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A system for aligning discontinuous fibers, comprising: a porous belt having a direction and velocity of travel; a free surface positioned above the porous belt and oriented at an oblique angle relative to the belt , the free surface having a proximal end adjacent the belt oriented along an impingement axis, wherein an entirety of the free surface is positioned at an elevation above the belt; and a conduit having a discharge configured to distribute onto the free surface a fluid mixture including the discontinuous fibers dispersed in a carrier fluid, the oblique angle of the free surface being oriented to cause the fluid mixture to traverse the free surface in a thin film with gravity assistance toward the proximal end of the free surface, the system configured to dispose the fibers aligned within a predetermined range of alignment with one another on the porous belt and the carrier fluid to pass through the belt. a porous belt having a direction and velocity of travel; a free surface positioned above the porous belt and oriented at an oblique angle relative to the belt , the free surface having a proximal end adjacent the belt oriented along an impingement axis, wherein an entirety of the free surface is positioned at an elevation above the belt; and a conduit having a discharge configured to distribute onto the free surface a fluid mixture including the discontinuous fibers dispersed in a carrier fluid, the oblique angle of the free surface being oriented to cause the fluid mixture to traverse the free surface in a thin film with gravity assistance toward the proximal end of the free surface, the system configured to dispose the fibers aligned within a predetermined range of alignment with one another on the porous belt and the carrier fluid to pass through the belt.
A nanocarbon composite material comprising: fibrous carbon nanohorn aggregates each being formed from of a plurality of single-walled carbon nanohorns connected fibrously in a one-dimensional direction while being radially assembled, spherical single-walled carbon nanohorn aggregates each being formed from a plurality of single-walled carbon nanohorns assembled spherically, a matrix in which the fibrous carbon nanohorn aggregates and the spherical single-walled carbon nanohorn aggregates are dispersed. fibrous carbon nanohorn aggregates each being formed from of a plurality of single-walled carbon nanohorns connected fibrously in a one-dimensional direction while being radially assembled, spherical single-walled carbon nanohorn aggregates each being formed from a plurality of single-walled carbon nanohorns assembled spherically, a matrix in which the fibrous carbon nanohorn aggregates and the spherical single-walled carbon nanohorn aggregates are dispersed.
A method of recovering progenitor cells from bone marrow aspirate comprising: providing a bone void filler preparation container having an inlet port and an outlet port; placing a bone graft matrix having a particle size of between about 500 μm and about 4,000 μm in the bone void filler preparation container ; placing the bone marrow aspirate in a processing vessel ; placing a processing cover in the processing vessel ; withdrawing the bone marrow aspirate from the processing vessel through the processing cover ; delivering the withdrawn bone marrow aspirate to the inlet port on the bone void filler preparation container ; passing the withdrawn bone marrow aspirate through the bone void filler preparation container ; and retaining progenitor cells in the bone marrow aspirate in the bone void filler preparation container , wherein a selectivity ratio of the progenitor cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container to a total number of nucleated cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container is greater than about 3. providing a bone void filler preparation container having an inlet port and an outlet port; placing a bone graft matrix having a particle size of between about 500 μm and about 4,000 μm in the bone void filler preparation container ; placing the bone marrow aspirate in a processing vessel ; placing a processing cover in the processing vessel ; withdrawing the bone marrow aspirate from the processing vessel through the processing cover ; delivering the withdrawn bone marrow aspirate to the inlet port on the bone void filler preparation container ; passing the withdrawn bone marrow aspirate through the bone void filler preparation container ; and retaining progenitor cells in the bone marrow aspirate in the bone void filler preparation container , wherein a selectivity ratio of the progenitor cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container to a total number of nucleated cells retained in the bone void filler preparation container is greater than about 3.
