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A method of establishing a direct electrical bond between a bonding connector of a contact plate and a battery cell in a battery module, comprising: placing the bonding connector onto a terminal of the battery cell with the bonding connector making non-flush contact with the terminal, the non-flush contact characterized by the terminal only having a direct point of contact with the bonding connector along an edge of one end of the bonding connector; and oscillating a laser over a target range that encompasses both the direct point of contact between the terminal and the edge of the bonding connector as well as an area where a gap exists between the terminal and the bonding connector due to the non-flush contact, wherein the oscillating results in the bonding connector being welded onto the terminal over the target range. placing the bonding connector onto a terminal of the battery cell with the bonding connector making non-flush contact with the terminal, the non-flush contact characterized by the terminal only having a direct point of contact with the bonding connector along an edge of one end of the bonding connector; and oscillating a laser over a target range that encompasses both the direct point of contact between the terminal and the edge of the bonding connector as well as an area where a gap exists between the terminal and the bonding connector due to the non-flush contact, wherein the oscillating results in the bonding connector being welded onto the terminal over the target range.
A catheter comprising: an elongate member extending from a proximal end to a distal end , wherein the elongate member comprises a wall defining a longitudinally extending lumen; a fixation member coupled to an exterior surface of the wall on a distal portion of the elongate member; and a pull wire extending through the wall of the elongate member from the proximal end of the elongate member to the fixation member, wherein the pull wire is coupled to the fixation member, and wherein the elongate member is configured to deflect from an initial configuration to a deflected configuration in response to a pull force applied to the pull wire. an elongate member extending from a proximal end to a distal end , wherein the elongate member comprises a wall defining a longitudinally extending lumen; a fixation member coupled to an exterior surface of the wall on a distal portion of the elongate member; and a pull wire extending through the wall of the elongate member from the proximal end of the elongate member to the fixation member, wherein the pull wire is coupled to the fixation member, and wherein the elongate member is configured to deflect from an initial configuration to a deflected configuration in response to a pull force applied to the pull wire.
A fluid dispenser assembly comprising a fluid dispenser (D; D') having a reservoir forming a bottom wall , a dispenser member , such as a pump, and a pusher (4; 4'), the dispenser assembly further comprising a casing (E; E') that surrounds the fluid dispenser (D; D') at least in part, and that defines an insertion and extraction opening through which the fluid dispenser (D; D') is insertable by sliding, the casing (E; E') including blocker means (66; 54, 66') for blocking the dispenser (D) in the casing (E; E') and unblocker means for de-activating the blocker means (66; 54, 66') so as to be able to extract the fluid dispenser (D; D') from the casing (E; E') by sliding, characterized in that the unblocker means comprise at least one grip slot , advantageously two opposite grip slots through which the dispenser (D') may be gripped by means of one or two digits, so as to slide it in the casing (E').
A device comprising a first pump and a valve array which is adapted to allow and block a fluid flow, wherein the valve array comprises: - a fluid channel formed by a pump housing of the first pump; - a valve seating ; and - a closing body which is arranged in the fluid channel , wherein the valve array is configured to allow a fluid flow when the closing body is lifted off the valve seating , and to prevent a fluid flow when the closing body rests against the valve seating , - wherein the valve seating is formed by a valve seating body which is arranged in or on the fluid channel , characterised in that - the device comprises a second pump, which is arranged on the pump housing of the first pump, and a component part which is arranged on the pump housing , and - the second pump comprises a fluid channel which is connected in fluid communication with the fluid channel of the first pump, such that fluid can be delivered from the second pump through the valve array , and the valve seating body protrudes out of the pump housing , wherein a portion of the valve seating body protrudes into the component part and/or the component part is centred on or by the valve seating body . - a fluid channel formed by a pump housing of the first pump; - a valve seating ; and - a closing body which is arranged in the fluid channel , wherein the valve array is configured to allow a fluid flow when the closing body is lifted off the valve seating , and to prevent a fluid flow when the closing body rests against the valve seating , - wherein the valve seating is formed by a valve seating body which is arranged in or on the fluid channel , characterised in that - the device comprises a second pump, which is arranged on the pump housing of the first pump, and a component part which is arranged on the pump housing , and - the second pump comprises a fluid channel which is connected in fluid communication with the fluid channel of the first pump, such that fluid can be delivered from the second pump through the valve array , and the valve seating body protrudes out of the pump housing , wherein a portion of the valve seating body protrudes into the component part and/or the component part is centred on or by the valve seating body .
Expandable silica particle comprising: 50 - 98 wt% of silica powder; 0.85 - 10 wt% of at least one expanding agent; 0.01 - 10 wt% of silica fume and a coating, provided on the outer surface of the expandable silica particle, wherein the coating comprises kaolin powder and talc powder. 50 - 98 wt% of silica powder; 0.85 - 10 wt% of at least one expanding agent; 0.01 - 10 wt% of silica fume and a coating, provided on the outer surface of the expandable silica particle, wherein the coating comprises kaolin powder and talc powder.
