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A surgical tool for removing tissue from a body organ and comprising a longitudinal extending outer shell and a longitudinal extending actuator , the outer shell comprising a steerable region and the actuator being arranged to flex and extend the steerable region about at least two generally orthogonal first (P1) and second axes (P2), wherein the steerable region of the outer shell comprising a plurality of joints interconnected by pairs of hinge joints , and wherein at least one of the pairs of hinge joints is arranged to flex and extend adjacent joints it interconnects about the first axis (P1) and at least one other pair of hinge joints is arranged to flex and extend adjacent joints it interconnects about the second axis (P2), wherein each one of the hinge joints comprises a bearing member positively engaged within a socket member , the socket member being integral with a first one of the joints being interconnected and the bearing member being integral with a second one of the joints being interconnected characterized in that the bearing member remains integrally joined also to the first one of the joints via a flexible linking arm . each one of the hinge joints comprises a bearing member positively engaged within a socket member , the socket member being integral with a first one of the joints being interconnected and the bearing member being integral with a second one of the joints being interconnected characterized in that the bearing member remains integrally joined also to the first one of the joints via a flexible linking arm .
An apparatus comprising: an optical interface unit ; a photonic integrated circuit, PIC, including: a bottom side wherein the optical interface unit is disposed on the bottom side; a top side including a flip-chip interface for electrically coupling the PIC to an organic substrate via the top side; an emitter to emit light through the PIC out of the bottom side to the optical interface unit; and an alignment feature corresponding to the emitter and formed with the emitter to be offset by a predetermined distance value, wherein the PIC comprises a hole etched to provide a line of sight to the alignment feature via the bottom side of the PIC; and a heat spreader layer surrounding the optical interface unit and disposed on the bottom side of the PIC to spread heat from the PIC. an optical interface unit ; a photonic integrated circuit, PIC, including: a bottom side wherein the optical interface unit is disposed on the bottom side; a top side including a flip-chip interface for electrically coupling the PIC to an organic substrate via the top side; an emitter to emit light through the PIC out of the bottom side to the optical interface unit; and an alignment feature corresponding to the emitter and formed with the emitter to be offset by a predetermined distance value, wherein the PIC comprises a hole etched to provide a line of sight to the alignment feature via the bottom side of the PIC; and a heat spreader layer surrounding the optical interface unit and disposed on the bottom side of the PIC to spread heat from the PIC. a bottom side wherein the optical interface unit is disposed on the bottom side; a top side including a flip-chip interface for electrically coupling the PIC to an organic substrate via the top side; an emitter to emit light through the PIC out of the bottom side to the optical interface unit; and an alignment feature corresponding to the emitter and formed with the emitter to be offset by a predetermined distance value, wherein the PIC comprises a hole etched to provide a line of sight to the alignment feature via the bottom side of the PIC; and a heat spreader layer surrounding the optical interface unit and disposed on the bottom side of the PIC to spread heat from the PIC.
Enterococcus sp. strain deposited with the Collection nationale des cultures de microorganismes (CNCM, 25 rue du Docteur Roux, 75724 Paris Cedex 15, France) under number 1-4969.
A method for control of a cooling device , the cooling device comprising a circuit in which a refrigerant fluid is circulated in a fluid path where the circuit comprises a compressor and a condenser provided down streams the compressor, a fluid expansion device down streams the condenser and an evaporator provided between the fluid expansion device and the compressor, the circuit further comprising a controller and a valve provided in the fluid path between the condenser and the fluid expansion device, the method characterized by : - during an on-cycle of the compressor controlling the opening of the valve to provide a variable fluid mass flow of the refrigerant fluid circulated in the circuit where the fluid mass flow is controlled to decrease during the on-cycle of the compressor such that the mass flow is controlled to be highest in the beginning of the on-cycle of the compressor and lowest in the end of the on-cycle of the compressor, by: (i) when the valve is of a type that allow direct control of the mass flow the fluid mass flow is controlled to decrease during the on-cycle of the compressor by decreasing the opening of the valve. or (ii) when the valve is a valve that is controllable to either an open state or to a closed state and the fluid mass flow is controlled by pulsing the valve, the decreased opening of the valve is achieved by reducing the opening time during a valve pulse cycle. - during an on-cycle of the compressor controlling the opening of the valve to provide a variable fluid mass flow of the refrigerant fluid circulated in the circuit where the fluid mass flow is controlled to decrease during the on-cycle of the compressor such that the mass flow is controlled to be highest in the beginning of the on-cycle of the compressor and lowest in the end of the on-cycle of the compressor, by: (i) when the valve is of a type that allow direct control of the mass flow the fluid mass flow is controlled to decrease during the on-cycle of the compressor by decreasing the opening of the valve. or (ii) when the valve is a valve that is controllable to either an open state or to a closed state and the fluid mass flow is controlled by pulsing the valve, the decreased opening of the valve is achieved by reducing the opening time during a valve pulse cycle. (i) when the valve is of a type that allow direct control of the mass flow the fluid mass flow is controlled to decrease during the on-cycle of the compressor by decreasing the opening of the valve. or (ii) when the valve is a valve that is controllable to either an open state or to a closed state and the fluid mass flow is controlled by pulsing the valve, the decreased opening of the valve is achieved by reducing the opening time during a valve pulse cycle.
