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A method in an audio system for supervising an audio path within the audio system, the audio path extending from an audio input (204 or 206) to an audio output , the audio system having a plurality of operational modes including a battery mode, the method comprising the steps of: determining whether the audio system is in battery mode; in response to determining that the audio system is in battery mode, (a) setting a timer to a time that is less than a predetermined supervision cycle period; (b) activating the timer ; (c) performing a supervision function to check an operational status of the audio path ; (d) turning off one or more components (214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238 or 240) of the audio system ; determining whether the timer is expired; and in response to determining the timer is expired, turning on the one or more components (214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238 or 240) . determining whether the audio system is in battery mode; in response to determining that the audio system is in battery mode, (a) setting a timer to a time that is less than a predetermined supervision cycle period; (b) activating the timer ; (c) performing a supervision function to check an operational status of the audio path ; (d) turning off one or more components (214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238 or 240) of the audio system ; (a) setting a timer to a time that is less than a predetermined supervision cycle period; (b) activating the timer ; (c) performing a supervision function to check an operational status of the audio path ; (d) turning off one or more components (214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238 or 240) of the audio system ; determining whether the timer is expired; and in response to determining the timer is expired, turning on the one or more components (214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224, 228, 230, 232, 234, 236, 238 or 240) .
A dual power transfer switch for electrically connecting with a first power supply and a second power supply, comprising: a main shaft ; a first drive disc which is integrated with the main shaft , wherein the first drive disc comprises a first stop surface , at least one first pin and at least one first pin hole , the first stop surface protrudes from a surface of the first drive disc , the at least one first pin is fixed on the first drive disc ; and a second drive disc which is arranged coaxially with the first drive disc , wherein the second drive disc comprises a second stop surface , at least one second pin and at least one second pin hole , the second stop surface protrudes from a surface of the second drive disc , the at least one second pin is fixed on the second drive disc ; wherein the at least one first pin cooperates with the at least one second pin hole , the at least one second pin cooperates with the at least one first pin hole , the second stop surface abuts against the first stop surface so that the first drive disc and the second drive disc rotate together in a circumferential rotation direction and so that: the first power supply is turned on, and the second power supply is turned off; both the first power supply and the second power supply are turned off; or the first power supply is turned off and the second power supply is turned on. a main shaft ; a first drive disc which is integrated with the main shaft , wherein the first drive disc comprises a first stop surface , at least one first pin and at least one first pin hole , the first stop surface protrudes from a surface of the first drive disc , the at least one first pin is fixed on the first drive disc ; and a second drive disc which is arranged coaxially with the first drive disc , wherein the second drive disc comprises a second stop surface , at least one second pin and at least one second pin hole , the second stop surface protrudes from a surface of the second drive disc , the at least one second pin is fixed on the second drive disc ; wherein the at least one first pin cooperates with the at least one second pin hole , the at least one second pin cooperates with the at least one first pin hole , the second stop surface abuts against the first stop surface so that the first drive disc and the second drive disc rotate together in a circumferential rotation direction and so that: the first power supply is turned on, and the second power supply is turned off; both the first power supply and the second power supply are turned off; or the first power supply is turned off and the second power supply is turned on. the first power supply is turned on, and the second power supply is turned off; both the first power supply and the second power supply are turned off; or the first power supply is turned off and the second power supply is turned on.
An apparatus for renal neuromodulation, comprising: a catheter comprising a plurality of infusion needle lumens terminating at side ports ; and a plurality of infusion needles , wherein the catheter further comprises an expandable positioning element configured to position or center the catheter within a renal artery (RA), and wherein the catheter comprises a guidewire lumen , wherein the apparatus is configured for delivering a thermal fluid (F) or a neuromodulatory agent through the infusion needle(s) to target neural fibers. a catheter comprising a plurality of infusion needle lumens terminating at side ports ; and a plurality of infusion needles , wherein the catheter further comprises an expandable positioning element configured to position or center the catheter within a renal artery (RA), and wherein the catheter comprises a guidewire lumen , wherein the apparatus is configured for delivering a thermal fluid (F) or a neuromodulatory agent through the infusion needle(s) to target neural fibers.
