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A flush toilet apparatus comprising a flush toilet main body and a sanitary washing apparatus mounted on a rear portion of a top surface of the toilet main body , the sanitary washing apparatus comprising: a bent supply pipe extending from a connecting base end portion toward an inside in a left-right direction of the flush toilet main body to supply wash water to the sanitary washing apparatus, the connecting base end portion being disposed on a side end portion of a bottom surface of the sanitary washing apparatus; a wash water supply pipe connected to the bent supply pipe, to supply the wash water into the bent supply pipe; and an affixing member , disposed between the bottom surface of the sanitary washing apparatus and the top surface of the toilet main body, for affixing the sanitary washing apparatus to the flush toilet main body; wherein an affixing hole for affixing the affixing member to the flush toilet main body, and a pipe opening for admitting the wash water supply pipe are formed on the top surface of the toilet main body; the affixing hole and the pipe opening are formed so as to be covered by the sanitary washing apparatus mounted on the top surface; the pipe opening is positioned on an outer side of the affixing hole in a left-right direction of the flush toilet main body ; characterised in that a center point (C1) in a front-back direction of the pipe opening is positioned on a front side of a center point (C2) in the front-back direction of the affixing hole ; and the pipe opening, as seen in plan view, is formed so that a center point (C1) in the front-back direction of the pipe opening is positioned on an inner side of the connecting base end portion in the left-right direction of the flush toilet main body . a bent supply pipe extending from a connecting base end portion toward an inside in a left-right direction of the flush toilet main body to supply wash water to the sanitary washing apparatus, the connecting base end portion being disposed on a side end portion of a bottom surface of the sanitary washing apparatus; a wash water supply pipe connected to the bent supply pipe, to supply the wash water into the bent supply pipe; and an affixing member , disposed between the bottom surface of the sanitary washing apparatus and the top surface of the toilet main body, for affixing the sanitary washing apparatus to the flush toilet main body; wherein an affixing hole for affixing the affixing member to the flush toilet main body, and a pipe opening for admitting the wash water supply pipe are formed on the top surface of the toilet main body; the affixing hole and the pipe opening are formed so as to be covered by the sanitary washing apparatus mounted on the top surface; the pipe opening is positioned on an outer side of the affixing hole in a left-right direction of the flush toilet main body ;
A sensor device , comprising: a capacitive probe formed of a first conductor and a second conductor , the first and second conductor being configured to determine a measurement based on capacitance between the first conductor and the second conductor; and a radio to generate a signal based on a measurement associated with the capacitive probe characterized in that the radio is configured to provide the signal to the first conductor for transmission using the capacitive probe as a transmission antenna. a capacitive probe formed of a first conductor and a second conductor , the first and second conductor being configured to determine a measurement based on capacitance between the first conductor and the second conductor; and a radio to generate a signal based on a measurement associated with the capacitive probe characterized in that the radio is configured to provide the signal to the first conductor for transmission using the capacitive probe as a transmission antenna.
An object, comprising a surface part provided with one or more topographies capable of modulating the morphology, proliferation, biochemical functioning, differentiation, attachment, migration, signaling, and/or cell death of a cell population by physical stimulation, and wherein the topography comprises a surface provided with a regular pattern of protrusions, which protrusions comprise one or more protrusion elements, which protrusion elements are defined as surface portions elevated above the surface having a top surface area and a circumferential side face connecting the top surface area with the surface, wherein each protrusion element has a maximum height of between 0.5 and 50 μm above the surface, and wherein a) the average distance between adjacent protrusions is between 0.5 and 50 μm; b) the top surface area of the protrusion is between 1 and 6000 μm 2 ; and c) the protrusions cover between 3 and 90 % of the surface, wherein the shape of a top-view of the protrusion is a complex shape, which complex shape is defined as a combination of multiple overlapping or adjacent basic shapes, selected from circular, oval, triangular, square, rectangular, trapezoid, pentagonal, hexagonal, heptagonal or octagonal shapes. a) the average distance between adjacent protrusions is between 0.5 and 50 μm; b) the top surface area of the protrusion is between 1 and 6000 μm 2 ; and c) the protrusions cover between 3 and 90 % of the surface,