A distributed control system of an interactive video system , comprising: a switched fabric network interconnecting a plurality of nodes , wherein the switched fabric network comprises: an input node of the plurality of nodes , wherein the input node comprises a sensing unit configured to collect scanning data for a participant of the interactive video system , wherein the scanning data is collected by the sensing unit scanning the participant in a participation area ; a first set of processing nodes of the plurality of nodes , wherein the first set of processing nodes is configured to generate a virtual representation of the participant based at least in part on the scanning data of the participant , wherein the input node is communicatively coupled to the first set of processing nodes via a first switch of the switched fabric network ; and an output node of the plurality of nodes , wherein the output node comprises an output device configured to present the virtual representation of the participant in a virtual environment , wherein the output node is communicatively coupled to the input node via a second switch of the switched fabric network . an input node of the plurality of nodes , wherein the input node comprises a sensing unit configured to collect scanning data for a participant of the interactive video system , wherein the scanning data is collected by the sensing unit scanning the participant in a participation area ; a first set of processing nodes of the plurality of nodes , wherein the first set of processing nodes is configured to generate a virtual representation of the participant based at least in part on the scanning data of the participant , wherein the input node is communicatively coupled to the first set of processing nodes via a first switch of the switched fabric network ; and an output node of the plurality of nodes , wherein the output node comprises an output device configured to present the virtual representation of the participant in a virtual environment , wherein the output node is communicatively coupled to the input node via a second switch of the switched fabric network .
A method for confirmation of a residue remaining on an object to be cleaned after cleaning, comprising the steps of: forming an adhesive material by coloring chips produced during cutting work, wherein the chips are coated with paint, the paint emitting visible light in an excited state; applying the adhesive material to an object to be cleaned; cleaning the object with the adhesive material applied thereto; and energizing the object after cleaning for excitation. forming an adhesive material by coloring chips produced during cutting work, wherein the chips are coated with paint, the paint emitting visible light in an excited state; applying the adhesive material to an object to be cleaned; cleaning the object with the adhesive material applied thereto; and energizing the object after cleaning for excitation.
An aircraft thruster comprising at least a first propeller provided with a plurality of radial blades extending about an axis (A) of rotation of the said first propeller , which is driven in rotation by a first electric motor , the power supply means of which comprise power circuits carried by a fairing of the thruster, aircraft thruster wherein the circuits of the power electronics are arranged in an annular part integral with the fairing of the thruster , this annular part being arranged around said first propeller , the annular part integral with the fairing surrounding a stator annular part of the electric motor , characterized in that the annular part integral with the fairing and the stator annular part of the electric motor together delimit an annular space , one end of which opens out along the axis (A) of the first propeller and towards the upstream side of the first propeller with respect to the air flow
A method for producing an assembly by bonding a sheet made of a modified hydrogenated block copolymer with a thermoplastic resin sheet, wherein the modified hydrogenated block copolymer is a hydrogenated block copolymer having an alkoxysilyl group introduced therein in an amount of 0.1 to 10 parts by weight based on 100 parts by weight of the hydrogenated block copolymer, the method comprising steps of: activating an adherend surface of the thermoplastic resin sheet with at least one selected from plasma exposure, excimer UV exposure and corona discharge; and superposing the sheet made of the modified hydrogenated block copolymer having the alkoxysilyl group introduced therein with the adherend surface of the thermoplastic resin sheet to be subjected to thermally press-bonding. activating an adherend surface of the thermoplastic resin sheet with at least one selected from plasma exposure, excimer UV exposure and corona discharge; and superposing the sheet made of the modified hydrogenated block copolymer having the alkoxysilyl group introduced therein with the adherend surface of the thermoplastic resin sheet to be subjected to thermally press-bonding.
A device (400; 500) for pupil size and/or pupillary reflex assessment in a subject having closed eyelids, the device comprising: one or more light sources (420a, 420b; 520a, 520b) configured to transmit light toward a vitreous cavity of the subject; wherein the one or more light source (420a, 420b; 520a, 520b) comprises a non-inductive light source configured to transmit light having a wavelength in a range of 750 nm-1200 nm; and an inductive light source configured to transmit light through the subject's closed eyelid to the subject's eyes thereby inducing a pupillary reflex wherein the inductive light source is configured to transmit light having a wavelength in a range of 400 nm-700 nm; one or more detectors (430a, 430b; 530a, 530b) configured to detect a portion of the transmitted light exiting the subject's pupil through the closed eyelid; and a processor, characterized in that the processor is configured to receive the portion of the transmitted light exiting the subject's pupil through the closed eyelid, detected by the detector, or data indicative thereof, from the one or more detectors (430a, 430b; 530a, 530b) and to determine the subject's pupil size and/or pupillary reflex based on the received portion of the transmitted light exiting the subject's pupil through the closed eyelid or the data indicative thereof. one or more light sources (420a, 420b; 520a, 520b) configured to transmit light toward a vitreous cavity of the subject; wherein the one or more light source (420a, 420b; 520a, 520b) comprises a non-inductive light source configured to transmit light having a wavelength in a range of 750 nm-1200 nm; and an inductive light source configured to transmit light through the subject's closed eyelid to the subject's eyes thereby inducing a pupillary reflex wherein the inductive light source is configured to transmit light having a wavelength in a range of 400 nm-700 nm; one or more detectors (430a, 430b; 530a, 530b) configured to detect a portion of the transmitted light exiting the subject's pupil through the closed eyelid; and a processor, characterized in that the processor is configured to receive the portion of the transmitted light exiting the subject's pupil through the closed eyelid, detected by the detector, or data indicative thereof, from the one or more detectors (430a, 430b; 530a, 530b) and to determine the subject's pupil size and/or pupillary reflex based on the received portion of the transmitted light exiting the subject's pupil through the closed eyelid or the data indicative thereof.
