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A method for monitoring use of an absorbent product worn by a wearer, characterised in that the method comprises at least the steps of: - obtaining (S2) capacity information related to the capacity of the absorbent product by means of a mobile device , - obtaining (S3), by means of the mobile device , intake information indicative of intake of fluid and/or solid edible material by the wearer, - obtaining (S4), by means of the mobile device , voiding information indicative of urinary and/or faecal voiding by the wearer, - predicting (S5), by means of the mobile device , based on the intake and voiding information, future voiding by the wearer, - determining (S6a), by means of the mobile device , based on said capacity information, a first parameter indicative of the amount of urine and/or faeces that can be absorbed by the product, - determining (S6b), by means of the mobile device , based on the predicted future voiding by the wearer, a second parameter indicative of a predicted amount of urine and/or faeces voided by the wearer at a future point in time, - comparing (S6c) said first and said second parameter, and - providing (S6d), by means of the mobile device , said product-related information based on said comparison, wherein said product-related information comprises a recommendation to exchange the product for another absorbent product having higher or lower capacity than the currently worn product, and wherein the mobile device is mobile phone, a personal digital assistant (PDA), a tablet computer or any other hand-held computing device. - obtaining (S2) capacity information related to the capacity of the absorbent product by means of a mobile device , - obtaining (S3), by means of the mobile device , intake information indicative of intake of fluid and/or solid edible material by the wearer, - obtaining (S4), by means of the mobile device , voiding information indicative of urinary and/or faecal voiding by the wearer, - predicting (S5), by means of the mobile device , based on the intake and voiding information, future voiding by the wearer, - determining (S6a), by means of the mobile device , based on said capacity information, a first parameter indicative of the amount of urine and/or faeces that can be absorbed by the product, - determining (S6b), by means of the mobile device , based on the predicted future voiding by the wearer, a second parameter indicative of a predicted amount of urine and/or faeces voided by the wearer at a future point in time, - comparing (S6c) said first and said second parameter, and - providing (S6d), by means of the mobile device , said product-related information based on said comparison,
A method for operating an internal combustion engine installed in a vehicle, in particular a diesel engine, wherein the instantaneous concentration of a pollutant present in the exhaust gas, in particular the NOx concentration in the exhaust gas, is measured or calculated in the flow direction after an exhaust gas aftertreatment, and using the determined pollutant concentration, the predefined distance-based compliance with pollutant limiting values in mg/km is monitored by specifically influencing the operating parameters of the internal combustion engine and/or of an exhaust gas aftertreatment system in regulated form, so that the pollutant limiting value is cumulatively adhered to across a specified minimum driving distance, and engine characteristic maps stored in the engine control system, which take different variants into consideration for the operation of the internal combustion engine, are used for the regulation, and a selection of a variant is carried out during the regulation with a conversion of the reference variable into an operating point-dependent target value for the raw pollutant emission in [g/(kW.h)] depending on a stored driving resistance curve. using the determined pollutant concentration, the predefined distance-based compliance with pollutant limiting values in mg/km is monitored by specifically influencing the operating parameters of the internal combustion engine and/or of an exhaust gas aftertreatment system in regulated form, so that the pollutant limiting value is cumulatively adhered to across a specified minimum driving distance, and engine characteristic maps stored in the engine control system, which take different variants into consideration for the operation of the internal combustion engine, are used for the regulation, and a selection of a variant is carried out during the regulation with a conversion of the reference variable into an operating point-dependent target value for the raw pollutant emission in [g/(kW.h)] depending on a stored driving resistance curve.