A method , comprising: providing a feed stream to a vaporizer , the feed stream comprising MEG and water; vaporizing the MEG by thermal contact with a heating medium in the vaporizer to form a vaporized MEG stream, wherein the heating medium is immiscible with MEG; increasing a pressure of at least a portion of the vaporized MEG stream using a pressurizing unit to form a pressurized MEG vapor stream having a dew point temperature greater than the temperature of the heating medium; withdrawing a portion of the heating medium from the vaporizer and routing the withdrawn portion to a thermal section ; increasing a temperature of the withdrawn heating medium in the thermal section by thermally contacting the heating medium with the pressurized vapor stream to form a recycled heating medium, wherein the thermal section includes a heater configured to achieve a target temperature of the recycled heating medium; routing the recycled heating medium from the thermal section back to the vaporizer ; measuring a temperature of the recycled heating medium returned to the vaporizer or measuring energy consumption of the pressurizing unit and the heater ; and adjusting operation of the pressurizing unit and/or the heater to maintain the recycled heating medium temperature and reduce overall energy consumption. providing a feed stream to a vaporizer , the feed stream comprising MEG and water; vaporizing the MEG by thermal contact with a heating medium in the vaporizer to form a vaporized MEG stream, wherein the heating medium is immiscible with MEG; increasing a pressure of at least a portion of the vaporized MEG stream using a pressurizing unit to form a pressurized MEG vapor stream having a dew point temperature greater than the temperature of the heating medium; withdrawing a portion of the heating medium from the vaporizer and routing the withdrawn portion to a thermal section ; increasing a temperature of the withdrawn heating medium in the thermal section by thermally contacting the heating medium with the pressurized vapor stream to form a recycled heating medium, wherein the thermal section includes a heater configured to achieve a target temperature of the recycled heating medium; routing the recycled heating medium from the thermal section back to the vaporizer ; measuring a temperature of the recycled heating medium returned to the vaporizer or measuring energy consumption of the pressurizing unit and the heater ; and adjusting operation of the pressurizing unit and/or the heater to maintain the recycled heating medium temperature and reduce overall energy consumption.
A method of embedding at least one fastener in a sandwich structure concurrently with fabrication of an ordered three-dimensional microstructure core of the sandwich structure, the method comprising: attaching the at least one fastener to a first facesheet ; irradiating a volume of photo-monomer in a reservoir surrounding the at least one fastener with light beams to form the ordered three-dimensional microstructure core having a plurality of polymer optical waveguides around the at least one fastener; and attaching a second facesheet to the ordered three-dimensional microstructure core to form the sandwich structure. attaching the at least one fastener to a first facesheet ; irradiating a volume of photo-monomer in a reservoir surrounding the at least one fastener with light beams to form the ordered three-dimensional microstructure core having a plurality of polymer optical waveguides around the at least one fastener; and attaching a second facesheet to the ordered three-dimensional microstructure core to form the sandwich structure.
A method for preparing a bridged bi-aromatic phenol ligand of formula (I) from a compound containing at least one phenol moiety wherein the at least one phenol moiety remains unprotected during all steps of the method and the method comprises at least one step of aryl coupling; wherein the method comprises the step of: treating a unprotected phenol of formula (II) with a compound of formula (III) in the presence of a catalyst so as to form the compound of formula (I); wherein each of R 1 , R 2 , R 3 , R 4 , R 5 , R 6 , R 7 , R 8 , R 9 , R 10 , R 11 , R 12 , R 13 and R 14 is independently selected from the group consisting of hydride, halide, optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, heteroatom-containing optionally substituted hydrocarbyl, alkoxy, aryloxy, silyl, boryl, dialkyl amino, alkylthio, arylthio and seleno; optionally two or more R groups can combine together into ring structures with such ring structures having from 3 to 100 non-hydrogen atoms in the ring; A is a bridging group having from one to 50 non-hydrogen atoms; Y and Y' are independently selected from O, S, NR a and PR a wherein R a is optionally substituted hydrocarbyl; X is halide; Ar is optionally substituted aryl or optionally substituted heteroaryl; Z and Z' are independently selected from BR b 2 and BF 3 - M + , wherein R b is independently selected from hydride, alkyl, hydroxy and alkoxy, wherein when both of R b are alkoxy, optionally they may combine to form a ring structure of formula BO 2 R b 2 , and wherein M + is an alkali metal cation.
A device for detecting the presence of an arsenic derivative analyte in a sample, comprising (i) at least one electrode, (ii) an arsenite oxidase enzyme, and (iii) a first redox mediator; characterised in that the first redox mediator is cytochrome C, and the device further comprises a second redox mediator, wherein the second redox mediator is ferricyanide. (i) at least one electrode, (ii) an arsenite oxidase enzyme, and (iii) a first redox mediator;
An inkjet ink, comprising: (A) a terpene phenol resin; (B) an alkanolamine; and (C) ethanol; and wherein a weight ratio of the terpene phenol resin (A) to the alkanolamine (B) ((A):(B)) is 0.5: 1 to 10:1. (A) a terpene phenol resin; (B) an alkanolamine; and (C) ethanol; and wherein a weight ratio of the terpene phenol resin (A) to the alkanolamine (B) ((A):(B)) is 0.5: 1 to 10:1.