Timepiece mechanism for returning the seconds hand to zero, which includes: - a seconds arbor ; - a seconds hand integral in rotation with the seconds arbor - a cam integral in rotation with the seconds arbor and a peripheral edge of which forms a cam path ; - a hammer provided with a cam follower , said hammer being rotatably mounted about a hammer axis (A3) between a disengaged position in which the cam follower is removed from the cam path , and an engaged position in which the cam follower presses on the cam path to produce a drive torque on the seconds arbor ; said mechanism being characterized : - in that the cam takes the form of a snail, the cam path extending in a spiral around the seconds arbor from an inner end to an outer end which are connected to each other by a stop surface which extends substantially radially relative to the seconds arbor and against which the cam follower comes into abutment in an angular end-of-travel position of the seconds hand ; - in that it includes a retaining ratchet system comprising a toothed wheel mounted on the seconds arbor , and a click carried by the cam and which engages with the toothed wheel . - a seconds arbor ; - a seconds hand integral in rotation with the seconds arbor - a cam integral in rotation with the seconds arbor and a peripheral edge of which forms a cam path ; - a hammer provided with a cam follower , said hammer being rotatably mounted about a hammer axis (A3) between a disengaged position in which the cam follower is removed from the cam path , and an engaged position in which the cam follower presses on the cam path to produce a drive torque on the seconds arbor ; - in that the cam takes the form of a snail, the cam path extending in a spiral around the seconds arbor from an inner end to an outer end which are connected to each other by a stop surface which extends substantially radially relative to the seconds arbor and against which the cam follower comes into abutment in an angular end-of-travel position of the seconds hand ; - in that it includes a retaining ratchet system comprising a toothed wheel mounted on the seconds arbor , and a click carried by the cam and which engages with the toothed wheel .
Method for operating a heating device , comprising a burner , to which a combustion mixture of combustion gas and combustion air is supplied, and a first flame sensor and a second flame sensor , wherein the first flame sensor and second flame sensor generate signals with different characteristics with respect to a current power and/or air ratio (λ) of the heating device , comprising at least the following steps: a) detecting a first signal of the first flame sensor and a second signal of the second flame sensor , b) determining a mass flow (ṁ) of the combustion mixture supplied to the burner and the air ratio (λ) of the combustion mixture, taking into account the first signal and the second signal , wherein the air ratio (λ) and the mass flow ( ṁ ) are determined using multidimensional functions, c) controlling the heating device taking into account the mass flow (ṁ) determined in step b) and the air ratio (λ) determined in step b). a) detecting a first signal of the first flame sensor and a second signal of the second flame sensor , b) determining a mass flow (ṁ) of the combustion mixture supplied to the burner and the air ratio (λ) of the combustion mixture, taking into account the first signal and the second signal , wherein the air ratio (λ) and the mass flow ( ṁ ) are determined using multidimensional functions, c) controlling the heating device taking into account the mass flow (ṁ) determined in step b) and the air ratio (λ) determined in step b).
Household appliance , in particular household dishwasher, with a functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, an insulation arrangement provided on the outside of the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, and a fastening facility for mechanically fastening the insulation arrangement for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, to the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, wherein the insulation arrangement for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, has an insulation element for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, and wherein the insulation element for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, is manufactured as a single piece of plastic material, which, in a cured and/or cross-linked state, preferably has adhesive properties so that the insulation element for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, with a surface facing the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, adheres to the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, characterised in that - the insulation element adhering to the surface on the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, facing the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, can be separated from the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, in a non-destructive manner and - the fastening facility is spring pretensioned so that the fastening facility presses the insulation arrangement for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, against the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, when a predefined contact pressure (P) is reached, wherein the fastening facility is screwed or clamped to the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity. - the insulation element adhering to the surface on the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, facing the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, can be separated from the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, in a non-destructive manner and - the fastening facility is spring pretensioned so that the fastening facility presses the insulation arrangement for thermally and/or acoustically insulating the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, against the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity, when a predefined contact pressure (P) is reached, wherein the fastening facility is screwed or clamped to the functional container , in particular dishwasher cavity.