An adjustable seal system comprising: a suspension liner having a liner body and an outer surface, the outer surface including a plurality of concentric seal bands disposed about an outer cover of the liner body ; and a seal component , wherein the seal component is arranged for removably securing to the liner body and includes: open upper and lower ends each defining an opening therethrough and an internal surface arranged to frictionally engage at least one of the seal bands and secure on the outer surface of the liner ; an upper portion descending to at least one seal ; a lower portion ; and a distal capture system located at the lower portion of the seal component , the distal capture system arranged to form a connection between the seal component and a distal end of the liner after the liner is donned on a residual limb and the seal component is secured on the outer surface of the liner , characterized by the lower portion having a curvature curving inwardly toward the lower end from the at least one seal , the opening at the lower end having a diameter arranged and dimensioned to prevent passage of the suspension liner through the opening of the lower end and fixing a location of the at least one seal on the liner body . a suspension liner having a liner body and an outer surface, the outer surface including a plurality of concentric seal bands disposed about an outer cover of the liner body ; and a seal component , wherein the seal component is arranged for removably securing to the liner body and includes: open upper and lower ends each defining an opening therethrough and an internal surface arranged to frictionally engage at least one of the seal bands and secure on the outer surface of the liner ; an upper portion descending to at least one seal ; a lower portion ; and open upper and lower ends each defining an opening therethrough and an internal surface arranged to frictionally engage at least one of the seal bands and secure on the outer surface of the liner ; an upper portion descending to at least one seal ; a lower portion ; and a distal capture system located at the lower portion of the seal component , the distal capture system arranged to form a connection between the seal component and a distal end of the liner after the liner is donned on a residual limb and the seal component is secured on the outer surface of the liner , characterized by the lower portion having a curvature curving inwardly toward the lower end from the at least one seal , the opening at the lower end having a diameter arranged and dimensioned to prevent passage of the suspension liner through the opening of the lower end and fixing a location of the at least one seal on the liner body .
A top cover for covering a layer of articles, preferably a palletized layer of articles, comprising: a main body having a substantially plate-like shape, at least one flap arranged at the main body , wherein the at least one flap is provided at a marginal region of the main body , wherein the flap has a tip end and a mounting portion , wherein the flap is connected to the main body via the mounting portion , wherein the tip end is displaceable with respect to the main body between a holding position and a retracted position, wherein, in the holding position, the tip end of the flap is spaced apart from the main body , and characterized in that , in the holding position, a main extension direction of the flap is inclined towards a center (c) of the main body by an angle (α) smaller than 90° so as to securely hold the articles by the flap, wherein the flap may be only elastically deviated or deformed such that the flap automatically returns to a position in which the angle between the main extension direction and the main body is smaller than 90° once the top cover is removed from the layer of articles. a main body having a substantially plate-like shape, at least one flap arranged at the main body , wherein the at least one flap is provided at a marginal region of the main body , wherein the flap has a tip end and a mounting portion , wherein the flap is connected to the main body via the mounting portion , wherein the tip end is displaceable with respect to the main body between a holding position and a retracted position, wherein, in the holding position, the tip end of the flap is spaced apart from the main body , and characterized in that , in the holding position, a main extension direction of the flap is inclined towards a center (c) of the main body by an angle (α) smaller than 90° so as to securely hold the articles by the flap, wherein the flap may be only elastically deviated or deformed such that the flap automatically returns to a position in which the angle between the main extension direction and the main body is smaller than 90° once the top cover is removed from the layer of articles.
A method for transmitting a Physical Uplink Control Channel, PUCCH, by a user equipment, UE, in a wireless communication system, the method comprising: transmitting (S3320), through 1 or 2 symbols, a PUCCH to carry Uplink Control Information, UCI, wherein, based on a payload size of the UCI, the PUCCH includes one of (i) a sequence corresponding to the UCI based on sequence selection and (ii) the UCI and a reference signal, RS, which are multiplexed based on a Frequency Division Multiplexing, FDM. transmitting (S3320), through 1 or 2 symbols, a PUCCH to carry Uplink Control Information, UCI, wherein, based on a payload size of the UCI, the PUCCH includes one of (i) a sequence corresponding to the UCI based on sequence selection and (ii) the UCI and a reference signal, RS, which are multiplexed based on a Frequency Division Multiplexing, FDM.
Machine (M) for working workpieces made of wood, glass, fiberglass, ceramic, plastic, metal, comprising a working plane , for supporting workpieces to be worked, at least one working unit , provided with working tools, for working workpieces, slidably movable along said working plane , a plurality of detecting devices (S 1 , S 2 , ..., S n , T) capable of detecting the machine (M) operating data, said machine further comprising a mobile interface device operationally connected to said plurality of detecting devices (S 1 , S 2 , ..., S n , T), in that said mobile interface device is capable of receiving and displaying said machine (M) operating data, so as to allow an operator (O) to intervene on the operation of the machine (M) itself, accordingly to the displayed data, and characterized in that said mobile interface device is provided with autonomous movement means, so as to be able to move autonomously in the plant in which said machine (M) is installed. a working plane , for supporting workpieces to be worked, at least one working unit , provided with working tools, for working workpieces, slidably movable along said working plane , a plurality of detecting devices (S 1 , S 2 , ..., S n , T) capable of detecting the machine (M) operating data, said machine further comprising a mobile interface device operationally connected to said plurality of detecting devices (S 1 , S 2 , ..., S n , T), in that said mobile interface device is capable of receiving and displaying said machine (M) operating data, so as to allow an operator (O) to intervene on the operation of the machine (M) itself, accordingly to the displayed data, and characterized in that said mobile interface device is provided with autonomous movement means, so as to be able to move autonomously in the plant in which said machine (M) is installed.