Aerosol-generating device for generating an inhalable vapor comprising: a main body comprising a connection portion , a removable mouthpiece comprising a first connection element , wherein the first connection element is configured removably engageable with the connection portion of the main body, wherein the first connection element is configured to irreversibly change upon disengagement of the first connection element from the connection portion of the main body, wherein the first connection element comprises a weakened region configured to plastically deform or to fracture during disengagement of the first connection element from the connection portion of the main body, wherein the connection portion of the main body remains intact for engagement with a new mouthpiece, wherein the weakened portion is configured as an undercut. a main body comprising a connection portion , a removable mouthpiece comprising a first connection element , wherein the first connection element is configured removably engageable with the connection portion of the main body, wherein the first connection element is configured to irreversibly change upon disengagement of the first connection element from the connection portion of the main body, wherein the first connection element comprises a weakened region configured to plastically deform or to fracture during disengagement of the first connection element from the connection portion of the main body, wherein the connection portion of the main body remains intact for engagement with a new mouthpiece, wherein the weakened portion is configured as an undercut.
An extrusion molded article (P) comprising: a core material ; and a coating part made of a synthetic resin, the coating part being configured to coat an external surface of the core material, wherein the core material includes: a tube body and a lid part made of a synthetic resin so as to close up a longitudinal direction end part of the tube body, the lid part includes a groove part formed in an external surface of the lid part, the groove part includes a communication part configured such that a longitudinal direction end part of the groove part communicates with an internal space of the tube body, and the coating part includes a filling part configured to fill an inside of the groove part , characterized in that the groove part is formed intersecting with a longitudinal direction of the tube body. a core material ; and a coating part made of a synthetic resin, the coating part being configured to coat an external surface of the core material, wherein the core material includes: a tube body and a lid part made of a synthetic resin so as to close up a longitudinal direction end part of the tube body, the lid part includes a groove part formed in an external surface of the lid part, the groove part includes a communication part configured such that a longitudinal direction end part of the groove part communicates with an internal space of the tube body, and the coating part includes a filling part configured to fill an inside of the groove part , characterized in that the groove part is formed intersecting with a longitudinal direction of the tube body.
Cartridge for testing an in particular biological sample (P), the cartridge comprising a fluid system having a plurality of channels , and comprising at least one valve for controlling the flow of the sample (P) and/or a fluid through the fluid system , the valve comprising a wall that is flexible at least in part, a valve chamber , a first opening and a second opening , it being possible for the valve to be actuated, in particular closed, by deforming the wall , the cartridge comprising an elastically deformable cover or layer , the cover or layer covering the wall on a side remote from the valve chamber , characterised in that the cover or layer is made of foamed plastic material.