Castable heat resistant aluminium alloy for high temperature applications such as components in combustion engines, in particular for the manufacturing of highly loaded cylinder heads, characterised in that the alloy comprises the following composition: • Si : 6,5 - 10 wt % • Mg: 0,25 - 0,35 wt % • Cu : 0,3 - 0,7 wt % • Hf : 0,1 - 0.3 wt% and optionally with the addition of: • Ti : 0 - 0,2 wt % • Zr: 0 - 0,3 wt % the balance being made of Al and unavoidable impurities including Fe. • Si : 6,5 - 10 wt % • Mg: 0,25 - 0,35 wt % • Cu : 0,3 - 0,7 wt % • Hf : 0,1 - 0.3 wt% • Ti : 0 - 0,2 wt % • Zr: 0 - 0,3 wt % the balance being made of Al and unavoidable impurities including Fe.
An insomnia treatment assistance device mounted on a portable terminal, comprising: a sleep efficiency calculation unit configured to calculate sleep efficiency of a user on the basis of information regarding a bedtime, a fall-asleep time, a wakening time, and a get-up time of the user; a time setting unit configured to set a user's bedtime and a sleepiness test execution time earlier than the bedtime by a first predetermined time on the basis of the sleep efficiency calculated by the sleep efficiency calculation unit ; and a reminder message presentation unit configured to display, on the portable terminal, a reminder message of a content of prompting execution of the sleepiness test when the execution time set by the time setting unit has come or a time earlier or later than the execution time by a second predetermined time has come, and thereby present the reminder message to the user. a sleep efficiency calculation unit configured to calculate sleep efficiency of a user on the basis of information regarding a bedtime, a fall-asleep time, a wakening time, and a get-up time of the user; a time setting unit configured to set a user's bedtime and a sleepiness test execution time earlier than the bedtime by a first predetermined time on the basis of the sleep efficiency calculated by the sleep efficiency calculation unit ; and a reminder message presentation unit configured to display, on the portable terminal, a reminder message of a content of prompting execution of the sleepiness test when the execution time set by the time setting unit has come or a time earlier or later than the execution time by a second predetermined time has come, and thereby present the reminder message to the user.
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor element provided with a stacked diode structure obtained by stacking a first n-type InGaAs semiconductor layer , a second InP semiconductor layer having electron affinity lower than that of the first semiconductor layer , and a third n-type semiconductor layer in this order from an anode side to a cathode side , the first and second semiconductor layers forming a heterojunction, the semiconductor element being used as a detection circuit in a semiconductor device including an electric connection line that connects an electric high-frequency input circuit and an electric output circuit , the semiconductor element having the cathode side connected to the electric connection line and the anode side connected to the ground , the semiconductor element being used for performing detection by inputting a predetermined high-frequency signal between the anode side and the cathode side of the semiconductor element and by outputting a detection output current to the electric output circuit, wherein a doping concentration of the first semiconductor layer is adjusted such that a detection output current is maximized, wherein a conduction band discontinuity ΔEc in the heterojunction between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer is constant, assuming that a line impedance of the high-frequency signal input side of the detection circuit, and an input impedance of the electric output circuit are given in advance, wherein a barrier height generated between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer is adjusted by adjusting a doping concentration of the first semiconductor layer .
Modular pneumatic cylinder comprising a plurality of cylinder stages , a cylinder bottom , a cylinder head and an axial longitudinal bore extending between the two, which bore opens in a piston rod in the cylinder bottom and is provided for receiving a fastening means , comprising discshaped cylinder stages which are arranged concentrically around the bore and each comprise a piston which annularly surrounds the bore and a piston disc which extends radially from the piston and can be acted upon by compressed air, the cylinder stages each comprising a cylinder stage wall which forms part of the lateral surface of the pneumatic cylinder and a cylinder stage cover which separates the cylinder stages from one another, and the pistons of the cylinder stages being in operative engagement with the piston rod , such that a pressurization of the pneumatic cylinder leads to a stroke of the piston rod , wherein the cylinder stage walls of the cylinder stages being penetrated by axially extending bores beginning in the cylinder head and opening in the cylinder bottom , via which bores the cylinder stages can be connected to one another by cylinder screws , characterized in that channels or recesses are provided in the cylinder stage walls of the cylinder stages , which channels or recesses are pneumatically connected to the cylinder stages and at least one bore in the cylinder stage walls , so that venting of the pneumatic cylinder can take place via at least one cheese head screw .