Heating device support arrangement for mounting a heating device on a vehicle, comprising a support structure to be mounted on a vehicle, wherein said support structure includes a support housing having two opposing support housing walls , and fixing means , characterized by at least one support element to be mounted on a heating device , wherein a support element reception for receiving a support element mounted on the heating device is provided on the support structure in association with each support element to be mounted on the heating device , wherein a support element reception is provided on each of the support housing walls , and wherein the fixing means are provided for fixing each support element received in a support element reception with respect to the support structure .
A sleeve for use in a pinch valve, the sleeve comprising: a resilient and at least substantially tubular element having opposite ends and capable of being compressed for reducing or restricting a flow therethrough; a pair of annular end flanges , each annular end flange being mounted on each of the opposite ends and extending radially outwardly from the tubular element for sealingly engaging a valve rim; a pair of annular grooves , each of the annular grooves being defined between the annular end flange and an annular projection , the annular projection extending radially outwardly from the tubular element , and a pair of annular railings inserted within the annular grooves , the annular railings being dimensioned for receiving a valve flange for retaining engagement therewith and comprising an annular railing wall and a railing base , wherein the railing base having an innermost diameter and an outermost diameter , the outermost diameter of the railing base being greater than an outermost diameter of a section of the tubular element adjacent to the annular projection , wherein the innermost diameter and the outermost diameter of the railing base are greater than the outermost diameter of the section of the tubular element adjacent to the annular projection , characterized in that the annular projection further comprises an annular lip member extending radially outwardly from the annular projection for sealingly engaging the valve rim. a resilient and at least substantially tubular element having opposite ends and capable of being compressed for reducing or restricting a flow therethrough; a pair of annular end flanges , each annular end flange being mounted on each of the opposite ends and extending radially outwardly from the tubular element for sealingly engaging a valve rim; a pair of annular grooves , each of the annular grooves being defined between the annular end flange and an annular projection , the annular projection extending radially outwardly from the tubular element , and a pair of annular railings inserted within the annular grooves , the annular railings being dimensioned for receiving a valve flange for retaining engagement therewith and comprising an annular railing wall and a railing base , wherein the railing base having an innermost diameter and an outermost diameter , the outermost diameter of the railing base being greater than an outermost diameter of a section of the tubular element adjacent to the annular projection , wherein the innermost diameter and the outermost diameter of the railing base are greater than the outermost diameter of the section of the tubular element adjacent to the annular projection , characterized in that the annular projection further comprises an annular lip member extending radially outwardly from the annular projection for sealingly engaging the valve rim.
A laminate film structure suitable for use in a flexible packaging, comprising: a first film layer; and a barrier adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the first film layer, wherein the laminate film structure has an oxygen transmission rate not greater than 20 ccO 2 /m 2 /day, measured according to ASTM Method D3985 wherein the first film layer comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, polystyrene, and polyvinyl dichloride; wherein the barrier adhesive layer comprises an adhesive comprising: an isocyanate component comprising a single species of polyisocyanate; and an isocyanate-reactive component comprising a hydroxyl-terminated polyester incorporated as substantially-miscible solids in a carrier solvent, the polyester formed from a single species of a linear aliphatic diol having terminal hydroxyl groups and from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and a linear dicarboxylic acid, the polyester having a number average molecular weight from 300 to 5,000 and being solid at 25°C, and having a melting point of 80°C or below; and wherein the first film layer has a thickness of 20 μm or less. a first film layer; and a barrier adhesive layer disposed on a surface of the first film layer, wherein the laminate film structure has an oxygen transmission rate not greater than 20 ccO 2 /m 2 /day, measured according to ASTM Method D3985 wherein the first film layer comprises a polymer selected from the group consisting of polyethylene, polypropylene, polyethylene terephthalate, nylon, polystyrene, and polyvinyl dichloride; wherein the barrier adhesive layer comprises an adhesive comprising: an isocyanate component comprising a single species of polyisocyanate; and an isocyanate-reactive component comprising a hydroxyl-terminated polyester incorporated as substantially-miscible solids in a carrier solvent, the polyester formed from a single species of a linear aliphatic diol having terminal hydroxyl groups and from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and a linear dicarboxylic acid, the polyester having a number average molecular weight from 300 to 5,000 and being solid at 25°C, and having a melting point of 80°C or below; and an isocyanate component comprising a single species of polyisocyanate; and an isocyanate-reactive component comprising a hydroxyl-terminated polyester incorporated as substantially-miscible solids in a carrier solvent, the polyester formed from a single species of a linear aliphatic diol having terminal hydroxyl groups and from 2 to 10 carbon atoms, and a linear dicarboxylic acid, the polyester having a number average molecular weight from 300 to 5,000 and being solid at 25°C, and having a melting point of 80°C or below; and wherein the first film layer has a thickness of 20 μm or less.