A transducer system for a flowcell including a length of a pipe that defines a lumen for a process fluid and process pressure, the transducer system , comprising: a transducer head having an ultrasonic transducer disposed therein and having a first surface configured to be exposed to process pressure when the transducer system is mounted in a flowcell; and a transducer stem extending from the transducer head ; characterized by a pressure mounting assembly in which at least a portion of the transducer stem is disposed, the pressure mounting assembly comprising a seal plug , a piston , an exterior sleeve , the transducer system further comprising a floating portion comprising the transducer head , the transducer stem and the piston and a fixed portion comprising the seal plug and the exterior sleeve ; a first gap between the floating portion and the fixed portion; a second gap between the floating portion and the fixed portion; wherein the first gap comprises a first pressure balance surface configured to be acted on by process pressure; wherein the second gap comprises a second pressure balance surface configured to be acted on by atmospheric pressure; wherein the pressure balancing surfaces face towards and away from process fluid and are arranged to balance or at least partially offset forces applied by the process pressure and the atmospheric pressure, respectively, such that the gaps are maintained. a transducer head having an ultrasonic transducer disposed therein and having a first surface configured to be exposed to process pressure when the transducer system is mounted in a flowcell; and a transducer stem extending from the transducer head ; characterized by a pressure mounting assembly in which at least a portion of the transducer stem is disposed, the pressure mounting assembly comprising a seal plug , a piston , an exterior sleeve , the transducer system further comprising a floating portion comprising the transducer head , the transducer stem and the piston and a fixed portion comprising the seal plug and the exterior sleeve ; a first gap between the floating portion and the fixed portion; a second gap between the floating portion and the fixed portion; wherein the first gap comprises a first pressure balance surface configured to be acted on by process pressure; wherein the second gap comprises a second pressure balance surface configured to be acted on by atmospheric pressure; wherein the pressure balancing surfaces face towards and away from process fluid and are arranged to balance or at least partially offset forces applied by the process pressure and the atmospheric pressure, respectively, such that the gaps are maintained.
An energy storage device comprising: a substrate having a structured three-dimensional, surface characterized in that from the surface an array of peaks and troughs extends; each trough having a first and a second face ; the first and second face of the troughs having a conductor thereon; and the troughs at least partially filled with a material for storing electrical potential energy, wherein the conductor on the first and second faces of the trough and the material for storing electrical potential energy are all in electrical communication such that electrical current can flow between neighbouring troughs, through neighbouring peaks. a substrate having a structured three-dimensional, surface characterized in that from the surface an array of peaks and troughs extends; each trough having a first and a second face ; the first and second face of the troughs having a conductor thereon; and the troughs at least partially filled with a material for storing electrical potential energy, wherein the conductor on the first and second faces of the trough and the material for storing electrical potential energy are all in electrical communication such that electrical current can flow between neighbouring troughs, through neighbouring peaks.
A method for manufacturing a substrate comprising steps of: forming a SiC film on one of principal surfaces of a Si substrate, forming a recessed part having Si as a bottom surface at a central part of the another of the principal surfaces of the Si substrate, removing a part of the Si substrate in contact with the SiC film, and forming another SiC film on one of principal surfaces of the SiC film, after the step of removing a part of the Si substrate, wherein the SiC film is exposed on the bottom surface of the recessed part in the step of removing a part of the Si substrate, at least a part of another of the principal surfaces of the Si substrate is removed by wet etching, in the step of removing a part of the Si substrate, and the Si substrate and the SiC film are relatively moved with respect to liquid chemical used for the wet etching. forming a SiC film on one of principal surfaces of a Si substrate, forming a recessed part having Si as a bottom surface at a central part of the another of the principal surfaces of the Si substrate, removing a part of the Si substrate in contact with the SiC film, and forming another SiC film on one of principal surfaces of the SiC film, after the step of removing a part of the Si substrate, wherein the SiC film is exposed on the bottom surface of the recessed part in the step of removing a part of the Si substrate, at least a part of another of the principal surfaces of the Si substrate is removed by wet etching, in the step of removing a part of the Si substrate, and the Si substrate and the SiC film are relatively moved with respect to liquid chemical used for the wet etching.
A method of accelerating cool down of a target member of a cryogenic system to a cryogenic operating temperature, comprising the steps: cooling a target region of a cryogenic system with a first cooling apparatus , the first cooling apparatus being adapted to cool the target region to a first temperature by thermal conduction between the first apparatus and the target member, and having a first cooling power at the first temperature; replacing the first cooling apparatus with a cryocooler when the target region is at the first temperature; and cooling the target member of the cryogenic system from the first temperature to an operating temperature using the cryocooler (step S105), wherein the first cooling power of the first cooling apparatus at the first temperature is greater than the cooling power of the cryocooler at the first temperature. cooling a target region of a cryogenic system with a first cooling apparatus , the first cooling apparatus being adapted to cool the target region to a first temperature by thermal conduction between the first apparatus and the target member, and having a first cooling power at the first temperature; replacing the first cooling apparatus with a cryocooler when the target region is at the first temperature; and cooling the target member of the cryogenic system from the first temperature to an operating temperature using the cryocooler (step S105), wherein the first cooling power of the first cooling apparatus at the first temperature is greater than the cooling power of the cryocooler at the first temperature.