A medical device for ablating tissue in connection with a power source, comprising: an elongated support ; a heat expandable element ; and a heating element adapted for heating the heat expandable element via the power source so as to cause said heat expandable element to expand from a rest position to an expanded position in closer proximity to the tissue to be ablated, characterized in that : the heat expandable element is secured to the elongated support . an elongated support ; a heat expandable element ; and a heating element adapted for heating the heat expandable element via the power source so as to cause said heat expandable element to expand from a rest position to an expanded position in closer proximity to the tissue to be ablated, characterized in that : the heat expandable element is secured to the elongated support .
Device for preparing a beverage comprising a device housing with a device space which accommodates preparing means and at least one supply container for an ingredient of the beverage to be prepared, which supply container is provided with dosing means for drawing off therefrom and delivering a controlled quantity to the preparing means, wherein the preparing means debouch into a dispensing body for dispensing the prepared beverage, characterized in that the device space is closable with a device door , which device door can be manipulated between a closed position closing the device space and an open position allowing access to the device space, that on a filling side the supply container protrudes with a filling side outside the device housing and is closable with a cover , that the cover and the device door are provided with mutual locking means which lock the cover on the supply container in the closed position of the device door , wherein in the open position of the device door , the cover is releasable from the supply container in order to leave the filling side thereof at least partially clear.
An initiator injection nozzle for mixing an initiator with a process fluid, comprising a body comprising: - a process fluid inlet port to receive the process fluid and an outlet port ; - a process fluid flow passage through which the process fluid traverses along a process fluid central flow axis between the process fluid inlet port and the outlet port , wherein the process fluid flow passage is at least partially defined by a constricting portion , a throat , and an expanding portion ; - an initiator inlet to receive the initiator and an initiator outlet ; and - an initiator fluid flow passage through which the initiator traverses along an initiator central flow axis between the initiator inlet and the initiator outlet ; wherein a plurality of elongated vanes are provided within the constricting portion and extend along the process fluid central flow axis , and wherein each of the vanes has a leading end , a trailing end and a curved vane surface , wherein the plurality of vanes are configured such that an unobstructed process fluid flow cross-section (A) perpendicular to and including the process fluid central flow axis is located within the constricting portion , characterized in that an area of the unobstructed process fluid flow cross-section (A) becomes larger with increasing distance from the process fluid inlet port . - a process fluid inlet port to receive the process fluid and an outlet port ; - a process fluid flow passage through which the process fluid traverses along a process fluid central flow axis between the process fluid inlet port and the outlet port , wherein the process fluid flow passage is at least partially defined by a constricting portion , a throat , and an expanding portion ; - an initiator inlet to receive the initiator and an initiator outlet ; and - an initiator fluid flow passage through which the initiator traverses along an initiator central flow axis between the initiator inlet and the initiator outlet ; wherein a plurality of elongated vanes are provided within the constricting portion and extend along the process fluid central flow axis , and wherein each of the vanes has a leading end , a trailing end and a curved vane surface , wherein the plurality of vanes are configured such that an unobstructed process fluid flow cross-section (A) perpendicular to and including the process fluid central flow axis is located within the constricting portion , characterized in that an area of the unobstructed process fluid flow cross-section (A) becomes larger with increasing distance from the process fluid inlet port .
