and an outlet port connected to a discharge circuit for the spent carrier fluid; characterised in that it comprises a recirculation circuit designed to convey a portion of said spent carrier fluid into said capacitive tank . - a cryogenic tank configured for storing said carrier fluid under said cryogenic conditions; - a capacitive tank ; - a supply circuit , connecting said cryogenic tank to said capacitive tank and comprising a pump , configured to increase the pressure of said carrier fluid; - an engine body , configured for producing said mechanical energy and comprising at least one work chamber having an inlet port , arranged in fluid communication with said capacitive tank , and an outlet port connected to a discharge circuit for the spent carrier fluid;
A recirculation grill comprising: (a) a cooktop supported by a stationary frame; (b) an intake aperture defining a plurality of slats configured for receiving smoke from the cooktop ; (c) a trash compartment connected to a trough for receiving waste and grease and having a drawer for removing and cleaning; (d) an interior plenum configured to create a vacuum force to pull air and smoke from the cooktop into the intake aperture ; (e) a diffuser positioned over the trash compartment and extending downwardly and outwardly toward opposite plenum walls; (f) a tunnel configured to receive airflow from the plenum ; and (g) a blower housing enclosing a blower fan configured for pulling air and smoke from the cooktop into the intake aperture and through the plenum ; characterized in that the trash compartment is positioned through the plenum and the diffuser forms a top portion of the trash compartment . (a) a cooktop supported by a stationary frame; (b) an intake aperture defining a plurality of slats configured for receiving smoke from the cooktop ; (c) a trash compartment connected to a trough for receiving waste and grease and having a drawer for removing and cleaning; (d) an interior plenum configured to create a vacuum force to pull air and smoke from the cooktop into the intake aperture ; (e) a diffuser positioned over the trash compartment and extending downwardly and outwardly toward opposite plenum walls; (f) a tunnel configured to receive airflow from the plenum ; and (g) a blower housing enclosing a blower fan configured for pulling air and smoke from the cooktop into the intake aperture and through the plenum ;
A fused femoral stem system, comprising a curved short handle , a fixing mechanism and a femoral head prosthesis , wherein the fixing mechanism comprises a lag screw and a fused screw sleeve , wherein the fused screw sleeve is configured to penetrate a large trochanter , the lag screw is configured to be connected and locked with a connecting mechanism so as to counteract a downward bending moment generated when the femoral head bears the weight load after the surgery, wherein the lag screw is configured to be connected and locked with the connecting mechanism after penetrating through the fused screw sleeve, wherein one end of the curved short handle is provided with a conical connector , the conical connector is cooperatively connected with a conical connecting hole of the femoral head prosthesis , and the other end of the curved short handle is configured to be inserted from the osteotomy surface of the femoral neck and configured to stretch to the position of a medullary cavity below a small trochanter , and the curved short handle is connected and fixed with the large trochanter through the fixing mechanism, characterized in that the fused screw sleeve is a hollow tubular body, configured to penetrate from the outside of the large trochanter , the outer surface thereof is of a metal porous structure , and the inner surface thereof is of a solid metal sleeve structure and wherein the fused screw sleeve is designed with an enlarged annular structure at the outside of the bone cortex of the large trochanter .
A suture passer device comprising: a handle; an elongated body having a proximal end and distal end, the proximal end coupled to the handle; a first jaw member coupled to the distal end of the elongated body and configured for angular movement relative to the elongated body; a second jaw member configured to form an opening with the first jaw member ; a tissue penetrator ; a clamp trigger defining a portion of the handle, the clamp trigger configured to move the first jaw member between an open configuration and a clamped configuration, where the first and second jaw members are angularly closer to each other in the clamped configuration than the open configuration; and a tissue penetrator trigger defining a portion of the handle, the tissue penetrator trigger configured to selectively extend the tissue penetrator between the first and second jaw members ; characterized by comprising a lock disposed between the clamp trigger and the tissue penetrator trigger and configured to interact with the clamp trigger and the tissue penetrator trigger to prevent the tissue penetrator from extending until the first jaw member is in the clamped configuration, wherein the lock has a first surface configured to interact with the clamp trigger and a second surface configured to interact with the tissue penetrator trigger , wherein, when the first jaw member is in the open configuration, the first surface is disengaged from the clamp trigger and the second surface of the lock is engaged with the tissue penetrator trigger to block the tissue penetrator from extending. a handle; an elongated body having a proximal end and distal end, the proximal end coupled to the handle; a first jaw member coupled to the distal end of the elongated body and configured for angular movement relative to the elongated body; a second jaw member configured to form an opening with the first jaw member ; a tissue penetrator ; a clamp trigger defining a portion of the handle, the clamp trigger configured to move the first jaw member between an open configuration and a clamped configuration, where the first and second jaw members are angularly closer to each other in the clamped configuration than the open configuration; and a tissue penetrator trigger defining a portion of the handle, the tissue penetrator trigger configured to selectively extend the tissue penetrator between the first and second jaw members ; characterized by comprising a lock disposed between the clamp trigger and the tissue penetrator trigger and configured to interact with the clamp trigger and the tissue penetrator trigger to prevent the tissue penetrator from extending until the first jaw member is in the clamped configuration, wherein the lock has a first surface configured to interact with the clamp trigger and a second surface configured to interact with the tissue penetrator trigger , wherein, when the first jaw member is in the open configuration, the first surface is disengaged from the clamp trigger and the second surface of the lock is engaged with the tissue penetrator trigger to block the tissue penetrator from extending.
A method, comprising: generating, via a dose estimator , a dose map indicative of an estimated dose deposited for a subject based on acquisition protocol parameter values of an acquisition protocol of an imaging system ; and generating, via a noise estimator , at least one of a noise map indicative of an estimated image noise based on the acquisition protocol parameter values or a contrast-to-noise ratio map based on the noise map and an attenuation map; displaying, via a display , the dose and noise maps in a human readable format: said method being characterized in : validating, via an analysis component , the acquisition protocol value parameters by a user based on the dose and noise maps; and allowing, via the analysis component , user input indicative of a change to at least one parameter value of the acquisition protocol, and generating and displaying a dose map and a noise map based on the change. generating, via a dose estimator , a dose map indicative of an estimated dose deposited for a subject based on acquisition protocol parameter values of an acquisition protocol of an imaging system ; and generating, via a noise estimator , at least one of a noise map indicative of an estimated image noise based on the acquisition protocol parameter values or a contrast-to-noise ratio map based on the noise map and an attenuation map; displaying, via a display , the dose and noise maps in a human readable format: said method being characterized in : validating, via an analysis component , the acquisition protocol value parameters by a user based on the dose and noise maps; and allowing, via the analysis component , user input indicative of a change to at least one parameter value of the acquisition protocol, and generating and displaying a dose map and a noise map based on the change. validating, via an analysis component , the acquisition protocol value parameters by a user based on the dose and noise maps; and allowing, via the analysis component , user input indicative of a change to at least one parameter value of the acquisition protocol, and generating and displaying a dose map and a noise map based on the change.
Compound of formula which may be in base form or in the form of a hydrate or a solvate, in combination with prednisone or prednisolone, for use in treating prostate cancer, in patients with castration resistant metastatic prostate cancer who have been previously treated with docetaxel based regimen and have prostate cancer that progressed during or after said treatment. which may be in base form or in the form of a hydrate or a solvate, in combination with prednisone or prednisolone, for use in treating prostate cancer, in patients with castration resistant metastatic prostate cancer who have been previously treated with docetaxel based regimen and have prostate cancer that progressed during or after said treatment.