A refrigeration system for a mobile unit 14), comprising: a refrigeration loop including a compressor , a condenser , a refrigerant regulator and an evaporator ; an air duct that directs air from an air inlet to the evaporator , which air duct is defined by first and second panels; and a sensor , and characterised in that : the sensor is disposed in the air duct; and the refrigeration system further comprises a shock absorption unit that mounts the sensor to and provides a limited thermal conduction path between the sensor and the first panel, wherein the shock absorption unit comprises a spring element, and the spring element is a helical, metal wire spring having a cross-sectional area sized to reduce and/or limit thermal conduction through the spring element to the sensor . a refrigeration loop including a compressor , a condenser , a refrigerant regulator and an evaporator ; an air duct that directs air from an air inlet to the evaporator , which air duct is defined by first and second panels; and a sensor , and characterised in that : the sensor is disposed in the air duct; and the refrigeration system further comprises a shock absorption unit that mounts the sensor to and provides a limited thermal conduction path between the sensor and the first panel, wherein the shock absorption unit comprises a spring element, and the spring element is a helical, metal wire spring having a cross-sectional area sized to reduce and/or limit thermal conduction through the spring element to the sensor . the sensor is disposed in the air duct; and the refrigeration system further comprises a shock absorption unit that mounts the sensor to and provides a limited thermal conduction path between the sensor and the first panel, wherein the shock absorption unit comprises a spring element, and the spring element is a helical, metal wire spring having a cross-sectional area sized to reduce and/or limit thermal conduction through the spring element to the sensor .
A spun yarn take-up apparatus comprising a spun yarn take-up unit for taking up and at least drawing a plurality of yarns spun from a spinning machine, a plurality of yarn suctioning units (4, 4A-4L) capable of suctioning the plurality of yarns , respectively, and a spooling unit for winding the plurality of yarns delivered from the spun yarn take-up unit to form a wound package, wherein the spun yarn take-up unit includes: a first guide section , arranged below the plurality of yarn suctioning units (4, 4A-4L), including a plurality of direction-changing rollers (10A-10L) for changing traveling directions of the plurality of yarns , respectively; a drawing section including a plurality of rollers (31-34, 41-44, 51-58) having at least one roller for drawing the plurality of yarns guided by the first guide section ; and a second guide section for guiding the plurality of yarns from the drawing section to the spooling unit , and wherein the drawing section is arranged at substantially the same height as that of the spooling unit , and the first guide section is arranged above at least one roller of the drawing section , a first yarn delivery roller is provided on a yarn path from the plurality of direction-changing rollers (10A-10L) to the drawing section , and the first yarn delivery roller is arranged below the plurality of yarn suctioning units (4, 4A-4L) and separated in a horizontal direction from the first guide section and the drawing section . a first guide section , arranged below the plurality of yarn suctioning units (4, 4A-4L), including a plurality of direction-changing rollers (10A-10L) for changing traveling directions of the plurality of yarns , respectively; a drawing section including a plurality of rollers (31-34, 41-44, 51-58) having at least one roller for drawing the plurality of yarns guided by the first guide section ; and a second guide section for guiding the plurality of yarns from the drawing section to the spooling unit , and wherein the drawing section is arranged at substantially the same height as that of the spooling unit , and the first guide section is arranged above at least one roller of the drawing section , a first yarn delivery roller is provided on a yarn path from the plurality of direction-changing rollers (10A-10L) to the drawing section , and the first yarn delivery roller is arranged below the plurality of yarn suctioning units (4, 4A-4L) and separated in a horizontal direction from the first guide section and the drawing section .
A packing cushion separation device for separating a downstream packing cushion from an upstream packing cushion , the downstream and upstream packing cushions being in a string of interconnected packing cushions , adjacent ones of which are separated by perforations at least near lateral edges of the string of interconnected packing cushions , said separation device comprising: a separation plate (50; 60) adapted to support the string of interconnected packing cushions against force applied to the string of interconnected packing cushions in a direction towards and generally normal to said separation plate (50; 60), characterized in that said separation plate (50; 60) includes an opening therein which extends to a downstream end edge of said separation plate (50; 60), thereby permitting the user to extend one or more fingers of a single hand towards a region between adjacent packing cushions in the string of interconnected packing cushions , grasp the downstream packing cushion , tear the perforations laterally outwardly, and separate the downstream packing cushion from the upstream packing cushions . a separation plate (50; 60) adapted to support the string of interconnected packing cushions against force applied to the string of interconnected packing cushions in a direction towards and generally normal to said separation plate (50; 60), characterized in that said separation plate (50; 60) includes an opening therein which extends to a downstream end edge of said separation plate (50; 60), thereby permitting the user to extend one or more fingers of a single hand towards a region between adjacent packing cushions in the string of interconnected packing cushions , grasp the downstream packing cushion , tear the perforations laterally outwardly, and separate the downstream packing cushion from the upstream packing cushions .
