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A color conversion element , comprising: a substrate ; a phosphor portion that is disposed above the substrate, and is configured to receive laser light (L) transmitted from an outside on a first principal surface of the phosphor portion on the side opposite to the substrate and to emit light in a color different from a color of the laser light; a reflective layer that includes a dielectric multilayer film and is disposed on a second principal surface of the phosphor portion , the second principal surface of the phosphor portion being a surface facing the substrate ; and a joining portion that is interposed between the reflective layer and the substrate to join the reflective layer and the substrate , wherein the joining portion includes an air layer that exposes the reflective layer in a position where the air layer at least partially overlaps an irradiation region (R) in a plan view, the irradiation region (R) being a region configured to be irradiated with the laser light (L) on the phosphor portion , wherein the phosphor portion and the reflective layer each have an annular shape in the plan view, and the joining portion only joins the substrate and an outer peripheral portion of the reflective layer located in a more outward position than the irradiation region (R), wherein the joining portion includes a first joining portion and a second joining portion , and the air layer is formed between the first joining portion and the second joining portion , or the joining portion is formed in an annular shape in a plan view, and the portion of the joining portion in a more inward position than the irradiation region (R) is the air layer as a whole. a substrate ; a phosphor portion that is disposed above the substrate, and is configured to receive laser light (L) transmitted from an outside on a first principal surface of the phosphor portion on the side opposite to the substrate and to emit light in a color different from a color of the laser light; a reflective layer that includes a dielectric multilayer film and is disposed on a second principal surface of the phosphor portion , the second principal surface of the phosphor portion being a surface facing the substrate ; and a joining portion that is interposed between the reflective layer and the substrate to join the reflective layer and the substrate , wherein the joining portion includes an air layer that exposes the reflective layer in a position where the air layer at least partially overlaps an irradiation region (R) in a plan view, the irradiation region (R) being a region configured to be irradiated with the laser light (L) on the phosphor portion , wherein the phosphor portion and the reflective layer each have an annular shape in the plan view, and the joining portion only joins the substrate and an outer peripheral portion of the reflective layer located in a more outward position than the irradiation region (R), wherein the joining portion includes a first joining portion and a second joining portion , and the air layer is formed between the first joining portion and the second joining portion , or
A crimping determination device configured to determine a quality of a crimped state of a wire harness in which a crimping terminal is crimped to an electric wire , the device being characterized in that it comprises: a dropping unit configured to drop a test solution (TS) to the wire harness , the wire harness including a crimped portion in which the electric wire is crimped by the crimping terminal , a first electric wire portion in which the electric wire is exposed on a distal end side with respect to the crimped portion , and a second electric wire portion in which the electric wire is exposed on a proximal end side with respect to the crimped portion , the dropping unit being configured to drop the test solution (TS) to either one of the first electric wire portion and the second electric wire portion ; an image acquisition unit configured to acquire an image including the other one of the first electric wire portion and the second electric wire portion ; and a control unit configured to determine a quality of a crimped state of the crimped portion based on the image. a dropping unit configured to drop a test solution (TS) to the wire harness , the wire harness including a crimped portion in which the electric wire is crimped by the crimping terminal , a first electric wire portion in which the electric wire is exposed on a distal end side with respect to the crimped portion , and a second electric wire portion in which the electric wire is exposed on a proximal end side with respect to the crimped portion , the dropping unit being configured to drop the test solution (TS) to either one of the first electric wire portion and the second electric wire portion ; an image acquisition unit configured to acquire an image including the other one of the first electric wire portion and the second electric wire portion ; and a control unit configured to determine a quality of a crimped state of the crimped portion based on the image.