Textile article comprising a pattern consisting of a composition comprising graphene, characterized in that : a) said pattern defines a surface with empty portions on which said composition comprising graphene is not present, and full portions on which said composition comprising graphene is present, said pattern comprising lines that intersect in a plurality of points and form a network structure; b) said full portions of said pattern occupy from 10 to 70% of said surface defined by said pattern and said empty portions of said pattern occupy from 90 to 30% of said surface defined by said pattern; c) said graphene consists of graphene nanoplatelets, in which at least 90% has a lateral size (x, y) from 50 to 50000 nm and a thickness (z) of 0.34 to 50 nm, and wherein the C/O ratio is ≥ 100:1. a) said pattern defines a surface with empty portions on which said composition comprising graphene is not present, and full portions on which said composition comprising graphene is present, said pattern comprising lines that intersect in a plurality of points and form a network structure; b) said full portions of said pattern occupy from 10 to 70% of said surface defined by said pattern and said empty portions of said pattern occupy from 90 to 30% of said surface defined by said pattern; c) said graphene consists of graphene nanoplatelets, in which at least 90% has a lateral size (x, y) from 50 to 50000 nm and a thickness (z) of 0.34 to 50 nm, and wherein the C/O ratio is ≥ 100:1.
A wastewater treatment system comprising: a vacuum filter band system configured to receive a saturated ion exchange resin tank and to apply a water rinse to the resin to generate a resin slurry, the vacuum filter band system including a vacuum filter band configured to receive the resin slurry, the vacuum filter band system configured to pass the resin slurry through a cascading resin rinse to generate a mixed metal solution, the cascading resin rinse includes a water rinse zone, a reused water portion of the water rinse zone, an acid wash zone, and a recovery acid wash zone; and a metal specific purification system including a plurality of purification units configured to receive a continuous flow of the mixed metal solution, each of the purification units configured to remove a particular metal from the mixed metal solution. a vacuum filter band system configured to receive a saturated ion exchange resin tank and to apply a water rinse to the resin to generate a resin slurry, the vacuum filter band system including a vacuum filter band configured to receive the resin slurry, the vacuum filter band system configured to pass the resin slurry through a cascading resin rinse to generate a mixed metal solution, the cascading resin rinse includes a water rinse zone, a reused water portion of the water rinse zone, an acid wash zone, and a recovery acid wash zone; and a metal specific purification system including a plurality of purification units configured to receive a continuous flow of the mixed metal solution, each of the purification units configured to remove a particular metal from the mixed metal solution.
Device for controlling a synchronous three-phase electric machine with a wound rotor for an electric or hybrid electric motor vehicle, comprising a module for receiving the voltages (v a , v b , v c , v f ) across the terminals of the phases of the stator and of the rotor winding, a module for measuring the current (i f ) flowing through the rotor winding, a module for retrieving the speed of rotation (ω) of the rotor relative to the stator and an estimator of the behaviour of the operating parameters of the wound-rotor synchronous electric machine, characterized in that the estimator is combined with the use of a state observer, the device comprising means for collecting reference values of the intensities (i dref , i qref ) flowing through the phases of the stator in a two-phase reference frame linked to the rotor (d, q), said estimator being capable of estimating the intensities flowing through the phases of the stator (i d , i q ) in the two-phase reference frame linked to the rotor (d, q) and the resistive torque (C r ) applied to the rotor, according to the quantities (v a , v b , v c , v f , i f , ω) determined by the receiving, measuring and retrieving modules and to reference values (i dref , i qref ) of the intensities flowing through the phases of the stator in a two-phase reference frame linked to the rotor.