A method of electronic article surveillance, EAS, comprising: - transmitting concurrently, an acousto-magnetic, AM, interrogation signal into an AM interrogation zone of an EAS system , and a radio frequency identification, RFID, interrogation signal into an RFID interrogation zone of the EAS system , the AM interrogation zone and the RFID interrogation zone overlapping to form a zone of interest ; and - indicating, by the EAS system , a presence of a first tag of the EAS system in the zone of interest upon a concurrent detection of both an RFID response signal transmitted from the first tag in response to the RFID interrogation signal and an AM response signal transmitted from the first tag in response to the AM interrogation signal, wherein: - the AM response signal comprises an information element in the RFID response signal, and - indicating is performed upon receipt of the RFID response signal based on the information element in the RFID response signal indicative of the first tag having received the RFID interrogation signal and the AM interrogation signal. - transmitting concurrently, an acousto-magnetic, AM, interrogation signal into an AM interrogation zone of an EAS system , and a radio frequency identification, RFID, interrogation signal into an RFID interrogation zone of the EAS system , the AM interrogation zone and the RFID interrogation zone overlapping to form a zone of interest ; and - indicating, by the EAS system , a presence of a first tag of the EAS system in the zone of interest upon a concurrent detection of both an RFID response signal transmitted from the first tag in response to the RFID interrogation signal and an AM response signal transmitted from the first tag in response to the AM interrogation signal, - the AM response signal comprises an information element in the RFID response signal, and - indicating is performed upon receipt of the RFID response signal based on the information element in the RFID response signal indicative of the first tag having received the RFID interrogation signal and the AM interrogation signal.
A method for the automatic configuration of a network device within a wireless distribution system, WDS, extended network, the method being performed by the network device and comprising: outputting a request for a network address; if no network address is received from a further device in response to the request: configuring the network device as a station; associating the network device with an access point; determining whether a received signal strength indicator associated with the access point is greater than a predetermined add threshold; and if the received signal strength indicator associated with the access point is greater than the predetermined add threshold: configuring the network device as a remote base station; and establishing a wireless distribution system link between the network device and the access point. outputting a request for a network address; if no network address is received from a further device in response to the request: configuring the network device as a station; associating the network device with an access point; determining whether a received signal strength indicator associated with the access point is greater than a predetermined add threshold; and if the received signal strength indicator associated with the access point is greater than the predetermined add threshold: configuring the network device as a remote base station; and establishing a wireless distribution system link between the network device and the access point. configuring the network device as a remote base station; and establishing a wireless distribution system link between the network device and the access point.
A method of generating chlorine dioxide from a chlorine-containing chemical, which is a chlorite salt, comprising contacting, in an aqueous medium, a chlorite salt and a complex comprising one or more iron ions and one or more polydentate ligands, which are chelants capable of chelating at least one iron ion through at least three nitrogen atoms, with the proviso that the complex does not comprise a porphyrin ligand.
A metal ion battery cell comprising a plurality of electrodes and an electrolyte encased within a housing , the housing comprising a safety valve or vent configured to allow gas build up within the housing to vent outside the housing, and a fabric band surrounding the housing, wherein the fabric band covers the safety valve or vent , such that gas may pass through the fabric band , but sparks are contained by the fabric band , characterised in that the fabric band surrounds the housing a multiple number of times.
A device for the treatment of dysphagia comprising a first flexible member mounting an imaging device for insertion into a patient and a second flexible member extending from the first flexible member beyond the imaging device in parallel plane thereto and one or more electrodes for imparting electrical stimulation to the patient, characterised in that the device further comprises a sleeve movable relative to the second flexible member, wherein the one or more electrodes are mounted on the sleeve and the sleeve is configured such that the one or more electrodes are freely movable relative to the imaging device along the second flexible member.