An electronic device comprising: an antenna; a switching regulator ; a plurality of communication chips ; each of said communication chips including an amplifier and a linear regulator operably connected to the amplifier and the switching regulator , the communication chip configured to transmit a radio-frequency signal through the antenna, the amplifier being configured to receive an input signal, wherein the radio-frequency signal corresponds to the input signal of the amplifier ; and a comparator , its input coupled to the output of the linear regulator , adapted to determine whether the linear regulator is sourcing or sinking supply current to the amplifier , the output of the comparator providing a control input signal to set the switching regulator in an on or off state, respectively, according to the direction of the current, and control circuitry configured to control the communication chip such that the linear regulator and the switching regulator outputs are summed to provide the amplifier with a supply voltage corresponding to an envelope of the input signal, wherein the linear regulator and the amplifier are disposed inside the communication chips , and the switching regulator is disposed outside the communication chips . an antenna; a switching regulator ; a plurality of communication chips ; each of said communication chips including an amplifier and a linear regulator operably connected to the amplifier and the switching regulator , the communication chip configured to transmit a radio-frequency signal through the antenna, the amplifier being configured to receive an input signal, wherein the radio-frequency signal corresponds to the input signal of the amplifier ; and a comparator , its input coupled to the output of the linear regulator , adapted to determine whether the linear regulator is sourcing or sinking supply current to the amplifier , the output of the comparator providing a control input signal to set the switching regulator in an on or off state, respectively, according to the direction of the current, and control circuitry configured to control the communication chip such that the linear regulator and the switching regulator outputs are summed to provide the amplifier with a supply voltage corresponding to an envelope of the input signal, wherein the linear regulator and the amplifier are disposed inside the communication chips , and the switching regulator is disposed outside the communication chips .
A surgical instrument : a first member extending between a proximal end and a distal end configured for fixation with tissue; a second member defining a longitudinal passageway and being connected with a navigation component such that the distal end is disposable with the passageway at a selected distance from the navigation component , the navigation component being positioned relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of an axial orientation of the first member ; a third member extending between a proximal end and a distal end , the third member being mountable with the first member along the orientation such that the distal end of the third member is engageable with the tissue; and a fourth member connectable with the first member and configured to adjust a depth of the first member , wherein the fourth member includes a part configured to adjust a depth of the first member relative to tissue and the navigation component . a first member extending between a proximal end and a distal end configured for fixation with tissue; a second member defining a longitudinal passageway and being connected with a navigation component such that the distal end is disposable with the passageway at a selected distance from the navigation component , the navigation component being positioned relative to a sensor to communicate a signal representative of an axial orientation of the first member ; a third member extending between a proximal end and a distal end , the third member being mountable with the first member along the orientation such that the distal end of the third member is engageable with the tissue; and a fourth member connectable with the first member and configured to adjust a depth of the first member , wherein the fourth member includes a part configured to adjust a depth of the first member relative to tissue and the navigation component .
A method of enriching specific species of carbon nanotubes by exposing a composition of carbon nanotubes comprising semiconductor carbon nanotubes and metallic carbon nanotubes to an azo compound, the azo compound having the chemical formula (I) or a salt thereof A-[- N = N - B-]- n (I) wherein A and B are independently from each other optionally substituted naphthalene and n is 2 or 3; the method comprising a) mixing the azo compound with a suspension comprising the composition of carbon nanotubes to form a mixture; b) incubating the mixture to react the azo compound with the carbon nanotubes; and c) separating a supernatant and a precipitate formed in the mixture. A and B are independently from each other optionally substituted naphthalene and n is 2 or 3; the method comprising a) mixing the azo compound with a suspension comprising the composition of carbon nanotubes to form a mixture; b) incubating the mixture to react the azo compound with the carbon nanotubes; and c) separating a supernatant and a precipitate formed in the mixture. a) mixing the azo compound with a suspension comprising the composition of carbon nanotubes to form a mixture; b) incubating the mixture to react the azo compound with the carbon nanotubes; and c) separating a supernatant and a precipitate formed in the mixture.
A radiation detector comprising a pixel element , the pixel element comprising: a first diode element having a node capacitance associated therewith, the element being operable to pass electrical charge therethrough between terminals thereof in response to incident radiation; and an auxiliary charge storage reservoir , wherein the auxiliary charge storage reservoir is coupled to the first diode element by means of a second diode element , wherein the detector is operable by means of charge transfer between the auxiliary charge storage reservoir and a first terminal (X) of the first diode element to reduce a rate at which an electrical potential (Vx) of the first terminal (X) changes in response to a cumulative amount of incident radiation, characterised in that the second diode element is a transistor with a gate and a drain of the transistor connected to a node (F) between the auxiliary charge storage reservoir and the transistor and a source of the transistor connected to the first terminal (X), or in that the second diode element is a diode with an anode of the diode connected to the node (F) between the auxiliary charge storage reservoir and the transistor and a cathode of the diode connected to the first terminal (X). a first diode element having a node capacitance associated therewith, the element being operable to pass electrical charge therethrough between terminals thereof in response to incident radiation; and an auxiliary charge storage reservoir , wherein the auxiliary charge storage reservoir is coupled to the first diode element by means of a second diode element , wherein the detector is operable by means of charge transfer between the auxiliary charge storage reservoir and a first terminal (X) of the first diode element to reduce a rate at which an electrical potential (Vx) of the first terminal (X) changes in response to a cumulative amount of incident radiation, characterised in that the second diode element is a transistor with a gate and a drain of the transistor connected to a node (F) between the auxiliary charge storage reservoir and the transistor and a source of the transistor connected to the first terminal (X), or in that the second diode element is a diode with an anode of the diode connected to the node (F) between the auxiliary charge storage reservoir and the transistor and a cathode of the diode connected to the first terminal (X).