Method for characterizing objects to be identified, comprising acquiring sensor data from a first source of sensor information and a second source of sensor information; taking the sensor data as a basis for determining at least one object to be identified; wherein a hierarchic model is used in which a data cloud containing all the sensor data serves as a basis; selecting that sensor information from the first source that is associated with the object to be identified; using information based on the selected sensor information from the first source to characterize the object to be identified; wherein the characterization of the object to be identified is limited to sensor data from the first source of sensor information; wherein the first source of sensor information is a local sensor of a vehicle and provides sensor raw data, and wherein the second source of sensor information is a remote sensor and provides sensor messages via an interface, and wherein objects to be identified are all items, persons and vehicles present in the vehicle environment. acquiring sensor data from a first source of sensor information and a second source of sensor information; taking the sensor data as a basis for determining at least one object to be identified; wherein a hierarchic model is used in which a data cloud containing all the sensor data serves as a basis; selecting that sensor information from the first source that is associated with the object to be identified; using information based on the selected sensor information from the first source to characterize the object to be identified; wherein the characterization of the object to be identified is limited to sensor data from the first source of sensor information; wherein the first source of sensor information is a local sensor of a vehicle and provides sensor raw data, and wherein the second source of sensor information is a remote sensor and provides sensor messages via an interface, and wherein objects to be identified are all items, persons and vehicles present in the vehicle environment.
A coupon and a cutout in a hot gas path component of a turbomachine , the coupon for coupling into the cutout and comprising: a body having an edge periphery configured to mate with an edge periphery of the cutout at least a portion of the edge periphery of the body having a wall thickness (T R ) greater than a wall thickness (T 1 ) of an edge periphery of the cutout ; and characterized in that the at least the portion of the edge periphery of the body having the wall thickness (T R ) greater than the wall thickness (T 1 ) of the edge periphery of the cutout is defined by: a tapered rib having a peripherally outer thickness (T R ) greater than the wall thickness (T 1 ) of the edge periphery of the cutout and a peripherally internal thickness equal to a wall thickness (T N ) of the body . a body having an edge periphery configured to mate with an edge periphery of the cutout at least a portion of the edge periphery of the body having a wall thickness (T R ) greater than a wall thickness (T 1 ) of an edge periphery of the cutout ; and characterized in that the at least the portion of the edge periphery of the body having the wall thickness (T R ) greater than the wall thickness (T 1 ) of the edge periphery of the cutout is defined by: a tapered rib having a peripherally outer thickness (T R ) greater than the wall thickness (T 1 ) of the edge periphery of the cutout and a peripherally internal thickness equal to a wall thickness (T N ) of the body .
A water delivery system, comprising: a basin ; an outlet in communication with a water source, wherein water from the water source exits through the outlet ; an inlet for receiving water exiting the outlet , wherein the water traverses a gap between the inlet and the outlet and across the basin during uninterrupted flow and water received by the inlet is recirculated to the outlet ; and a drain positioned in the basin , wherein water exiting the outlet but not received by the inlet enters the drain . a basin ; an outlet in communication with a water source, wherein water from the water source exits through the outlet ; an inlet for receiving water exiting the outlet , wherein the water traverses a gap between the inlet and the outlet and across the basin during uninterrupted flow and water received by the inlet is recirculated to the outlet ; and a drain positioned in the basin , wherein water exiting the outlet but not received by the inlet enters the drain .
Ferroelectric semiconductor device , comprising: a memory cell with a ferroelectric memory layer and a first conductive layer disposed on the ferroelectric memory layer ; and a semiconductor device connected to the memory cell , wherein the ferroelectric memory layer of the memory cell comprises a mixed crystal with at least one group III nitride and at least one non-group III element , wherein the non-group III elements occupy 20 to 50 % of the spaces of group III atoms of the group III nitrides within the mixed crystal . a memory cell with a ferroelectric memory layer and a first conductive layer disposed on the ferroelectric memory layer ; and a semiconductor device connected to the memory cell , wherein the ferroelectric memory layer of the memory cell comprises a mixed crystal with at least one group III nitride and at least one non-group III element , wherein the non-group III elements occupy 20 to 50 % of the spaces of group III atoms of the group III nitrides within the mixed crystal .
Agricultural harvesting machine, in particular a loader wagon, comprising at least one working unit, which can be driven by means of a drive train from a tractor , wherein the drive train comprises an input-side, central drive element , which can be driven by a jointed shaft that can be coupled to the tractor , and comprises at least one belt stage (17; 33), which extends transversely to the travel direction and transversely to the jointed shaft , characterized in that said belt stage at least approximately spans half the machine width and extends from said central drive element to a gearbox input element of an angular gear stage which is arranged laterally in the harvesting machine and comprises an output shaft extending horizontally transversely to the travel direction, wherein the belt stage via an outputting belt pulley , drives a drive shaft of the angular gear stage and, via a through-drive shaft of said angular gear stage drives another working unit at the rear of the harvesting machine.