An electro-stimulator for providing electrical stimulation to a muscle, the electro-stimulator comprising: at least one electrode pad adapted to output current to provide the electrical stimulation; a controller configured to adjust a magnitude of the current output from the electrode pad, based on a result of the detection by a sensor ; and a belt adapted to support the electrode pad , the sensor , and the controller , characterized in that the sensor is adapted to detect information on a motion of a waist, the information including the angular velocity of the waist. at least one electrode pad adapted to output current to provide the electrical stimulation; a controller configured to adjust a magnitude of the current output from the electrode pad, based on a result of the detection by a sensor ; and a belt adapted to support the electrode pad , the sensor , and the controller , characterized in that the sensor is adapted to detect information on a motion of a waist, the information including the angular velocity of the waist.
A non-pneumatic structurally supported wheel for a non-pneumatic tire comprising: a hub portion , said hub portion comprising: one mounting disk possessing a generally circular outer periphery and an axially elongated toroidal structure securely mounted concentrically with said mounting disk and encapsulating said outer periphery of said mounting disk ; a compliant load supporting band disposed radially outward and concentrically with said hub portion ; a plurality of tension based web elements extending between said hub portion and said complainant load supporting band; wherein said mounting disk possesses a plurality of wheel hub fastener apertures placed in a circular pattern; wherein said mounting disk is constructed of a material that has a modulus of elasticity greater than the modulus of elasticity of the material used to construct said outer toroidal structure . a hub portion , said hub portion comprising: one mounting disk possessing a generally circular outer periphery and an axially elongated toroidal structure securely mounted concentrically with said mounting disk and encapsulating said outer periphery of said mounting disk ; a compliant load supporting band disposed radially outward and concentrically with said hub portion ; a plurality of tension based web elements extending between said hub portion and said complainant load supporting band; wherein said mounting disk possesses a plurality of wheel hub fastener apertures placed in a circular pattern; wherein said mounting disk is constructed of a material that has a modulus of elasticity greater than the modulus of elasticity of the material used to construct said outer toroidal structure .
Conservatory awning having a rotatably mounted fabric shaft from which it is possible to unwind a fabric whose front end in the extension direction (A) is fastened to an extension profile , wherein the extension profile is mounted so as to be displaceable on guide rails , wherein the extension profile has a valance shaft from which a valance can be unwound and extended in a freely suspended manner vertically downwards or guided downwards on guide elements arranged in particular vertically, characterised in that the fabric shaft is driven by means of a fabric shaft motor and the valance shaft is driven by means of a valance shaft motor, wherein the fabric shaft motor and the valance shaft motor are actuated by a control unit which is configured in such a way that it is only possible to extend the valance when the extension profile is fully extended and/or it is only possible to retract the extension profile when the valance is fully retracted.
A microsphere for use in the treatment of chronic pain for at least 28 days, the microsphere comprising: at least one biodegradable polymer and at least one local anesthetic; wherein the at least one biodegradable polymer is poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid), wherein the poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) includes polylactic acid and glycolic acid at a ratio of 75:25; wherein 75% of the at least one local anesthetic is released in vitro by 72 hours and from 80% to 90% of the at least one local anesthetic is released in vitro by 120 hours, wherein the release kinetics were measured in vitro in phosphate buffered saline at about 37 °C, thereby relieving chronic pain for at least 28 days when used in vivo, wherein the at least one local anesthetic is bupivacaine, wherein the bupivacaine and the poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) are uniformly distributed throughout the microsphere, wherein said microsphere is uniformly spherical with a mean diameter of 65 micrometers to 75 micrometers as measured with a scanning electron microscope, and wherein said microsphere is configured to release the bupivacaine linearly for the first 120 hours, thereby relieving chronic pain for at least 28 days when used in vivo , and wherein the bupivacaine is present in an amount of 60% by weight of the microsphere.