A liquid metal ion source, in particular an ion thruster for propulsion of a spacecraft, comprising a reservoir for the liquid metal , an emitter penetrating a front wall of the reservoir for drawing liquid metal from the reservoir and emitting ions (3 + ) of the liquid metal , and an extractor supported with respect to the reservoir and facing the emitter for extracting and accelerating the ions (3 + ) from the emitter , characterised in that the reservoir is provided with advancing means for creating an electromagnetic field within the liquid metal in the reservoir to exert a force on the liquid metal in a direction towards the emitter . a reservoir for the liquid metal , an emitter penetrating a front wall of the reservoir for drawing liquid metal from the reservoir and emitting ions (3 + ) of the liquid metal , and an extractor supported with respect to the reservoir and facing the emitter for extracting and accelerating the ions (3 + ) from the emitter , characterised in that the reservoir is provided with advancing means for creating an electromagnetic field within the liquid metal in the reservoir to exert a force on the liquid metal in a direction towards the emitter .
Dispensing closure comprising: - a lid having a lid top and a lid skirt that extends from the lid top towards a free end , wherein the closure has at least one drain passage to allow drainage of undesirable liquid that may exist under the lid in the closed position, and wherein the lid is provided with one or more venting passages, which allows air to enter under the lid in the closed position, characterized in that: - the dispensing closure furthermore comprises a closure body adapted to be attached to a container, said closure body having a deck provided with a dispensing orifice and having an outer skirt extending from the deck , said lid being adapted to be positioned in a closed position, in which the free end of the lid skirt engages the deck of the closure body , and - at least one of the one or more venting passages is formed as a groove recessed in an inner side of the lid skirt , which groove extends from the free end of the lid skirt towards the lid top . - a lid having a lid top and a lid skirt that extends from the lid top towards a free end , wherein the closure has at least one drain passage to allow drainage of undesirable liquid that may exist under the lid in the closed position, and wherein the lid is provided with one or more venting passages, which allows air to enter under the lid in the closed position, characterized in that: - the dispensing closure furthermore comprises a closure body adapted to be attached to a container, said closure body having a deck provided with a dispensing orifice and having an outer skirt extending from the deck , said lid being adapted to be positioned in a closed position, in which the free end of the lid skirt engages the deck of the closure body , and - at least one of the one or more venting passages is formed as a groove recessed in an inner side of the lid skirt , which groove extends from the free end of the lid skirt towards the lid top . - the dispensing closure furthermore comprises a closure body adapted to be attached to a container, said closure body having a deck provided with a dispensing orifice and having an outer skirt extending from the deck , said lid being adapted to be positioned in a closed position, in which the free end of the lid skirt engages the deck of the closure body , and - at least one of the one or more venting passages is formed as a groove recessed in an inner side of the lid skirt , which groove extends from the free end of the lid skirt towards the lid top .
An injection device comprising a medicament delivery mechanism comprising a reservoir, a plunger that moves to displace medicament from the reservoir for delivery to a user during use of the injection device; and a feedback mechanism for an injection device , said injection device being configured to deliver a medicament to a user, the feedback mechanism comprising an actuator and a fluid chamber having a restricted outlet , wherein the actuator is adapted to urge fluid from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet ; and, an indicator adapted to provide feedback to said user after a predetermined volume of fluid has passed from the fluid chamber through the restricted outlet during use of the injection device , wherein the indicator comprises a membrane adapted to be inflated by fluid passing through the restricted outlet .