A method for estimating a fraction of fetal nucleic acid in a test sample from a pregnant female, comprising: (a) obtaining counts of sequence reads mapped to portions of a reference genome, which sequence reads are reads of circulating cell-free nucleic acid from a test sample from a pregnant female; (b) selecting a subset of the portions, thereby providing a subset of counts, wherein (i) the selecting is according to portions to which an increased amount of reads from fetal nucleic acid are mapped, and (ii) the portions to which an increased amount of reads from fetal nucleic acid are mapped are determined according to a ratio of X to Y, wherein X is the amount of reads derived from circulating cell-free (CCF) fragments having a length less than a first selected fragment length, wherein the first selected fragment length is 140 to 160 bases, and Y is the amount of reads derived from CCF fragments having a length less than a second selected fragment length, wherein the second selected fragment length is 500 to 700 bases; and (c) estimating a fraction of fetal nucleic acid for the test sample based on the subset of counts. (a) obtaining counts of sequence reads mapped to portions of a reference genome, which sequence reads are reads of circulating cell-free nucleic acid from a test sample from a pregnant female; (b) selecting a subset of the portions, thereby providing a subset of counts, wherein (i) the selecting is according to portions to which an increased amount of reads from fetal nucleic acid are mapped, and (ii) the portions to which an increased amount of reads from fetal nucleic acid are mapped are determined according to a ratio of X to Y, wherein X is the amount of reads derived from circulating cell-free (CCF) fragments having a length less than a first selected fragment length, wherein the first selected fragment length is 140 to 160 bases, and Y is the amount of reads derived from CCF fragments having a length less than a second selected fragment length, wherein the second selected fragment length is 500 to 700 bases; and (i) the selecting is according to portions to which an increased amount of reads from fetal nucleic acid are mapped, and (ii) the portions to which an increased amount of reads from fetal nucleic acid are mapped are determined according to a ratio of X to Y, wherein X is the amount of reads derived from circulating cell-free (CCF) fragments having a length less than a first selected fragment length, wherein the first selected fragment length is 140 to 160 bases, and Y is the amount of reads derived from CCF fragments having a length less than a second selected fragment length, wherein the second selected fragment length is 500 to 700 bases; and (c) estimating a fraction of fetal nucleic acid for the test sample based on the subset of counts.
A method for the continuous "on-site" manufacture of a water-resistant low-density water-gel explosive, which comprises: a) transporting to the manufacturing site: (i) a non-explosive or low-sensitivity matrix product comprising an aqueous solution or suspension of at least one oxidizing salt, and at least one cross-linkable water-soluble polymer; (ii) a gas bubble-generating agent; and (iii) a cross-linking agent capable of cross-linking said cross-linkable water-soluble polymer contained in said matrix; b) mixing said products (i), (ii) and (iii) in at least one device with mixing capability to obtain a mixture which is conveyed by means of a pump and/or an auger; c) loading the mixture resulting from b) directly in the blast hole by means of a pump or an auger; and d) generating gas bubbles by means of said gas bubble-generating agent and cross-linking said polymer by means of said cross-linking agent within the mixture already introduced in the blast hole, under conditions in which the chemical cross-linking process is slower than the chemical bubble-generating process, and wherein the final density of the explosive mixture is regulated with the concentration of the gas bubble-generating agent and the final physical consistency of the explosive is regulated with the cross-linking agent. a) transporting to the manufacturing site: (i) a non-explosive or low-sensitivity matrix product comprising an aqueous solution or suspension of at least one oxidizing salt, and at least one cross-linkable water-soluble polymer; (ii) a gas bubble-generating agent; and (iii) a cross-linking agent capable of cross-linking said cross-linkable water-soluble polymer contained in said matrix; (i) a non-explosive or low-sensitivity matrix product comprising an aqueous solution or suspension of at least one oxidizing salt, and at least one cross-linkable water-soluble polymer; (ii) a gas bubble-generating agent; and (iii) a cross-linking agent capable of cross-linking said cross-linkable water-soluble polymer contained in said matrix; b) mixing said products (i), (ii) and (iii) in at least one device with mixing capability to obtain a mixture which is conveyed by means of a pump and/or an auger; c) loading the mixture resulting from b) directly in the blast hole by means of a pump or an auger; and d) generating gas bubbles by means of said gas bubble-generating agent and cross-linking said polymer by means of said cross-linking agent within the mixture already introduced in the blast hole, under conditions in which the chemical cross-linking process is slower than the chemical bubble-generating process, and wherein the final density of the explosive mixture is regulated with the concentration of the gas bubble-generating agent and the final physical consistency of the explosive is regulated with the cross-linking agent.