A stand for an apparatus having a display unit, the stand capable of holding, when the apparatus is placed on a placement surface, an orientation of the apparatus, the stand comprising: a hinge portion ; a body configured to be rotatable about the hinge portion and to hold an orientation of the apparatus; wherein, the hinge portion is disposed at an upper portion of the body and comprises a pair of hemispherical projections configured to be engaged with and supported by a corresponding axis support, such that the body is rotatable about the axis that extends between the pair of hemi-spherical projections (14a and 14b), and wherein the hinge portion is U-shaped comprising a central portion, two lateral portions perpendicular to and connected with the central portion at its opposed ends, and wherein the pair of hemispherical projections are provided on the two lateral portions projecting outward such that they extend along an axis parallel to the central portion. a hinge portion ; a body configured to be rotatable about the hinge portion and to hold an orientation of the apparatus; wherein, the hinge portion is disposed at an upper portion of the body and comprises a pair of hemispherical projections configured to be engaged with and supported by a corresponding axis support, such that the body is rotatable about the axis that extends between the pair of hemi-spherical projections (14a and 14b), and wherein the hinge portion is U-shaped comprising a central portion, two lateral portions perpendicular to and connected with the central portion at its opposed ends, and wherein the pair of hemispherical projections are provided on the two lateral portions projecting outward such that they extend along an axis parallel to the central portion.
Method for performing a distance or speed control function for a single-track motor vehicle, in which - the activated distance or speed control function can be deactivated by the driver by actuating a brake operating element if the actuation intensity of the brake operating element exceeds a first threshold value, - the presence of a collision risk for the single-track motor vehicle is determined using an environmental sensor system fitted to the single-track motor vehicle, - if there is a collision risk, an emergency brake assist function is activated by the driver actuating the brake operating element with an actuation intensity that exceeds a second threshold value, which emergency brake assist function intensifies the braking intensity corresponding to the actuation intensity in a manner independent of the driver, - wherein the second threshold value is lower than the first threshold value, - wherein, after terminating the emergency brake assist function, the activated distance or speed control function is continued in a manner independent of the driver with the settings present before activation of the emergency brake assist function. - the activated distance or speed control function can be deactivated by the driver by actuating a brake operating element if the actuation intensity of the brake operating element exceeds a first threshold value, - the presence of a collision risk for the single-track motor vehicle is determined using an environmental sensor system fitted to the single-track motor vehicle, - if there is a collision risk, an emergency brake assist function is activated by the driver actuating the brake operating element with an actuation intensity that exceeds a second threshold value, which emergency brake assist function intensifies the braking intensity corresponding to the actuation intensity in a manner independent of the driver, - wherein the second threshold value is lower than the first threshold value, - wherein, after terminating the emergency brake assist function, the activated distance or speed control function is continued in a manner independent of the driver with the settings present before activation of the emergency brake assist function.
A printer in which peeling issuing and continuous issuing can be switched, peeling issuing allowing a label (PL) to be issued after being peeled from a liner (PM) of a print medium (P) with the label (PL) releasably attached on the liner (PM), continuous issuing allowing the label (PL) to be issued without being peeled from the liner (PM), the printer comprising: a feed roller configured to feed the print medium (P); a print head configured to pinch the print medium (P) with the feed roller and to print information on the label (PL); and a peeling unit configured to hold a peeling roller that faces the feed roller in peeling issuing, the peeling unit being movable between a closed position and an open position, the closed position being a position at which the peeling unit at least partly covers the print head , characterized in that the open position is a position at which the peeling unit does not cover the print head ; and when the peeling unit is at the open position, space for allowing mounting and removing the print head is formed. a feed roller configured to feed the print medium (P); a print head configured to pinch the print medium (P) with the feed roller and to print information on the label (PL); and a peeling unit configured to hold a peeling roller that faces the feed roller in peeling issuing, the peeling unit being movable between a closed position and an open position, the closed position being a position at which the peeling unit at least partly covers the print head , characterized in that the open position is a position at which the peeling unit does not cover the print head ; and when the peeling unit is at the open position, space for allowing mounting and removing the print head is formed.