A catheter , comprising: an elongated catheter body ; and a first distal assembly distal of the catheter body and comprising at least two spines , each spine having a proximal end attached at the distal end of the catheter body and a free distal end, wherein each spine comprises: a support arm comprising shape memory material; a non-conductive covering in surrounding relation to the support arm ; and at least one electrode ; wherein the at least two spines each have a different length and wherein the distal ends are adapted to trace a helical pattern along an inner tissue surface of a tubular region; and further wherein the first distal assembly is moveable between an expanded arrangement, in which each spine extends radially outward from the catheter body , and a collapsed arrangement, in which each spine is disposed generally along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body and characterized by further comprising: a plunger having a cam surface that is movable relative to the plunger and by moving deflects the spines during the movement of the first distal assembly between the expanded arrangement and the collapsed arrangement. an elongated catheter body ; and a first distal assembly distal of the catheter body and comprising at least two spines , each spine having a proximal end attached at the distal end of the catheter body and a free distal end, wherein each spine comprises: a support arm comprising shape memory material; a non-conductive covering in surrounding relation to the support arm ; and at least one electrode ; a support arm comprising shape memory material; a non-conductive covering in surrounding relation to the support arm ; and at least one electrode ; wherein the at least two spines each have a different length and wherein the distal ends are adapted to trace a helical pattern along an inner tissue surface of a tubular region; and further wherein the first distal assembly is moveable between an expanded arrangement, in which each spine extends radially outward from the catheter body , and a collapsed arrangement, in which each spine is disposed generally along a longitudinal axis of the catheter body and characterized by further comprising: a plunger having a cam surface that is movable relative to the plunger and by moving deflects the spines during the movement of the first distal assembly between the expanded arrangement and the collapsed arrangement.
An electrochlorination apparatus for generating a sodium hypochlorite solution comprising an electrolytic cell ; a brine tank located above the electrolytic cell and adapted to supply a predetermined volume of a saturated brine solution to the cell through an outlet via a gravity feed, the outlet from the brine tank comprising a weir arrangement with a covered but perforated brine inlet thereto and a weir that is below the level of a water inlet to the brine tank ; a flow meter connected to a water supply and through which water is supplied to the electrolytic cell and to the water inlet of the brine tank via valve means ; and a controller for controlling operation of the valve means whereby a predetermined volume of the water as measured by the flow meter is supplied to the cell in addition to the brine solution so that the cell operates to produce a sodium hypochlorite solution of a predetermined concentration; characterised in that the brine tank is filled with salt to above a predetermined minimum level that is above the level of the brine inlet and that is at the same level as the weir whereby the predetermined volume of saturated brine solution supplied to the cell is equal to the volume of water supplied to the brine tank . an electrolytic cell ; a brine tank located above the electrolytic cell and adapted to supply a predetermined volume of a saturated brine solution to the cell through an outlet via a gravity feed, the outlet from the brine tank comprising a weir arrangement with a covered but perforated brine inlet thereto and a weir that is below the level of a water inlet to the brine tank ; a flow meter connected to a water supply and through which water is supplied to the electrolytic cell and to the water inlet of the brine tank via valve means ; and a controller for controlling operation of the valve means whereby a predetermined volume of the water as measured by the flow meter is supplied to the cell in addition to the brine solution so that the cell operates to produce a sodium hypochlorite solution of a predetermined concentration; characterised in that the brine tank is filled with salt to above a predetermined minimum level that is above the level of the brine inlet and that is at the same level as the weir whereby the predetermined volume of saturated brine solution supplied to the cell is equal to the volume of water supplied to the brine tank .
An aqueous resin dispersion (C), wherein an olefin polymer (A) and a polymer (B) containing a constitutional unit derived from a radically polymerizable monomer (b1) having a reactive functional group are dispersed in an aqueous medium, the olefin polymer (A) is an olefin polymer to which a hydrophilic polymer is bonded, a median diameter of the aqueous resin dispersion (C) measured by a dynamic light scattering method is 300 nm or less, and a dry product of the aqueous resin dispersion (C) contains 1 mass% or more of an insoluble component (D) that is insoluble in tetrahydrofuran. wherein an olefin polymer (A) and a polymer (B) containing a constitutional unit derived from a radically polymerizable monomer (b1) having a reactive functional group are dispersed in an aqueous medium, the olefin polymer (A) is an olefin polymer to which a hydrophilic polymer is bonded, a median diameter of the aqueous resin dispersion (C) measured by a dynamic light scattering method is 300 nm or less, and a dry product of the aqueous resin dispersion (C) contains 1 mass% or more of an insoluble component (D) that is insoluble in tetrahydrofuran.