A unit comprising an apparatus for determining crystallization solidification curves of chocolate mass and other fat masses and a supply conduit part with flanges , the apparatus being arranged onto an opening in the supply conduit part with the flanges adapted to be installed in a chocolate mass conduit for tempered chocolate mass from a tempering apparatus , the apparatus comprising an outer housing part arranged at the outer periphery of the supply conduit part and an inner housing part extending in through the opening in radial direction towards the center of the conduit part , in which conduit part the end of the inner housing part is arranged, a channel extending in radial direction from the outer housing and into the inner housing , a piston arranged in the channel , a temperature sensor arranged in the piston , a pressure source arranged at the outer housing part adapted for controlling the movements of the piston , when a sample of chocolate mass is to be drawn into a measurement chamber in the channel or when the sample is to be exposed after temperature measurement, a tempering source adapted for cooling of the inner housing part under temperature measurement and solidification of the sample in the chamber , and a stop arranged in the outer housing for determining the outer position of the piston in the channel thereby providing the measurement chamber in the channel between the piston in the outer position and the end of the inner housing part , characterized in that the end of the inner housing part comprises a stern part closing off the channel apart from a central opening fitted for the movement of the temperature sensor in the opening when moving the piston forth and back in radial direction, and that a plurality of openings are arranged around the inner housing part for flow of chocolate mass between the conduit part and the measurement chamber in the channel , and that the tempering source is also adapted for heating of the inner housing part , so that a solidified sample in the measurement chamber can be melted before being exposed by the piston through the plurality of openings ,and that the tempering source, which is adapted for both cooling and heating, is comprising at least one Peltier Element .
A method of establishing a boundary for a material improvement process on an airfoil having a leading edge , a trailing edge downstream of the leading edge , a tip , and a base , the method comprising: identifying a maximum allowable damage depth on the airfoil , the maximum allowable damage depth being a maximum allowable damage depth from the leading edge of the airfoil ; identifying a maximum constant thickness line on the airfoil at an extent of the maximum allowable damage depth , wherein the maximum constant thickness line extends from the base of the airfoil to the tip of the airfoil ; identifying a peak vibratory stress gradient on the airfoil ; identifying a peak combined engine stress on the airfoil , the peak combined engine stress being an area along the maximum constant thickness line that has the highest combined engine stress; and specifying the boundary for the material improvement process on the airfoil such that the material improvement process is applied up to a boundary which is downstream of the maximum constant thickness line and the peak combined engine stress, and circumventing the peak vibratory stress gradient. identifying a maximum allowable damage depth on the airfoil , the maximum allowable damage depth being a maximum allowable damage depth from the leading edge of the airfoil ; identifying a maximum constant thickness line on the airfoil at an extent of the maximum allowable damage depth , wherein the maximum constant thickness line extends from the base of the airfoil to the tip of the airfoil ; identifying a peak vibratory stress gradient on the airfoil ; identifying a peak combined engine stress on the airfoil , the peak combined engine stress being an area along the maximum constant thickness line that has the highest combined engine stress; and specifying the boundary for the material improvement process on the airfoil such that the material improvement process is applied up to a boundary which is downstream of the maximum constant thickness line and the peak combined engine stress, and circumventing the peak vibratory stress gradient.
A process of producing a cured 3-dim article, the process comprising the step of processing a radiation-curable composition with an additive-manufacturing technique comprising a radiation-curing step, the radiation-curable composition comprising mercapto-functional Component A comprising at least three mercapto moieties, crosslinker Component B with at least three vinyl or allyl moieties, photo-initiator(s) Component C for initiating a curing reaction between Component A and Component B, wherein the radiation-curable composition does not comprise urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers in an amount of more than 4 wt.% with respect to the weight of the whole composition. the radiation-curable composition comprising mercapto-functional Component A comprising at least three mercapto moieties, crosslinker Component B with at least three vinyl or allyl moieties, photo-initiator(s) Component C for initiating a curing reaction between Component A and Component B, wherein the radiation-curable composition does not comprise urethane (meth)acrylate oligomers in an amount of more than 4 wt.% with respect to the weight of the whole composition.
Apparatus for mounting on a vehicle roof , comprising a housing which encloses at least one display , and a mounting fixture configured to support the housing , wherein the mounting fixture comprises a carrier being attachable to the roof and a damping unit which connects the carrier to the housing , wherein the damping unit is configured to allow movement of the housing relative to the carrier against a restoring force, characterized in that the damping unit comprises a mounting member which holds the housing and a restoring element which is arranged between the mounting member and the carrier wherein the mounting member is arranged above the carrier , wherein the damping unit comprises a guide for linearly guiding the mounting member with regard to the carrier.
A laundry washer/dryer control method which is suitable for a laundry washer/dryer comprising a drum wherein the laundry is loaded, a water receptacle, a water heater heating the water in the water receptacle, an air heater and at least one fan comprising the steps of taking the water into the water receptacle, heating and thus evaporating the water by activating the water heater, deactivating the water heater and activating the air heater and the fan when the water heater is deactivated such that vapor and hot air are transferred into the drum at the same time characterized in that the control method enables the performance of a hygiene program, comprising the step of deactivating the air heater and performing a rapid cooling by gradually taking water after the air heater is deactivated, and cooling the drum rapidly.