A method of operating a communications device, the method comprising: connecting from a secure modem subsystem to a wireless cellular network; connecting a first secure modem control channel from the secure modem subsystem through the wireless cellular network to a network service controller; connecting a second secure modem control channel from a secure execution environment, separately secured from the secure modem subsystem, through the secure modem subsystem and the wireless cellular network to the network service controller; receiving at the secure execution environment via the second control channel one or more messages from the network service controller, the one or more messages comprising one or more service policy settings; storing the one or more service policy settings in a secure memory partition accessible only from the secure execution environment; and enforcing, at least in part from the secure execution environment, a network service profile comprising the one or more service policy settings, to control the communications device use of a service on the wireless cellular network. connecting from a secure modem subsystem to a wireless cellular network; connecting a first secure modem control channel from the secure modem subsystem through the wireless cellular network to a network service controller; connecting a second secure modem control channel from a secure execution environment, separately secured from the secure modem subsystem, through the secure modem subsystem and the wireless cellular network to the network service controller; receiving at the secure execution environment via the second control channel one or more messages from the network service controller, the one or more messages comprising one or more service policy settings; storing the one or more service policy settings in a secure memory partition accessible only from the secure execution environment; and enforcing, at least in part from the secure execution environment, a network service profile comprising the one or more service policy settings, to control the communications device use of a service on the wireless cellular network.
A method of diagnosing lung cancer in a patient comprising the step of: determining the level of an RNA molecule in a blood sample from a patient, wherein the RNA molecule comprises a nucleotide sequence according to SEQ ID NO: 1.
A cored wire for reducing degree of superheat of the molten steel, comprising a core of inorganic material and an external metal shell, wherein melting temperature or liquidus temperature of the inorganic material is lower than liquidus temperature of steel by more than 30°C, and the inorganic material is CaF 2 or CaO-CaF 2 .
Cutter unit equipped with a pump which cutter unit comprises a rotatable cutting device with the help of which underwater soil can be cut wherein the mass that becomes created during the cutting, such as the mass that becomes created from the soil and water moves inside the cutting device and further to the pump with the help of which pump the mentioned mass is pumped to a suitable location, a cutting/crushing device arranged between the cutting device and the pump which cutting/crushing device comprises counter blades and a rotating knife comprising a continuous knife edge having two ends installed at the front side of said counter blades in the flow direction of the mass which knife edge is installed in an eccentric way in relation to its axis of rotation, characterized in that the knife edge further comprises tips , wherein cutting ends of the knife edge are curved in such a way that the tips of the knife edge move ahead in relation to the rest of the knife edge body when the knife edge is rotating.
An agricultural machine for spreading grainy solids having a pneumatic conveying system for conveying the grainy solids from a storage tank to a number of dispensing units, wherein the conveying system comprises a blower , a connecting line from the tank to a distribution device , which comprises a distribution chamber with a number of openings formed therein, and a number of lines which are each connected to an associated outlet opening and which each conduct solids conveyed with the airstream to an output unit assigned to the line , wherein on the outlet openings , the lines and/or the output units throttling elements are arranged, through which the dynamic pressure in the line concerned is increased, characterised in that as throttling element a reducing piece pushed into a free cross-section of a line is used in order to thereby increase the dynamic pressure.
A Trocar structure for abdominal surgery comprising a cannula having at one end a guide element provided with a disposable valve for maintaining positive intracavitary pressure and a shaft having at one end a head and at the opposite end a tip , said valve being made of a single piece of silicone and has first elastically deformable sealing means for maintaining said positive intracavitary pressure during the passage of said shaft and a surgical instrument through said cannula and second sealing means , elastically deformable, with said guide element, wherein said first sealing means comprise central slits oriented concentrically on a flat wall of said disposable valve, said slits forming lobes adapted to bend inside or outside said wall in a uniform manner to form on the surface of said shaft and of said surgical instrument a first collar providing a continuous annular seal and in that said second sealing means comprise a second collar engaging elastically an annular seat of said guide element, said flat wall defining an entire top portion of the valve and having a rounded circumferential edge which directly connects said flat wall with a cylindrical side wall at the end of which said second collar is provided, said slits being arranged preferably at 120° from one another and located only in a central portion of said flat wall so that the remaining portion of said flat wall has a surface sufficient to form the first collar which sealingly surrounds an annular portion of said shaft , when it is inserted into the valve , said flat wall and said cylindrical side wall having a constant thickness adapted to exclude the use of a reducer during the use of the Trocar.
Dough for a layered cereal flour puffed food, comprising 10 to 20 mass% of triacylglycerol containing one or more kinds of fatty acids selected from caproic acid, caprylic acid, and capric acid as a constituent fatty acid.